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Canoe Trips Worldwide: The 15 Best to Book

100 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Open canoes, sea canoes and dugouts: steadier than a kayak and easier to share. The 15 trips below run from Thai sea caves to Welsh aqueducts, priced and honest about how much of the paddling the guide does.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - The big-boat cruise across Phang Nga Bay
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by large boat, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Omar, Ohma, Tommy, and Tony are praised for keeping the day fun and well organized.

“This was a wonderful experience. The big boat is calm and smooth all the way to the islands and provides for beautiful views for photo ops. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and funny! The food was great and they have vegetarian/vegan options for me as well! The canoeing through the caves was an incredible experience. James Bond island is beautiful with many great photo opportunities. A must do tour!!”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Ao Po Pier sets the rhythm
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

2.From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a comfortable two-story boat. Canoe through Panak Island and Hong Island caves with local paddlers, see Tapu rock from *The Man with the Golden Gun*, swim, and enjoy a generous buffet, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, Sam, and Tony are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Wat Suwan Kuha and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

3.Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Wat Suwan Kuha, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and Talu Island. You will ride a long-tail boat, eat lunch in a Muslim fishing village, and take a guided sea canoe through caves and mangroves. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for clear English, humor, and careful organization.

“Tour is great you can really see a lot of things. Nikko, our tour guy was excellent, he can be example to other tour guideds how to do Job as a tour guide. We really enjoyed it and happy that we had such a great tour guide because nature is incredible and with Nikko we learned a lot. Definitley Will recomend this tour to my friends.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - Canoeing around Ko Hong
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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

4.Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

You’ll spend eight hours exploring Phang Nga Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Wawa, Teddy, or Jimmy. Expect a speedboat ride, cave walks, local canoe guides, James Bond Island, a Thai dinner at a floating restaurant, and a final swim or wade among bioluminescent plankton. Pickup from Phuket is optional.

“Amazing experience and fun day out Teddy was a great host”

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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen - Crossing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct by canoe
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

5.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Paddle the Llangollen Canal across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with an English-speaking guide from Bearded Men Adventures. Expect a safety briefing, basic canoe practice, historic canal views, and a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Joe, Harry, Mike, and Ella add local stories, games, and calm instruction.

“Beautiful trip along the canal and great views going over the aquaduct, even had a little stop to head down to the river. Ella our guide was very informative and helpful, especially for jump starting our car afterwards for us. Thank you to the whole team for helping us get home!”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton - Limestone caves and lagoons around Panak Island
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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

6.Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,839 reviews · 1 day · from $114

Spend about 12 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by comfortable twin-engine boat and guided canoe. You’ll visit Panak Island and James Bond Island, pass through sea caves and lagoons, spot macaques and sea eagles, and paddle after dark to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Enzo, Donny, and Nick, nicknamed Morgan Freeman, add plenty of local character.

“A great kayaking experience, I really enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, and especially seeing the glowing plankton! The food was great and more than enough, the staff did an amazing job, the were all so nice and friendly! I'm so happy with this trip!”

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour - From the cruise dock to Tongass National Forest
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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

7.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,269 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Paddle roughly five miles across calm Mendenhall Lake to within view of Mendenhall Glacier, with about two hours on the water. Guides such as Luke, Mason, Issy, Ben, and Rod lead the canoe, teach first-time paddlers, share local stories, and keep the group safe. Rain gear, boots, snacks, and hot drinks are included.

“This glacier canoe tour was everything Alaska should be: wild, stunning, and absolutely unforgettable. Luke led our group with the perfect balance of humor, knowledge, and calm confidence. Every stroke brought a new perspective: glassy water, towering ice, and that surreal feeling of being somewhere few ever truly experience. Luke made the miles feel easy with his stories, love of his work environment, expertise, and his insider insight made the glacier come alive. Huge shoutout to his mom, Tess - clearly where he gets his warmth and storytelling charm. The gear was top-notch, Luke was well organized and upbeat, and the experience beyond anything we expected. If you’re debating it…”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Speedboat views across Phang Nga Bay
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

8.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay with hotel transfers, a speedboat, guided canoeing through Talu Island’s caves and mangroves, lunch at Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and a beach stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Kung, and Ohma are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“What an amazing tour! Tommy and the team did such a great job giving us time to explore each site. The island and mangroves were absolutely beautiful and the time at the floating Muslim village for lunch and shopping were perfect. ThRead more”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Zip-lines and cliff jumps in the Tankah jungle
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

9.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

This private 4 to 6-hour Tankah adventure combines four cenotes, jungle zip-lines, canoeing, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and a Mayan village meal. Guides such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, Danny, and Yair tailor the pace to your group. Private pickup is available across the Riviera Maya, with an optional paid extension to Tulum’s ruins.

“The tour was excellent! The tour guide Alberto was amazing, knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. He was very patient, answering hundreds of questions of my super energetic kids. He made memorable photos and videos while we were enjoying the ziplines and cenotes. The cenotes are mesmerizing! The lunch was unique and delicious. That was one of the best tours in our life. It deserves 10 stars.”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island and the Diamond Cave
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

10.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by boat, paddle through Panak Island caves and Hong Island lagoons, then visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan. Your day includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, canoe and paddle use, a halal lunch, drinks, and a swim stop. Snorkeling is not offered.

“Trip was well organized, beautiful views from the ship and canoe and decent lunch. Canoe guy was very helpful pointing best places for photo, making stop for me to take picture of crab. And as I didn't want to swim it was really nice to have an option to try canoeing by yourself.”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - From Phuket hotels to Ao Po Pier
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

11.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, visiting Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, and Nakae Island. You will paddle through sea caves, eat a buffet lunch, and have time for swimming or paddleboarding. Guides such as Tommy and Noon are known for helping solo visitors feel included and taking photos.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Ao Por Pier and the steady boat ride
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

12.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a steady double-decker boat. Your guide paddles you through Koh Panak Cave, tidal caves, and hidden hongs before a late visit to James Bond Island. Food, drinks, transfers, kayaks, park fees, and basic insurance are included. German guides operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“Wonderful experience, beautiful places to see and everything very good organized. From the pickup in hotel, food, all activities included. It was fun. The Thai people are very friendly and good guides.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals - Hong Island by sea canoe
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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

13.Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day sailing from Phuket through Phang Nga Bay with guides such as Patty, Lily, Rainy, or Toy. Visit Ice Cream Cave, canoe around Hong Island, eat a varied buffet on Panyee Island, see James Bond Island, and finish with beach time at Palm Beach Club on Yao Yai.

“best tour ever! our guide patty was so fun, kind, and helpful! best experience we’ve had in phuket”

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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat - Panak Island and the first cave canoe trip
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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

14.Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Spend seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by large wooden boat, with hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, fruit, and drinks included. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, then swim from the boat. Guides such as Jimmy, Fifa, and Fen help with photos and cave trips.

“Good day of relaxing and watching the water flow by. Great food giving introduction to new tastes. All guides were extremely helpful and pleasant.”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - Gliding through Takuapa’s Little Amazon
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

15.Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Travel north from Khao Lak to paddle through Takuapa’s Little Amazon with a local canoeist, then walk about 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall. Expect banyan trees, mangroves, birds, snakes, monkeys, monitor lizards, and a refreshing swim. English guides such as Gay and Laura have earned special praise for their warm, helpful style.

“nice experience: we sow some snakes, monkeys, tucans, varans.”

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