The World’s 4 Best Kayak and Sauna Days

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika, and Hot Sauna

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

Kayak Stockholm’s winter archipelago, enjoy Swedish fika, then warm up in a wood-fired sauna with an optional sea plunge.

“I was a little worried about kayaking in winter but I am really pleased with the trip. It was a fantastic day which I did not want to end. The pick up was clearly communicated and prompt and the journey from Stockholm centre to the centre did not take long. We were a small group and Sam, our guide, was excellent. We were given good advice about layering clothes underneath the protective clothing provided by the centre and the safety briefing was very comprehensive. During the kayaking part of the day, we were given detailed information about the area and the wildlife. Fika was a delightful experience and they provided…”

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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 beneath Hoover Dam, soak in Arizona hot springs, and enjoy lunch on a guided 12-mile Black Canyon kayak tour from Las Vegas.

“The views The scenery Hot springs The guide The education The physical activity Ashley our guide was AMAZING!!!”

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3.Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features

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

Paddle Yellowstone Lake to geothermal features with a naturalist guide, quality gear, wildlife views, and a calm, crowd-free morning on the water.

“Had a relaxing morning trip with Ted. Not only is very knowledgeable about the local birds but he is a full of trivia regarding our past presidents.”

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4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

Paddle Stockholm’s icy archipelago in a dry suit, enjoy Swedish fika, then warm up in a sauna with an optional Baltic plunge.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour. The water was pretty icy, but they were able to make a path for us through the ice so we could still go out and have a fun and unique experience. Our guide, Sam, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable through it all. Fika and the sauna were lovely ways to close out the day. We loved our experience!!”

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