Kayak & Canoe Tours & Trips in Europe

Paddle beneath Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed city walls on a sea kayaking tour with snorkeling stops at secluded Betina Cave. You'll navigate the clear Adriatic waters for unique views of the 19th-century Imperial Fortress. Professional guides and equipment are included for seeing Croatia's coastline from water level.

Iceland's complete coastal ring awaits on this 12-day adventure departing July 2026 from Reykjavik aboard the 199-passenger Ultramarine, featuring kayak, Zodiac, and helicopter activities. Paddle among icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, hike across Skaftafell's glaciers, and cruise to the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) to see one of the world's largest puffin colonies at Stórhöfði. Check out Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, visit the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir near Mývatn, and walk through Dimmuborgir's Game of Thrones filming locations.

Paddle down the Rhône River on a canoeing trip in Avignon, gliding past the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes and medieval fortifications. A scenic Seine River cruise in Paris drifts by Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. Kayaking combines with river cruising aboard the Emerald Liberté on this 13-day trip, visiting French towns from Arles to Lyon.

Crystal waters lead to hidden Santacroce Beach and along Amalfi's dramatic coastline. Expert guides provide kayaking instruction and lead water-based adventures, complementing coastal walks through Mediterranean landscapes.

Paddle around Kolocep Island in the Elaphiti archipelago, checking out hidden sea caves and stopping to snorkel in clear Adriatic waters. Navigate Class 2 and 3 rapids along the final 18 km of the Tara River through the UNESCO-listed Tara River Canyon, surrounded by the Komovi Mountains and green landscape. Kayaking and rafting are included on this 7-day adventure through Croatia and Montenegro, finishing at the Scepan Polje confluence where Tara meets Piva River.

A full-day kayaking trip through UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord launches from Gudvangen, paddling beneath 1000m-high cliffs to reach isolated settlements like Bakka village. Navigate your kayak past waterfalls and historic Norwegian farms perched on the fjord's edge, with a mid-day barbecue stop for swimming in the glacial waters. The calm, protected fjord waters make this Europe's most accessible yet notable sea kayaking destination.

Paddle through the waters of Iceland's remote Westfjords, navigating by kayak among towering sea cliffs inhabited by 100,000 puffins and 7,000 eider ducks on Vigur Island. Glide through Eternity Fjord in West Greenland by kayak, beneath the tallest mountains in the region while surrounded by colorful tundra and wilderness. Navigate the 62-mile-long Prins Christian Sund (Ikerasassuaq) and Tasermiut Fjord in Arctic Patagonia, kayaking past tumbling glaciers and jagged alpine peaks rarely accessed by larger vessels.

The stunning waters of Loch Torridon and Loch Lomond await kayakers and boating enthusiasts. The mysterious depths of Loch Ness near Urquhart Castle and hidden coves along Scotland's northwest coast offer remarkable water adventures.

The pristine wilderness of Finland unfolds during canoe trips on Lake Naamanka's crystal waters. Two-person canoes facilitate shared paddling adventures, with shoreline stops for traditional fireside coffee. Professional equipment and expert instruction ensure a safe 2.5-hour water activity.

The waterways near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne offer excellent canoe instruction before paddling past limestone cliffs and chateaux. Suitable for ages 12+, featuring safe rapids and stops at Grottes de Lacave and medieval Carennac, while enjoying riverside picnics.