Multi-Day Kayak Trips: the 14 Best Worldwide

1.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133Our pick

Spend two days and one night aboard Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay with a private bathroom, full meals, cave and island visits, tai chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm tour. The small group is capped at 15 people. Guides including Ian and James Bond help keep the schedule lively, while the crew can handle gluten-free and dairy-free meals with advance notice.

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2.Overnight Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Vieques Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 549 reviews · from $65Best value

Meet at Trade Winds Restaurant in Esperanza 30 minutes early, then ride by minivan to Vieques BioBay. Paddle through mangroves, pause at a beach near sunset, and return as the water glows around your kayak. Guides such as Dillon, Deon, and Adel are praised for clear instruction and lively explanations.

“Guide is very helpful , we did not know kayaking or swimming he tied his about with our boat shown us everything , strongly recommond this and guide is very useful and gave good information and friendly talking”

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3.Ha Long & Lan Ha Bays: 2-Day Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 212 reviews · from $136

Spend one night aboard V’Spirit Cruises among the limestone islands of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. You’ll visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayak near Tra Bau, swim, cook Vietnamese food, practice Tai Chi, and enjoy meals on board. Guides such as Jimmy, Tom, Peter, and Dong have been praised for friendly, capable service.

“We had a fantastic time on the V spirit classic cruise. The Haylong Bay beauty is incredible. Our tem/cruise staff were amazing. Jimmy out tour guide did a very good job,very proffesional, knowledgable, friendly,with a sense of humor. Overall super experience From Chris and Wiesia”

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4.2-Day Halong Bay Boutique Cruise with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 156 reviews · from $133

You’ll cruise for two days and one night aboard a classic oriental-style boat, choosing between famous Halong Bay, quieter Bai Tu Long Bay, or less-visited Lan Ha Bay. Expect an English-speaking guide, cave visits, kayaking, Vietnamese meals, a cooking class, squid fishing, and a small-group atmosphere. Guide names can vary, with Popeye and Donny among those praised for their care.

“The boat was old and showing lots of ware. Don’t go with huge expectations and you will be ok. The cabin was small and cute. Very comfortable bed. Bathroom was old and had a problem with leakage from shower. So floor soaking wet. Guide Donny was lovely but you can see he’s exhausted. They all work very long days and very little time off. The rest of the crew were lovely and very kind. We were celebrating our anniversary and they put lovely towel swan and flowers on the bed and a surprise cake at dinner which was wonderful. We really had a great time aboard and the activities off…”

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5.3-Day 2-Night Cruise with Meals & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $272

You’ll cruise from Tuan Chau through Ha Long and Lan Ha bays aboard V’Spirit Cruises, with a private balcony cabin and bathtub. The three-day plan includes Bright Cave, Viet Hai village, Ba Trai Dao beaches, Tra Bau kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and Vietnamese meals. Guides such as Victor, Andy, Tony, and Dan have been praised for clear, friendly service.

“Marvelous cruise in Halong Bay. Cool boat with Vintage wood touch. Tours and activities are well organized. Staff is welcoming and meal tasty and generous. Rooms are specious and comfortable. It is worth staying 2 nights to enjoy the full experience.”

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6.Ho Chi Minh City: 2-Day Bike & Kayak Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $68

Spend two days from Ho Chi Minh City with guides such as Chow, Milo, Jack, or Dennis, cycling through fruit farms and rice fields, cooking Vietnamese food, kayaking canals, planting rice, catching fish, and sleeping at Family Tiny Garden homestay. The small group, local market visit, and early sunrise ride give this trip more time and local contact than a standard day tour.

“Great activity! We saw a lot, and did so many things gs, it felt like more than two days. You don’t have a lot of time on each activity and you don’t see the floating markets, but it was very nice. Chow was a great tour guide! He is very lively and takes good care of the group. Would recommend.”

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7.Algonquin Park 3-Day Deluxe Camping & Canoeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $368

Paddle into Algonquin Provincial Park with a guide such as Baz, camp beside the lake, and spend three days canoeing, watching for wildlife, eating hearty meals, and sleeping in supplied tents. The trip includes a short portage, beaver habitat, a wilderness sauna, campfires, and a sunrise canoe ride with hot chocolate.

“Great experience! Baz was a great host, amazing food, and awesome people to spend the weekend with! The views of Algonquin Park and activities planned each day were priceless experiences we will never forget. We look forward to returning with our kids in the future! This is a must do experience for all!”

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8.2-Day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · from $128

Spend two days cruising the quieter corners of Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with kayaking, swimming, a spring-roll class, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride to Viet Hai Village. Your English or Vietnamese-speaking guide handles the schedule, meals, entrance fees, and shuttle transport. A deluxe en-suite cabin and quieter sailing areas make this a relaxed choice.

“The scenery is amazing but so are the staff. Well worth it.”

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9.Algonquin Park 4-Day Deluxe Camping & Canoeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $397

Spend four days canoeing, hiking, swimming, camping, and watching for moose and beavers in Algonquin Park. Guide Baz leads the small-group trip, with tents prepared before arrival, hearty meals, wildlife talks, a star-lit canoe ride, cliff jumping, and a homemade sauna. You need moderate fitness and must bring clothing, toiletries, and a backpack.

“Amazing experience in Algonquin Park, canoing through the lakes in a nature so peaceful it was almost irreal. Baz the guide was extraordinaire , knowledgeable, funny & super helpful and a perfect camp cook. It was fun, I’ll always hold dear the memories I made there.”

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10.1, 2, or 3-Day Kayaking Tour in the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $230

You’ll kayak through Stockholm’s quiet archipelago with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Beginners learn basic technique before paddling among skerries, inlets, wildlife, and thousands of islands. Choose one day with lunch and fika, or two or three days with meals and wild-island camping.

“The activity was great. We do wish it was a little more adventurous.”

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11.2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

From Nong Khiaw, trek through primary forest to Lao, Khmu, Tai Lao, and Hmong villages with an English-speaking guide such as Bic or Bick. You will make bamboo handicrafts, eat and sleep in a village home, visit a cave and Phanoi viewpoint, swim at Tad Mork Waterfall, and kayak down the Nam Ou River.

“We loved exploring the remote villages. The hikes was challenging but not too difficult. The waterfall was beautiful.”

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12.2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $136

Spend one night aboard Crown Legend Cruise, sailing Halong Bay from Hanoi or Tuan Chau Marina. You will kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb Titov Island, visit Sung Sot Cave, eat four included meals, and join sunset drinks, a cooking demonstration, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guide Binh and crew member Mia may be on selected departures.

“It was really great. Well Organized and an absolute highlight. The food was beyond my expectations and very Special. A 4 course high cousine, a evening buffet and an excellent Brunch. 2 boat Trips included. The crew is working non stop and makes all wishes come true.”

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13.2-Day Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Cruise w/ Kayaking, Biking & More

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews

Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Beo Harbor in an air-conditioned ocean-view cabin, with kayaking, swimming, Vietnamese meals, spring-roll making, tai chi, squid fishing, and a bike ride to Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony and Brian have been praised for their friendly service, but boat quality and food can vary, so confirm the vessel before paying.

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14.Multi Day Tour in Alaska Glamping and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,008

Join Moose Pass Adventures for a three-day kayak and yurt trip with guides JD, Jen, and Ruby. Paddle Trail Lake, hike to Grant Lake, explore waterfalls, caves, old mining sites, and berry patches, then enjoy hearty meals and campfires in a remote Alaskan yurt camp.

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