Kayaking &amp; Canoeing India Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Wheelchair Accessible

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words “travail”, which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words “travel” and “travail” both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means “three stakes”, as in to impale).

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Had an amazing experience of seeing varanasi with Sachin. He was with us throughout our stay there. He was so nice and accommodating and professional yet personable.we wanted to experience Varanasi the way locals do..Sachin helped us a lot in this..He helped us visit many interesting places which I was hearing for the first time..He is extremely knowledgeable and I highly recommend him.. Thank u Sachin for a very wonderful and a memorable trip.."

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Cycle Rajasthan

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Udaipur

Highlights

Take the road less travelled and cycle through the rural villages and serene countryside of Rajasthan, passing old settlements, traditional architecture and authentic rural life.
Ride through India’s countryside away from the tourist track, beyond the icons and to landscapes that offer authentic glimpses into the real life of locals.
Tick the Taj Mahal off your bucket list – one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this iconic structure is also one of the most recognisable buildings on earth and is a must-see for any trip to India.
Discover the rich history and wander the amazing architecture of the Amber Fort, just outside of Jaipur, with the expertise of a local guide by your side.
Search for wildlife in the jungle of Ranthambhore National Park – the best place to see wild tigers in Rajasthan. As well as the resident striped beasts, you can also look out for leopards, wild boar, hyenas, nilgai and local birdlife.

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Oregon to India Rafting & Trekking

By Outward Bound

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4.9/5 Excellent

40 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Gangtok

Highlights

This is a outdoor leadership course designed for age range 18 - 25
Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyday life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth.
Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition.
What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.

Themes

Around the World, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"For me Outward Bound had entirely the opposite effect it hopes to. It left me doubting myself and with diminished sense of self worth. Due to all the talk of being strong and doing hard things and we can all do hard things etc, it made me blame myself. It wasn’t me. It was the experience."

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Bike, Hike & Kayak South India

By World Expeditions

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Visits

Kerala, Kochi, Munnar, Periyar

Highlights

Cycle the backroads of Southern India through tea plantations and quaint hillside villages
Embark on jeep safaris in search for wild Asiatic Elephants, Bengal Tigers, Sloth Bears and other wildlife
Trek through rain forest to the second highest peak of the Western Ghats
Depart on a UNESCO heritage train ride between Coonoor and Ooty
Experience the delightful backwaters of Kerala

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave the tour. The emergency contact people in Vietnam were very helpful with finding me accommodations after I left the tour. I am still waiting on a letter from World Expeditions supporting my travel insurance claim."

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Kerala & Maldives Adventure

By World Expeditions

preferred

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Kochi

Highlights

Succumb to the languid pace of South India life at beach side resorts
Take in the iconic backwaters of Alleppey by kayak
Uncover historic Kochi and its colonial architecture
Unwind with 5 nights aboard an authentic dhoni as you cruise the Maldives
Explore the rich mangrove ecosystems of Paravur

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

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Rafting on the Ganges

By Sky Vacations

preferred

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Delhi

Highlights

2 nights’ accommodation
All meals including evening tea
Expert guide throughout the program
Rafting, hiking and yoga
Visit to Rishikesh

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"My friends and I had a wonderful, wonderful Italian vacation this spring. Our Sky Vacations consultant put together an amazing package for Rome, Florence and Venice. This was our first trip so we experienced everything that a first trip should include. Each hotel was perfect! Thank you!"

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3 days From$475

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Discover Colourful Luxury India Tour

By Amazing India Tours

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5/5 Excellent

56 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Varanasi

Highlights

• Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy a boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi • See Wild Tigers of India with Naturalist • Explore famous Ranakpur Jain temple • Go for Udaipur day tour including Jagdish Temple, Jag Mandir, and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari • Enjoy boating on Lake Pichola

Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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15 days From$1,300

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Kerala Kayaking, Culture and Cuisine

By Hidden Places Travel

preferred

5/5 Excellent

24 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arabian Sea, Kerala, Kochi, Western Ghats

Highlights

Explore Cochin
Enjoy a touching cultural event
Cruise through bigger channels and across lakes
Discover Kerala Spice Belt

Themes

Cultural, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Our most recent trip with Hidden Places, the La Rioja Bicycle tour, has only confirmed our high regard for the quality and attention to detail that make their trips beyond parallel. Starting in Pamplona, we enjoyed seven days of riding through gorgeous, verdant green countryside, through lovely historic hilltop villages, through wildflowers, vineyards, fields of wheat and oats, and alongside many pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. We toured an underground winery in Laguardia, a monastery dating to the 11th century, the Frank Gehry designed winery in Elciego and the most amazing wine museum, Vizcano, with a world class collection of everything wine! Our lodgings, always beautiful and a welcome sight after a day’s ride, varied from a repurposed flour mill to historic convents. And the food . . . beyond description, always fresh, always beautifully presented, and always nearly too much ☺ The trip was more than we ever could have imagined, the hallmark of Hidden Places Travel. It would be remiss not to mention the best part of it all, our guides Lukas and Laura who took great care of us, made us laugh, taught me more wildflowers and kept us all going and enjoying. Again, Dag and Maria always get the best! Thank you!"

