Kayaking & Canoeing Strenuous Tours & Trip Packages

Kayaking & Canoeing Strenuous Tours & Trips

518 Kayaking & Canoeing trips. Tours from 161 tour companies. 761 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Boundary Waters Canoeing
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2/5 Disappointing
40 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • This is a outdoor leadership course designed for age range 14-16
  • 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

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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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Alaska Hiking Plus – Wrangell-St. Elias
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Gates of the Arctic National Park , Wrangell, Yukon

Highlights

  • Explore the landscapes of Wrangell-St.Elias, America’s largest national park
  • Strap on your crampons and take a hike on massive Root Glacier
  • Spend three days hiking in the spectacular Wrangell-St. Elias backcountry
  • Discover the fun of packrafting on one of the park’s glacier-fed lakes
  • All flights within the trip itself are included as noted on the itinerary below

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"The entire trip was well researched, conceived and executed. The schedule, order of activities, pace, and diversity yielded a quality mix of physical activity, Alaska education and "bucket list" days. The guides are passionate, fun educators with the patience and intuition to pamper anyone. If you want the quintessential Alaska orientation, this is your trip. All 3 REI trips (Peru, Galapagos) have exceeded expectations. One caveat for the avid (strong, fast) hiker, you will be governed by the group pace and safe bear practices - the group is anchored by the slowest hiker. Why did you choose this trip? The itinerary worked for my wife and me. What would your advice be to potential travelers? Be prepared for rain, but it simply adds seasoning to the experience. Go in shape to hike everyday. Invest in quality engagements with your traveling companions. Stretch yourself - that is what quality travel should do. What was the highlight of your trip? Tough to pick one - the Harding Icefield, Talkeetna and the Denali Overlook Inn, the K2 flight around Denali, the Seward boat trip and Aliak Glacier, the Denali bus trip, the laughs with the group. # About Me Avid Adventurer ✔ Yes, I recommend this trip."

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Fall Semester In The Rockies
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4.7/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arizona, Grand Canyon

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 23 years and older
  • Visit world-class rock climbing spots
  • Grow and develop as a leader
  • Navigate through winding slot canyons

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Fall Semester In Baja
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4.7/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

California

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 23 years and older
  • Explore the stunning, contrasting environments of the Baja Peninsula
  • Develop outstanding leadership skills
  • Huge canyons and thick vegetation

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Baja Women's Sea Kayaking - Prime
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4.7/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

California

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for age 18 years and older
  • Explore the beautiful, dramatic environment of the Sea of Cortez
  • Enjoy Sea Kayaking typically for Women
  • NOLS courses teach wilderness and leadership skills on expeditions and in classrooms

Themes

High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Adirondack Canoeing
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4.7/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

New York

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for ages 23 and older
  • Paddle the ancient waterways of the Adirondacks
  • Explore the serene waterways of the Adirondacks

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Pathfinder Boundary Waters Canoeing & Backpacking
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4.9/5 Excellent
40 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Grand Canyon, Idaho

Highlights

  • This is a leadership course designed for ages 18 and Up
  • Build core skills: Receive hands-on training on the skills and self-awareness you’ll need to tackle the challenges ahead. Your crew, comprised of individuals with diverse skill levels and backgrounds, will support you – and encourage you to try new approaches and explore new roles.
  • 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, students take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together with your crew to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase.
  • What you’ll learn: Return home with an action plan for the future and the confidence to make it happen. With newfound leadership potential, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills, you’ll be ready for your next big step.

Themes

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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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Prince William Sound Sea Kayaking
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4.7/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alaska

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 23 years and older
  • Hone your wilderness skills, have fun, and practice your leadership as you explore wild
  • Explore the stunning coastline of Prince William Sound
  • Learn the basics of sea kayaking

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Kayaking & Canoeing Reviews & Ratings

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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Heide

Oct 2023

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New Zealand's adventure - a Rousing Success

Unexpected wildlife and plant growth, and land features constantly, with breathtaking beauty, and with an air of untouched freshness. Oh, and the cycling was excitin...

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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jbird

Oct 2023

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Really fun trip

New Zealand is a beautiful country with really fun and interesting people. But the trip leaders made this an exceptional experience. The trip was well organized and ...

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Kyle and Kate

Oct 2023

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Our fav activities:biking, hiking, kayaking

We just finished our third VBT tour "New Zealand: Bike and Walk the South Island" in February 2018. The new format includes biking and walking on mostly trails plus ...

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Kayaking & Canoeing Tour Selection Trips

  • Many trips include excursions that will involve kayaking and canoeing - take advantage for a unique perspective and a chance to see wildlife up close. 
  • Some companies, such as ROW Adventures focus primarily on kayaking and their trips involve camping and outdoors activities.
  • Sea kayaking, can be exhilarating, but exhausting! Make sure you’re up for a day of rigorous rowing and feeling it in your upper arms the next morning.
  • If you must bring a camera, invest in very sturdy, trusted, waterproof gear. You will get wet!

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