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15 Cave Paddles, Sea and Flatwater, Worldwide

73 tours  Ā·  from $28 a head

A kayak fits where a tender does not, which is the whole argument for paddling in. The 15 below sort the sea-cave circuits from the flatwater ones, with distances, experience needed and what you carry yourself.

Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup - Paddling four miles through Black Canyon
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Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

1.Half-Day Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Optional Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,978 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Paddle four miles through Black Canyon to Emerald Cave on a calm Colorado River tour from Willow Beach. Beginners are welcome, and guides such as Michelle, Preston, Gabby, and Jessica lead small groups of up to 13. Choose a single or tandem kayak, with snacks, water, safety gear, and optional Las Vegas hotel transport included.

“Let folks know their feet will get wet that theyā€™ll be in the sun for several hours and that there is a short hike (so we could prepare for shoes). Just a few small things.”

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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island, caves, and mangroves
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

2.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a spacious big boat, then ride guided canoes through Panak and Hong islands. Youā€™ll visit James Bond Island, swim or paddle board at Nakae Island, and eat a Thai buffet lunch onboard. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, and Dino are often praised for keeping the day fun and organized.

“This trip was so incredibly well organized and worth every penny. To start, Dino was our main guy with a bunch of staff on board. Dino is hilarious and such a great source of knowledge. Lunch was freaking fantastic. Wow!!!! Those ladies can cook. Very sanitary. Enough to go around. Refreshments and light snacks given throughout entire boat ride. The views are stunning. Enough time in every part. Highly recommend this trip.”

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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower) - The safety briefing and first paddle
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Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

3.Benagil: Kayaking Tour to the Benagil Cave (Free Shower)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,629 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $29Best value

Paddle from Benagil Beach into Benagil Cave and several smaller sea caves, with guidance from multilingual instructors such as Rafa, Alexi, John, and Gabriel. Choose a 45-minute express trip or a two-hour coastal route reaching Marinha, Carvalho, and other coves. Expect wet clothes, busy water, and excellent photo stops.

“Thanks to Daniela and Alexei we had great fun and experience!”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Sung Sot Cave and its long stair climb
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

4.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus and cruise boat. Youā€™ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Hung Luon by kayak or bamboo boat, with a buffet lunch and sunset party included. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Tony are often praised for clear communication and good humor.

“Mr. Tea was amazing. He picked us up on time and presented the itinerary for the day. He provided history of Hanoi along with answering questions of fellow travelers on the tour. The bus and boat was clean. The buffet was nicely laid and food tasteful. The attractions were amazing and we completed them all on time. Highly recommend Mr. Tea.”

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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle - Getting set up at Willow Beach
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Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle

5.Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Scenic Paddle with Optional Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,858 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Las Vegas for a relaxed 5-mile paddle on the Colorado River. Guides such as Juston, Kwame, Robby, and Justin teach first-timers how to steer, lead a short shore hike, and time the Emerald Cave stop for better light. Choose a single or double kayak, with shuttle service from Mandalay Bay or self-drive to Willow Beach.

“Our guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great time! The water around the cave is beautiful.”

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Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour - Meeting at O Litoral and getting ready
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Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

6.Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,675 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Paddle from Benagil Beach into the famous sea cave, then continue to secret grottoes, Gruta dos Algarinhos, Praia da Marinha, and a natural arch. Guides such as Alex, Walter, Tammy, Jordan, and Tito lead small groups in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The two-hour tour includes kayaks, back-support seats, life jackets, waterproof bags, and time to swim.

“Unforgettable experience! Camilla was such a good guide and explained everything so well and made the experience a lot more funā¤ļøā¤ļø We both felt safe and well looked after. We really enjoyed it. All the love from Ireland to XploreBenagilā¤ļøā¤ļø”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Sung Sot Cave and its long staircase
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

7.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with an air-conditioned bus, guide, seafood lunch, cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, and time at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom are known for keeping large groups organized. Expect a busy but efficient day at Vietnamā€™s most famous bay.

“It was a full packed day. Bus ride was comfortable and boat was nice. Lots of hiking into the beautiful cave. Cave was a little warm. Ha Long Bay is breathtaking! Alex was a great tour guide!”

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran - Starting at Lagos Marina
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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

8.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

From Lagos Marina, youā€™ll ride a comfortable catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, slide into a double kayak, and spend about 75 minutes paddling through arches, caves, and narrow passages with a guide. Guides such as Bruno and Ricardo are known for clear instruction and good humor. Swim afterward, or use the boatā€™s slide.

“the trip was fantastic. lovely tour of the caves and a wonderful guide and boat crew. unfortunately we could not go into one of the caves, but that was because the sea was very choppy, and was completely understandable. The guide has good local knowledge, and gave us some good recommendations for places to go after the tour as well.”

