Surf 'n' Paddle: Top Watersports Holidays To Take

Not one for lounging on the beach? Make a splash on your travel plans with these adventurous trips in some of the world’s best watersports destinations.

There’s something majestic about the sheer power of a large body of water. Harnessing that power, be it on a surf board or a kayak, is thrilling. So slide into a wetsuit and get ready to kayaking, snorkelling, whitewater rafting and surfing on these small-group Culture Trips.

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Snorkelling and kayaking in the tropics of southern Thailand

The islands and bays of southern Thailand, characterised by towering limestone karsts and pristine beaches, are perfect for a bit of fun in the water. That’s certainly the case on this tropical 11-day adventure. Our arrival in the southern region starts with a longtail boat ride, which takes you to your floating raft house – home for the evening. From there we’ll be kayaking through mangrove forests, spotting wild birds on a boat safari and spotting a kaleidoscope of tropical fish while snorkelling around Hong Island. There’s even time for an afternoon spent splashing around at an inflatable water park on Coco Beach.

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT Naples, Italy

ENDS AT Lecce, Italy

DURATION 10

GROUP SIZE 14

PHYSICAL RATING

Easy

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Jo Fernandez.

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Gethin Morgan

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Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.