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The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Paddle the Côte Bleue calanques from Marseille to Carry-le-Rouet on a 3-hour kayak tour with a certified guide and a swim stop.
“Absolutely stunning views!! Very professional but also friendly and entertaining team. Perfect way to explore côte bleue calanques”
Marseille Calanques catamaran with snorkeling, stand-up paddle and a roof-top jump. Visit Frioul and Château d'If in 3-4 hours.
“Had great experience! Swimming was best part. Guides (Niko-tin and Alex) were great! Overall great experience with no hassle”
Paddle canoe or kayak in Montpezat’s Baudinard Canyon in the Verdon Gorges, with lakes, caves, and easy rentals from Aquattitude.
“Nice activity, recommended”
Canoe the Dordogne from Vitrac past cliffs and chateaux. Easy, self-paced paddling with swim and picnic breaks for great value.
“This was a really fun way to see the Dordogne valley from a different vantage point. The canoes were great, and the staff at Canoes Loisirs very helpful. We had a great three hours paddling down the river.”
Kayak in Ramatuelle’s calm Mediterranean water, snorkel near Port-Cros, and optionally jump from a 3-metre rock on a 3-hour guided trip.
“Absolutely recommend. It’s a three hour kayaking trip along the coast of ST tropez, beautiful scenery, frequent stops to snorkel, and our guide even took us to a cliff diving spot. Make sure to bring sunglasses and a hat, and apply lots of sunscreen, you’ll be in the harsh sunlight for 3+ hours! Our guide…”
Paddle Sète’s coast and canals on a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour, with life jackets, safety briefing, and great guide energy for families.
“Nice adventure with our children! Friendly guide who could tell a lot about the surroundings and also could give nice challenges on the sea.”
Paddle from Vitrac to Beynac past Dordogne castles and cliff villages, with time for swimming, picnics, and an easy return shuttle.
“The staff were all lovely and really welcoming. We all had a fabulous day and the scenery is stunning!”
3-hour guided sea kayaking off Ajaccio in Corsica, passing a Genovese tower and ending with time to swim from the water.
“Très bien !!”
Kayak Calanques National Park from La Ciotat in 3 hours with real sea kayaks, an expert guide, and island views.
“Excellente sortie, avec un guide au top, très sympa, pédagogue et passionné. Nous avons passé une superbe après midi. Merci à toi Romuald. Seb, Declan, Coralie et Emilie.”
Paddle the Esterel calanques from Agay with a guide, red-rock views, nature talks, swimming, and a small-group format for $57.
“C'est une activité à faire!! La nature est magnifique, le paysage époustouflant et Edmond, notre guide, solaire, pédagogue, des qualités non négligeables qui apportent un plus à l'expérience. Je recommande +++++”
Sail past the Lérins Islands, learn the basics of sailing, then snorkel and paddle SUP near Fort Royal in a small group.
“Absolutely brilliant afternoon snorkelling. And a great guy who was the skipper very knowledgeable thanks”
Kayak Sète’s Corniche on a sit-on-top kayak with sea caves, cliff views, and marine life. Gear, guide, and showers included.
“Wonderful outing with Olivier, he gave good instructions, fun kayak along the coast and through caves. Some history information about the local area. So good to see Sete from the water.”
Sea kayak from Marseille Estaque to the Blue Coast toward Carry-le-Rouet, with a swim stop, certified guide, and a real workout.
“Best experience in whole of marseille, beautiful views, great vibes, Loup is such a great guy, i even flipped my kayak but he helped me get back on, honestly best afternoon iv’e ever spent🙏🏻🫡”
Paddle Cap d’Agde with guide Nathan, explore volcanic cliffs and Grande Conque’s black sand beach, with snorkeling and easy access.
“Nathan is brilliant such a lovely guy with all the group even me and my kids who can’t speak much French, recommend the sunset session”
3-hour family canoe/kayak descent on the Ardèche near Pont d’Arc with gear, briefing, shaded parking, and kid-friendly slides.
“Un vrai bonheur ! On a été très bien accueilli par Amélie, Frédéric et Loïc ! Une équipe au top qui a a coeur de partager leur passion et vous donne toutes les consignes pour faire votre descente en toute sécurité et comprendre comment ramer (et oui ça s'apprend ^^) La descente était top et…”
