CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one spare week and too many trails. These 15 kayak trips justify it, priced and graded so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.
Spend three days cruising from Cat Ba through quieter Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay areas, kayaking into lagoons, cycling to Viet Hai Village, and trekking Navy Peak. Guides such as Kong, Ninh, Hang, and Jack may lead the trip. Boat lodging is simple, and drinks cost extra.
“From first connection, all was great! Arrangements were easy.”
You’ll hike 8 to 10 km through forest to Pinhatt Peak with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Vin, Phat, or Doan, then enjoy a picnic and paddle Tuyen Lam Lake by kayak or SUP. Pickup, equipment, permits, water, and dietary-friendly lunch are included.
“I had an amazing time kayaking on Tuyen Lam Lake with Phin, it was such a perfect mix of peaceful nature, beautiful views, and a great workout. The lake was calm and scenic, which made the whole experience feel relaxing and refreshinRead more”
Travel from Ubud or south Bali into cooler North Bali for a guided jungle trek, traditional canoe ride on the twin lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, and optional cultural stops. Guides such as Darma, Putu, Oka, and Luhde add local stories, snacks, and coffee to the day.
“We were quite disappointed in the tour…. (we went September 2024). We had booked the tour at 10.00. When we arrived at the meeting point our guide wasn’t there, we called the booking company, eventually he arrived at around 10.30. In the information of the tour it said Read more”
Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide in Tierra del Fuego National Park, combining forest trails, a dome lunch, and a one-hour paddle in stable inflatable canoes. You will cross from the Lapataia River toward Lapataia Bay, with equipment, drinks, and Ushuaia hotel transfers included.
“La parte con la canoa é stata la più divertente (e faticosa), le guide sono state bravissime, ci hanno fornito tutte le informazioni e le indicazioni. Pranzo al DOME molto caratteristico, ovviamente spartano come era facile immaginare. Il trekking é la parte meno riuscita: organizzazione ottima ma forse si potevano scegliere sentieri più panoramici.”
Spend two active days near Da Lat with guides such as Justin, John, Happy, Huy, and Sophie. Trek through pine and tropical forest, paddle or kayak Tuyen Lam Lake, camp beside the water with BBQ and local wine, then rappel and swim at Datanla Waterfall.
“Me and my partner done the Canyoning with Vincent and John. The tour was absolutely amazing, felt so safe throughout and had so much fun. The guys were so supportive throughout and took amazing photos on phone to air drop at end of Read more”
You will kayak across Nigardsbrevatnet, walk to Nigardsbreen, then use crampons and a rope for two hours on the glacier. English-speaking guides such as Tato, Marcelo, Darwin, and Nahir Leila have led recent groups. Bring lunch, warm layers, rain gear, and your own vehicle.
“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”
Travel from Hanoi to quiet Lan Ha Bay for kayaking, swimming, and a Cat Ba trek, then continue to Tam Coc and Hoa Lu. You will spend one night aboard Vega Legend Cruise and one night in a Tam Coc hotel, with guides such as Binh, Quang, or Tiger leading the way.
“Binh took us to Lan Ha Bay for the first part of our tour. He was amazing! He taught us so much about so much about the culture, language, food and all the sights we saw. He was very clear, his English was great and he was also very funny. I would highly recommend requesting Binh as your tour guide. Thank you Binh!”
Paddle from St Heliers Beach across Waitemata Harbor with an English-speaking guide, then hike Rangitoto’s summit for 360-degree Auckland views. The group is limited to nine, with guides such as Tony, Ben, Daniel, and Eric leading recent outings. Lunch, kayak gear, instruction, and drinks are included.
“great trip - the weather was good to us our guide was very good and gave us a great tour”
Spend a full day around Vang Vieng kayaking the Nam Song River, tubing through Tham Chang Cave, hiking, ziplining, and swimming at Blue Lagoon 1. English and Lao-speaking staff handle safety briefings, transport, equipment, and a local lunch. Pickup is usually between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.
“Wirklich toll organisierte Tour mit einem sehr netten guide!”
Set out from Comala with guide Jupiter or another multilingual local guide for a trek near Colima Volcano, then paddle for about an hour on a crater lake. Transport, gear, poles, and equipment are provided. The group is limited to six people.
“The tour guide Jupiter was very knowledgeable and confident! The excursion is definitely for people who like outdoors, hiking , even better, active volcano. Kayaking was for amateurs like me, but just the thought that about the crater lake, was very exiting .”
Spend two days trekking from Nong Khiaw through Lao, Khmu, and Hmong villages with an English-speaking guide such as Bick, also listed as Bic. Make bamboo crafts, sleep in a village, visit a cave and viewpoint, swim at Tad Mork Waterfall, then kayak down the Nam Ou River.
“We loved exploring the remote villages. The hikes was challenging but not too difficult. The waterfall was beautiful.”
Start with hotel pickup at 7:30 am, then hike through Bali’s cool rainforest to an ancient Hindu temple before paddling Tamblingan Lake in a traditional dugout canoe. Dharma is one named guide praised for safety, cultural insight, and humor. Lunch, water, transport, and a private vehicle are included.
“Superbes paysages et un guide de trekking extra qui sait nous faire profiter pleinement de la nature avec parfois beaucoup d humour Le seul regret est que le trekking et le kayak sont trop court. La prestation de prise en charge a l hotel et le retour est quelconque. En Résumé cette excursion est très bien”
From Khao Lak, travel with an English or Thai-speaking guide to Takuapa’s Little Amazon, local markets, Si Phang-Nga National Park, and Rommanee Hot-spring. Expect a gentle canoe ride, wildlife sightings, a short forest walk, waterfall swimming, Thai lunch, and a full seven-hour day.
“Dia muito produtivo, conseguimos fazer muitas coisas em poucas horas, o guia Mark é impecável e não estávamos à espera de um carro privado. O tamanho da cascata é impressionante.”
Spend three hours kayaking from Baia del Ciardo along Santa Maria di Leuca’s Ionian coast. A bilingual instructor teaches beginners before you enter single or double kayaks, visit five caves, swim, and take a short speleo-trek inside River Cave.
“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.”
Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a 3.2-kilometer jungle trek to a 10-meter waterfall, with time to swim before lunch. Then learn inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River with certified guides such as Tin, Jhada, or P’sak. Pickup, towels, showers, and a small group of up to eight are included.
“fantastic tour, they were very good, both the trekking to reach the waterfalls and the part with the inflatable kayak they were exciting.”
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