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Canoe Trips Around the World: the 15 Best

180 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Open boats, longer days and more room for a dry bag. These 15 canoe trips run through sea caves in Thailand, aqueducts in Wales and lake country in Canada, priced and clear about who is paddling and who is steering.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Leaving Ao Po Pier on a big boat
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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 a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a spacious big boat. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, Ohma, and Dino lead cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, with lunch, drinks, paddle boards, hotel transfers, and James Bond Island included. Allow extra time for traffic and the return transfer.

“Very relaxing and fun trip, great canoe excursions into natural wonders of caves and hidden lagoons inside the Karst formations. Good food.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Monkey Cave and the reclining Buddha
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

2.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 Phang Nga Bay for a full day of limestone islands, a longtail boat ride, Koh Panyi fishing village, a Thai lunch, and guided sea canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk keep the day moving, while the canoe crew handles the paddling.

“I highly recommend the tour. We took longboat to the James Bond island and the scenery on the ride there was so gorgeous. Kayaking was also a highlight of the day. Our guide Nikom was the best. He is very funny and very knowledgeable.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - From Phuket hotel to Boat Lagoon Marina
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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

3.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

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

Spend eight afternoon and evening hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat and guided canoe. Walk through Panak Island’s sea caves, visit James Bond Island, eat a Thai set dinner in a floating village, and look for glowing plankton after dark. Guides such as Alex, Wawa, Teddy, and Jimmy are noted for clear explanations and kind service.

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

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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen - What happens before the canoes leave
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

4.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

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

Paddle a canoe across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a small group of up to 12. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic strokes, leads a safety briefing, shares local stories, and helps you enjoy the canal at a relaxed pace. Guides including Harry, Joe, Mike, Ella, and Kieran have been praised for their humor, patience, and clear instruction.

“Wonderful atmosphere, well paced activity with spectacular views and friendly instructor. Would highly recommend”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton - Entering the sea caves of Panak Island
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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

5.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

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

This full-day Phuket outing pairs a comfortable boat ride with guided canoeing through Panak Island caves and around James Bond Island. A guide such as Enzo, Donny, or Nick may paddle your two or three-person canoe, point out macaques and mudskippers, and take photos. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and glowing plankton after dark are included.

“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 downtown Juneau to the West Side Glacier area
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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

6.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

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

Paddle roughly five miles across calm Mendenhall Lake toward Mendenhall Glacier in a stable canoe with an expert guide. You will receive safety instruction, waterproof gear, snacks, and a hot drink, with guides such as Luke, Mason, Issy, Ben, and Rod leading recent trips. This is an active canoe trip, not a hike.

“Issy’s great! The tour is a must in Juneau. Best to do there. It’s a wonderful experience. Amazing tour.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - From Phuket hotel to Royal Phuket Marina
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

7.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave canoeing at Talu Island, Panak Island’s mangroves, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a swim stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear instructions. Hotel transfers and equipment are included.

“We had so much fun on this boat tour. There was a large variety of activities throughout the day and the scenery was breathtaking. Dino was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The rest of the boat crew were also amazing.”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - What happens at Tankah
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

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

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

This private Tulum-area outing combines four cenotes, jungle zip-lines, canoeing, snorkeling, cave swimming, cliff jumps, and a Mayan village meal. Your guide, such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, Danny, or Yair, handles transport and pacing. Private pickup is available across the Riviera Maya, with an optional Tulum ruins extension.

“Our tour guide Marianna was SUPERIOR!! She picked up my husband and I from our hotel right on time. Her knowledge and expertise on the culture was excellent! She guided us through a beautiful and exciting tour of private cenotes in a Mayan Village, 🛶 canoes, zip lining, and a delicious lunch in the Mayan village. She took photos and videos of us so we could relax and enjoy the experience. Thank you Marianna for giving my husband and I memories together to last a lifetime!”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Starting at Ao Po Pier around 8:00 a.m.
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

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

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

This seven-hour Phuket day trip takes you by boat from Ao Po Pier to Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, and Khao Phing Kan. You will canoe through caves, see the famous nail-shaped rock, enjoy halal lunch on board, and have time to swim. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and equipment are included.

“Great trip. The crew unexplained everything well and were always around to answer questions. Lunch was good. The boat was good size and not over crowded.”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Why Phang Nga Bay makes this a strong day trip
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

10.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, with hotel transfers, English-speaking guides, sea cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, and paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy and Noon are noted for friendly help and solo traveler support.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panak Cave and the first paddle
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

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

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

Set out from Ao Por Pier at 12:30 pm for an 8.5-hour Phang Nga Bay trip with hotel pickup, guided canoeing through Koh Panak Cave and hidden hongs, James Bond Island, onboard meals, and possible bioluminescent plankton after dark. Guides paddle for you, and German tours run 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 - Panak Island and the caves
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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

12.James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

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

Spend a full day from Phuket exploring Panak, Hong, Panyee, and James Bond Island by speedboat. You will canoe through sea caves, eat a varied buffet lunch, and relax at Palm Beach Club on Yao Yai. Guides such as Patty, Lily, Rainy, and Toy are known for clear instructions and lively care, though the exact guide varies.

“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 - From Phuket hotels to Ao Por Pier
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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

13.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

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

From Phuket, you’ll cruise to Phang Nga Bay on a spacious wooden boat with guides including Jimmy and Fifa. Paddle by canoe through Panak and Hong islands, enter caves and lagoons, visit James Bond Island, eat a Thai buffet, then swim before returning. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, park fees, and equipment are included.

“Very well organised, the whole team was super friendly and lovely to us. We had plenty of water and food and it was delicious. It's definitely worth the money.”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - Walking 800 meters to Tam Nang Waterfall
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

14.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 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall. Guides such as Gay, Laura, Praew, and Tay are praised for spotting snakes, monkeys, birds, and lizards. The canoe is paddled for you, and swimming is optional.

“Fantastic tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and really nice. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this experience.”

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Montpezat: Canoe and kayak rental in the Verdon Gorges - Choosing between Lake Montpezat and Lake Artignosc
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Montpezat: Canoe and kayak rental in the Verdon Gorges

15.Canoe and kayak rental in the Verdon Gorges

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 361 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $20Best value

From Aquattitude’s Montpezat base, choose a single or double kayak, or a 3 or 4 seat canoe, then paddle into the Baudinard Canyon. Calm water, tall cliffs, caves, beaches, and two lakes make this a relaxed outing for families, beginners, and experienced paddlers. Life jackets, paddles, and a waterproof container are included.

“Excellent value for money with picturesque views of the Verdon Gorge. Highly recommend”

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