8 Canoes & Kayaks Tours with Wine Tasting to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 949 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Paddle from Dubrovnik’s old harbor along the city walls and around Lokrum Island with guides such as Marco, Eddie, Nemo, or Joseph. Expect about 8 kilometers of kayaking, a cave stop for swimming, snorkeling and cliff jumping, plus local wine at sunset. Bring water shoes, towels, and dry clothes.

“We had an amazing time—such a valuable, fun, and calming experience. Ed was our tour guide, and he did a fantastic job guiding us throughout. I felt completely safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend this tour—if you’re on the fence, go for it!”

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2.Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella at Pile Bay for a guided kayak trip around Lokrum. Paddle past the city walls, stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, then return at sunset for water, a snack, and wine. Guides such as Mike, Dom, Roman, and Marin lead different departures.

“Great tour with good time at stops to enjoy or recharge. Kids were ok on it and Mike was a great host and guide.”

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3.Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Mickey, or Drazen for a relaxed 3-hour sea-kayak trip from Pile Gate. Paddle 7.5 kilometres past Dubrovnik’s walls, swim and snorkel at Betina Cave, pass Lokrum, and toast sunset with wine.

“Our guide Michael is fantastic. We were with the kids and were exhausted to kayak that long, Michael helped us four as a private small group, thanks to him we made it! 🎉🎉”

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4.Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle around Marjan Park with guides such as Marin, Lovre, Mislav, or Sven, stopping to snorkel, swim, and try cliff jumping before returning beneath the sunset. Beginners are welcome, but the 210-minute trip still demands steady effort.

“The activity was good but the weather not much, seeing that it was raining. The guides were funny but the pictures weren't so good and it's bad.”

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5.Lumbarda: Half-Day Kayaking and History with Wine delight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

Paddle from Lumbarda with guides Boris or Andre, stopping at Vrnik’s old quarries, Badija’s 14th-century Franciscan monastery, and quiet pebble beaches. Expect local stories, swimming time, GRK white wine, homemade Klašun pastries, and a small group limited to 10 people.

“Absolutely amazing! Boris was super entertaining and knowledgeable, the cakes and drinks were delicious. Overall 5star experience which we highly recommend”

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6.Castel Gandolfo: Kayak Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Meet your guide at Rome’s Anagnina Metro station for a three-hour Lake Albano kayak outing. Learn basic paddling, view Roman and papal sites, reach a kayak-only beach, and finish with Lazio wine, meats, and cheeses at Trattoria da Agnese.

“attività in contatto con la natura, guida molto preparata e disponibile. Attività che consiglio per tutte le età, molto divertente e un po’ faticoso!!”

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7.Margaret River: Guided Canoe & 4×4 Tour with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours · from $154

Join local guide Sean Blocksidge for a five-hour Margaret River outing limited to six people. Paddle calm river water, taste honey, visit Kevill Road Waterfall, enjoy lunch and wine at Fraser Gallop Estate, then ride by 4WD to the Cape to Cape track and Wilyabrup Cliffs.

“Loved it all - a great variety of experiences in one day Sean is a very knowledgeable, fun local who made the day very enjoyable.”

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8.Lumbarda – Sunset Kayak Tour with a Picnic – Wine and Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Set out from Tatinja Bay with guides such as Boris or Andrej for 210 minutes of relaxed sea kayaking. Visit quarrying islands and a 14th-century monastery, then watch the sunset with homemade GRK wine, canapes, cheese, anchovies, and pastries.

“Amazing activity. Boris is a great man with so much personality and passion. The homemade food and wine are beautiful also. Would highly highly recommend”

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