Kayak & canoe · CITY TOURS
Good city paddles run small and the great ones close out early. Below: the 7 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ once you are afloat.
Meet near Condado Ocean Club 30 minutes early for glow paint, lockers, and kayak basics. Then paddle a clear-bottom, LED-lit tandem kayak around Condado Lagoon, under a historic bridge, with guides such as Jann, Cheli, and Mariellie sharing local stories and pointing out wildlife.
“i loved the tour guide very helpful made me feel safe . i was nervous at first! he had a lot of knowledge”
Start with hotel pickup around 5:45 to 6:00 PM, then paddle from Wat Taa-Luk toward Nawarat Bridge with an English, German, or Thai-speaking guide. Expect a gentle 6-kilometer route, hard-shell kayaks, safety gear, riverside music, wildlife, and Chiang Mai lights.
“The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This isn’t an exciting kayak trip but instead a peaceful and relaxing one! The river is very quiet and still, and the only lights are from the resorts/restaurants you pass. Good for beginners or people with experience.”
From Kaş, you travel to Uçağız and paddle across Kekova’s historic coast with an English-speaking guide such as Ümit. Expect Tersane Bay, views of Simena Castle, swimming, lunch, and a small group capped at 10. Basic kayaking skill and moderate fitness help.
“This tour was wonderful; so much fun, stunning scenery, knowledgeable guide, delicious lunch. We loved that time was allowed for swimming, shopping, and ice-cream. The trip really more like 7 hours total (with travel to/from Kas along with the tour itself). But totally worth it!”
Join Mad Goats in Tjuvholmen for a two-hour English-language kayak tour through central Oslo. You will paddle for about 60 to 90 minutes past Akershus Fortress and the Opera House, with guides such as Olivia, Felix, and Tobias helping first-timers find their rhythm.
“The Tour was simply perfect , Felix , my guide , is a super and kind guy , I couldn’t ask for a better guide and for a better morning. Absolutely recommended !”
Meet at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen for a safety briefing, then paddle tandem kayaks past Langholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, and more. Guide Bobby is praised for keeping the trip friendly and informative. A fika of coffee and pastries breaks up the 3 hours on the water.
“It’s one of the best ways to admire the beauty of Stockholm! Very beginner friendly. Our guide Bobby also made the journey light and interesting!”
Explore Ha Long Bay on a private classic wooden boat with guides such as David, Monica, Joe, or Cherry and Chung. Visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, paddle or take a bamboo boat through Ba Hang lagoon, and cruise past Dinh Huong and Hon Ga Choi islets. Lunch costs extra.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Joe communicated clearly before we met up with him. He was on time and easy to find as we began the tour. Joe and the seven of us were on our own large boat throughout, which felt quite luxuriRead more”
Spend three hours sea-kayaking along Orléans Island with an English or French-speaking guide. You’ll learn simple paddling and safety skills, wear provided kayak clothing, stop for photos, and hear about island history. Laurent may lead your outing, and no prior kayaking experience is required.
“très bien Laurent est sympathique et attentionné un tour à la pointe de l’île aurait été parfait”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
