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The 15 Best One-Day Paddling Trips Worldwide

38 trips  ·  from $28 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 one-day paddling trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset - Snorkeling in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
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Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

1.Half-Day Trip from Key West with Kayaking, Snorkeling & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,683 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Review of Key West’s half-day schooner trip with mangrove kayaking, reef snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and sunset sailing.

“This was such a great experience! The captain and staff were super fun and had a lot of good information about the area during the trip for first time travelers. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Tuan Chau Marina and the first look at Halong Bay
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

2.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Review of a private one-day Halong Bay tour from Hanoi with seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, kayaking, and bamboo boat rides.

“Robert our guide was amazing, so helpful and caring he made the tour special for our family, we went on the private tour which I would highly recommend worth every penny, food was outstanding on the boat trip”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - The 08:15 Hanoi pickup and highway ride
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island and the Diamond Cave
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

4.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $105

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island canoe and kayaking tour, with cave paddling, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, highlights, and practical tips.

“Wow, wow, WOW! This was one of the best excursions we've ever experienced. This tour company went above and beyond what we expected to give us a fantastic experience. We had trouble getting off our cruise ship on time, but they Read more”

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast - Moreton Island by 4WD, with sand between your tires
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

5.Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · from $129

Moreton Island from Brisbane or the Gold Coast combines wreck snorkeling, clear kayaks, sandboarding, lunch, and a long but exciting day.

“It's a lot of activities but I LOVED it all! It will be a very busy day you'll get sandy etc. just be prepared. Bring sand, shoes, flip-flops sun shirts... The crew was absolutely wonderful that took care of us. Ryan, Jay and too many that I can't remember. The lunch was very good. Everyone was so upbeat and fun.! Jacob, the guy that was driving out to the sun dunes was amazing! Loved it all! And all the crew! 😍”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - Reaching Tuan Chau Harbor by Bus
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Learning the Kayak Before Open Water
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking - Private Day Trip - Morning transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Lức
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VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

8.VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $79

Cycle village lanes, cook Vietnamese food, kayak Mekong waterways, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda on a private day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.

“I joined a tour and our guide was really friendly and charming. They showed us around Mekan Dalgası and explained every place in detail. The guide was always by our side, making sure we had the best experience. Highly recommended!”

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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip - Getting suited up at the Dart River base
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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

9.Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $256

Review of the Dart River Funyak and jet boat day trip from Queenstown, with scenic drives, lunch, gear, practical tips, and value advice.

“It was a really amazing trip into a stunning landscape. Very well organized and great Guides. Even the lunch was good. Definitely a recommondation from me.”

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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe - The 9:00 AM start at Uehara Port
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Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

From Prague: Sazava River Canoe Day Trip for All Levels - Learning the canoe before the river gets lively
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From Prague: Sazava River Canoe Day Trip for All Levels

11.Sazava River Canoe Day Trip for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Paddle the Sazava River from Prague through forested gorges, ride a scenic train, enjoy lunch and beer, and learn from a friendly guide.

“Our group loved this Canoe trip, the views were incredible, fun rapids and Martin was incredibly friendly, helpful and made sure we all felt safe. The lunch was also delicious and topped off with a beer. We would recommend this trip as a must do when visiting Prague.”

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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak - The lunch break is useful, but it is not tour time
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Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour from Las Vegas, Best Dam 1/2 Day Trip - The Historic Gaugers Station adds real context
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Emerald Cave Kayaking Tour from Las Vegas, Best Dam 1/2 Day Trip

Abel Tasman Kayaks: 1 Day Freedom Kayak Rental - Paddling through the Astrolabe area
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Abel Tasman Kayaks: 1 Day Freedom Kayak Rental

Mekong Delta Nature Cano-Kayak-Cycling & Fishing Private Day Trip - Cycling past rice fields and Xom Trau Pagoda
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Mekong Delta Nature Cano-Kayak-Cycling & Fishing Private Day Trip

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $85

Trade Ho Chi Minh City for rice fields, cycling, fishing, cooking, fruit gardens, canoeing, and kayaking on this private Mekong Delta day trip.

“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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