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Private Kayak Tours Worldwide: Our Top 15

37 tours  ·  from $17 a head

A guide of your own sets the pace, the route and the stops. The 15 private tours below are priced per head where the operator allows it, with group rates flagged.

PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

1.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by expressway, then cruise among limestone islands, visit Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islets, explore Heavenly Palace Grotto, and kayak or take a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides including Hai, Robert, Gam, and Lyn lead the day. Private and shared cruise options are available.

“The tour was amazing. Our tour guide, Hai, was fantastic. The guide was very helpful, informative, and explained to us everything in detail. The tour guide was accommodating of my father's need to use the toilet frequently. I would highly recommend this tour company and this tour guide.”

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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

2.4 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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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - A private lesson that suits beginners
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

3.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet at 7:15 am in Kihei for a two-hour private paddle along Maui’s Turtle Town coast. Guides Aqua and Sky provide patient instruction, safety gear, local stories, and photos. You may see sea turtles, coral, fish, and, on a lucky morning, a monk seal.

“Aqua made our paddle boarding experience so special, fun and memorable! From reaching out with clear and helpful instructions prior to arriving to ensuring our paddle boarding experience was safe, adventurous, engaging, educational, beautiful and so fun. My daughter and I LOVED our paddle boarding experience and sea turtles making their appearances throughout our time in the water. Thank you, Aqua!”

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Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay - Arriving at the beach and getting into the kayak
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Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay

4.Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $165

Pose in a transparent kayak over Montego Bay’s turquoise water while a photographer directs you and a drone captures aerial images. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and edited photos are included. The shoot lasts about 30 minutes, with photo delivery in three to four days. You must walk through shallow water and weigh 240 pounds or less.

“Tre and Levaugn and the rest of the crew were excellent and professional. They were on time with their pick up photo shoot was excellent. They made you laugh. Smile and feel so comfortable. No insecurities when they are around. Highly rRead more”

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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise - A private paddle makes the morning easier
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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

5.Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Start early at Casa China Bacalar for a private 3.5-hour paddle tour with equipment, safety instruction, and a warm-up. Paddle across Cenote Esmeralda, watch sunrise near the Island of the Birds, visit Bacalar’s cenotes, and return for seasonal fruit and coffee. English service, life vest, snacks, and natural juice are included.

“Amazing experience! The sunrise 🌅 in the lagoon is breathtaking. The water is super warm. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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Unique Halong Private Day Cruise - Fishing Village, Kayak - Cua Van Floating Village And The Human Side Of The Bay
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Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

6.Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $345

Spend about 12 hours exploring Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay on a private cruise from Hanoi. You’ll visit Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, and quieter karst scenery, with lunch, a guide, limousine transport, kayaking or a bamboo boat, bottled water, and sunset tea included. Guide Steven has earned praise for clear stories about local nature and mythology.

“The kayaking was fantastic! Starting early helped beat crowds, the views were fantastic, and was a calm, quiet serene experience. Our tour guide Steven was great, shared a lot of great information about the country, area, both natural and mythological history. The caves were very cool too!”

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VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking - Private Day Trip - Cycling through Long An’s farm country
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VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

7.VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $79

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Long An and Tien Giang with a private guide. You will cycle through orchards, learn Vietnamese cooking, kayak farm waterways, eat lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and cruise the Tien River. Guides such as Tin Tin, Chow, and Ronald are praised for friendly care and clear English.

“Excellent trip! Our guide Tin Tin was really knowledgeable and fun. He took such good care of the group. There are so many great activities throughout the day, it is really varied and interesting. They also provided a vegan lunch for us which was delicious and enormous! Thank you!”

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Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River - Getting comfortable on a Starboard paddleboard
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Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

8.Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about four hours on a private English-language SUP trip from Bovec. An air-conditioned vehicle takes you to a quieter section of the Soča, where you learn paddleboard basics, glide through narrow gorges, try simple tricks, and pause for snacks. Boards, paddles, neoprene suits, and life vests are included.

“The SUP Tour on the Soča was simply awesome! From start to finish, everything was totally straightforward – from booking to returning the equipment. You immediately notice that there are real professionals at work here who know what they are doing without losing sight of the fun. The team was super cool, warm and absolutely helpful. Even at the welcome it was clear: Here, the focus is on people, not mass handling, but real passion for sport and nature. Everyone took their time, all questions were resolved relaxed and you just felt in good hands. The tour itself was pure deceleration. Gliding on the turquoise waters, surrounded by the breathtaking…”

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - From the Waikiki Marriott to the beach
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

9.Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet at the Ohana Surf Center by the Waikiki Beach Marriott, watch a short safety video, gear up, and take a shuttle to Waikiki Beach. Instructors such as Mark, Kai, Kevin, and Romeo teach beginners in small groups. Expect two hours on the water, with photos and videos available for purchase afterward.

