by Vik Kachoria

River canoeing is a perfect break for adventure enthusiasts and people who have passion for wilderness tripping and whitewater racing. The best thing about river canoeing is that it does not require any extensive training or experience. It is the fun way of paddling down whitewaters for recreation, or getting away from it all.


Real Adventures provides some of the best canoeing trips that promise an exciting vacation. These trips can be organized at individual, group or club level. Some of the canoeing trips which are worth mentioning are:

- The canoe trip packages to Croatia are one of the most popular holiday packages. The pleasant climate of Dalmatia, Croatia makes it a favourite spot for canoeing. Canoe trips are mostly arranged in Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Istra and Zagreb areas. You get a chance to unwind yourself while paddling along the Dalmatian Coast. The campsites are registered campgrounds with indoor bathroom and are located in proximity to the sea and the guest house. Most of the packages are multi-day trips including multi-sport excursions.

- The guided canoe trips in the Wekiva River, Silver River and Lil’ Amazon of Central Florida are other good options. One can also go for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and bird watching besides canoeing. The trip normally consists of 2 to 8 hours of canoeing plus other sport activities in a day.

- The canoeing trips to the remote Kadavu Islands of Fiji are the experience of a lifetime. Besides the excitement of canoeing, you get to witness tropical rainforests, palm-fringed beaches, small islands, blue lagoons and one of the world’s largest coral reefs- the Great Astrolabe Reef.

- Another good option is a canoe trip to Shenandoah River, situated near Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns, Washington DC. It is one of the best places to have fun with your family as the waters are calm.

- The canoeing trip to Yukon River, Alaska gives you the real thrill. Calm waters of the river are suitable for beginners. Clipper and Old Towne canoes are used for this expedition. You also get a chance to go on a canoeing and kayaking trip to Alaska’s Prince William Sound, known for its tidal glaciers, sea caves and abundant wildlife.

In all these canoeing trips, expert guides will provide you instruction on techniques and safety. Real Adventures provides you with light weight gear and supplies, excellent lodging and delicious meals. It also offers river canoeing packages in Alpine County Sierra California, Greece Ionian Islands, British Columbia and many other places. For more information, visit realadventures.com