7 Canoes & Kayaks Tours Worth the Saddle Time

1.Montpellier : Birdwatching by kayak in the Camargue

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Our pick

Paddle a stable, open kayak through a shallow Camargue lagoon near Montpellier with a state-certified guide. Over two hours, you’ll look for flamingos, herons, egrets, mullets, and kingfishers, learn about fishing and local ecology, and pause for sunset views.

“It was ok: too many people in the group, a lot of waiting for activity and directions (people that couldn’t kajak), nice guides, not much wildlife, i think 50 euros is too much for 2hrs, however there was the possibility to stay till dark and have a picnic, but we didn’t know about this till the start of the tour and had to be somewhere right after.”

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2.Mnemba Dolphin Tour, Clear Kayak, Cooking Class, Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $220

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar by sea and land. Snorkel near Mnemba Island, kayak at Kendwa, taste spices, cook a Swahili meal, and ride along the beach. Private transport, lunch, water, equipment, and hotel pickup are included. Guides may speak English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish.

“The tour was Amazon. Our host Andy was soo much fun. The tour operators were very accommodating with pickup and allowing us to bring our bags while transferring to another hotel as well. We had soo much fun, only thing is we expected Read more”

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3.Clear Bottom Glassy Kayak Rental | MAUI | Safe and Stable Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Glassy Kayaks delivers stable clear-bottom kayaks with outriggers to a pre-arranged Maui location, then collects them later. You get about four hours to paddle at your own pace, with beginner-friendly launch areas and help from the operator, including Preston.

“We saw so many sea turtles at the surface and below the glass kayak. We were able to see at least eight turtles sleeping at the bottom. Preston picked a great spot for us to launch off and talked us through navigating the waves and the sea. The kayak was simple and stable. Good price and service!”

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4.Wild Horse Island Flathead Lake Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $245Top rated

Start in Lakeside at 9:30 a.m., then follow your guides to Dayton for a two-mile paddle to Wild Horse Island. Tyler and Shelby lead a small group of up to 12, with time for wildlife, hiking, lunch, and a guided paddle back.

“We had a great day! The weather was perfect! We saw the horses and goats and deer. Highly recommend.”

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5.Krabi: Crystal Lagoon Kayaking and Horseback Riding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $121

Join local guides such as Henry or Neen for a six-hour Krabi outing that combines jungle kayaking, a swim at the Crystal Lagoon, Thai lunch by the beach, and one hour on horseback through farms, villages, and Ao Nam Mao Beach. Pickup is included from selected Krabi areas.

“Tour guide was so friendly and she was a pleasure the horse riding was a great experience, even fine for if you have never sat on horse or you are an experienced rider. The kayaking was a little disappointing as there was many people at the same emerald pool where you can swim so made it difficult to enjoy your time and then a long wait to then go to the lunch but the tour guide to her credit did keep apologising and it wasn’t her fault at all, the food was really nice and it was nice to sit on the beach and enjoy authentic Thai food.”

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6.Ao Nang: Horse Riding Tour and kayaking clongrood

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours combining a guided one-hour horse ride through Krabi countryside with kayaking and swimming at Khlong Root. An English-speaking instructor helps you prepare, fresh fruit and water are provided, and a tuk-tuk transfer connects the activities.

“Messaged in advance with pick up time. Horses were well fed and cared for, and the ride was great. Rode for a full hour. transfer was organised to khlong rood abd again, a well organised few hours in a beautiful setting.”

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7.Camargue 4×4 Safari 2h + Picnic + Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $127

Start in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with a two-hour 4x4 safari led by a driver-guide. Enjoy a picnic beside the Petit Rhône, then kayak downstream before returning by minibus. Expect wild scenery, local food, and a moderate physical workout in a small group.

“Well organized, interesting and very friendly. The places and landscapes are beautiful and still wild. An unforgettable moment.Auto-translated”

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