The 8 Standout Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Austria

1.Small-Group Guided Kayak Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Paddle Vienna’s Old Danube with a small group, seeing swans, skyline, the UN, local recreation, and a quieter side of the city.

“Great tour of the old Danube. This was my first time riding inflatable kayaks and it was incredibly easy, with very little effort required to get around. We saw a lot of the recreational side of the city that only residents are privy to, and got some fantastic background on the section of the Danube and the city itself, including the skyline. James is a great hand and a very experienced guide on Vienna itself. Would totally recommend for all ages, shapes, and sizes!”

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2.Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $101

Paddle Vienna’s Old Danube past the UN, lakeside huts, swans, and local swimming spots on a friendly guided kayak tour.

“Great activity, guide was really good and so knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. 10/10 would recommend.”

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3.Austria, Salza river “Double Ducky” kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $96

Paddle Austria’s emerald Salza River in a stable single or double ducky kayak, with guides, gear, shuttle, and family-friendly whitewater fun.

“I can definitely recommend the tour with Zita who is a top guide and a real professional on the Kajak. The double ducky is a really beginner friendly and safe way to explore the light white water and the fantastic nature of the soča River. Zita also managed to shot a decent amount of good quality souvenir photos/videos. I think the tour with the double ducky is best suited for partners and/or families because paddling together is fun and parents can have an eye on their children while sitting in the same boat. Kind regards and have a good trip, TobiRead more”

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4.Private Kayaking Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $710

Paddle Vienna’s Old Danube with a private guide, skyline views, local wildlife, swimming stops, and a relaxed pace for up to six.

“James is an amazing guide, his knowledge of Vienna really made the trip. We had a great time and can't recommend him highly enough. James took care of all the safety elements and checked in on us throughout the paddle. It works for absolute beginners or experienced paddlers and was a fantastic way to spend a few hours.”

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5.Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $808

Paddle the Danube through Austria’s Wachau Valley, taste local wines, visit Dürnstein, and enjoy a private day trip from Vienna.

“I surprised my girlfriend with this kayaking and wine tasting tour and what an unbelievable way to end our trip. This was her review: I personally saw a side to Austria that I had never experienced or seen and the views while kayaking were just Read more”

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6.Wachau Valley Private Kayak and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10h 30m · from $882

Paddle the Danube through Wachau vineyards, taste local wines, and explore Dürnstein on a private full-day tour from Vienna.

“We had a fantastic time discovering the Wachau Valley on a Kayak! Our guide was very pleasant and he shared details about the region throughout the day. It was a well curated day trip and we also much enjoyed our final leg of hiking up to the top of the hill overlooking the Valley from the ruins of a castle… while learning a bit about the history of Richard Lionheart (bring steady shoes if you plan to hike that hill at the end of your tour) We highly recommend this wonderful daytrip to anyone who enjoys Kayaking and learning about this special place in Austria- the Wachau Valley and vineyards.”

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7.Bad Goisern: Kayak adventure on the Traun in the Salzkammergut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Kayak the Traun River near Bad Goisern with trained guides, forest views, rapids, calm water, and an optional bridge jump.

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8.Mondsee: Stand-Up Paddle Board Rental and Instruction

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $23Best value

Review of Mondsee SUP rental: one hour on an Alpine lake, basic instruction, life jacket, phone case, and Drachenwand views for $23.

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