Viator · Private tour

Private Costa Brava Kayak Experience with Snorkel from Barcelona

4.8(25)Barcelona1 hour
VIATOR4.7(13)TRIPADVISOR5.0(12)

Description

Check out the cliffs and coves of the Spanish Costa Brava on a full-day kayak experience from Barcelona. The coastal adventure includes round-trip transport from the city, as well as a 4-hour sea kayak session with a picnic lunch. Admire the rocky landscape as you paddle, and make the most of a break at a remote cove to snorkel, swim or simply sit on the sand. All skill levels, from beginners or seasoned pros, are welcome, and a professional guide provides helpful tips through the day.

Tour Options

Private Costa Brava Kayak Experience with Snorkel from Barcelona
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Local guide
Bottled water
Picnic lunch
Use of Kayak, paddle and life vest
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Barcelona accommodation pick-up & drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's included

Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Picnic lunch
Use of Kayak, paddle and life vest
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Barcelona accommodation pick-up & drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up and drop-off at your Barcelona accommodation are included. If you're staying outside of the city, or would like to be picked up or dropped off at the port or airport, please inquire.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring your swim suit, towel, sunglasses, sun screen, hat and flip-flops
  • This tour will not be cancelled due to poor weather; the day will be re-routed to make the most of this experience
  • Any special accessibility requirement should be noted by the client on "Special Requests" upon booking, in order to guarantee that it will be handled

Reviews(25)

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Brisees
August 24, 2025
Excellent Costa Brava Kayaking with Craig

We had such a memorable tour kayaking along the incredible Costa Brava with Craig. He made us feel totally safe and comfortable while he effortlessly guided us on kayaks through the most breathtaking areas of the coast. We ate a delicious lunch on a pristine sandy beach and took swims before heading back. Craig made the day one of our best of a week in Barcelona!

Operator response

Hi Brisees, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your review. We’re incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Craig — he’ll be thrilled to know you appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm. It’s truly rewarding for us to hear the tour left such a great impression. We’d love to welcome you back to Barcelona anytime. Hopefully we’ll see you again soon! Kind regards, Kyona

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esmevimar
August 5, 2025
Fantastic Costa Brava Tour with Sara

I went with the Sara guide and it was really spectacular. The views and people very good!! The blue sea and the perfect day. I'll be back!

Operator response

Hi Esme, Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the care and attention from our guide. It’s wonderful to know the experience met and even exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures! Kind regards, Kyona

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caroline g
July 3, 2025
Perfect day!

Perfect day on the water. Seaside atmosphere, several moments of snorkelling, bcp kayaking. Visit several places where we were alone in the world. Our guide was very caring with us. Everything was perfect!

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205adeled
May 31, 2025
Dahli and Costa Brava

We spent the day with Anthony (Antonio) visiting the Dahli and Costa Brava area. He was knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed a fabulous lunch and conversation! He was punctual. We liked that he gave us time to wander the areas a bit! Fun way to finish our visit to Barcelona! Thank you! ?(our tour was not snorkeling. And included the Dahli)

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Tribe77
November 5, 2023
Great day Kayak trip

We had a great full-day trip from Barcelona with Spanish Trails. Easy pick-up and drop-off. Plenty of time in the kayaks, and also some time to cool off in the water while taking a break from the paddling. Our guide Martin did a great job finding a shaded spot for lunch and with providing a great variety of local foods for our group of four. This was one of the best days of our three-week trip in the western Mediterranean. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Hello! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are beyond happy Martin provided you with one of the best days of your trip in the western Mediterranean! We hope to treat you to another amazing experience soon! Thank you, Spanish Trails

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Kristi_H
August 3, 2023
Ines was an absolute...

Ines was an absolute fantastic tour guide. She gave us so much history about Barcelona, Costa Brava and Spain in general! Costa Brava is spectacular, the wild coast should not be missed on your trip. It wast 12 and 14 year old girls favorite day in our 2 week trip. Kayaking, cliff jumping and swimming/snorkeling. The water is much warmer here than down in Costa Del Sol and clear blue/turquoise. It can get pretty windy in the summer but Ines was great and just made sure we were back a bit earlier before the wind really kicked up. Definitely give this trip a go!

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P2574HCjohnk
July 15, 2023
Sea kayak tour on the Costa Brava from Barcelona

Our family recently went on a kayaking excursion with Martin as our guide, and it was an incredible experience. Martin was friendly, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun to be around. He wisely guided us through beautiful spots, such as natural arches, cliff jumping, snorkleing spots, and sharing interesting facts along the way. His infectious sense of fun made the whole experience enjoyable. We highly recommend Martin as a kayak guide.

Operator response

Hi John! We will make sure that this lovely reviews reaches Martin! Thank you very much for leaving this thoughtful comment. Best regards, -- Spanish Trails Team

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rawansaab
August 25, 2022
An awesome experience outside Barcelona !

I discovered this experience while searching for things to do around Barcelona, and I am so glad I did ! We were a total of 4 couples, coming from different areas of the world, which made the experience quite fun. Matteo met us right on time, and drove us from Barcelona to Costs Brava. After a few VERY important safety tips, we were off to paddling our kayaks. Some people had no experience at all, but this didn’t cause any problems or hassle. We stopped at a cove, where we were able to experience the beautiful waters. We then had the fun experience of squeezing into a cave with our canoes! Our last stope was in calm waters, between rocks, where we disembarked our kayaks and had the leisure to snorkel at our own pace, watching the schools of beautiful different fish, for around an hour. We then headed back to the shore, and enjoyed sandwiches made freshly in the trainers’ cabin. After a cocktail enjoyed at the beach bar, Matteo drove us back to Barcelona. After such an eventful day, we were definitely quieter on the way back: we were asleep! Thanks Matteo for an AWESOME experience. I highly recommend this experience and his services, as we were well taken care of, safe and very happy! Would SURELY do it again!

Operator response

Thank you for your review! It's great to know that you enjoyed the day trip in Costa Brava. Hope you see you again back in Barcelona!

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alonnndramtz
August 24, 2021
10/10! Fun in the sun

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Craig was amazing, he’s not only such a talented tour guide, but he is extremely knowledgeable!

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mjp19751
August 16, 2019
Fun Family Day!

We added this kayak day at the last minute, and were so glad we did. Our guide, Martin, was perfection. We kayaked, jumped off a big rock, snorkeled, picnicked and enjoyed a really great family day. Pro Tip: Wear water shoes. Really. Wear water shoes.

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Operator response

Hello, We sure are glad you last minute added the Kayaks and Coves of Costa Brava Day Tour to your agenda. This tour is a major hit with the family, being that there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. We hope the rest of your trip went well. Best, Carter

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