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Kayaking Tours: The 15 Best in the World

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Sea caves, mangrove tunnels, glowing bays and glacier lakes. The 15 kayaking tours below are the ones worth building a trip around, compared on price, time on the water and how much paddling you actually do.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

1.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41Our pick

Spend a long but rewarding day on Ha Long Bay, with hotel pickup, a modern bus, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Titop Island for swimming or a climb. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom are known for keeping the trip lively and well organized.

“My partner and I had a great time! Our guide, Sunny was amazing! He gave us lots of informations about the Vietnamese culture, which we loved. The cruise was really fun! The view is amazing and all the activities were really cool. The only thing which wasn’t as amazing was the food on the cruise… But other than that, I would highly recommend it! Thank you, Sunny!”

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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included - Starting at Xplore Tenerife in Los Cristianos
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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

2.Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, and David, watching for dolphins and turtles without chasing them. You’ll stop at Cueva de los Enamorados and snorkel in a boat-access-only bay. Wetsuits, kayaks, gear, insurance, and photos are included. Swimming ability is required, and the minimum age is 14.

“We had a really great time on this trip and Gonza was an excellent guide. We were lucky enough to see turtles and lots of fish”

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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Meeting at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde
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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

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

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

Meet your guide at Billy’s Stone Crab in Tierra Verde for a two-hour clear kayak trip to Shell Key Preserve. Paddle tandem kayaks through open water and mangroves, stop for shells and photos, and watch for dolphins, pelicans, spoonbills, manatees, fish, and crabs. Guides such as Alessia, Jenna, Ben, and Chris add useful local insight.

“Relaxing kayaking experience out to a Gulf key. Ben was a great tour guide, he was very informed and provide a great tour.”

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Ibiza Beach Hopping Cruise with Paddleboards, Drinks and Food 6h - The open-water swim is the highlight for active visitors
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Ibiza Beach Hopping Cruise with Paddleboards, Drinks and Food 6h

4.Ibiza Beach Hopping Cruise with Paddleboards, Drinks and Food 6h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,588 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend six hours aboard Float Your Boat Ibiza’s spacious triple-deck catamaran from San Antonio. You’ll visit Cala Comte and Cala Bassa, stop for swimming and snorkeling, use paddleboards and floating toys, and enjoy a buffet with beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, and water. The sunset option includes views near Cafe Mambo.

“This is the best boat trip in Ibiza, fun, quiet, great staff, good drinks and amazing locations. This is our second time doing it and it will not be our last.”

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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - Choosing hotel pickup or driving to Willow Beach
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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

5.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 on a gentle Colorado River route. A guide such as Michelle, Preston, Gabby, or Ryan handles safety, wildlife stories, photos, snacks, and pacing for beginners. Choose a single or tandem kayak, self-drive to Willow Beach, or add Las Vegas hotel pickup.

“We loved getting out of the city and kayaking along the Colorado. We learned a lot of interesting information and got to see big horn sheep as well! Ryan was an awesome guide. Overall great experience!”

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Night Kayak - Condado City Lights Tour - Looking through the clear kayak
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Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

6.Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

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

You’ll paddle a clear-bottom tandem kayak around Condado Lagoon as San Juan’s lights come on. Arrive 30 minutes early for glow paint, glow sticks, safety instructions, and kayak practice. Guides such as Jann, Cheli, Mariellie, and Odla have helped make the outing friendly and easy for beginners. Expect a short, playful hour on the water, with a chance to spot fish below.

“This experience is for those looking to get A little wet, little exercise and enjoy the beauty surrounding the waters of Condado beach. Peaceful, funny if you can’t paddle and soaking up the views from under your kayaks of small sea life wonders.”

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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

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

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

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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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour - Kayaking beneath the Camino de Ronda
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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour

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

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

Escape Barcelona for a full day on the Costa Brava. Paddle from San Pol Beach beneath the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel for fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff-jump heights. Guides including Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the outing. Transport, equipment, insurance, and sandwiches are included.

“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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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - From Koh Samui to Wua Ta Lap
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

9.Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Spend nine hours exploring Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park from Koh Samui. Cruise to Wua Ta Lap and Mae Ko, hike to a 500-meter viewpoint and the Blue Lagoon, then choose kayaking through caves and granite rocks. Highsea Tour provides hotel transfers, food, gear, guides such as Otto, and drinks for $38, plus the park fee.

“Ang thong marine park is a naturally beautiful part of Thailand. Highsea put on an excellent tour with good transport, pick up, activities, and food provided. The only thing I would say having been travelling a couple weeks now is that the tours (not just this one) do feel a bit formulaic. Swim here, kayak there, snorkel here, this island then this hike. It would maybe be nice to go off the beaten track a bit more which is what I’m going to try and do for the next few weeks”

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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower) - The paddle from Benagil Beach to the main cave
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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

10.Benagil: 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 Benagil Cave and several smaller caves near Marinha, Carvalho, and Corredoura. Guides such as Alexi, John, Rafael, and Daniela provide safety instruction, help with photos, and lead small groups in several languages. Choose a 45-minute express trip or a fuller two-hour route.

“Pedro is a really nice guide. He explained us everything we needed to know and he also offered to take pictures to everyone. Very attentive, took care of everyone in the group”

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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

11.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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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - The Hanoi pickup and three-hour road journey
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

12.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by comfortable shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Suong Sot Cave, climb Ti Top Island, kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat a buffet lunch, and finish with a sunset party. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tasy have been praised for clear explanations and careful group management.

“It’s a very well organized adventure for the whole day. It takes about 3 hours to get there. They make a stop in a lovely pearl factory on the way. No obligation to buy anything. Then they transfer you to a boat and your journey begins. Highly recommended!”

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Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks - Cala Bassa and the first swim
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Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

13.Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,224 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

From San Antonio, cruise Ibiza’s west coast with guides such as Johnny, stopping at Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, and Cala Tarida or Cala Escondida. You get beach time, open-water swimming, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, floating toys, buffet food, music, and drinks. The afternoon trip adds sunset views near Mambo.

“Amazing vibes , boat with 3 decks, plenty room to walk and move , good buffet food and always snacks available . Last 20 min we all danced just before getting into port so it has a bit everything , chill , party , swimming , paddle Boarding”

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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve - Looking for Dolphins and Turtles Without Chasing Them
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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

14.Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as José, Irina, or Fernando toward the Guaza cliffs and a protected marine reserve. You may spot dolphins and turtles, visit a sea cave, and snorkel from a kayak at a sea-access-only site. The trip lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours and suits reasonably fit swimmers.

“Really interesting and guide is professional!!! Kindly Remind that you may feel tired so make sure take some food and water before you go.”

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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall - Paddling along the Nerja cliffs
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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

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

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

Set out from Burriana Beach with Educare Aventura for a 2.5-hour guided kayak trip to Maro Waterfall. You’ll learn basic paddling, pass cliffs and sea caves, swim in clear water, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Guides including Miguel, Isa, Kike, and Kaine lead in English and Spanish.

“Really fun activity. The guide was super friendly and informative and took some amazing photos. The route was beautiful and scenic.”

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