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From Lagos: Kayaking and Boat Cave Explorer Tour - Meeting at Lagos Marina
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From Lagos: Kayaking and Boat Cave Explorer Tour

9.Kayaking and Boat Cave Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,988 reviews · from $41

From Lagos Marina, youā€™ll ride to Ponta da Piedade, learn basic kayak safety, then paddle with a guide through narrow caves and beside small beaches. Guides such as Sebastian and Leo are praised for calm instruction and humor. A support boat carries the kayaks and provides a chance to swim before returning to Lagos.

“Really interesting. The crew know their way around the local waters and show you the ā€˜animalsā€™ in the rocks. Big shoutout for Leandro, Leo, or anything with an ā€˜Lā€™. He had a very nice way of telling what to expect and humour. Got some nice tips afterwards.”

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From Albufeira: Benagil Hidden Caves Tour by Kayak - Seeing Benagil Cave from the boat
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From Albufeira: Benagil Hidden Caves Tour by Kayak

10.Benagil Hidden Caves Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,896 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

From Albufeira Marina, you cruise toward Benagil for about 40 minutes, then kayak along the coast near Praia da Marinha and Albandeira. Guides such as Hugo, Filipe, and Fernando help beginners, keep the group together, and point out caves and rock formations. Benagil Cave is viewed from the boat only, not entered by kayak.

“Absolutely loved our tour! Cannot praise it enough and would definitely recommend to anyone who visits! The guides on board were lovely and made you feel at ease! The route took you to a number of scenic spots and caves that you could travel into- incredible!”

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Benagil Cave: Guided Kayak Tour with Caves and Cliffs - Starting at Benagil Beach
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Benagil Cave: Guided Kayak Tour with Caves and Cliffs

11.Benagil Cave: Guided Kayak Tour with Caves and Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,842 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Set out from Benagil Beach with guides such as Ibra, Rui, Leo, and Leonardo for a 2-hour coastal kayak trip. After a safety briefing, paddle past cliffs, enter more than four caves when conditions allow, and head toward Marinha Beach. Kayaks, paddles, life vests, waterproof bags, and insurance are included.

“Incredible opportunity, well prepared guides. Everything explained. Very helpful having waterproof bags to borrow. As a solo traveller it is difficult to store things! But this made it easy.”

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Benagil: Benagil Caves and Secret Spots Guided Kayaking Tour - Inside Benagil Sea Cave
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Benagil: Benagil Caves and Secret Spots Guided Kayaking Tour

12.Benagil: Benagil Caves and Secret Spots Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,840 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Set out from Benagil Beach with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Ruben, Alfonso, or Lovely. Learn kayak technique, paddle into Benagil Cave and nearby sea chambers, stop at Praia da Marinha, and look for fossils, fish, birds, and unusual rock shapes. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.

“We had such a great time with John. He showed us the hidden spots and gave us information on the rock formation. He is friendly and experienced. We can only recommend engine to do the kayak tour, exploring the caves with kayak is the best possibility.”

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Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops - Black Canyon scenery and 1920s history
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Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

13.Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,522 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start at Willow Beach Marina and paddle a calm four-mile stretch of the Colorado River to Emerald Cave, a small rock opening with striking green water. Guides such as Ryan, Jeff, Calvin, and Maggie mix safety help with local history, wildlife notes, and humor. Choose a single or tandem kayak, with optional hotel pickup, lunch, and Hoover Dam touring.

“Very beginner friendly, took my a friend and I a bit to get going but once we got used to it, it was a really good time. Our guide, Jeff, was knowledgeable, very friendly and had a story for just about everything we saw. He even offered a pit stop so we could see the ram lazing around at a nearby park which was an awesome bonus. Would recommend again and again!”

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Benagil: Guided Kayak Tour inside caves and Praia da Marinha - Meeting at O Litoral and getting to the beach
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Benagil: Guided Kayak Tour inside caves and Praia da Marinha

14.Benagil: Guided Kayak Tour inside caves and Praia da Marinha

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,515 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Paddle from Benagil Beach into the famous sea cave, along the cliffs, and toward Praia da Marinha on a two-hour guided tour. English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the way. Early departures offer calmer water, cooler weather, easier parking, and fewer boats.

“Our kayaking adventure to the Benagil Cave with our amazing guide Mike was absolutely unforgettable! šŸš£ā€ā™€ļøšŸŒŠ The cave itself is breathtaking, but experiencing it this way made it magical. This is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Portugal!”

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Small Group Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos - Starting at Carvalho Beach in Carvoeiro
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Small Group Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

15.Small Group Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Paddle from Carvalho Beach toward Benagil Cave in a group of up to 12, with guides such as Patrick, Simon, Pancho, and Miguel leading you into sea caves and quiet coves. Kayaks, life jackets, dry bags, back support, insurance, and photos are included. Sunrise departures offer calmer water and fewer crowds.

“Enjoyed the tour, good small group with a chill and friendly guide to see the coastline and explore some caves. Took great photos which was so nice. I get claustrophobic and forgot to take something for seasickness but was OK. Iā€™d recommend being fairly confident on the water and in a kayak if participating. Make sure you give yourself enough time to find a parking spot before the tour as it gets very busy.”

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