Our Top 15 Paddle & Trek Days on Earth

1.Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366Our pick

Spend three days with Cat Ba Ventures cruising from Cat Ba, kayaking through lagoons, cycling 5 km to Viet Hai Village, and trekking to Navy Peak. Guides such as Ninh, Kong, Jack, Hang, and Ben have led this active trip, which sleeps in two quiet bay anchorages and takes up to 18 people.

“From first connection, all was great! Arrangements were easy.”

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2.DALAT: Trekking Pinhatt & Sup/Kayaking Tuyen Lam Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $48

Spend six hours outside Da Lat with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Vin, Phat, or Doan. Hike about 8 km through forest to Pinhatt Peak, enjoy a picnic with grilled pork and vegetables, then kayak or paddleboard on Tuyen Lam Lake. Pickup, equipment, permits, water, and dietary requests are included.

“We had such a great time on this tour! Our guide Harry was very helpful and taught us a lot about the forest on our hike which I appreciated. He was very kind and fun to talk to. The lake was also very beautiful and I enjoyed the hike followed by time to relax in the kayak. Would recommend this trip to nature lovers!”

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3.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34

Explore North Bali with a guide such as Darma, Putu, Oka, or Luhde on a small-group trek through jungle beside Buyan and Tamblingan Lakes. You’ll canoe, visit Banyumala Waterfall, and may add a local lunch, Handara Gate, Lake Beratan, and Bedugul Market depending on your pickup point and booking option.

“Putu is a lovely, caring guide. She is well prepared and you immediately understand she loves her job and she is passionate about her culture. Every single activity of the itinerary was amazing. If there would be 6 stars, I would select them!”

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4.Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide in Tierra del Fuego National Park, hiking forest trails before lunch in a sheltered geodesic dome. Then paddle stable inflatable canoes along the Lapataia and Ovando rivers toward Lapataia Bay. Pickup, equipment, drinks, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“We booked this tour as it was advertised as a thrilling inflatable canoe trip followed by a medium difficulty hike with rivers, forest, sea and mountain views in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Unfortunately it was not as described. The raft was fine but our guide spoke almost constantly with his colleague for around 30 minutes and offered no useful information. He ignored questions, gave no paddling guidance and stayed mostly silent apart from chatting. We could hear the other guide sharing facts and engaging with their group while ours did nothing similar. Our raft grounded several times and when entering Lapataia Bay in strong winds we received no direction…”

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5.Combo Activity Trekking, Sup Paddling, Camping and Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $145

Set out from Da Lat at 8:30 am for a two-day outdoor trip with jungle and pine-forest trekking, swimming, SUP or kayaking on Tuyen Lam Lake, overnight camping, a BBQ dinner, local wine, and canyoning at Datanla Waterfall. Guides such as Justin, John, Happy, Huy, and Sophie may lead different activities.

“Me and my partner done the Canyoning with Vincent and John. The tour was absolutely amazing, felt so safe throughout and had so much fun. The guys were so supportive throughout and took amazing photos on phone to air drop at end of Read more”

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6.Leuca kayak tour + swimming + speleo-trek in cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $63

Start at Marina di Felloniche for a beginner kayak lesson with a certified instructor, then paddle along Santa Maria di Leuca’s Ionian coast. Enter Dragon, Lovers, Three Doors, Nativity, and River caves. Swim inside the last cave and take a short speleo-trek before returning. Marco and Lorenzo may guide the outing.

“We booked this experience and were excited for it, but the weather didn't cooperate. The operators alerted us ahead of time and asked if we could reschedule. We rescheduled for a different itinerary in a different location on a different day, bRead more”

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7.3Day Kayak & Trek to Ha Long Bay and Tamcoc (the 2nd day private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $415

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for kayaking, swimming, a Cat Ba trek, and one night aboard Vega Legend Cruise. Then continue to Tam Coc for an early sampan ride, Mua Cave, and Hoa Lu. Guides such as Binh, Quang, Louis, and Tiger are praised for clear English, humor, and care.

