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Costa Brava kayak guides

Everything to know before you paddle: which tour to pick, how safe it is, what to wear, the Medes Islands, getting there from Barcelona and the towns and beaches along the coast.

Best Kayak Tours Costa Brava 2026: All 9 ComparedSea caves, Tossa, Sant Feliu, Platja d'Aro and the Medes Islands: every trip weighed by route, gear and time on the waterRead the guide →Kayaking Safety Rules 2026: Sea, Wind, Age LimitsThe golden rules, capsizing, the Tramuntana, non-swimmers, children and every tour's age and weight limitsRead the guide →What to Wear Kayaking 2026: Costa Brava Kit ListSwimsuit, water shoes, a quick-dry top, sun cover, phones, glasses and wetsuits: the kit for every tourRead the guide →Medes Islands Kayak 2026: Reserve, Route & TipsSeven islets off L'Estartit: the reserve, the paddle out, what you see, your own snorkel mask and kayak vs boat.Read the guide →Costa Brava Day Trip from Barcelona 2026: Train, Bus, CarTrain, coach or car to the kayak tours: what works in a day, the airports, Girona and how many days to give it.Read the guide →Costa Brava Towns & Beaches 2026: Where to GoTossa, Calella, Llafranc, Tamariu, Begur, Cadaqués and more: which part suits you, when to go and what to eat.Read the guide →

Tours

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The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with where it starts, the time on the water and what guests say.

Tossa de Mar Guided Kayaking & Snorkelling Top rated ★ 4.92.5 hoursFree cancellation

Tossa de Mar Guided Kayaking & Snorkelling
Tossa covesSnorkel maskRated 4.9

Paddle out from Tossa de Mar, the town with a walled medieval Vila Vella on its headland, through rock formations and coves, with a guided snorkel stop. The highest-rated kayak tour on the coast.

What's included
  • Guided kayak tour, about 2 hours on the water
  • Kayak, paddle and life jacket
  • Snorkel mask
  • Snorkel stop with the guide
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$39per person Reserve
Sea Caves Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour Most booked ★ 4.72 hoursFree cancellation

Sea Caves Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour
Sea cavesSnorkel gearGroups of 14 max

The Costa Brava's most booked kayak tour: two hours in a double kayak from Sant Pol beach along the cliffs of S'Agaró, into sea caves and narrow rock passages, with a snorkel stop in a cove.

What's included
  • 2-hour guided kayak tour
  • Double kayak, paddle and life jacket
  • Snorkel gear
  • Wetsuit on cooler days
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$38per person Reserve
Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in Sant Feliu de Guíxols Best value ★ 4.72 hoursFree cancellation

Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Sit-on-top doublesSnorkel gearAges 7+

Stable double sit-on-top kayaks from Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a local guide, a snorkel stop in a cove and a rescue boat on standby. Easy for first-timers and families.

What's included
  • 2-hour guided kayak tour
  • Double sit-on-top kayak, paddle and life jacket
  • Snorkel gear
  • Wetsuit on cooler days
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$33per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Two hours into the sea caves of S'Agaró, snorkel gear included, groups of 14 at most.

Check dates for the sea caves tour from S'Agaró