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4 Kayak Tours with a Meal Worldwide Worth Booking

4 tours  ·  from $27 a head

The good kayak tours with a meal fill up weeks ahead in summer, and the calm-water morning slots go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner - Getting to Mesa Pigadia and getting organized
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Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner

1.Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $135Our pick

Paddle from Mesa Pigadia past Santorini’s black, white, and red beaches with BCU-certified guides such as Niki, Marco, and Alex. You’ll enter a sea cave, stop to swim and snack at Kampia Beach, then watch sunset near Black Mountain before a traditional Greek dinner at a local tavern. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We absolutely loved it, great activity and all the staff were lovely. Really unique but great way to see an amazing sunset without the crowds in town or a packed boat”

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Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner - Getting started at River Rats Raft & Kayak
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Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

2.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135Top rated

You’ll paddle Lake Rotoiti with an experienced guide, stopping at natural hot pools for a swim and Kiwi BBQ dinner before visiting glowworm and crayfish caves after sunset. Justin and Ricky have guided this outing, which includes hotel pickup, equipment, instruction, and a return ride. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Absolutely incredible evening which exceeded all expectations would highly recommend to any e who is looking for a unique way to experience Rotorua”

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Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner - From your hotel to Baywalk between 5:00 and 6:00 pm
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Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner

3.Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $27Best value

From Puerto Princesa, you’ll travel by van and motorized boat to a quiet river, enjoy dinner at Swag Restaurant, then take a paddle boat through mangrove-lined banks where thousands of fireflies may appear. An English-speaking guide explains their role in the ecosystem. Bring insect repellent and leave your camera flash off.

“Great evening activity. The guide was excellent, food was good, and the boat trip accords the bay way lovely and relaxing”

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2D1N Halong Bay 6-Star Cruise: Fine Dining, Cave & Kayaking - Sung Sot Cave and the afternoon schedule
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2D1N Halong Bay 6-Star Cruise: Fine Dining, Cave & Kayaking

4.2D1N Halong Bay 6-Star Cruise: Fine Dining, Cave & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · from $239

Spend one night on a 6-star Ha Long Bay cruise with a private balcony, bathtub, fine dining, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave. You will kayak or ride a bamboo boat, join a Vietnamese cooking class, and start the morning with Tai Chi. Cruise manager Dan and the crew handle the onboard schedule, while Hanoi transfers cost an extra $35.

“All activities on time, the cruise was amazing and trekking was incredible.”

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