Booking info

Setup Fee

$350

First Person: $125

*Every Additional Guest(s): $125

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Key information

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Private Group Activity

Please note: This page is intended for corporate groups, team building, and private/VIP tours.

highlights

Activity Highlights

On-the-water team building, Guided kayking instruction

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Group Size

1-50 (Please contact us if your group is larger)

pricing

Pricing

$350 setup fee / $125 per person

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Customization

Any of our activities can be paired with any other Bikes and Hikes LA activity, such as a luxury picnic, or any other one of our group activities.

Description

Group Kayaking for Team Building & Private Events

Looking for a group activity that actually feels fun, fresh, and memorable? Bikes and Hikes LA creates custom group kayaking outings for corporate teams, retreat groups, wedding parties, private families, conference groups, and event planners looking for something more exciting than the usual group event. Whether you’re planning team building kayaking, a private kayak tour, or one of the most unique water team building activities for your guests, our guided kayaking outings are built around your group’s schedule, comfort level, and event goals.

This is the kind of activity that gets people talking naturally, laughing quickly, and connecting without needing awkward icebreakers or forced team games. With beautiful water views, fresh air, movement, and just the right amount of adventure, group kayaking gives your team or private group a shared experience they’ll actually remember.

Custom Group Kayaking with Bikes and Hikes LA

Bikes and Hikes LA makes group kayaking easy to plan, whether you’re organizing a company outing, corporate retreat, wedding weekend activity, family celebration, conference break, or private group event. Our team helps create a guided kayak tour that feels organized, approachable, and tailored to your group — not one-size-fits-all.

Your outing can be designed around your timing, group size, activity level, and preferred pace. Whether your guests are first-time paddlers or already comfortable on the water, our goal is to create a smooth, scenic, and social kayaking activity that keeps the focus on fun, connection, and shared adventure.

Why Choose Group Kayaking?

Group kayaking is a great choice because it combines movement, scenery, teamwork, and adventure without feeling overly intense. It gives people something to do with their bodies, something beautiful to look at, and something easy to bond over. Instead of sitting around a conference table or doing another predictable group activity, your guests get to paddle, explore, and share an experience on the water.

For companies searching for team building kayaking, the activity naturally encourages communication, trust, and collaboration. For private groups, wedding parties, and families, it offers a relaxed but memorable way to spend time together. And for event planners looking for standout water team building activities, a guided kayaking outing creates the perfect mix of structure, scenery, and fun.

Team Building Kayaking for Corporate Groups

If your team needs a reset, team building kayaking is a refreshing way to get everyone out of their usual environment and into something more active and memorable. Kayaking gives coworkers a shared goal, a little movement, and plenty of space for natural conversation — without the cringe factor of forced corporate games.

Bikes and Hikes LA can create private kayaking activities for leadership teams, sales groups, executive retreats, conference attendees, incentive groups, HR events, and company outings. Whether your group wants a laid-back paddle or a more active adventure, we’ll help shape the outing around your goals so it feels polished, fun, and easy for everyone to enjoy.

A Private Kayak Tour for Your Group

A private kayak tour gives your group a guided, scenic way to experience the water together without having to figure out the logistics on your own. Bikes and Hikes LA can help organize a kayaking outing that works for your schedule, your guests, and the kind of event you’re planning.

Instead of simply renting kayaks and sending everyone off, a guided group activity creates more structure, flow, and connection. Your guests can paddle together, enjoy the scenery, take photos, and share a fun adventure that feels both active and easygoing.

Water Team Building Activities That Feel Different

Not every team-building activity needs to happen in a meeting room, hotel ballroom, or office courtyard. Water team building activities give groups a chance to reset, move, laugh, and connect in a completely different environment. Kayaking works especially well because it feels adventurous without being overwhelming, social without being forced, and active without requiring extreme athletic ability.

For corporate teams, it’s a great way to encourage collaboration and communication. For private groups, it creates a shared memory that feels special. For event planners, it offers a clean, high-impact activity that photographs well, feels premium, and gives guests something more exciting to talk about afterward.

Adventure Team Building Activities for Groups

For groups that want something more memorable than another seated lunch or basic mixer, kayaking is one of the best adventure team building activities to add to the schedule. It brings people together through movement, scenery, and shared discovery, while still feeling accessible for a wide range of guests.

Bikes and Hikes LA creates kayaking outings for groups that want a little adventure without turning the day into a survival challenge. It’s active, scenic, and energizing — the kind of group activity that feels special without being complicated.

What You'll Do

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Get Oriented with your Kayak

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Paddle and Explore

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Pause for Photos

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Enjoy the scenery with your group

Highlights

  • Guided Kayaking Activity — Enjoy a private kayak tour designed around your group’s pace, schedule, and comfort level.

  • On-the-Water Team Building — Give your team a shared activity that encourages communication, collaboration, and natural connection.

  • Scenic Group Outing — Trade the conference room or standard event space for water views, fresh air, and a more memorable setting.

  • Approachable Adventure — Group kayaking feels active and exciting without being too intense for guests who are newer to paddling.

Benefits

  • Builds Real Connection

    Group kayaking with Bikes and Hikes LA gives people something shared to do, which makes conversation and bonding feel more natural.

  • Gets Everyone Moving

    Guests in your group can enjoy an active activity with Bikes and Hikes LA, without needing a high-pressure fitness challenge.

  • Works for Many Group Types

    Corporate teams, private groups, families, retreats, and wedding parties can all enjoy a customized kayaking outing.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

  • How can I find the best group kayaking activity for my group?

    Bikes and Hikes LA creates custom group kayaking outings for corporate teams, retreat groups, wedding parties, private families, conference groups, and event planners. Each kayaking activity can be built around your group’s size, schedule, comfort level, and event goals. Reach out to Bikes and Hikes LA today!

  • Is group kayaking good for team building?

    Yes. Team building kayaking is a great way to help teams connect because it combines movement, communication, shared adventure, and time outside the usual work environment. It feels more natural and memorable than many traditional team-building activities.

  • What makes kayaking one of the best water team building activities?

    Kayaking is one of the best water team building activities because it gives groups a shared challenge in a relaxed, scenic setting. Guests paddle together, communicate naturally, enjoy the views, and create a group memory that feels more exciting than a standard indoor activity.

  • What are the best group activities on the water?

    Some of the best group activities on the water include guided kayaking, paddle-based games, scenic kayak tours, and relaxed group paddles. Bikes and Hikes LA’s group kayaking outings are ideal for teams and private groups looking for active, social, and memorable water team building activities.

  • What should guests bring with them?

    Guests should bring sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap if possible, a hat, water-friendly shoes, and a towel or change of clothes if they have plans afterward. It is also best to keep valuables minimal or stored safely before getting on the water.

  • What should guests wear for group kayaking?

    Guests should wear comfortable clothes they do not mind getting a little wet, plus shoes or sandals that can handle water. Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a light layer are also a good idea depending on weather and timing.

     

  • Do guests need kayaking experience?

    Not necessarily. Bikes and Hikes LA’s Group kayaking can be designed for a range of experience levels, including guests who are new to kayaking. Bikes and Hikes LA can help create an outing that feels approachable, organized, and comfortable for your group.

  • How do I plan a group kayaking outing with Bikes and Hikes LA?

    To plan a group kayaking outing, share your group size, preferred date, timing, comfort level, and event goals. Bikes and Hikes LA can help create a private kayak tour or team-building kayaking activity designed around your group.

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