Top 5 Canoes & Kayaks Tours Worldwide

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika, and Hot Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $138Our pick

Kayak among Stockholm’s winter islands with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Max, Jules, or Rowan. You’ll receive a dry suit, safety briefing, fika, photos, and time in a wood-burning sauna if selected. Small groups of up to eight make this a friendly, well-supported outing for confident beginners.

“We did the full package of the ride to the kayak center, kayak tour, fika, and sauna. The bonus was fika while on the tour (I thought we’d only have it when we were finished) and doing a float in a dry suit. We even did a few polar plunges! Maks, our guide, was great. He was super personable, knowledgeable, and positive. We felt very safe and well taken care of. This was a huge highlight of our Scandinavia trip!”

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2.Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Kayak from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon on a 12-mile flat-water route. You will visit Arizona Hot Springs, warm up in a sauna cave, and watch for bighorn sheep, eagles, falcons, coyotes, and waterfowl. Guides such as Ryan, Faith, Chris, Michael, and Ashley lead small groups, with lunch, snacks, water, and equipment included.

“The views The scenery Hot springs The guide The education The physical activity Ashley our guide was AMAZING!!!”

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3.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about three hours sea kayaking near Vaxholm with guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl. You’ll use a dry suit, paddle through winter channels and possible sea ice, pause for hot drinks and fika, then warm up in a sauna. The 8-person group suits fit beginners who are comfortable in cold water and have good mobility.

“We loved the relaxed paddle around the islands mysteriously emerging from the mist. Perfect for beginners too The fika and sauna were a lovely way to unwind”

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4.Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

At Anse-au-Foulon, about 15 minutes from downtown Quebec City, guides such as Elliot, Paul, Felix, and Pascale teach you to paddle and push an ice canoe across the St. Lawrence. Expect a real workout, floating ice views, hot chocolate, snacks, photos, and a panoramic Nordic sauna afterward.

“It was amazing! The gear they provide keeps you safe, dry, and warm. The guides were really nice and instructive. The activity was a workout but totally worth it. The river was beautiful - the ice was nothing like we’ve ever seen before! The hot chocolate really hit the spot :)”

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5.Paddle Boarding and Meditation Wellness Experience in Las Isletas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Join Diana for a private three-hour paddleboarding and meditation outing in Las Isletas near Granada. You’ll learn SUP technique, paddle among tropical vegetation, watch for monkeys and birds, and pause for a calm meditation on the water. Sunrise and sunset departures are available, with photos and videos included.

“The tour began with targeted stretching, a full lesson on how to use the paddle board, and a tour of Lake Nicaragua. Diana was excellent and patient as it was our first time. Wonderful time!”

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