Top USA Kayaking Tours - page 3

Experience one of Lake Powell's highest rated guided kayak adventures, featuring exclusive water access to the breathtaking Water Antelope Canyon. Proud recipient of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2026, recognizing consistently outstanding guest experiences and exceptional service. - Exclusive kayak access to Water Antelope Canyon - Professional local guides with expert knowledge of Lake Powell and Water Antelope Canyon - Small group guided experience - CPR, First Aid & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified guides - Suitable for beginners, families, and first-time kayakers - Premium performance kayaks and safety equipment included - Award-winning experience recognized by Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026

Hop into a completely clear kayak on the Crystal River and Three Sisters Springs where you have the chance to spot manatees, turtles, otters, and more on this small-group kayaking tour. Paddle your way around Three Sisters Spring and enjoy all the beauty of it clear, colorful water without getting wet

Explore La Jolla Ecological Reserve's sea caves during a 90-minute kayaking tour. Follow your experienced guide through several diverse ecological habitats, home to one of the highest concentrations of sea life in California. Paddle toward the Seven Sea Caves, where you can get stunning views from inside Emerald Cave, the only north-facing cave in the state (conditions permitting). Explore a giant kelp forest inhabited by wildlife like harbor seals and sea lions. Use of all kayaking equipment is included; no kayaking experience is necessary.

Spend a day immersed in Alaska’s stunning nature during this kayak trip on Chilkoot Lake. Depart the town of Haines with your private guide and enjoy a leisurely few hours of kayaking on the uncrowded lake. While you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as salmon, bald eagles, and even brown bears.

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. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Get ready to spend a half-day soaking up the sun and enjoying Key West’s diverse ecology during this fun sandbar and mangrove tour. Discover the backcountry waters and secluded sandbars around the busy island, all while sipping on cold drinks. This guided kayak ecotour takes you into the mangrove isles to spot dazzling marine life before heading to a sandy beach to knock back a few alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages.

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close with a CLEAR kayak! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022-2023-2024! Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and prime shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (mostly warm water months). We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. We have CLEAR paddleboards too, and HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed. Complementary photos included! Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

Take a break from the neon lights of Las Vegas and get outdoors to explore the spectacular Emerald Cave on this kayaking adventure. Paddle along the Colorado River past a 1920s-era government project, the Black Canyon, and finally Emerald Cave. Traveling on a kayak allows you to access remote, hard-to-reach nature spots without getting lost as a guide takes care of the navigation. Choose between self-drive and hotel pickup options as well as lunch or Hoover Dam upgrades.

The perfect mix of outdoor adventure and relaxation, this tour combines a kayaking excursion with wine tasting in Arizona’s Verde Valley. Paddle down the Verde River in a kayak and stop at a vineyard for a sommelier-led tasting. Feel safe with a guide who can offer paddling and safety tips, as well as sharing information on the river’s flora and fauna.

Glide through the water in an illuminated glass-bottom kayak on a private nighttime tour of Sarasota. Learn about Sarasota’s coastal ecosystem as you paddle over mangroves and grass flats, viewing marine life such as dolphins and manatees. Plus, exploring with your own personal guide means you’ll enjoy undivided attention.

Beat the heat of Las Vegas by paddling down the Colorado River on this half-day small-group tour. Spend ample time on the water taking in the stunning sights of the Black Canyon. Keep your eye out from wildlife such as bighorn sheep, coyotes, and bald eagles as you paddle along and take a dip in the clear waters of Emerald Cave.

We do all the work for you! We carry all kayaks up and down the steep sandy beach for you so your tour is as relaxing and enjoyable from the start to the finish. Join a guided adventure through Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell. Choose a Kayak-Only tour or a Kayak & Hike experience, swim optional. Paddle through Antelope Canyon’s towering sandstone walls, then hike the winding Lower Canyon, discovering its vivid colors, history, and geology with your guide. Cool down with a refreshing swim in and out of the canyon. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to check in, complete waivers, and attend a required safety briefing before your tour. Tours begin as scheduled on the water. Late arrivals for check in cannot be refunded.

Embark on a thrilling adventure to La Jolla’s mystical sea caves and be at one with the ocean on board a single kayak during this small-group excursion. Soak up remarkable scenery and discover wildlife species unique to San Diego in the ecological reserve with an expert naturalist/biologist guide leading the way.

Have the special opportunity to see the Mendenhall Glacier up close—and make the most of your limited time ashore in Juneau—on this immersive, half-day shore excursion. Travel across the waters of Mendenhall Lake in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe that permits unobstructed viewing of the glacier, icebergs, Nugget Falls, and perhaps some Alaskan wildlife. This tour includes all equipment, snacks, and port pickup and drop-off for your ease.

Explore the Maine coast on a small-group paddling tour around Western Bay (Pretty Marsh), Blue Hill Bay, and Somes Sound. Learn much more about the region's environment than you would alone, look out for wildlife including seals, and bring your own picnic to enjoy lunch on a coastal beach.

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. RED FLAGS DO NOT AFFECT OUR TOURS. Our tours operate in St. Andrews Bay, where conditions are often much calmer than the Gulf.

Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.

How many people can say they’ve kayaked acoss an old volcano? That’s exactly what you’ll do on this guided tour, paddling across Lake Yellowstone with your ACA-certified guide. Starting in the morning to avoid the winds, you’ll kayak past geysers, valleys, and get up-close and personal with the lake’s thermal features. All gear—from life jackets to snacks—included for this memorable Yellowstone adventure.

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.

Embark on a Garden Isle adventure away from the crowds 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 up close and personal with the spectacular scenery of Hanalei Bay—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this two-in-one, half-day tour. Begin with a kayaking trip along the Hanalei River before heading onto the Bay to soak up the scenery, spy sea turtles, and more. Then, swap your kayak for a snorkel for an underwater nature expedition. Finally, unwind with lunch on the beach.

Most Maui snorkeling tours use boats with limited visibility of what's directly beneath, and shore-based snorkeling at Turtle Town requires walking gear over loose rock to reach the water. This small-group tour uses clear-bottom kayaks to paddle over the reef with views of the water below, with snorkeling gear included for in-water sessions among the turtles, manta rays, and tropical fish at the reef.

The Tonto National Forest is the largest in Arizona and the Lower Salt River runs right through its heart. On this tour, admire the natural scenery from the water on a thrilling kayaking excursion. Set out from Saguaro Lake Ranch, paddle along the Salt River, and look out for native wildlife, including the park’s herd of wild horses.

Guided paddles run on someone else's pace and route, which doesn't suit everyone. Set your own on a self-guided kayak trip to Emerald Cave, paddling the calm waters of the Colorado River through Black Canyon near Las Vegas. Watch for bighorn sheep on the cliffs as you glide along flat, sheltered water, which suits beginners as much as regular paddlers.