“Super great. Romeo, Miguel, and Jaydin worked hard to make our activity successful. Instruction was perfect for different abilities. Strong swimmer recommended.”

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Palma de Mallorca: Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle - Why the four-hour option is worth considering
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Palma de Mallorca: Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle

10.Palma de Mallorca: Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Join skipper Calin at Club de Mar for a private two to four hour cruise around Palma Bay. Swim and snorkel at Cala Comtesa, Cala Vinyes, Cala Bella Dona, and other coves, use the SUP and GoPro, and enjoy cold drinks aboard. A four-hour booking gives you time to slow down and visit several stops.

“We had a superb evening of boating, swimming and enjoying the Mallorcan nature in the east side of the Bay of Palma. Our guide, the owner, was helpful and very prepared. The sunset was maravilloso! 🌅 We hope to go again.”

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Exclusive Private Kayak Tour at Devil's Saddle in Cagliari - Starting at Marina Piccola at 9 a.m.
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Exclusive Private Kayak Tour at Devil’s Saddle in Cagliari

11.Exclusive Private Kayak Tour at Devil’s Saddle in Cagliari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Marina Piccola harbor at 9 a.m. for about three and a half hours on the water around Devil’s Saddle and Angel’s Gulf. Your guide supplies the kayak, lifejacket, paddle, and waterproof bag. Daniele and Franco are named guides connected with this experience, though the guide may vary.

“Great kayak trip and location! Accommodated just me and didn’t cancel and made it a private tour which I thought was just wonderful.”

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Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak - The beaches between Lagos and Ponta da Piedade
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Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

12.Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 3.5 hours aboard the private Cranchi Endurance yacht Pocahontas with a captain and crew such as Nick, Sue, Vera, or Chris. Cruise from Lagos past Praia Dona Ana, Camilo, Batata, and Ponta da Piedade, then choose a quiet anchorage for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Drinks and snacks are included.

“This is the best way to spend an afternoon in Lagos! Nick and Vera were so welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed and most importantly made the trip a lot of fun! We will definitely book this trip again if we return to Lagos!”

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Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography - Registration, safety instructions, and pose coaching
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Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography

13.Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $167

Meet your driver in your hotel lobby, ride to a Montego Bay beach, then pose in a clear kayak while a photographer captures aerial drone images. Staff guide every pose, and you receive 5 to 7 edited photos plus one unedited video. Wade into ankle to knee deep water, and expect some splashing.

“It was a nice location and the crew was helpful and very friendly. The photographer helped with posing and made us very comfortable! I love my photos! I highly recommend this excursion!”

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Private Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos - The return route to Carvalho Beach
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Private Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

14.Private Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Set out from Carvalho Beach with a guide such as Francisco or Egas, sharing a kayak with one other person. Paddle along the Algarve coast to Algar de Benagil, pause inside for photos, then return by way of more caves and small beaches. Kayaks, wetsuits, safety gear, dry bags, insurance, and 4K GoPro photos are included.

“Amamos a experiência de explorar a caverna de Benagil de uma maneira exclusiva. Sentimos a energia do lugar de uma forma sem igual. O guia Francisco foi extremamente atencioso e competente. O mar estava um pouco agitado, por isso entrou em contato com a gente, por duas vezes com antecedência para combinarmos a melhor estratégia. Nos sentimos realizados e recomendamos para todos os apaixonados por natureza. Ficamos seguros e com saudades dos momentos alegres. Valeu a viajem e damos nota 1.000. Passeio imperdível. Fizemos com total segurança.”

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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing! - A personal guide changes the whole feel
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Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

15.Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding at Makena Landing, a protected cove in Maui’s Turtle Town. Your private ocean guide teaches you on shore and in the water, helps you spot turtles and fish, and takes professional photos. Guides such as Peg, Pam, John, and Lowe have earned praise for patient, personal instruction.

“This was our favorite water activity of the trip. Peg was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the ocean and islands, and fun to hangout with for a couple of hours.”

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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town - Paddling along the Wailea Coast
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Private Beginner Paddleboard Lesson with Snorkel in Turtle Town

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