Guided kayaking trip exploring the secrets of the Tenby coastline
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is the only guided kayak trip that launches from Tenby Town itself - straight off Castle Beach in the heart of the harbour, no minibus transfers or trailers. Groups are small (12 maximum) and led by qualified local guides who have been exploring this coastline for years and pick the best route for the sea conditions on the day. We're a fully licensed (AALA) activity provider and Tenby's top-rated activity on Tripadvisor, with more than 30,000 adventurers guided since 2017. Stable sit-on-top kayaks and full kit are included, so complete beginners and families are genuinely welcome - most of our paddlers have never kayaked before.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sit-on-top kayak.
- Helmet
- Wetsuit or kag (depending on the weather!)
- Buoyancy Aid
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 133 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Kayaking in tenby
Very friendly guide so knowledgeable about the coastline and geography
5A really enjoyable way to see Tenby from the water
My wife and I booked the two-hour kayaking adventure with Tenby Adventure and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The kayaks are fairly basic sit-on-top types, but they are perfectly suited to the trip. The route takes you around the caves and coastline near Tenby before heading a good distance along the coast to a lovely beach that is only accessible from the sea. After some time there, it was a steady paddle back towards Tenby. The guide was friendly, competent and knowledgeable about the area. He took the time to explain the basics to those who were new to kayaking, while recognising that my wife and I already had plenty of experience. Having someone experienced on the water who knew the coastline also gave us confidence that, should anything have gone wrong, we were in capable hands, with the appropriate safety equipment and communications available. The candid photographs taken along the way were another nice touch, both on the water and at the beach. It meant we could concentrate on enjoying the experience and came away with some good memories of the trip. We felt the pricing was very reasonable for what was offered. Overall, it was a relaxed, enjoyable couple of hours on the water and a great way to see a different side of Tenby and the surrounding coastline. One small point worth mentioning is the return of the kayaks. Rather than coming back up the beach where we started, the kayaks are returned via the harbour end, involving a fairly substantial walk up and over a rise and then down to the hut. After two hours on the water, that final bit of kayak logistics was surprisingly hard work! Perhaps there is scope to make the kayak collection a little easier for customers returning from the trip, particularly those of us who aren't quite as young as we used to be. That aside, we had a great time and would happily recommend Tenby Adventure to anyone looking for an enjoyable way to explore the Tenby coastline by kayak.
5Where has this been all my life?
We were a little apprehensive as neither of us had kayaked before, however we wanted to give it a go. Tom was amazing, talked us through the basics then got us in the water. Very knowledgeable about the area and foraging on the beaches. Great adventure, brilliant photos taken by Tom. Would highly recommend.
5Great kayaking experience
Really enjoyed our time kayaking around the Tenby coastline. Our knowledgeable guide Tom had a lovely manner. He made us feel very welcome, safe and tailored the session for the needs of the group. Shared lots of interesting history about the area too. Would definitely recommend.
5Excellent Adventure!
Excellent Adventure! My grown up family loved it. It was my first time kayaking and I felt looked after and safe at all times. Tom and Pete were friendly, informative and had a good line in cheese jokes. Really great fun, would definitely do again. Highly Recommended.
4Kayaking in Tenby
Really fun experience, well led and fun for all ages. Definitely book direct, it’s cheaper and they get to pocket all the cash.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us at our kayaking HQ on Castle Slip, just up from Castle Beach and next door to Den's Cafe. If in doubt pop 'Tenby Adventure' into Google maps or Apple maps!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Tenby Adventure
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
About Tenby
Tenby is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, with pastel-coloured houses around a small harbour, golden beaches and boats to Caldey Island.
Medieval walls, with the Five Arches gate, still surround much of Tenby's old town, whose narrow streets lead down to a harbour ringed by pastel-painted houses. A ruined castle stands on the headland, with a museum of the town's history beside it, and the Tudor Merchant's House is preserved with period furnishings.
Top-ranked sights in Tenby: Pembroke Castle (Castell Penfro).
