The 4 Best Kayak and Hot Spring Trips Worldwide

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika, and Hot Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $138Our pick

Paddle among icy islands, cottages, wildlife, and Vaxholm Fortress with a small group of no more than eight. Your guide supplies cold-water instruction, dry suit, boots, gloves, fika, and photos. Add the one-hour sauna and Baltic cold plunge for the full Swedish finish. Guides such as Sam, Max, Jules, Rowan, and Gabby are praised for patient, friendly coaching.

“Mac was the best tour guide! We had an amazing day.”

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2.Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Paddle 12 miles from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, then walk to Arizona Hot Springs and a sauna cave. Evolution Expeditions provides kayaks, lunch, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ryan, Faith, Chris, Michael, and Ashley have led this active small-group trip.

“Amazing. Saw a grey fox, an eagle scoop up a duck, a pregnant mountain sheep, hot springs (fave part) and the most beautiful views”

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3.Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Best value

Meet your ACA Level 3 guide at Grant Village Marina for a four-hour paddle across Yellowstone Lake toward West Thumb Geyser Basin. Choose a single or double kayak, watch for birds and wildlife, and learn how the lake’s geothermal features and ecosystems formed. Bring warm, non-cotton layers because the water is 38 degrees.

“The trip was great; definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Annie was our guide and she was fantastic; so knowledgeable and personable. She texted and emailed us a week before. Her e-mail contained information on what to wear and bring. She was spot on and I would absolutely recommend following those suggestions. We were very comfortable. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Paddle a sturdy sea kayak through Stockholm’s winter archipelago with guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl. You’ll receive a dry suit, boots, gloves, and safety gear before a roughly 6 km outing toward Vaxholm Fortress. Warm drinks, Swedish fika, a hot sauna, and an optional Baltic plunge finish the three-hour experience.

“Everything was awesome, the area is beautiful and the employees are super friendly. Don't miss out on the sauna”

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