Kayak & Canoe Tours & Trips in South America
There's nothing like admiring the great outdoors by soaking up the serenity of a kayak tour. Paddle past the scenic landscapes of South America with 10 kayak and canoe tours ranging from 4 days to 17 days. Watch the world float by on a gratifying kayak adventure.
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10 best Kayak & Canoe South America tour packages
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- Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat
- Antarctica in Depth and the Weddell Sea
- Colombia - Caño Cristales - River of the 7 Colors
- Galápagos - 14 Days Adventure Trip
- Northern Patagonia Adventure
- Amazon Jungle: Manu Reserve & Ayahuasca
- Waorani tribe kayak expedition 7 Days
- Ecuador Treasures Bucket List 8 Days Tour
- Ecuador Amazon & Galapagos Family Holiday
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Kayak across the volcanic Quilotoa crater lake at 10,400 feet elevation after hiking down the caldera rim, then paddle through Amazon tributaries near Shandia Community Lodge. Snorkel the clear waters of Concha de Perla on Isabela Island and navigate between volcanic formations at Los Tuneles. Check out mangrove channels around Santa Cruz Island and paddle alongside sea lions at Tintoreras.
Duration 17 days Destinations Quito, Tena, Banos, Quilotoa, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Puerto Ayora, San Cristóbal Island, Lobos Island Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator G Adventures From
- US$3,199
Duration 13 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Ushuaia Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $21,795
20% Off- US$17,428You save $4,367
Paddle through the clear waters of Caño Cristales in La Macarena National Park, where the Guayabero River meets vibrant aquatic plants creating a natural mix of colors. Navigate by kayak to check out hidden sections of the 'River of Seven Colors,' passing the Los Cuarzos waterfall and Pozo Cuadrado sectors where red Macarenia clavigera blooms beneath the surface. This 4-day adventure includes daily boat transfers along the Guayabero River with wildlife spotting opportunities in the biogeographical zone where Andes, Amazon, and Orinoco ecosystems converge.
Duration 4 days Destinations La Macarena, Bogota Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator avenTOURa From
20% Off- US$1,900
Paddle through the clear waters of Río Napa deep in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, where over 4,000 green species tower up to 60 meters high. Navigate by canoe to see the Amazonian Basin's hidden waterways near Tena and spend two days at Las Cascadas Jungle Lodge with kayaking trips, wildlife spotting, and a tree-planting session.
Duration 14 days Destinations Quito, Papallacta, Tena, Riobamba, Ingapirca, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Puerto de El Morro, Floreana Island, Isla Plaza SurSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in Only: German Operator Chamaeleon From
20% Off- US$7,656Incl: Return flight Frankfurt
Northern Patagonia Adventure
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was wonderful...so great to see South America for the first time with Active Adventures.”
Roberta, traveled in February
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations San Carlos De Bariloche, Machonico Lake, San Martin de los Andes, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Puerto Fuy, Puerto Varas, Osorno Volcano, Petrohue, Hornopirén, Llancahue IslandSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Active Adventures Kayak through the waters of Rio Tambopata in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve, paddling along the Candamo and Tavara rivers through virgin Amazon jungle. The fast-moving currents take you through untouched rainforest where there's a 20% chance of spotting jaguars and anacondas along the riverbanks.
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Unu Raymi Expeditions Paddle NRS expedition kayaks through tributaries of the Amazonian Basin in UNESCO-listed Yasuni National Park, with indigenous Waorani tribe members as your guides who share ancestral knowledge of the rainforest ecosystem. Wind through waterways to reach a sacred clay lick where parrots and macaws gather, then try piranha fishing in remote Amazon channels. Camp for four nights deep in the Amazonian Region of Ecuador, learning traditional warrior techniques from local Waorani guides while moving through one of Earth's most biodiverse areas on this serious-level trip for ages 16+.
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Quito, Coca Age Range Ages 16+ Operator ASI Reisen
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