The 4 Walking Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 4h 30m · from $45Our pick

From Saranda, Ledjon guides you to Lekursi Castle for sweeping views, then to the Blue Eye for about 80 minutes of kayaking and free time. You’ll also walk to the famous spring, swim if you wish, and return by comfortable air-conditioned van.

“I completely forgot to review this tour because I was having so much fun in Albania!!! The tour was so fun!!!, Our tour guide was very organized & punctual!! He even provided ICE cold water after our time at the blue which was a nice unexpected surprise ( trust me you’re gonna be happy when you receive it ). The castle is absolutely stunning and the guide explained everything thoroughly and I actually learned a lot even though it’s not really a historical tour. I’ve never kayaked before and I felt so safe and comfortable during this tour so don’t worry if you’re not a pro. It was honestly such…”

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2.Kayak & Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $142Top rated

Set out from Marahau for a guided sea-kayak trip along Abel Tasman’s coast, then follow forest trails and beaches to Observation Beach, or reverse the order. Guides such as Sam and Emily help first-time paddlers, while lunch, dry bags, and a possible sail home add practical value.

“Sam was an excellent guide for the kayaking portion of our experience. There are compartments on the kayaks to store your gear. They also include a dry bag for phones and keys. We were on the water about 3 hrs and took breaks along thRead more”

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3.Full-Day Khao Sok Jungle Walk and Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $104

Spend 8 to 10 hours from Khao Lak exploring Khao Sok with guides such as Nine, Chon, Tanja, or Arisa. Walk forest trails, spot monkeys and snakes, eat Thai food, paddle with a local canoe guide, visit Wat Tham Pla, and stop at Khaosok Viewpoint.

“Literally every animal we saw was incredible, and when we mentioned to our guide it was our honeymoon at our lunch she organised flowers for us. She was amazing and made the day so great!!”

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4.Marahau: Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak and Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $135

Paddle from Marahau to Observation Beach with an English-speaking guide, keeping watch for seals near the Astrolabe Islands. After lunch, walk the southern Abel Tasman Coastal Track unguided. The day may run in reverse, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Amazing trip!! We did the walk first and then the kayaking in the afternoon, which was a really good way to do it. We ended up hiking a bit further past the meeting point as we had time to, which is definitely worth it. The kayaking section was incredible! The sea was so calm, and there were so many seal pups around Adele Island and the surrounding waters. We were on the water for around 2/2.5 hours which was so nice. Highly recommend this trip to anyone, would do it again in a heartbeat!Read more”

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