India · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good canoes & kayaks tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A small Shikara cruise from Cochin into Aleppey backwaters, paddy fields, coconut palms, and village life, with pickup and AC transport.
“Really enjoyable day. Both driver and shikira driver were lovely. Would def recommend to anyone wanting to see the allepy backwaters.”
Kayak the Paravur Backwaters mangroves near Varkala and Kollam, learn paddle skills, choose kayak or canoe, and glide through quiet canals.
“Lovely location Well organised Beautiful environment Good quality equipment Samson was amazing! Definitely get the waterproof phone cover, they work like a dream”
Paddle Goa’s Salonia backwaters through mangroves and wildlife, with a 15-minute safety briefing, life vests, and juice included for $61.35.
Paddle Goa mangroves at high tide in calm backwaters, spot wildlife, get safety gear, and enjoy snacks for a small-group adventure.
“Calm and peaceful experience guided by warm and welcoming people. We did not expect to enjoy as much as we did and can’t wait to go back and do it all over again soon.”
Kayak Spike's River in Goa for about 2 hours, learn technique, spot kingfishers and fruit bats, and cruise mangroves with local guides.
“Prakash gave us instructions and left us in the hands of Satish his guide with big heart. Apart from the beauty of the river and it’s birds we found a cow trapped in the mangrove trees and almost drowned. We, the two girls from Bulgaria and SaRead more”
Paddle the mangrove-lined River Chapora in Goa on a small-group tour with wildlife spotting, a swim, snacks, and possible sunset views.
“The activity (kayaking around the island however there was no swimming or tour) was lovely and the island staff were polite and caring. On the other hand , The guide who met us to take us to the island, was rude and surly. On arrival, which was stated 3:30 to report , the group had already left (we were on time), I was then told, it was a private trip for 6 other male travellers. We had travel from Candolim to Arabo to make it and were treated poorly despite being early. They had left the ‘meeting’ point and were already in the boat. We were not spoken to directly…”
Pick a city, pick a kind of day, and see what it costs.
