Philippines · CANOES & KAYAKS
The good kayak & canoe trips sell out first and the great ones sell out in the dry season. Below: the 13 to lock in early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the water.
Kayak Big Lagoon, snorkel coral reefs, visit Secret Lagoon, and relax on 7 Commandos Beach during this six-hour El Nido tour.
“great tour. loved everything about it. only thing I didn't like was we were the last ones off the boat so my daughter and I got one piece of chicken each. everything was gone by the time we got to it. we were the last ones to eat and people ravaged the food”
Review of Boracay’s 15-minute crystal kayak photo session, with guide-led posing, White Beach meeting point, price, value, and practical tips.
“My guide helped me with tips on how to pose for pictures and the pictures were amazing”
Watch thousands of fireflies, enjoy dinner, and cruise Puerto Princesa’s Sicsican River on a relaxed four-hour evening tour.
“Great great tour! Very well organised and didn’t feel touristy at all. We were pretty much the only boat there until the very end and felt super private. The guide was great, very well spoken and super friendly and enthusiastic. Food was amazing. If I had the food in a restaurant I would be very happy.”
Paddle Bohol’s Abatan River through mangrove tunnels, spot synchronous fireflies, enjoy Filipino food, and support local conservation for $85.
“My mangrove tour experience at Kayakasia in Maribojoc was nothing shy of fantastic! 🥰🌴 Raymark was a gracious, welcoming host who met me upon arrival, oriented me to the tour schedule and eco conservation mission of these wonderfully talented and resourceful folks. Vince was a knowledgeable, generous, and thoughtful kayak instructor/tour guide who enlightened me about the life cycle of the mangrove…the daytime mangrove tour was very informative and stunning to behold up close! The nighttime firefly watching tour was nothing short of spectacular and magical… and a much needed therapeutic escape from the urban pace of my trip that started in Cebu City. Finally, the creative and conservation ta...”
Review of Coron’s sunset kayaking trail, with calm lagoons, snorkeling, hidden beaches, local guides, snacks, and practical booking advice.
“Our tour guide was professional and pleasant. We appreciated the recommendations and kayaking tutorial. We’ve all kayaked before but his instructions were helpful, especially during the evening hours. We never felt rushed, the tea, coffee, and snacks were delicious and was the fuel we needed for our journey back. We enjoyed our experience immensely and would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a less crowded adventure under the moon light!!”
Review of Boracay’s 15-minute crystal kayak photo-op, with guide help, pricing, practical tips, value, and honest booking advice.
“Kompletter Reinfall. Die Agentur vor Ort kann man weder finden, noch kennt sie jemand. Wir haben ewig gesucht, um dann festzustellen es gibt keine Agentur. Der angebliche Guide kam dann auch 30 minuten zu spät. Es wurde alles storniert und wir bekamen unser Geld zurück. Das gleiche fotoshootin kostet vor Ort 2€.”
Paddle Bohol’s Abatan River through quiet mangrove tunnels with local guides, transport, equipment, snacks, and a strong conservation focus.
“Très agréable ballade en kayak dans la mangrove, au calme. Le guide était très sympa, donne des explications à chaque arrêt et discute facilement. Le repas après était vraiment bon et en quantité suffisante. Rien à redire, bien au contraire.”
Review of Coron’s North Face Kayaking Tour: quiet lagoons, reef snorkeling, beach lunch, expert guides, and practical tips for $85.
“vam fer la excursió amb el Julius, i va ser el tour que ens va agradar més era expectacular. Vam anar amb kayak per Coron passant per llocs increïbles on nomes s'hi pot accedir amb kayak. Racons amagats, tranquils, sense gent, envoltats d'una natura impressionant. Tot estava perfectament organitzat: ens portaven el menjar fins allà així que només ens vam haver de preocupar de gaudir del moment. una experiencia totalment unica, auntentica i super recomanable per a tothom. Sobretot si vols descobrir llocs especials fora de les rutes més turistiques. ho recomanem 100%.”
Review of Palawan’s Underground River, mangrove paddle boat, Tamilok tasting, buffet lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Mediocre. I posti incredibili ma le guide mettevano molta fretta e non abbiamo potuto goderci a pieno il nostro tour.”
Review of Boracay Paddle Board, a 30-minute family-friendly session with an English guide, equipment, and life jacket for $20.
“My first time to try paddle board. It was a very good experience specially paddle boarding on the beautiful beach of Boracay makes the experience better. My wife and kids also enjoyed the activity. Many paddle board instructor are offering their board but us we rented to tRead more”
Paddle a clear kayak along Boracay’s White Beach with local guide Jegan, taking photos in a small four-person group for $22.
See Boracay from a glass-bottom kayak with guided photos, hotel pickup, and calm paddling for about $25 per person.
“Activity started as soon as we arrived, especially with kids it was a great experience with awesome staff. They took care of the kids while we did our photos!”
Paddle Siargao’s mangroves at sunset, then watch fireflies sparkle over the water on this relaxed three-hour tour for up to 10 people.
“I booked this experience last minute as I had a free afternoon alone, and I’m very glad I did.”
