Top USA Kayaking Tours - page 3

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate Santa Barbara kayaking experience then our private kayak tour will be a perfect fit. If you're hoping to kayak Santa Barbara with other travelers and enjoy the sights with new friends then the group kayak tour is the way to go! Whichever kayaking tour you choose you'll be in the very capable hands of our friendly and experienced tour guides. Your local kayaking guide will show you the stunning boats in our harbor as well as introduce you to some cute and cuddly sea lions and seals! Prepare to take in views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins! Your expert guide will share information about Santa Barbara's top attractions and customize the speed of the ride to suit your needs. Our goal is that kayaking Santa Barbara will be the highlight of your trip!

Explore the natural beauty of Kauai on a 5-hour tour that combines a lovely kayaking trip with an moderately easy hike to Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls. Your experienced guide provides a paddling lesson and guided kayak tour in the Wailua River Valley, following gorgeous waterways through the lush Kauai landscape. Then hop out of your kayaks and take a 45-minute hike to Secret Falls where you can cool off in the clear waters before returning to the Wailua marina the way you came.

Paddle tandem kayaks along Kauai's Hule'ia River, so you can get closer to the lush jungle than you could in a traditional tour vehicle. Enjoy a short hike to a stunning waterfall and swimming hole, followed by a relaxing return trip in a twin-hulled motorized Hawaiian canoe. Plus, exploring with a guide increases your chance of spotting native flora and fauna.

Get out on the water and discover the ecosystem around Osprey Nature Preserve by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with this small-group guided tour to Sandspur Island, commonly known as Raccoon Island. Meet your guide, board your kayak or paddleboard, then paddle out to the island, while learning about the wildlife in the area. Includes snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Save time and money in Key West on this all-inclusive, full-day excursion. Enjoy a day of sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking off the coast. Visit the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and explore an underwater world full of colorful fish and coral. Includes a buffet lunch with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

This small-group tour explores the waters off of Makena landing beach with clear kayaks and snorkeling gear—a rare combination. Paddle out to Maui’s “volcanic reef,” learning about Hawaiian culture and the formation of the Hawaiian islands along the way. Set anchor, don your snorkeling gear, and head underwater in search of sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life. Media package available for purchase.

While your ship is docked in Ketchikan, kayak around Eagle Island, part of Tongass National Forest, on this shore excursion. Enter the protected waters of Clover Pass and increase your chances of spotting wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, salmon, and even whales as you explore in a quiet, eco-friendly vessel. The tranquil waters provide a perfect opportunity for beginning kayakers and the more experienced alike to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness.

Check out the glowing waters of the Lighthouse Lakes in Port Aransas on this small group kayak tour. Your kayaks will be equipped with LED lights which will cause the waters around you to illuminate. Besides a kayak tour on the water, your guide will also tell you about the landmarks you pass along the way.

Embark on a Garden Isle adventure with a half-day kayak trip on Kauai’s legendary Wailua River. Paddle through lush tropical landscape with a guide, passing a traditional Hawaiian village and learning about the river’s ancient, sacred history along the way. Feel like an island explorer as you hike to a sparkling waterfall.

Get off the beaten path and see parts of the Florida Keys that few visitors know about on this tour aboard a custom-built catamaran. Choose to paddleboard or kayak in crystal waters, learn about the mangrove from a naturalist guide, or just lounge on the sandbar and take in the natural ambiance.

The calm waters of Blue Springs State Park are home to hundreds of manatees through winter: This small-group kayaking tour feels like your own invitation into their world. Paddle your way through waters fed by a crystal clear natural spring and learn all about the area from your tour guide. Kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are included for your convenience.

Navigate the waterways and islands of Clover Pass on a small-group kayak eco-tour from Ketchikan. Along the way, spot native Alaskan wildlife that inhabit this protected region where the thick foliage of the Tongass National Forest meets the sea, from sea lions and migratory humpback whales to eagles' nests and exposed starfish colonies. Paddle with two guides and a small group for a more personalized wildlife-watching journey.

Kayak in the waters around Mendenhall Glacier safely and without needing to haul your own gear with you on this guided tour from Juneau. Get a paddling primer, then follow your guide through Fritz Cove and the protected Mendenhall Wetlands for possible views of all sorts of wildlife, including bald eagles and humpback whales.

Discover the diverse wildlife of Jupiter with a clear kayak tour. Meet your guide for a small-group paddling adventure into mangroves and scenic waterways. Keep an eye out for a variety of wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, and colorful fish. See below the surface of the water through the clear, transparent kayak during the excursion.

A good choice for nature lovers, this tour takes you into a unique part of Rock Springs Run known as "Emerald Cut.” The first part of the tour is an upstream paddle through calm waters and overhead tree canopy, with stops to hop off your clear kayak and into the fresh spring water. Keep your eyes peeled for for fish, turtles, birds, small alligators, and more.

View dolphins in their natural habitat and swim within safe viewing distance to turtles and green sea turtles on this popular Oahu snorkel cruise from Honolulu. Sail into waters home to spinner dolphins, and then glide alongside colorful fish. Hawaian Hula, Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are available onboard to help you get the most of this outing. Hotel transport included.

Avoid the crowds and high winds of late afternoon with this early-morning, small-group kayaking tour from Las Vegas. Set off on an adventure that reveals volcanic canyon walls and historic gems. Highlights you’ll see along the way include Emerald Cave, a fish hatchery, and the historical Gauger’s Homesite. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Las Vegas hotel for a hassle-free day out.

With over 1 million monthly visitors in the high season, escaping Yellowstone’s crowds can be a task—but not on this tour. Take a Twilight Paddle along the northwestern shores of Yellowstone Lake, the largest alpine lake on the continent, experiencing true serenity in this geothermal wilderness. Watching steam rise above the nearest geyser basin as the sun sets, you’ll understand why Yellowstone deserves the title of world’s first national park.

We'll begin this adventure with a sail through the Grand Lagoon area to our own private playground area off of Shell Island. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and an inflatable water park equipped with trampolines, water slides, seesaw ball and more on this 3 hour adventure cruise! At the end of the tour, we'll go looking for dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. All activities and use of equipment are included. Additional snacks and beverages can be purchased as well. Food can be brought on to the catamaran, but no outside beverages are allowed.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and spend time in nature with this kayaking tour through Silver Springs State Park. Ideal for nature lovers, this wildlife-focused activity offers the opportunity to see manatees (depending on the season), turtles, and wild birds in their native habitats. Feel comfortable paddling along the Fort King trail on a clear kayak or paddleboard designed for stability and underwater viewing.

Enjoy privileged access to Oahu's Polynesian Cultural Center after opening hours. This nighttime adventure takes you paddling through a tranquil lagoon, guided by the light of the moon and colorful LED illumination in the still water. You'll 'visit' the islands of Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, and Tahiti and learn all about Polynesian culture.

See a side of Maui that you’d unlikely find on your own with a guide led kayaking tour to the turquoise waters above Turtle Reef in Maui. Launch out of Makena Landing, just south of Wailea, and paddle along the shoreline of a historic volcanic cove. In addition to teeming with schools of fish, this area is home to the Hawaiian Green sea turtle.