Water Sports

Get your adrenaline pumping during this 3-hour rafting adventure down the Colorado River. An experienced, professional guide will deftly lead you through The Numbers, one of the most difficult sections of river to raft in the state. As your boat winds its way through tight turns, steep drops, and raging rapids you’ll be immersed in the surrounding beauty that is the Colorado River. Look out for wildlife and get ready to paddle.

This kayaking tour is ideal for less-experienced kayakers who still want to get active in New Zealand's great outdoors. It's combined with a guided tour of the military bunkers at North Head, so you'll get a break from paddling. You will be guided in the sheltered waters of Auckland Harbour, and enjoy the views of the city and nature.

This private fishing charter on the Gulf of Papagayo is the perfect way to get your fix of deep sea fishing in style. Head out to sea on a luxurious 35-foot long boat featuring an air-conditioned salon, full bathroom and shower, and functional kitchen, and cast line using top-of-the-line tournament fishing gear. Choose between a half-day onshore or full-day offshore excursion to try your luck reeling in yellowfin tuna, marlin, or sail using the provided equipment.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Even if you only have a day to spare, capture the beauty of Halong Bay with none of the tout hassles on this time-saving door-to-door tour. Travel from Hanoi with your guide, board your craft, then discover spectacular rocky islets such as Surprising Cave, Chopstick Island, and Hon Ga Choi Island. In between feasting on seafood, enjoy swimming and kayaking in the cool waters.

Get the inside scoop on the marine life of the Marlborough Sounds during a half-day guided sea kayaking tour. Expect to see a variety of birdlife plus possible sightings of rays, seals, little blue penguins, dolphins, and perhaps even an orca. Setting off from Anakiwa Beach, conveniently situated between Havelock and Picton, you'll paddle with a small group around the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Tour the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound on a half-day paddling adventure from Picton. Settle into your sea kayak and follow an expert guide from the waterfront to sheltered coves and remote beaches. Search the waters for eagles rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and dolphins while you learn about the natural history of the Marlborough Sounds. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour kayak tour on the Yarra River with an expert guide who shows you Melbourne from the water. You can either head downstream into the heart of the city to see sites such as the Old Customs House, Turning Basin, Melbourne Maritime Museum and the Crown Casino. Or venture upstream to paddle past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Herring Island, which features sculptures by native Australian and international artists. Your tour includes informative commentary and light refreshments, with afternoon or evening departures.

Slip into Marlborough Sounds for a swim alongside pods of wild dolphins, with certified guides to help find the dolphins and ensure the tour is dolphin-friendly. Watch for dusky, bottlenose, common, orca, and Hector's dolphins, and if conditions allow, you'll have the chance to view the dolphins from inside the water. This dolphin tour includes wetsuits with hoods and booties, as well as hot drinks on board the boat, and round-trip transport from the Picton waterfront.

Discover the wild side of Mendoza on a white-water rafting tour down the Mendoza River. Soak up gorgeous scenery of vineyards and mountains, and test your paddling skills as you navigate the river's intermediate-level rapids with an expert guide. Enjoy free time to explore the town of Potrerillos in the afternoon, where you can add on optional adventure activities like ziplining or trekking. No rafting experience is necessary - just bring your sense of adventure!

Kayaking on serene Lake Wanaka, with its clear waters and beautiful coastline, is a great introduction to kayaking. Beginners and those with more experience will enjoy a calm half-day tour approximately 5.5 miles (9 kms) around the lake. Take in the views while experiencing the unspoiled nature that New Zealand is famous more, but without breaking too much of a sweat.

Experience the wildlife of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a half-day tour from Haines that features a 1.5-hour float trip aboard a sturdy raft. The preserve is known to have the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, and other native animals such as moose, otters, and bears. Learn about Alaska's pristine wilderness from your guide, and stop for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines. Your tour includes lunch, guide, raft tour, and port pickup and drop-off.

Take in the scenery of Lake Taupo during this half-day kayaking tour from Taupo. After a brief paddling lesson, set out in your kayak from Jerusalem Bay. Follow your guide along the shoreline of New Zealand's largest lake to rock cliffs where you can see Maori carvings. Stop at a scenic spot for snacks and an optional swim on a tour that is suitable for all levels of experience.

Enjoy the sights on land and water during this half-day catamaran sail along Bavaro Beach. Don provided fins, masks, and snorkels to dive in and explore the underwater world of one of the Dominican Republic's most vibrant reefs on a snorkel excursion. Enjoy Caribbean music and tropical drinks while sailing around Dolphin Island, stopping for a dip at the Natural Pool.

Explore underwater world in the Natural Reserve of Cyclops on this boat tour from Acitrezza. Diving equipment and attention from a professional dive guides included as you submerge to get views of the volcanic rock seascape, saraghi, salpe, Octopus, red starfish, and seaweed of Poseidon. Dive depths range from 23 feet (7 meters) to 98 feet (30 meters).

The Zrmanja River provides a thrilling backdrop for a kayaking adventure, with dramatic canyon walls, cascading waterfalls, and crystalline waters. On this half-day kayaking safari, paddle downstream to where the Zrmanja meets the Krupa River, passing gentle rapids and soaking up the magnificent scenery along the way.

The shimmering lakes and misty mountains of Argentina's lakelands look even more majestic when viewed from the water. On this leisurely kayaking excursion, paddle around the Nahuel Huapi and Moreno Lakes, explore Llao Llao Park, and admire views of Mount López and De los Clavos Island.

Spend a half day exploring St. Maarten's underwater world during this 3- to 4-hour powerboat snorkel tour from Philipsburg. Choose from morning or afternoon departure and enjoy snacks and drinks on board the boat. All equipment provided.

Explore the cave-studded shores and vibrant marine life of Lanai on a snorkeling tour from Maui's Kaanapali Beach. Make two stops to splash into clear, warm waters where green sea turtles and spinner dolphins are often seen, with an experienced captain providing narration along the way. Enjoy breakfast onboard a spacious vessel equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable half-day cruising among the hidden sea caverns and beaches of this enchanting Hawaiian island.

Explore Haitang Bay during this half-day snorkeling trip from Sanya. Skip the hassle of renting a car with round-trip transportation via air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Sanya. Go swimming and snorkeling in the azure waters using the provided snorkeling gear, then refuel with an included meal before returning to Sanya.