The 15 Best Kayak Trips Worldwide

1.Kayak Fishing in Singapore, Sentosa, East Coast: Day, Sunset & Night Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · from $120Our pick

You’ll use a leg-powered Hobie kayak to fish near Sentosa, East Coast, or the Southern Islands. Guides teach beginners and help experienced anglers, while Penn and Shimano gear, bait, safety equipment, water, and trip photos are included. Routes may include Lazarus Island, Pulau Ubin, or Bedok Jetty.

“I loved this experience so much, it was just what I needed, it was active and therapeutic at the same time.”

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2.Mekong Delta Nature Cano-Kayak-Cycling & Fishing Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $85

Leave Ho Chi Minh City with guide Chow, Chao, Dennis, or another local guide for a private day in Ben Luc. Cycle past rice fields, plant rice, catch fish by hand, cook banh xeo, visit fruit gardens, then canoe and kayak through quiet waterways.

“Wow- what a jam-packed day and somehow we never felt rushed! Chow was incredible with our 2 boys - 10 & 14-years-old - and he handled everything with such care and enthusiasm. We highly recommend a tour with him!! Thank you, Chow!”

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3.PRIVATE Mekong Delta 1 Day with Kayaking, Biking & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $119

Travel privately from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre for a full day of river life, cycling, kayaking, honey tea, coconut candy, fruit, music, and cooking. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace, with Son, Dennis, Tri, and Nhi praised for warm, attentive service.

“Fantastic Tour! Our guide, Son, was enthusiastic, engaging and spoke excellent English. He knew just when strike up conversation and when to let us rest. It was a long day and my husband was feeling quite ill for most of it. Son was very Read more”

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4.Kayak Fishing in Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $165

Start early for a private kayak-fishing trip in Mauritius with guide Wresley, and possibly Vincent. Choose a single or double kayak, use supplied fishing gear and soft lures, and fish at a pace suited to your skill. Groups never exceed three people, with lunch and bottled water left to you.

“Had a great morning fishing in beautiful Mauritius on this tour 🇲🇺 Wresley and Vincent were both excellent guides as it was my first experience kayak fishing. I have fished my whole life so they gave me enough guidance but also let me figure Read more”

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5.Cartagena: FISHERMEN’S ISLAND IN THE MANGROVES by canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

You’ll travel by traditional canoe through three mangrove tunnels with a native bilingual guide such as Domingo or Sandra, then visit Fishermen’s Island for coconut water, music, dancing, and Caribbean stories. Expect a private, nature-focused outing near La Boquilla.

“Wat een verrassende, interessante en prachtige tour! Het was tot in de puntjes geregeld. Er werd veel verteld en de tijd genomen. Mede dankzij Sandra die ons begeleidde heeft het compleet gemaakt. Ze is zo enthousiast, heeft heel veel kennis van de planten en de dieren én heel fijn; haar Engels is super. Kortom, we zouden zo nog een keer gaan!”

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6.Bintan Island Snorkeling, Kayaking and Fun Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $98

Meet your English-speaking driver at 8:30 am for a private, air-conditioned transfer to Trikora. Near White Sand Island and the kelong snorkeling spot, you can snorkel with supplied gear, kayak, try fun fishing, and relax by the sea with guides and boat transfers included.

“The snorkelling guide took photo and video of us while snorkelling and uploaded in link for us to download privately. This was great.”

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7.Pelagic Kayak Fishing Charter Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet before 7 a.m. at Olowalu Beach for a four-hour private kayak fishing charter. Your local guide supplies the Hobie kayak setup, permits, bait rigs, and fishing know-how for bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging for ono, uku, ulua, mahi, and more.

“The island sites were incredible, fishing was good, had a couple of hard bites maybe GT’s, caught a trigger fish and needle fish, Great time…. Will be back…”

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8.Singapore: 4-hour Kayak Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Spend four hours fishing Singapore’s coastal waters from a stable, leg-powered Hobie kayak. Your English-speaking guide teaches casting, positioning, and safe fish handling while you look for snappers, groupers, and catfish. Groups are limited to six, and photos, tackle, bait, water, and safety gear are included.

“All staffs are so kind and service!! Thank you so much to all staffs, We could really enjoy fishing!!”

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9.Snorkeling Kayaking Fishing Swimming Activities

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Spend eight hours around Bintan Island snorkeling with coral, shells, and Nemo fish, then kayak to a white sand beach, swim, and try offshore fishing. An English-speaking guide, equipment, GoPro, life jackets, mineral water, and boat transport from the pier are included. Joe is praised for safe, caring guidance.

“Joe was amazing. He brought us everywhere safe and sound. Quite a skill he has as driving here is a bit mad. Would recommend anyone, you won't be disappointed.”

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10.Mangrove Kayak ＆ Sea Fishing Experience in Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $63

Spend about four hours in Kadena kayaking among mangrove roots and watching for crabs and gobies, then board a boat to fish Okinawa’s colorful coastal waters. The plan suits beginners and ages 3 to 79. Lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms, and a vending machine are available near the meeting point.

“The fishing was so much fun!! We caught some beautiful fish that were keepers. Highly recommend this trip.”

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11.Bintan Snorkeling – Kayaking – Fun Fishing – Water Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Join an English-speaking guide for a seven-hour Bintan water adventure with snorkeling, kayaking, fun fishing, and marine-life viewing. You may see clownfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, reefs, and coral, then enjoy freshly caught local seafood. Transfers, equipment, and GoPro 7 Black documentation are included.

“Very good guide. We had a happy time to do the activities.”

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12.New Mekong Delta Nature 1Day: Bicycle-Kayak-Canoe & Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend about nine hours beyond Ho Chi Minh City with a small group of up to 12. Cycle through rice country, visit Xom Trau Pagoda and its tunnel relic, cook spring rolls and banh xeo, then explore fruit gardens by canoe and paddle through a coconut water forest.

“This was a great trip , half day worked well for a short time in the city. Friendly guide , good English and very interesting”

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13.Kayak, paddle board, and fishing kayak rentals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $25Best value

Start 50 yards from Kayak Daytona by Yellow Dawg’s bait and tackle shop in Ormond Beach. Choose a single or tandem kayak, paddle board, or fishing kayak, then explore mangrove-lined canals and Bulow Creek. Rentals run 1 to 6 hours, with guided sightseeing and fishing options available.

“My first experience was over the phone, when I called at closing time on a Friday. The guy who answered was so patient and helpful with all my questions. Very knowledgeable- I was impressed.”

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14.Kanjac Kayak Fishing Cavtat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $155

You’ll pedal a well-equipped Hobie kayak from Cavtat with rods, lures, a 7-inch Lowrance fishfinder, and local fishing advice. Nikola may guide you on request, while the private trip lets you fish or simply explore the Adriatic at your own pace.

“Nikola was a knowledgeable friendly guide who put me at ease during my first kayak experience.The kayaks were superbly equipped and easy to manoeuvre. I thoroughly enjoyed catching yellow fins on very light tackle and rods it was rRead more”

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15.Kayak Fishing on the Verde 4hr Cottonwood, AZ 20Min From Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $350

Join AZ Legend Adventures for a private four-hour kayak fishing trip on the Verde River near Cottonwood, about 20 minutes from Sedona. Caleb or another local guide supplies the kayak, life vest, fishing rod, and tackle, then leads you to quiet private river runs for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and rainbow trout.

“My guide was great! Knew the water like the back of his hand. Could really tell he grew up on the Verde River and a love for what he does.”

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