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Kayaking & Canoeing Small Ship Cruise Tours & Trips

497 Kayaking & Canoeing trips. Tours from 161 tour companies. 731 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Exclusive Patagonia & Australis Expedition Cruise
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By Across South America
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

El Calafate, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Australis Expedition Cruise in the fjords of Tierra del Fuego
  • Soft hike to the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Luxury Glamping inTorres del Paine Chile and Exploration of Tierra del Fuego, and Penguin Colony

Themes

Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

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"I highly recommend Across South America for a memorable experience that is personalized for YOU."

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Antarctica Expedition & Wild Patagonia
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By Across South America
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

El Calafate, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Torres del Paine Luxury Camp
  • Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Explore the "End of the world"
  • Nature at its best at the Small Luxurious Expedition Cruise to Antarctica.
  • Adventure in Antarctica: Ice-Camp and Kayak

Themes

Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Trekking & Expeditions, Sailing, Photography

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"I highly recommend Across South America for a memorable experience that is personalized for YOU."

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The Luxurious Lifetime Exploration
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By Across South America
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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Galapagos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Quito, Santa Cruz, Santiago

Highlights

  • Culinary Delights of Lima.
  • Learn from local artisans in Cusco
  • High-End Train to Machu Picchu
  • Nature at its best at the Small and Luxurious Galapagos Yacht visiting, Santa Cruz, Genovesa and Santiago Island

Themes

Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Photography, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"I highly recommend Across South America for a memorable experience that is personalized for YOU."

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Letty Yacht Cruises In The Galapagos
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5/5 Excellent
81 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, San Cristobal

Highlights

  • See thePost office Bay, not the most scenic, but one of the most famous sites in Galapagos
  • Explore Los Gemelos, Spanish for “The Twins”, a pair of large pit craters where we find the bright red male vermilion flycatcher
  • Visit Las Bachas, (Spanish for “barges”) there is a long stretch of a soft white sand beach and interior lagoons where we find the Greater Flamingo
  • Explore largest colony of Magnificent Frigate birds found in Galapagos
  • Discover Interpretation Center opened on San Cristobal Island in 1999 by bus

Themes

Birding, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Antarctica Christmas Cruise
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5/5 Excellent
81 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Visit Punta Arenas
  • Visit very historic location of Elephant Island
  • Have a chance to view to the north of Mount Shackleton and Mount Scott is impressive
  • Visit to Half Moon Island
  • Antarctic expedition include glacier climbing, penguin viewing, whale watching, camping out under the stars and more.

Themes

Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Photography, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Mexico City

Highlights

  • Spring in the Sea of Cortez is the best time to see large pods of dolphins and various species of whales—blue, sperm, pilot, fin, humpback and Bryde’s—all in the same week.
  • Explore water-level caves by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions, and see colorful cactus blossoms.
  • Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia, with its wooden homes and historic steel church, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
  • Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a flexible itinerary and sites chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff, based on conditions and to maximize wildlife sightings.

Themes

Education / Learning, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands
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5/5 Excellent
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

San Juan Islands

Highlights

  • Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise Seattle’s picturesque waterfront
  • Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords and the San Juan archipelago
  • Hiking in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Constitution, and Washington State Parks
  • Unhurried time for watching whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds
  • Explore scenic winding channels, temperate rainforest, and old growth forest
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Themes

High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise

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"I love your tour program. I may think of visiting other locations you offer, but I'm really invested into Ukraine for a lifestyle. I want to make additional trips to Ukraine as roles beyond tourism."

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Greatest Fjords of Norway
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bergen

Highlights

  • Enjoy vibrant nightlife, diverse cultures and extensive heritage
  • Visit Grieg’s summer home in the outskirts of Bergen
  • See stunning Briksdal Glacier
  • Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s past in a corner of western Norway that abounds in culture and history

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Singles Travel, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

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Kayaking & Canoeing Reviews & Ratings

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Heide

Oct 2023

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New Zealand's adventure - a Rousing Success

Unexpected wildlife and plant growth, and land features constantly, with breathtaking beauty, and with an air of untouched freshness. Oh, and the cycling was excitin...

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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Oct 2023

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New Zealand

Guides were terrific and NZ is beautiful. The biking on t...

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jbird

Oct 2023

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Really fun trip

New Zealand is a beautiful country with really fun and interesting people. But the trip leaders made this an exceptional experience. The trip was well organized and ...

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Kayaking & Canoeing Tour Selection Trips

  • Many trips include excursions that will involve kayaking and canoeing - take advantage for a unique perspective and a chance to see wildlife up close. 
  • Some companies, such as ROW Adventures focus primarily on kayaking and their trips involve camping and outdoors activities.
  • Sea kayaking, can be exhilarating, but exhausting! Make sure you’re up for a day of rigorous rowing and feeling it in your upper arms the next morning.
  • If you must bring a camera, invest in very sturdy, trusted, waterproof gear. You will get wet!

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