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The 13 Best One-Day Paddling Trips Worldwide

13 trips  ·  from $40 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 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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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

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

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

11.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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Elafonissi: Private Beach Day Trip with SUP - The ride south and the value of a private van
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Elafonissi: Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

12.Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Review of a private Chania to Elafonissi beach trip with SUP, snorkeling gear, snacks, transport, guide tips, value, and practical advice.

“The activity was so nice! Giorgos made such an effort to ensure we were all comfortable, was very informative and even made a stop to another site along the way. Beautiful beach and day out.”

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1 Day Sea Kayak Rental - Following the Astrolabe Roadstead at your own speed
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1 Day Sea Kayak Rental

13.1 Day Sea Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $75

Paddle from Marahau along Abel Tasman’s golden beaches, Split Apple Rock, islands, seals, and birdsong on a flexible seven-hour rental.

“We had a beautiful day of kayaking in this gorgeous part of the world. We'd recommend this experience to anyone who loves kayaking and discovering beautiful, secluded beaches.”

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