USA ·CANOES & KAYAKS
American booking pages all look the same and cost wildly different amounts. Here are 15 kayak trips with the price, the running time and the one thing to know before you pay.
Paddle a clear kayak through Shell Key Preserve near St. Petersburg, spotting dolphins, mangroves, birds, and shells for $79.
“Insanely beautiful! Jada was very knowledgeable and shared great fun facts about all of the wildlife we saw. Would definitely recommend. Also very much appreciated the cold water provided”
Paddle the calm Colorado River to Emerald Cave from Las Vegas, with small groups, snacks, swimming, guides, and optional hotel pickup.
“Loved it! Gabby was awesome! Very knowledgeable and patient. Beautiful scenery! Great get away from the usual Las Vegas doings!”
Review of the Emerald Cave Kayak Tour from Las Vegas, with route details, guide tips, costs, shuttle advice, and honest pros and cons.
“Water was pretty, our guide Justin was hilarious. Nice and easy, beginner friendly. Be careful about timezones if you're coming from Nevada it's an hour early”
Paddle Rock Springs Run’s clear Emerald Cut kayaks, spot wildlife, swim in spring water, and get practical tips on guides, crowds, price, and safety.
“Best thing I’ve done in Florida. Guide (Jacob I think) was very informative and relaxed and allowed us to do our own thing. Would definitely recommend.”
Review of Sarasota’s 2-hour mangrove tunnel kayak tour, with wildlife tips, guide details, pricing, route, practical advice, and booking information.
“My family & I had an awesome experience, I would definitely use Sea Life again. Tom & our other tour guide were so nice and informative we had a great time because of them! Thank you again Sea Life tours hope to see you again soon!”
Paddle the Salt River through Tonto National Forest, spot wild horses, handle gentle rapids, and enjoy a flexible two-hour float from Phoenix.
“Don’t forget your camera and sunscreen and some favorite tunes for inspiration . Lol Friendly people. Lots of wildlife along the way. Even wild horses !”
Paddle Key West mangrove creeks, spot sea life, and learn about Florida Keys ecology on this relaxed, beginner-friendly kayak tour.
“Great experience. Heather was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. Staff was very helpful getting in and out of the kayaks.”
Review of Crystal River’s clear kayak tours, including Three Sisters Springs, manatee season, guides, wildlife, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Had a great tour w/ Crosby he was awesome great personality. We saw alot of manatees. Definitely a bucket list trip.”
Review of Key West’s half-day sail, kayak, snorkel, and sunset trip, with honest advice on activities, value, weather, gear, and who should book.
“Captain Mary & 1st Mate Connor were great. Fruits on the way out, beverages with Yuengling, Miller lite and wine was a great surprise then some humas, salsa and chips. Kayaking and sailing were my favorites for sure.”
Kayak Hilton Head’s Broad Creek salt marshes with a naturalist guide, easy equipment, wildlife sightings, and a relaxed two-hour route.
“Great tour Paddy was very knowledgeable tour guide He helped some people who were not so adept at kayaking He pointed out a lot of natural history”
Paddle four miles through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave on a beginner-friendly Colorado River tour with guides, snacks, water, and optional pickup.
“First time for me, and had a blast. We really like Soran. Great person and listens to awesome tunes.”
Review of Kauai’s Secret Falls kayak and hike: river paddling, muddy rainforest trails, guide quality, costs, gear, and who should book.
“This was a fantastic kayaking trip! Our guide took excellent care of us and shared a lot of information about local history and plant life. Highly recommend! If you’re even considering about going on this trip, do it! You won’t regret it.”
Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy rainforest trails, and swim beneath Secret Falls with an expert guide on this active half-day tour.
“Wonderful day kayaking and hiking. Zack was terrific, had everyone’s safety in mind, and gave a lot of good pointers/help along the way - very good communicator. I would advise you be in pretty good shape for this adventure. Crossing the streams and navigating the slippery mud and rocks can be challenging - however sticks were provided and that helped so much. High recommend!”
Paddle Kailua Bay to island sanctuaries, snorkel near Lanikai, spot turtles, and enjoy lunch on this active Oahu eco-adventure.
“This was a fun experience; we were able to kayak on our own, and the lunch was delicious. The staff explain all the rules and address any potential issues.”
Paddle Biscayne Bay to Raccoon Island, meet gentle wild raccoons, explore mangroves, and enjoy a relaxed 150-minute Miami adventure.
“Sean and Adam really did a great job. They showed us much more than we ever expected!!! We only can recommend this trip. It’s worth it!! Don’t forget the peanuts - raccoons love them😉 greetings from Germany”
Start on a coastline and work inland.
