4 BBQ Tours Worth Flying For

1.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296Our pick

Spend about six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon by motorized Polynesian outrigger canoe. Guides such as Sam, Jean, Ruma, Tarepa, and Marama lead snorkeling at coral gardens, shark and ray sites, followed by a BBQ lunch on a small motu with drinks, music, and local touches.

“Incredible adventure, we had the best time. The food and drinks were flowing and the music was magical!”

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

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

Spend about seven hours kayaking Lake Rotoiti with an expert guide, soaking in lakeside hot pools, eating a Kiwi barbecue, and paddling into glowworm and crayfish caves. No kayaking experience is needed. Guides such as Justin and Ricky are praised for clear instruction and engaging local stories. Pickup and drop-off from Rotorua are included.

“This was really an excellent tour. We were a group of 5 + our motivated guide Ricky. He did a super nice job and everything what was included was fun. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks Ricky for an unforgettable afternoon/ evening 😀👍”

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3.Stockholm Evening Kayak with BBQ.

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · from $141

Paddle for about two hours around Stockholm’s Långholmen Island with an English-speaking private guide, then walk to a nearby beach for grilled food and coffee. The city’s old buildings, trees, birds, and sunset light look different from the water. Groups are limited to 10, and a cold meal may replace the BBQ during a fire ban.

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4.Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6h 30m · from $130Best value

Paddle across Lake Rotoiti with an English-speaking guide, soak in boat-access-only Manupirua Springs, eat a Kiwi barbecue, then return at sunset to visit glow-worm caves. Plan for about two hours of kayaking and a six-and-a-half-hour outing, plus transfers from central Rotorua.

“This was our favorite activity of our whole trip! Thanks for being so fun and treating us so well!”

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