Kayaking

Discover the beauty of rivers and seas with this selection of best kayaking trips across the world. Paddling through calm azure waters, you can find secluded beaches, discover hidden coves and relax your mind and spirit.

Guided all-women Snowy River tour

Three participants of the Snowy River rafting

Sunny day and rafting on the Snowy River

One participant rafting on the Snowy River

Kayaking on the Snowy River

All-women rafting on the Snowy River

Food preparation on the Snowy River

One person rafting alone on the Snowy River

Rafting on calm waters in Australia

Exciting rafting on Australia’s Snowy River

Two people rafting on the Snowy River

Exciting Snowy River rafting

Travel back from Snowy River

Resting ashore of the Snowy River

Paddling down the Snowy River

Child rafting on the Snowy River

Thrilling rafting on Snowy River

A group rafting on the Snowy River

VICTORIA | AUSTRALIA

Snowy River Rafting: All-Women Australian Getaway

From $2,120 | 8 days

Guided Snowy River rafting tour

Resting ashore of the Snowy River

One person rafting alone on the Snowy River

Canyon on the Snowy River

Camping spot in Australia along Snowy River

Wieland Adventures ready to camp and raft

Two people rafting on the Snowy River

Travel back from Snowy River

Thrilling rafting on Snowy River

Rapids on the Snowy River

Rafting on Snowy River

Rafting on calm waters in Australia

Paddling down the Snowy River

A group rafting on the Snowy River

Food preparation on the Snowy River

Exciting rafting on Australia’s Snowy River

Exciting Snowy River rafting

Child rafting on the Snowy River

Camping spot on the Snowy River

Camp by night in Australia

Calm waters of Snowy River, group rafting

VICTORIA | AUSTRALIA

Snowy River Rafting in Australia

From $2,120 | 8 days

Guided Kayaking Holiday along Vis, Croatia

Kayakers exploring the coast

Stunning coast near Vis

Clear blue seas of the Adriatic

Kayakers taking a break in a secluded bay

Cliffs and caves in Vis area

Kayaking under cliff arches

Cliffs surrounding the island of Vis

Approaching Komiža with kayaks

Dark caves hold many treasures for kayakers

Kayaker exploring a cave

Cloud day and still sea are the perfect combination for kayaking

Spectacular coast, rock in the shape of a heart and numerous kayakers in vicinity

Kayaking by cliffs around Stiniva

Hidden tunnels from the Yugo era

Farewell dinner with traditional food and authentic wine

Happy kayakers posing at the lest leg of their journey

Hiking above Komiza

Paddling along the coast

Kayakers arriving in Komiza Harbour

Kayakers posing with their paddles

The seas are so clear you can see the sea bottom form your kayak

Swimming in a secluded bay

Exiting a tiny cave

VIS | CROATIA

Croatian Kayaking Holiday: The Magic Island of Vis

From $1,270 | 6 days

Kayaking Tour from Flåm to Gudvangen

Spectacular views of Naeroyfjord from kayak

The group doing morning yoga

Awe-inspiring rivers and mountains

Mist-clad mountains during a stage of kayaking

Rainbow above a mountain in Stokko

Hikers on the Royal Post Road

A kayaker enjoying the peace and quiet of Norwegian fjords

Two happy kayakers and mountains in the background

The tip of a kayak heading to the next camping spot

Kayakers surrounded by mountains of Naeroyfjord

A tent in Odnes

Campsite in Odnes

Stunning views of the Odnes camp and kayakers hanging out in nature

A group of hikers in from of the waterfalls in Odnes

View during hiking in Stigen

Campsite in Stokko, early evening, mountains in the background

Taking a brake from kayaking

Breakfast at the camp

Stunning colors of the sky in the camp

Sunset from the camp

Group posing on the green gress in Odnes

The final part of the tour is Gudvangen

Guide looking at the stunning Norwegian nature

FLAM | NORWAY

Kayaking Tour from Flåm to Gudvangen

From $510 | 3 days

Week-Long Guided Kayaking Trip in Italy’s Aeolian Islands.

A volcanic island in Italy seen from a distance during sunset.

Kayakers paddling around a rugged islet in the Aeolian Islands, Italy.

A vedute of the town of Lipari from the sea.

The town on the island of Vulcano seen from a distance with views of the sea and surrounding islands.

The hiking trail surrounded by Mediterranean plants on the island of Vulcano, with views of the sea and surrounding islands.

Kayakers paddling the cobalt waters in the Aeolian Islands, Italy.

Kayakers paddling near a volcanic island, one of the Aeolian Islands, in Southern italy.

The dramatic coast of the volcanic island of Lipari, Italy, during golden hour.

