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The 15 Best Kayak & Canoe Trips to Book

484 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a hull, a paddle and a guide attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Shell Key Preserve and the beach stop
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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

1.Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,800 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Paddle a tandem clear kayak from Tierra Verde to Shell Key Preserve with guides such as Alessia, Jenna, Ben, or Chris. Expect mangroves, sandbars, shells, birds, and possible dolphins in a group capped at 10. Bring water, sun protection, and shoes that can get wet.

“We had an amazing experience on this guided kayak tour of the Shell Key Preserve with our 2 sons. Our guide, Chris was friendly and helpful as well as very experienced and knowledgable about the ecosystem. We enjoyed seeing conch and fish and birds swimming under our kayaks. I highly recommend this tour with or without children. We will make this one of our regular activities whenever we visit the area.”

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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - Getting fitted at Willow Beach
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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

2.Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,978 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Paddle four miles through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave with a small group and guides such as Michelle, Preston, Gabby, or Ryan. Expect calm water, desert cliffs, wildlife, a short hike, snacks, swimming, and optional transport from Las Vegas.

“Visiting in the winter was a risk we were prepared to take to take, and it was so worth it. The sun shined, it was the perfect day and we had a great time. Preston was very knowledgeable, kept it light and fun and made everyone feel comfortable. We would recommend this to all our family and friends.”

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Night Kayak - Condado City Lights Tour - Sunset or full darkness at Laguna del Condado
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Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

3.Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,807 reviews · from $75

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”

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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour - Launching at San Pol Beach
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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour

4.Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,872 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Barcelona by coach for S’Agaró and San Pol Beach, then kayak below the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel, and try optional cliff jumps. Certified guides such as Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the 2.5 to 3 hour water session.

“Amazing experience. JB, our guide, knew many spots for cliff jumps and snorkelling and was very experienced in water, ensuring our safety and a worry free experience. Had an amazing day with JB.”

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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower) - The safety talk is useful, not just a formality
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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

5.Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,629 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $29Best value

Paddle from Benagil Beach into the famous sea cave and along the Algarve coast to Carvalho, Marinha, and smaller grottoes. Guides such as Rafael, Alexi, John, and Daniela teach beginners, take photos, and keep groups together. Choose the express trip or a fuller two-hour outing.

“This was so much fun! We had an awesome experience and loved our guide Alexi :) He was so nice, laid back, and knowledgeable. The express tour was the perfect amount of time for us. The Benagil cave is absolutely breathtaking from the inside, water was INSANE 😍, we would definitely recommend this company and this tour!!”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Ao Po Pier and the morning ride across Phang Nga Bay
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

6.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a roomy two-story boat. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, James, and Tony lead the day, while local paddlers take you through caves and lagoons. Expect buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, James Bond Island, and a swim stop.

“The trip was amazing, and Ohma was a very great guy.”

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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall - The safety briefing and first paddle strokes
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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

7.Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,916 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Paddle from Burriana Beach to Cascada de Maro with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll learn basic kayak skills, enter small caves, pause for a swim, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Guides including Miguel, Isa, Kike, and Kaine are praised for clear instruction and friendly support.

“It was fun, well led with friendly guides and a chance to be out on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea!”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - Finding the Pile Bay meeting point
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

8.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls to Betina Cave for a 20 to 30 minute swim and snorkel stop. Guides such as Ivan, Tommy, Barba, and Dragan share local stories, while a safety boat supports the group. Sunset tours include a small bottle of wine.

“Such a love experience! Ivan and Martin were great and attentive guides. It was cold for snorkeling so they had a fire going for us to drink our wine. Only suggestion would be to have some single kayaks for people not going with people they know.”

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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle - Launching at Willow Beach and learning the basics
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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle

9.Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,858 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Escape Las Vegas for a guided 5-mile paddle from Willow Beach through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave. Choose a single or double kayak, learn from guides such as Juston, Kwame, or Robby, and enjoy snacks, water, scenic stops, and optional Mandalay Bay pickup.

“Our guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great time! The water around the cave is beautiful.”

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Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour - Starting at O Litoral and reaching Benagil Beach
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Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

10.Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,675 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Paddle from Benagil Beach into the famous sea cave, then explore smaller caves, a secret stop, Gruta dos Algarinhos, Praia da Marinha, and a natural arch. Guides such as Alex, Walter, Tito, and Jordan lead groups in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“The tour was very safe, the guides were very friendly, and totally relaxed. The Jobe inflatable kayaks felt safe at all times. There was also lots of information about the region and the caves. You can see much more by kayak than on a similar tour by motorboat, as some of the caves can only be accessed by kayak. Highly recommended.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - The Hanoi pickup and the long road south
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

11.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by air-conditioned bus, cruise Halong Bay for about six hours, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are known for keeping large groups organized.

“In terms of the nature you see, this tour is amazing. Our guide Sam was lovely, organized, and was able to keep track of a big group. The boat was definitely nicer than many we saw on the water and the crew on board was very accommodating and proactive. Locations that they chose were good and accurately described! Bus was perfectly adequate/comfortable and driver was safe and good in the traffic. For us, we learned that groups of this size are not for us. I don’t find it intimate and it doesn’t offer the chance to have a strong connection with the guides. However, I think the price is fair…”

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Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Swimming in the spring water
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Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

12.Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,459 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Paddle the clear, cool waters of Rock Springs Run into Emerald Cut with a guide such as Jacob, Dani, Megan, or David. Expect a shaded upstream route, wildlife watching, photo stops, and an optional swim or rope swing. The tandem kayaks hold two people and the full outing lasts about 2.5 hours.

“It was a wonderful experience. Never kayaking like this before. The guide Jacob was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Will recommend tis experience to my family and friends!”

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Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour - Entering the South Lido Mangrove Tunnels
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Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

13.Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,440 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Join Sea Life Kayak Adventures for a two-hour guided paddle from 190 Taft Drive through Little Sarasota Bay and South Lido’s mangrove tunnels. Choose a single or tandem kayak, learn about local wildlife from guides such as Ian or Kenny, and keep watch for manatees, dolphins, rays, and birds.

“It was simply great. Our guides Kenny & Ian were knowledgeable and funny. We has some first time kayakers and they would do it again after this experience. We also saw a manatee”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The 2.5-hour ride from Phuket
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

14.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for Wat Suwan Kuha, a longtail boat ride, lunch at stilt-built Pan Yee village, James Bond Island, and guided canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are praised for clear English, humor, and careful group management.

“The tour was very nice, we had fun and saw beautiful views. The best part of the tour was the kayaking with the guide, always super happy and friendly. Our guide Nykon was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Under seven bridges and around the island
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

15.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Daytona Beach’s calm bay under seven bridges, around an island, and through yacht-lined canals with guides such as Brock, Dallas, Fletcher, and Spencer. A ground lesson, kayaks, and all gear are included, making this a relaxed wildlife outing for beginners.

“The guide was awesome! My daughter was struggling to get through a spot with a current and he came right over to help us. After that, the pace was leisurely. We did see a pod of dolphins, which made the trip. Beautiful and fun!”

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