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Best Island Kayaking Trips Around the World: Our Top 15

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A kayak reaches the channels and sea caves the day boats cannot enter. These 15 cover the Stockholm skerries and the Elaphiti crossings, with distances, guide ratios and what is packed for lunch.

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Launching from Dalarö and learning the basics
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Review of Stockholm’s small-group archipelago kayak tour, with campfire lunch, wildlife, practical tips, price, weather advice, and booking details.

“Wow! What a beautiful day out in the archipelago. Being on the water was a very relaxing experience. Rostam is a great teacher and guide and is a fun guy to hang out with. Learning how to use a kayak was challenging and fun. The drive to and from Dalarö was scenic. We saw wildlife throughout the day. Thanks for the unforgettable experience!”

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Elafiti Islands Sea kayaking: Full-Day Bike and Kayak tour on Lopud and Šipan - Lopud harbor: safety first, then open water
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Elafiti Islands Sea kayaking: Full-Day Bike and Kayak tour on Lopud and Šipan

2.Elafiti Islands Sea kayaking: Full-Day Bike and Kayak tour on Lopud and Šipan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

Paddle from Lopud to Šipan, cycle island roads, swim, and enjoy local views on a small-group Dubrovnik adventure.

“Awesome active experience. My husband and I are both in our early 60s and moderately active. I wanted an excursion different from the other touring of museums and historical places that were part of our Croatian holiday. Z was an awesome guide and helped us feel safe and immersed in our kayaking and biking tour of the islands. I highly recommend this tour for those looking for beautiful views, active participation and quiet day outdoors and away from the crowds”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic - Getting ready at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - Getting from Tideliusgatan to the islands
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

4.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Review of Stockholm’s 8-hour archipelago kayak tour, with transport, lunch, fika, small groups, safety guidance, price, and booking tips.

“Great views, fun activity, and tasty food! Overall a nice day trip, filled with adventure, nature and a scenic drive.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - Getting ready at the Vaxholm launch point
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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon - Meeting at Marbers before the boat leaves
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon

6.Island Hopping Tour A with Kayaking on Big Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · from $21Best value

Review of El Nido Tour A with Big Lagoon kayaking, snorkeling, Secret Lagoon, lunch, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“this was a nice trip with great snorkelling opportunities and kayaking was fun! the route is very popular so some stops can be very crowded as well as the boat but a nice day overall! 😊”

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Krabi: 4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak - Khao Khanap Nam, Krabi’s first landmark
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Krabi: 4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

7.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Review of Krabi’s 5-hour premium yacht cruise with island views, snorkeling, clear kayaking, sunset dinner, and practical booking tips.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - Getting comfortable in the kayak
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

8.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Paddle Stockholm’s rugged archipelago, swim, hike, enjoy island lunch, fika, and spot wildlife on this full-day guided kayak tour.

“An amazing day out! Such a beautiful way to spend a day seeing Stockholm from a different perspective. The lunch was delicious and the afternoon Swedish Fika was lovely! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Stockholm!”

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Elaphite Islands Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik - Starting at Gruž port and riding the ferry to Lopud
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Elaphite Islands Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik

9.Elaphite Islands Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $95

Paddle and cycle across Lopud and Sipan on a scenic 9-hour Dubrovnik day trip with ferry rides, beaches, villages, and local guides.

“Kayaking over to Sipan was very beautiful, peaceful. The bay we cycled to, to swim was absolutely stunning. The whole day did feel a little time pressured, it's an incredible trip but maybe should be a little longer to allow a more relaxed vibe.”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden - Day 3: Harstena village and a night on Ytterö
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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

10.Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,629

Paddle Sweden’s Saint Anna archipelago for five days with expert guides, quality gear, wild camping, island villages, and all meals included.

“This was one of the best trips I have ever taken! The guides were incredible, the gear was top notch, the food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The group I had on the trip was so fun. Really relaxing yet fun adventure. Cannot recommend Do The North enough!”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water - Why Bogesund Nature Reserve makes a fine setting
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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

11.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $120

Kayak Stockholm’s archipelago at sunset, spot wildlife, enjoy Swedish fika, and choose a sauna finish just 35 minutes from the city.

“I would definitely recommend this place! It was a hearty welcome and we were given the necessary information + gear (boots, gloves,...). The instructor was intelligent, friendly and patient and gave us the necessary information. I would definitely come back again”

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Krabi: 4 Island Luxury Yacht with Snorkelling & Clear Kayaking - Chicken Island’s famous profile
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Krabi: 4 Island Luxury Yacht with Snorkelling & Clear Kayaking

12.4 Island Luxury Yacht with Snorkelling & Clear Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $84

Review of Krabi’s 5-hour luxury yacht tour, with island sightseeing, snorkeling, clear kayaking, snacks, pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“Yachting around the andaman sea was amazing. Staff extremely attentive and couldn't do enough for the kids or my wife and I. The yacht was clean and despite a patch of monsoon weather (it is october afterall) which the staff kept us all safe and informed. Clear kayaking and paddle boarding was a nice touch. Snorkeling also went down a treat.”

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5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden - Self-guided - Day 1: Finding your way into the island maze
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5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

13.5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $938

Paddle Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago for five days with quality gear, wild camping, island villages, sea eagles, and total route freedom.

“We were repeat customers, who were a little anxious that our second trip would not live up to the expectations set from the first. We should not have worried, this trip was just as amazing as the first. Maybe more amazing as we had a little faRead more”

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Marietas Islands Boat Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Playa Nopalera - Starting in Banderas Bay with breakfast on board
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Marietas Islands Boat Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Playa Nopalera

Boracay: Island Hopping with Crystal Kayak & Helmet Diving - Meeting at Astoria Boracay Station 1
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Boracay: Island Hopping with Crystal Kayak & Helmet Diving

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