France · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good kayak trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle Marseille’s Côte Bleue calanques with a guide, swim in a quiet cove, and see cliffs, caves, wildlife, and coast from the sea.
“Very nice tour with a cool guide! He told us some nice facts about the local sealife as well.”
Review of Marseille’s 3 to 4-hour catamaran tour, with Frioul swims, snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“Was fun! Was a little bit cold and windy so we didn’t go the paddle boarding but had fun anyways. The views are amazing.”
Paddle the Dordogne from Vitrac past castles, cliffs, caves, villages, and swimming spots, with equipment and shuttle transport included.
“Exceptional service. We used the pickup service in Sarlat to bring us to the canoes. At the 4th bridge our canoe became stranded. We were rescued, but the waterproof bucket stayed with the canoe. The next day our personal items from the bucket were delivered to the hotel. Fantastic experience just steer clear of the big boats!”
Kayak from Pampelonne Beach to Cap Camarat, snorkel in clear water, and try a 3-metre cliff jump on a guided Saint-Tropez outing.
“We loved our canoeing and our guide was amazing. We also got the opportunity to snorkel. Very well worth the money.”
Paddle the Dordogne from Vitrac to Beynac past medieval villages and castles, with swimming, picnic stops, equipment, and shuttle return included.
“We had the best day canoeing. We were recommended to do this and although it was 2 hours away from where we were staying we booked it anyway. We are so glad we did. It was absolutely brilliant. The scenery was stunning. We saw lots of wildlife including herons, kingfishers and deer. We stopped a couple of times along the way for a break and to eat our picnic lunch. We didn’t use them but there were quite a few snack bars to stop at along the river. The transport at the other end was great and got us back to where we had parked easily. If you are thinking…”
Kayak La Ciotat’s Calanques, sea caves, Green Island, and clear water on a guided three-hour trip with equipment and photos included.
“This was a fun family adventure! We enjoyed learning a bit of the history of La Ciotat, the water was clear and warm, and the cave at Green Island was a great destination to explore. Thank you to our guide who helped us feel safe so we could focus on the fun. The time flew by in a flash.”
Paddle Marseille’s Blue Coast by sea kayak, stop at a secluded cove, swim in clear water, and enjoy expert guidance for $66.52.
“We were really looking forward to this tour!! I booked a morning tour as it was recommended to us that the water would be calmer. (Family of 5 - kids are 12, 9, and 6.) Unfortunately, very late the evening before they cancelled our tour and we were told no mornings were available for the foreseeable future. We were given options on afternoon tours. We chose one and hoped for the best. The tour is out of a public parking lot/boat ramp at the very outskirts of Marseille. It was extremely hot, in the 90s with "feels like" temps of over 100 degrees. The check-in was very chaotic. The workers…”
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