The channel between the islands of Lipari and Salina, two volcanic islands in Southern Italy.

The cone of Stromboli seen from the sea.

The village of Ginostra, at the foot of the Stromboli volcano, seen from the sea.

A group of hikers near the rim of the Stromboli volcano, enjoying the incredible views.

The dramatic coastline of Vulcano, one of the Aeolian Islands, surrounded by turquoise waters.

Week-Long Guided Kayaking Trip in Italy’s Aeolian Islands.

AEOLIAN ISLANDS | ITALY

Active Summer in Italy: Kayaking in the Aeolian Islands

From $4,195 | 8 days

Guided Amalfi kayaking adventure in Italy

Limoncello Spritz and Italian food

Positano on cliffs in Italy

Faraglioni rocks in Capri

Woman enjoying gelato in Positano

Gulf of Naples on the Amalfi coastline

Pompeii in Italy

Kayaking on the Amalfi Coast

Sunset in Positano

Maiori and Minori coastline

Positano in Italy

Ancient ruins of Pompeii

Capri island in Italy

Rocks emerging from the sea on the Amalfi Coast

Kayaking beneath the cliffs of Amalfi

Sunset on the Amalfi Coast

Two kayakers on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast and Capri

Remote cliffs on the Amalfi Coast

Capri and gardens of a villa

Flowers on the Amalfi coast

Kayaking towards an arch on the Amalfi coast

AMALFI COAST | ITALY

Amalfi Coast Kayaking: Discover the Italian Riviera

From $5,895 | 8 days

Guided sea kayaking in Santorini

Panorama of Oia in Santorini

Nea Kameni hiker

Terrace in Santorini

Ammoudi bay, Santorini

Oia in Santorini town

Oia in the morning on Santorini

Walking path in Santorini

Visitors in Santorini

Nea Kameni island

Two kayakers in Santorini

Kayaks on a beach in Santorini

Hiker and view from Santorini

Sunset in Santorini

Kayaks on the Santorini beach

Santorini group

SANTORINI | GREECE

Santorini Kayaking Journey: Circle Around the Island

From $4,795 | 8 days

Sea kayak Crete tour

Kayaks on the sea in Crete

Bottom of the Samaria Gorge in Greece

Matala caves and beach

Cliff jumping in Crete

Frangokastello in Crete

Aerial view of kayaks and the beach, Crete

Fresco at Knossos palace

Hikers posing for a photo in Crete

Hiking in a gorge in Crete

Hippie caves Matala

Kayaks ready on the beach

Knossos Palace ruins

Loutro, kayaking in Crete

Sunset in Crete

Sweetwater beach in Crete

Touring historical remnants in Crete

Two kayakers in Crete

CRETE | GREECE

Sea Kayaking & Hiking in Crete: A Greek Odyssey

From $3,795 | 8 days

Guided sea kayaking Iceland tour

Happy kayaker in Iceland

Cute puffin in Iceland

Camping out when kayaking in Iceland

Two kayakers talking in Iceland

Two kayakers paddling in west Iceland

Blue waters in Iceland and kayaks

Kayaker and birds in Iceland

Isafjordur in Iceland town

Rock arch in Iceland and kayaks

Eider duck, Iceland

Beautiful views in Iceland, kayaking trip

View of Isafjordur

Camping on a kayak trip in Iceland

Camp on a kayak trip in Iceland

Kayak crossing between rocks in Iceland

Group of kayakers paddling in Iceland

Small kayaks against steep cliffs

Relaxing at a house after kayaking

Wildlife in the west of Iceland

Reflection of a fjord in iceland

Vigur island in Iceland

Waterfalls and kayaks in Iceland

One house alone in Iceland

Exploring while paddling in Iceland

Waterfall on a kayaking tour in Iceland

Kayaks under waterfall in Iceland

HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE | ICELAND

Sea Kayaking in Iceland’s Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

From $1,980 | 6 days

Kayak floating in Iceland

Camp on a kayak trip in Iceland

Group of kayakers paddling in Iceland

Kayaker and birds in Iceland

Reflection of a fjord in iceland

Kayaks under waterfall in Iceland

Exploring while paddling in Iceland

One house alone in Iceland

Waterfalls and kayaks in Iceland

Vigur island in Iceland

Iceland kayak rowing

Iceland shore kayaks

Sheep on a meadow in Iceland

Two people standing in Iceland ashore

Wildlife in Hornstrandir

Wildlife in the west of Iceland

Small kayaks against steep cliffs

Camping on a kayak trip in Iceland

Beautiful views in Iceland, kayaking trip

Eider duck, Iceland

Cute puffin in Iceland

Camping out when kayaking in Iceland

Blue waters in Iceland and kayaks

Rock arch in Iceland and kayaks

WESTFJORDS | ICELAND

Kayaking Tour in Iceland’s Westfjords

From $770 | 3-4 days

Guided family kayak and multisport tour in Dubrovnik islands.

