Worldwide · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good canoes & kayaks treks fill up seasons ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Lan Ha and Ha Long bays by boat, kayak, bike, and mountain trek on a three-day Cat Ba adventure with fewer crowds.
“From first connection, all was great! Arrangements were easy.”
Review of Da Lat’s Pinhatt Peak trek and Tuyen Lam Lake kayak tour, with forest views, picnic lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.
“We had such a great time on this tour! Our guide Harry was very helpful and taught us a lot about the forest on our hike which I appreciated. He was very kind and fun to talk to. The lake was also very beautiful and I enjoyed the hike followed by time to relax in the kayak. Would recommend this trip to nature lovers!”
Review of Bali’s jungle trek, twin-lake canoe ride, waterfall swim, local culture, transport, costs, fitness needs, and booking tips.
“Putu is a lovely, caring guide. She is well prepared and you immediately understand she loves her job and she is passionate about her culture. Every single activity of the itinerary was amazing. If there would be 6 stars, I would select them!”
Review of Tierra del Fuego trekking and canoeing from Ushuaia, with forest trails, Lapataia Bay, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“We booked this tour as it was advertised as a thrilling inflatable canoe trip followed by a medium difficulty hike with rivers, forest, sea and mountain views in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Unfortunately it was not as described. The raft was fine but our guide spoke almost constantly with his colleague for around 30 minutes and offered no useful information. He ignored questions, gave no paddling guidance and stayed mostly silent apart from chatting. We could hear the other guide sharing facts and engaging with their group while ours did nothing similar. Our raft grounded several times and when entering Lapataia Bay in strong winds we received no direction…”
Review of Da Lat’s 2-day adventure with jungle trekking, Tuyen Lam Lake SUP, camping, BBQ dinner, and Datanla canyoning.
“The tour was amazingly planned to the last detail. The tour guides- Savi, Seven and especially Justin and Sophie were very friendly and helpful. Took care of is the ought the two days. We had an amazing time. Would love to visit again.”
Kayak along Santa Maria di Leuca’s Ionian coast, explore five caves, swim, and trek inside River Cave with a beginner-friendly guide.
“We booked this experience and were excited for it, but the weather didn't cooperate. The operators alerted us ahead of time and asked if we could reschedule. We rescheduled for a different itinerary in a different location on a different day, bRead more”
Review of Vega Travel’s 3-day Ha Long Bay and Tam Coc tour, with quiet Lan Ha Bay kayaking, Cat Ba trekking, meals, and practical tips.
“Good tour, staff very friendly, polite, attentive and dedicated. Quang the tour guide delivered a good tour, knowledgeable and friendly. Looking after us. I recommended, food was amazing, although drinks were poor and quite expensive unfortunately.”
Review of Colima Volcano trekking and crater lake kayaking in Mexico, with route details, value, guide tips, gear, limits, and booking advice.
“I coudn't get close to the volcano, but it was so nice to take me to a place where I can see the crater, and I was attracted to the beautiful scenery created by nature for 6 hours. It was really good to hear the guide's explanation too. Kayaking in the pond is a really valuable experience in my life. Thank you.”
Review of a 2-day Nong Khiaw trek with village homestay, bamboo crafts, waterfall swim, cave visit, and Nam Ou kayaking.
“We loved exploring the remote villages. The hikes was challenging but not too difficult. The waterfall was beautiful.”
Review of Bali’s private Tamblingan Lake jungle trek and dugout canoe tour, with pricing, itinerary, practical tips, and honest pros and cons.
“Dharma provided us with an unbeatable experience as our guide. He made sure to not only maintain our safety, but he went above and beyond describing the culture as we took in all of the views in the jungle. He was an AMAZING guide, so Read more”
Review of Khao Lak’s Little Amazon canoe, market, waterfall and hot spring tour, with practical details on timing, value, comfort and who should go.
“fin aktivitet.. Men meget af turen var kørsel da der var lidt langt imellem de forskellige ting”
Review of Leuca’s 3-hour kayak and cave tour, with beginner lessons, five caves, swimming, a speleo-trek, and practical booking tips.
“The guide was super helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great and rather long training before getting in the water but it comes in handy when you’re in the water. It was fun to kayak on such beautiful water with amazing scenarios. I highly recommend this activity.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s 10KM inflatable kayak and jungle trek, with a waterfall swim, lunch, guides, pickup, safety details, and value advice.
“fantastic tour, they were very good, both the trekking to reach the waterfalls and the part with the inflatable kayak they were exciting.”
Trek through Bali’s jungle, paddle Lake Buyan and Tamblingan, visit a waterfall, and enjoy a traditional lunch with a local guide.
“Welcoming and exceptional organization....I recommend the local guide Deddy.who speaks English French and Spanish!!! and Who knows well the Botany of his country🙏 excursions in the Balinese jungle and on the lake 🙏”
Review of Ba Be National Park from Hanoi, with lake boat trip, kayaking, swimming, trekking, cycling, meals, and practical planning tips.
“Unsere Tour war super. Die Busfahrten waren zwar sehr anstrengend, da es ein öffentlicher Bus ist mit dem auch die Einheimischen fahren, wodurch es oft sehr laut und eng ist. Zudem sind die Straßenbedingungen sehr schlecht.”
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