By VBT Bicycling Vacations

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New Zealand: The South Island

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown

Highlights

Prepare to be dazzled by the staggering beauty of the South Island’s glittering lakes, lush forests, fertile farmlands, and alpine peaks.
Hike up a valley carved by the retreating ice of Franz Josef Glacier.
Spend a day at a wilderness resort, enjoying kayaking, canoeing, hiking—and perhaps strolling to a colony of glowworms.
Experience life on a working ranch and savor a home-cooked meal during a visit to a sheep and cattle station.
Sample local vintages during a wine tasting at a local estate.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"This trip is unbelievably fantastic. Two of the best rides of my life, were on this tour. The guides were very good and this was just the start, when we met them, at the hotel in Cortina. Cortina was the site of the 1956 Olympics, and is a small pretty village. Nothing was open the two nights we were there, so probably bad timing. Hotel was a typical ski village hotel, good Italian/German food, and very comfortable. Second day of biking was up an old railroad spur that is now a ski trail about 15-20 K up to a mountain pass called Cimabanche Pass, which is beautiful. We rode up in a snow storm, then rain, then finally clear skies. This was the number two best ride of my life. Starting out from the hotel in Cortina, up the old spur, through single track bike trails, past babbling brooks, up to this fabulous mountain pass. This is now where the fun starts. Mostly downhill on paved roads very little traffic, at good speeds, through the most spectacular valleys you would ever see on a bike ride. Breathtaking. It had to end back at the hotel for a big dinner. The best ride of my life was the last biking day out of Merano. We were bused up 1500 K, about 85-90 miles to Lake Resia, high up in the Dolomites, then rode around the lake, down, back to Merano. High mountain peaks, many valleys,small towns, many grape growing farms, scenery, the best, and cool brisk weather. This was truly a great bike tour, one I will never forget. The trip is rated easy, but maybe easy/moderate is closer. The Hotel in Merano is excellent, middle of old town, modern, has a thermal bath, rooms were very good. The town of Merano is a must see if in the area, small, beneath the high mountains of the Dolomites, good restaurants, lots of tourists."

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Best of Galapagos

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Cotopaxi, Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Quito, Ronda, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

Encounter the nearly extinct giant Galapagos tortoises, as well as blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and maybe even dolphins and whales!
Go snorkelling on multiple days throughout different islands, looking out for sea turtles and the harmless Galapagos shark.
Get your blood pumping as you scale the Sierra Negra Volcano – one of the Galapagos’ most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater!
Learn how to make the famed encebollado – a local fish soup considered one of the best in the world! Your expert chef will take you through a fun cooking class, then you’ll tuck into the hearty dish for lunch.
Enjoy a land-based Galapagos trip, using locally owned hotels on the islands instead of staying on a boat, which means you’ll have more opportunities to interact with the locals.

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions

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Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam In 14 Days

By Realistic Asia

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They focus on the details to ensure that their travelers get a great introduction to their home country of Vietnam.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Hue, Mekong Delta, Mekong River , Phnom Penh , Siem Reap

Highlights

Get onto the ancient world of Angkor era
Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels System which was used during the Vietnam War
Discover the local's life alongside the mighty Mekong River
Go fishing and ride a basket boat in the charming Hoi An
Cruise through the emerald water and thousands of limestone karsts

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Our family had an amazing time with Realistic Asia’s package. The tour was very suitable for my family, which included children since we loved trekking. We enjoyed the stunning views, and the trek was at an easy pace for our kids. The tour guides and the staff are very professional and enthusiastic. I was very impressed with their attitude. We were very happy with the service and the places we have been to."

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Indochina Essence

By Exotic Voyages

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

A luxury tour company that designs extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path journeys across Asia.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hoi An , Luang Prabang, Mekong Delta, Mekong River , Saigon, Siem Reap

Highlights

Travel through 3 countries by boat, cruise, cyclo, tuk-tuk, and bicycle.
Sail on one of the world’s most magnificent bays
Stay one night on the Mekong
Walk along the small streets of Hanoi Old Quarter
Discover the famous tunnel network of Cu Chi

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats, Sailing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Lucy at Exotic Voyages planned the best honeymoon my wife and I could have asked for. She listened to what my wife and I wanted to do, and turned that into an unforgettable 10 day vacation. We went through 4 different itineraries before we landed on the final one. Lucy was always friendly and very quick to answer any questions we had. She took care of every detail, Visas, ground transportation, tours, etc. If you are planning on going to Vietnam, you MUST use Lucy and Exotic Voyages."

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Wonders of South America

By Across South America

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

65 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Cusco, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Lima, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

Beauties of Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls and bird watching
Discover Buenos Aires & Gaucho Culture
Highlights of Patagonia including Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine
Santiago de Chile and Wines

Themes

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions, Sailing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I highly recommend Across South America for a memorable experience that is personalized for YOU."

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