WORLDWIDE · PRIVATE KAYAK TOURS

The 15 Best Private Kayak Tours in the World

36 trips  ·  from $17 a head

Your own guide, your own pace, and a route that can change at the beach. These 15 private trips are priced per person and per boat, with the group-quoted ones marked so the numbers stay comparable.

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

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

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

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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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Zip-Lines and Cliff Jumps at Your Own Pace
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

2.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Explore four Tulum cenotes, jungle zip-lines, canoes, cliff jumps, a Mayan village, and a traditional lunch on a private half-day tour.

“An amazing experience. Our guide Hugo was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The cenotes were beautiful and warm to swim in. The zip lines were fun and very safe. And to top it all off the home cooked meal at the end was soooo good. I would 10/10 recommend this tour. Plus paying extra for the private tour was well worth it.”

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Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering - Paddling along Vulcano’s east coast
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Private Tour explore Vulcano Island by Kayak & Coasteering

Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui - Why the private format earns its price
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Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

4.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town, Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Review of Maui’s private Turtle Town paddleboard tour, with sea turtles, reef views, expert instruction, photos, pricing, and practical tips.

“Had an amazing experience with Aqua as first time paddle boarders! She was so sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. It truly felt like being out on the water with a friend. Loved that pictures were included as well. Can’t wait to come back for whale season. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay - Arriving, registering, and hearing the safety rules
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Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay

5.Clear Kayak Private Photoshoot In Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $166

Review of Montego Bay’s private clear kayak drone photoshoot, with pricing, transport, photo delivery, safety notes, and booking advice.

“The best experience ever! The driver to and from the location was amazing. The whole photoshoot was incredible. I felt comfortable, relaxed, and safe.”

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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise - Cenote Esmeralda and the Mirror Effect
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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

6.Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Review of Bacalar’s private sunrise paddle tour, with Cenote Esmeralda, bird island, breakfast, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Amazing experience! The sunrise 🌅 in the lagoon is breathtaking. The water is super warm. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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Unique Halong Private Day Cruise - Fishing Village, Kayak - The Hanoi Pickup and the Long Road to the Bay
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Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

7.Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $345

Review of a private Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with kayaking, Cua Van Village, Tien Ong Cave, lunch, and limousine transfer.

“The kayaking was fantastic! Starting early helped beat crowds, the views were fantastic, and was a calm, quiet serene experience. Our tour guide Steven was great, shared a lot of great information about the country, area, both natural and mythological history. The caves were very cool too!”

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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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Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim - The private waterfall swim is more than a short add-on
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Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

9.Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $348

Review of Big Island’s Umauma Falls 9-line zipline and private waterfall swim, with practical tips on price, timing, safety, and value.

“This experience really was epic. The guides (Hogg, Avery, and Koda) were fun, funny, and most importantly thorough. The setting is EXACTLY what you expect Hawaii to be - lush, temperate, and beautiful. The experience is accommodating for all shapes, sizes, and skill levels, and ages in our group ranged from roughly 7 to mid-60’s. Now, the reason I couldn’t give this review a perfect rating is because of the “ticket” pushed to me by Viator, which stated our experience began at 10am in two separate places. Our arrival time was actually supposed to be 9:15 am. While there WAS an email that stated this (admittedly my oversight), when you…”

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Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River - Meeting in Bovec and riding toward the river
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Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

10.Half-Day Private SUP along Soca River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Bovec’s private half-day SUP on the Soča River, with canyon scenery, expert instruction, gear, snacks, pricing, and booking advice.

“The SUP Tour on the Soča was simply awesome! From start to finish, everything was totally straightforward – from booking to returning the equipment. You immediately notice that there are real professionals at work here who know what they are doing without losing sight of the fun. The team was super cool, warm and absolutely helpful. Even at the welcome it was clear: Here, the focus is on people, not mass handling, but real passion for sport and nature. Everyone took their time, all questions were resolved relaxed and you just felt in good hands. The tour itself was pure deceleration. Gliding on the turquoise waters, surrounded by the breathtaking…”

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - The safety briefing makes the first session easier
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

Palma de Mallorca: Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle - Why the private format matters
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Palma de Mallorca: Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle

12.Private Boat Tour with Snorkel and Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Review of Palma’s private boat tour with snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, coves, and a flexible route for groups of up to six.

“We had a superb evening of boating, swimming and enjoying the Mallorcan nature in the east side of the Bay of Palma. Our guide, the owner, was helpful and very prepared. The sunset was maravilloso! 🌅 We hope to go again.”

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Exclusive Private Kayak Tour at Devil's Saddle in Cagliari - Starting at Marina Piccola at 9:00 am
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Exclusive Private Kayak Tour at Devil’s Saddle in Cagliari

Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak - Ponta da Piedade is the main show
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Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

14.Lagos Private Boat Trip with Drinks, Snacks, Paddleboards Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of Lagos private yacht trip with caves, swimming, paddleboards, kayak, drinks, snacks, and flexible routes for groups up to eight.

“This was an incredible tour. We saw beautiful cliffs and scenery. Then we had wine and snacks and went swimming in the ocean. Our captains Nick and Chris were lovely! They were very good at navigating the ocean as they gave us the history and information about Lagos.”

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Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography - Walking through the water to the kayak
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Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography

15.Montego Bay Clear Kayak Private Photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $168

Review of Montego Bay’s private clear kayak drone photoshoot, with pricing, timing, photo quality, transport, water access, and booking tips.

“It was a great experience! We started a little late, but the gentlemen were very communicative. Transportation pickup was good the driver was very informative and shared some history along the way ..He even took me and my bestfriend to a souvenir shop close by before our drop off. The staff is also very friendly you won’t regret it”

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