Kayaking tours

You don’t need to be a super athlete! But a general level of health and fitness is needed to make the most of the experience. The physical level of kayaking and other activities differs between trips, so be sure to read the Essential Trip Information in detail to understand what level of exercise is involved.

If you’re not sure if you’re able to participate in any of our active adventure trips, visit your doctor to see if you’re in healthy shape to fully enjoy the activities included.

Training isn't necessary, but as many of our trips can involve multiple days of hiking, biking and water-based activities, it’s generally a good idea to start walking more at home, upping your pace at the gym or undertaking regular cardio exercise prior to the trip.

Outdoor activities and being immersed in nature are a focus of our active adventures, but we also know that a lot of the fun happens on the sidelines. That's why these trips still feature the same local interactions and real-life experiences that are a hallmark of the Intrepid experience. Our aim is to help you discover a destination in a new way while learning about the culture and its people.

No. All equipment (including helmets and other safety equipment) will be provided. That said, it’s important to check the packing list in the Essential Trip Information as we may suggest bringing certain items such as cycling gloves (which may be useful for other activities like zip-lining), gel seats, hiking boots or water shoes. 

Absolutely. Because of the active nature of our trips, we require all travellers to hold an appropriate level of insurance coverage prior to departure. This includes coverage for included and optional activities on your tour. Most insurance providers will cover all the activities we offer on our trips, but it's important you read your product information summary (or equivalent insurance policy document) carefully to ensure you're covered.  

When reviewing your insurance coverage, keep an eye out for included activities such as Via Ferrata, rafting and high-altitude trekking (checking what exact altitude you are covered for is essential). If you have problems finding insurance, please contact our adventure consultants for further advice.

We’ll transport your main luggage from A to B while you’re out tackling that mountain or paddling those rapids. However, you’ll need a small backpack for everyday essentials (sunscreen, phone, water bottle, snacks, etc.). You may also want to bring a dry bag to protect your important stuff in case it rains.