USA · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 kayak & canoe trips that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Clear kayak tour to Shell Key Preserve from Tierra Verde. See mangroves, wildlife and underwater life with gear included and photo stops.
“A great experience for our whole family! Ben was a terrific tour guide and made the whole trip fantastic. We loved Shell Key! Pro trip- take your shoes to wear while you’re exploring. The shell tree was super unique.”
Half-day guided kayak to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, with snacks, swims, photos, and optional hotel pickup.
“Great guide. And experience. Safety first and great. Granola bars and chips and water of plenty.we hit a picture perfect day weather wise.”
Half-day kayak from Las Vegas to Black Canyon and Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with optional Mandalay Bay shuttle and snacks.
“The cave itself is stupidly small, and it's not a cave-kayak experience. It's a Colorado River experience, but a great one, where you kayak for almost 3hours in the midst of a cool breeze and chilly water. Guides are friendly and give out water + snack bars + take pictures, so awesome.”
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Run’s Emerald Cut with a small-group guide. See turtles and gators, then swim in spring water.
“Great adventure and tour guide! Very beautiful and recommend enjoying time in the Spring water. Great!”
Guided kayak tour from Sarasota through Little Sarasota Bay and South Lido mangrove tunnels, with wildlife spotting odds and included gear.
“Ian our guide was helpful and funny! It was very beautiful kayaking through the Mangrove trees. We enjoyed it!”
Unguided 2-hour Salt River kayak from Saguaro Lake Ranch, wild horses, easy shuttle return, and helpful safety orientation.
“Great experience! Nice meetup spot with toilets and gift shop to buy anything you might have forgotten. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Great explanation of how to kayak and to stay on route once on the water. Good quality life jackets and kayaks & paddles. It took us 2 hours and we saw some wild horses drinking on the river! The most important tip is just to keep your canoe pointed straight through the faster spots and you’ll be fine. Moderate level activity good for most active people. Tour operator picks you up with small towels and water bottles. Overall a great activity to enjoy the peacefulness and gloriousness of…”
Paddle Key West mangrove creeks with a small guided group, wildlife spotting, and Florida Keys geology, in about 2 hours. Dog friendly.
“Great experience. Heather was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. Staff was very helpful getting in and out of the kayaks.”
Clear kayak tours in Crystal River, paddle Three Sisters Springs with possible swim, or choose manatee season for close wildlife views.
“super fun. not too hard. springs were AMAZING. yas our tour guide was super nice and answered any questions we had and gave us great information about the area and the springs.”
Half-day Key West sail, kayak, and snorkel in protected sanctuary waters, with wetsuits, snacks, and a sunset option. Small-group feel.
“Great half day on the water! The crew was great, the excursions were fun and we would do it again. Conner and Luke were great guides.”
Paddle Broad Creek’s salt marshes with a naturalist guide, spot dolphins and birds, and learn Lowcountry ecology on a smooth 2-hour kayak tour.
“It was wonderful. Shannon was very knowledgeable and helpful! Our family really enjoyed getting out in the water and learning more about Hilton Head.”
Guided kayak to Emerald Cave from Willow Beach, Arizona. Paddle 4 miles, see Black Canyon, plus historic stops and snacks.
“The tour guy was excellent very helpful I would definitely recommend a tour guide because we would’ve never been able to do it if we just rented a kayak”
Kayak the Wailua River, then hike through Kauai rainforest to Secret Falls. Gear and guide included. Expect mud, wind, and splashes.
“You have to be reasonably fit and mobile to do this adventure! It is beautiful and peaceful on the river. Paddling at toy own pace. Trail is moderately difficult with lots of mud and roots.”
5-hour kayak and hike on Kauai’s Wailua River to Secret Falls, with a real paddle lesson, expert guide, and time to swim.
“You get your workout in. Four mikes kayak and two mile hike. Great reward at the end. Brian was our guide. Excellent”
Kayak Kailua Bay to the Mokulua Islands, snorkel off Lanikai for green sea turtles, enjoy deli lunch, and choose guided or self-guided.
“The kayaking was definitely a workout. It was 4.8 miles round trip. Had a great time on the private island but was limited because of a baby monk seal that was born a couple weeks prior. So cute! Definitely recommend for families with kids that are in their teens. Our tour guide Mike was great!”
Paddle Biscayne Bay to Sandspur Island for a calm SUP or kayak ride, then hang out with gentle raccoons, plus drinks and fruit.
“Perfekt:) danke an alexandria & Toni:) lovely trip and cool Infos about the Tour. 10/10 if you are in florida :)”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