Koločep Island, Dubrovnik.

Paddleboarding in the Elaphite Islands, Dubrovnik.

Aerial view of Elaphite Islands, Dubrovnik.

Monastery and woods in Lopud, Dubrovnik.

Lopud beach near Dubrovnik-

Šipan island, Dubrovnik.

Lopud beach, Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Dubrovnik | Croatia

Family Kayaking & Hiking Adventure in Dubrovnik Islands

From $930 | 8 days

Kayak and multisport tour in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat and karst formations, Indonesia.

Kayakers in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Jakare yacht in Raja Ampat.

Misool, Raja Ampat

Sandy beach of Raja Ampat

Underwater world of the coral triangle, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Lunch onboard in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Group of kayakers in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Couple kayaking in Raja Ampat.

Birds eye of Raja Ampat isles

Raja Ampat accommodation

Wayag island, Indonesia.

Stand up paddleboarding in Raja Ampat.

Spacious deck and living space aboard the Jakare yacht.

Hike in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Raja Ampat islands, Indonesia.

Big cabin aboard the Jakare yacht.

Corals of Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat birds eye

School of fish in Raja Ampat

Underwater view od Raja Ampat

Volcanic peak of Raja Ampat

Sorong | Indonesia

Sailing and Kayaking Adventure in Raja Ampat

From $5,500 | 12 days

Baja Kayaking Adventure in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

View of the Sea of Cortez from the Sonoran Desert with a cacti in the front part of the picture and sea and mountains in the background.

A couple kayaking in the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur with mountains in the background and out of focus.

A person on the front part of the photo is out of focus and taking a picture of a whale as it breaches, which is in focus. There are steep rugged coastal mountains in the distance.

View of the shores of Isla del Carmen with a sand beach, azure sea, and desert terrain with cacti with mountains in the distance.

A group of people are in the boat close to the coast and are watching a whale breaching.

A silhouette of a cactus seen against the backdrop of a starry sky.

View of the rugged coastline in Baja California Sur with hilly terrain with sparse vegetation in the front and blue sea in the background. The coastline is full of bays.

Baja California Sur | Mexico

Baja Kayaking Adventure in the Sea of Cortez

From $1,795 | 6 days

Wild canoe adventure on the Seal River, Canada

The Seal River, Manitoba

Canoers taking in the views from the Seal River in Manitoba

A man preparing food on the Seal River, Manitoba

Canoers preparing food next to the Seal River in Manitoba

Seal River | Manitoba

Wild Canoe Adventure on the Seal River

From $6,310 | 16 days

Wild canoe adventure on the Porcupine River, Saskatchewan

The Porcupine River in Saskatchewan, Canada

A canoer on the Porcupine River

A moose in the Porcupine River

A man carrying a canoe next to the Porcupine River

People preparing food next to the Porcupine River

A canoe on the Porcupine River

Canoers posing for a photo on the Porcupine River

Porcupine River | Saskatchewan

Wild Canoe Adventure on the Porcupine River

From $4,800 | 12 days

Wild canoe adventure on the Hawkrock River

The Hawkrock River in Saskatchewan

Canoers on the Hawkrock River in Saskatchewan

A tent next to the Hawkrock River

A man preparing a meal along the Hawkrock River

Two people in a canoe on the Hawkrock River

Two men smiling in a canoe on the Hawkrock River

A bear near the Hawkrock River

Canoeing on the Hawkrock River in Saskatchewan

Hawkrock River | Saskatchewan

Wild Canoe Adventure on the Hawkrock River

From $2,510 | 7 days

Wild canoeing on the Paull River, Canada

The Paull River, Canada

An American white pelican and a canoer on the Paull River

People canoeing on the Paull River

People preparing a canoe on the Paull River

People relaxing and canoeing on the Paull River

People carrying canoes on the Paull River

A woman and girls preparing food next to the Paull River

Women paddling on the Paull River

Paull River | Saskatchewan

Wild Canoe Adventure on the Paull River

From $2,235 | 8 days

Sea kayaking in Prince William Sound, Alaska

The Meares Glacier in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Sea otters in Prince William Sound

A delicious meal in Prince William Sound

Kayakers in the sea, Prince William Sound

A sea kayak and a kayaker in Prince William Sound

A tree in Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound | Alaska

Sea Kayaking in Prince William Sound

From $3,450 | 8 days

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