“The cruise was amazing, especially the kayaking trip far away from the tourist crowds. We had a wonderful tour guide, Quang, who took really good care of us as well as the rest of the really nice boat crew! The rooms were quite spacious wRead more”

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8.Colima Volcano Trekking Plus Kayaking in a Crater Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet in Comala at 8:00 am for a guided Colima Volcano trek, then spend about an hour kayaking on a crater lake. Guide Jupiter may lead the outing, with transport, trekking poles, kayak gear, and other required equipment provided. Expect a small group of up to six, changing weather, and an active outdoor day.

“The tour guide Jupiter was very knowledgeable and confident! The excursion is definitely for people who like outdoors, hiking , even better, active volcano. Kayaking was for amateurs like me, but just the thought that about the crater lake, was very exiting .”

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9.Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

From Nong Khiaw, trek through Lao Khmu and Hmong villages, learn bamboo handicrafts, cook and sleep in a village home, then visit Muang Noi, a cave, Phanoi viewpoint, and Tad Mork Waterfall before kayaking along the Nam Ou River. Guide Bick is often assigned, though guide availability can vary.

“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”

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10.Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

Set out from your Bali hotel at 7:30 am for a private rainforest trek near Tamblingan Lake. A local guide leads you to an old Hindu temple before you paddle the volcanic lake in a traditional dugout canoe. Lunch, bottled water, an English-speaking driver, and hotel transfers are included. Guide Dharma has earned special praise for safety and cultural insight.

“Superbes paysages et un guide de trekking extra qui sait nous faire profiter pleinement de la nature avec parfois beaucoup d humour Le seul regret est que le trekking et le kayak sont trop court. La prestation de prise en charge a l hotel et le retour est quelconque. En Résumé cette excursion est très bien”

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11.Khao Lak’s Little Amazon: Canoe, Trek & Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Spend seven hours exploring Phang Nga by canoe, foot, and van. You will paddle Takuapa's Little Amazon with a local boat guide, visit two markets, walk through Si Phang-Nga National Park, swim at Tam Nang or Sai Roong Waterfall, and rest in Rommanee Hot Springs. Guide Mark has earned special praise for his friendly service.

“fin aktivitet.. Men meget af turen var kørsel da der var lidt langt imellem de forskellige ting”

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12.Leuca kayak tour + swimming + speleo-trek in cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · from $62

Set out from Baia del Ciardo near Marina di Felloniche for a three-hour guided kayak trip along Santa Maria di Leuca’s Ionian coast. After a beginner lesson, you’ll visit five caves, then swim and walk inside River Cave. Single or double kayaks are assigned on the day, and photos are sent by email.

“The guide was super helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great and rather long training before getting in the water but it comes in handy when you’re in the water. It was fun to kayak on such beautiful water with amazing scenarios. I highly recommend this activity.”

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13.10KM Inflatable Kayaking and 3HR Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $113

Leave Chiang Mai for a guided 3.2-kilometer jungle trek to a 10-meter waterfall, with time to swim before lunch. Then learn inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River with certified guides, safety practice, towels, showers, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Tin, Jhada, and P. Zak may lead the day.

“fantastic tour, they were very good, both the trekking to reach the waterfalls and the part with the inflatable kayak they were exciting.”

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14.Munduk : Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $45

Spend five hours around Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan with an English-speaking guide such as Dedy, who can explain local plants, temples, and village life. Trek through the jungle, paddle a canoe, visit a northern Bali waterfall, and enjoy lunch. A cooking option may also be available.

“Our guide Dedy was very friendly, clear and helpful. The first part, the jungle trek was wonderful. Got a lot of information about the flora and fauna. Then with the duo canoe across the lake, nice and quiet and enjoying the view. Then to a local restaurant for the authentic Balinese lunch; great and super super delicious. To conclude, we visited the waterfall, very beautiful. The pick-up, guiding and also the return home went quietly. We are very satisfied and had a very nice day. Thank you Dedy!”

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15.Ba Be National Park With Boat Trip, Kayaking, Swimming, Trekking And Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $134

Travel from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park for three active days of lake boating, kayaking, swimming, Tay village trekking, cycling, and Hua Ma Cave. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle, stays at a homestay, and receives meals, bicycles, water, and boat transport. Moderate fitness is needed.

“Unsere Tour war super. Die Busfahrten waren zwar sehr anstrengend, da es ein öffentlicher Bus ist mit dem auch die Einheimischen fahren, wodurch es oft sehr laut und eng ist. Zudem sind die Straßenbedingungen sehr schlecht.”

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