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15 Paddling Trips Worth Flying For

2,150 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Everything on the site in one list, from an hour’s rental on a flat lake to a week on a river. The 15 below are the ones that earn a whole day, with what they cost and how hard they actually are.

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

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

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

You’ll leave Hanoi early for a full day on Ha Long Bay, with a modern bus, English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, swimming, and a Titop Island hike. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Tom are frequently assigned, but the exact guide varies.

“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”

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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included - Meeting at Cristianmar in Los Cristianos
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Tenerife: Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

2.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, or David, watching for dolphins and turtles before stopping to snorkel in a boat-access-only bay. Kayaks, wetsuits, gear, photos, and insurance are included. You must be a confident swimmer, aged 14 or older, and under 100 kg.

“Gonza was a great tour guide and it was a perfect day out seeing the dolphins definitely recommend!”

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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Starting 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 small-group clear kayak tour of Shell Key Preserve. Paddle through open water and mangroves, stop for photos and shells, and watch for dolphins, pelicans, spoonbills, fish, and crabs. Guides such as Alessia, Jenna, Ben, and Chris add useful nature stories along the way.

“The shells available on the island are amazing! My six year old loved it…although my arms didn’t love having to paddle for the both of us! Lol.”

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Ibiza Beach Hopping Cruise with Paddleboards, Drinks and Food 6h - Cala Comte and Cala Bassa: beautiful, but not quiet
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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 on Float Your Boat’s roomy, glass-bottom catamaran from San Antonio, stopping at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte before a longer swim stop with paddleboards, snorkels, slides, and floating toys. Food, soft drinks, beer, sangria, and wine are included. Sunset trips finish near Cafe Mambo.

“Great day for a boat ride and the Ibiza tour delivered. I would liked to have spent more time touring around on the boat as opposed to lying on a beach.”

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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - Starting at Willow Beach Marina
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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 calm, beginner-friendly Colorado River tour. Guides such as Michelle, Preston, Gabby, and Ryan lead small groups, share local wildlife and history, and take photos along the way. Choose a single or tandem kayak, with hotel pickup from Las Vegas or self-drive to Willow Beach.

“Michelle our River Dogz tour operator was so helpful in getting our tour group acclimated with the equipment and kayaks. She gave us super helpful tips on how to navigate the river and also always really knowledgeable on the wildlife we encountered on the adventure (we saw an eagle, lizard, fish, and blue heron!). I appreciated the history and information about the area we explored in our route along the river. Definitely would recommend this experience if you have time from 8:30 am to 5 pm during the day... You'll be back in time for night activities in Vegas if that's what you are going for... It was great.”

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Night Kayak - Condado City Lights Tour - Arrive early for glow paint and a calm start
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Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

6.Night Kayak – Condado City Lights Tour

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

Meet across from Condado Ocean Club 30 minutes early for glow paint, safety instructions, and a locker. Then paddle a clear-bottom tandem kayak around Condado Lagoon with guides such as Jann, Cheli, or Olda. Expect city lights, a historic bridge, possible fish sightings, and a fun one-hour outing.

“It was 12 of us. My birthday celebration and I chose night kayaking. Some were scared but we made it through. The paint and pictures at the end was worth it😘”

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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

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

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

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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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour - Sea caves, coves, and snorkeling stops
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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 below the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel among fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff-jump heights. Guides including Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard provide instruction, equipment, lunch, and secure storage.

“everything fantastic! our guide chivito was fun and helpful. would recommend it to ajyone eho loves snorkeling”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Koh Wua Ta Lap and the climb to JanJaras viewpoint
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

9.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

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

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, with a 500-meter climb on Koh Wua Ta Lap, the Blue Lagoon on Koh Mae Ko, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and optional kayaking through caves near Tum Rang Island. Guides including Otto keep the busy day moving.

“Otto is very good guide with excellent vibe. Advanced physical level required for this trip.”

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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower) - The short route to Benagil Cave
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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

10.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 coastal caves with guides such as Rafa, Alexi, John, and Gabriel. Choose a 45-minute express trip or a two-hour route to Marinha and Carvalho beaches. Expect clear instructions, small-group options, photos, wet clothes, and a free shower afterward.

“We booked this tour at 9:30am, the first one in the morning. It was a small group with 4 kayaks. The cove is not too packed and we got enough time to enjoy the cove. our guild Alexis is very patient and calm to show us around and never rushed us. He also helped us take the pictures inside. He knows the way to get in and out of cove during traffic with the boat and other kayaks. And he also showed us two other coves besides the main one(Benagil Cave). Overall, awesome guild and awesome experience and highly recommend.”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Sung Sot Cave: beautiful, steep, and crowded
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hung Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, with a buffet lunch and sunset party included. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Max are praised for clear communication and good organization.

“Tim was really good. Made the trains run on time. One day was optimal for the activities planned by the crew.”

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Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks - Cala Bassa: Your First Proper Beach Stop
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Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

12.Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

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

Join Float Ibiza in San Antonio for a six-hour beach cruise with stops at Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, and Cala Comte. You’ll have time to swim and walk ashore, then use paddleboards, snorkels, bodyboards, slides, and floating mats from the boat. Guides such as Johnny keep the day moving with commentary, music, food, and drinks.

“we all loved having the opportunity to do different things, with beaches, snorkeling and paddleboarding.”

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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve - The hour toward the Guaza cliffs
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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

13.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

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

Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the Guaza cliffs with a multilingual guide such as José, Irina, or Elina. You’ll look for dolphins and turtles, visit a sea cave, snorkel when conditions allow, and return by kayak. It is active, wildlife-focused, and best suited to confident swimmers with reasonable fitness.

“Super recommend!! We weren’t able to snorkel because the waves were too rough but being in the kayak out on the ocean under the sun was just amazing. Our guide was passionate and attentive and we saw an entire pod of dolphins, which was magical, and the surrounding views are gorgeous. The only sad thing is you go nearby to some commercial fish farms which honestly are pretty upsetting but that’s no fault of the kayak experience group! Would defo recommend :)”

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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall - Why the sea view changes Nerja
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Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

14.Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

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

Paddle from Burriana Beach to Maro Waterfall with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You’ll learn basic kayak skills, pass cliffs and small caves, stop for a swim, and receive free GoPro photos and videos. Guides such as Miguel, Isa, Kike, and Kaine are praised for patient instruction and a friendly pace.

“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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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - Finding the beach below Pile Bay
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

15.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls toward Betina Cave, with a 20 to 30 minute swim and snorkel stop before views of Lokrum Island. English-speaking guides such as Ivan, Tommy, Barba, and Dragan lead the way. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure. Double kayaks, safety gear, waterproof bags, and a rescue boat are provided.

“Ivan was a great guide! We all agree that we would do this tour again if we are ever back in Dubrovnik”

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