Kayakingtours.md
Moldova's only organized kayak operator · trips on the Dniester, Răut and lakes with full gear, guides and transport · groups of 6–15
Saturday Dniester-gorge tour — 4 hours on water around the Țipova bend + riverside lunch + transport from/to Chișinău · ~800 MDL/person
Worth it if you want to see Moldova from the water — organized kayak trips on the Dniester, the Răut and lakes, with gear, guides and transport from Chișinău.
Kayakingtours.md is Moldova's reference kayak operator — 415 reviews at 4.9 says it all. Their own base on Lesnaia Street in Chișinău, a fleet of dozens of yellow kayaks (single + double), life vests, paddles, helmets if you want them. They run scheduled, GPS-tracked trips on the Dniester (between Țipova and Saharna, around the big bend), on the Răut (through the Orheiul Vechi cliffs), on Lakes Costești and Ghidighici. Typical trip — 4–6 hours on the water with a riverside lunch break, instructor-guide for technique, transport to launch and back to Chișinău (~800 MDL). Private sessions for couples, multi-day expeditions for groups. Best May to October. The only adult way to see the Dniester gorge from the water.
- Only serious kayak operator in Moldova — no comparison
- Full gear included (kayak, life vest, paddle, helmet)
- Instructor-guides for technique on every group trip
- Transport from Chișinău to launch and back included
- Multiple river and lake routes — Dniester, Răut, Costești, Ghidighici
- Private sessions and multi-day expeditions available for groups
- Group of 15 with yellow kayaks lined up on a riverbank with green forest behind
- Single kayak on calm Dniester water with the gorge cliffs in the background
- Aerial-style shot of a paddler mid-bend with the curved river around them
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“It was an amazing kayaking and paddle board trip on Dniester! Gorgeous nature views, many birds and horses on shores 😍 Swimming and exploring was so interesting for adults and teenagers. Great service, instructors, good equipment, you are all soooo cute and nice people 🥰 For bonus coffee on camp and Moldavian wine consultation from Alex - special great thanks 🙏🏼❤️ Definit…”
“We embarked on an unforgettable four-day adventure, cycling along the Răut River, kayaking 28 kilometers down the Dniester, visiting Mileștii Mici Winery, and exploring the History Museum in Chișinău - all expertly guided and organized by Alex, the passionate founder of Kayaking Tours. We definitely recommend everyone to try asking him about Moldova attractions!”
“I have been here 3 times and love it. Highly recommend, whether coming as a group of friends or with family, everything is well explained but they leave you with a lot of freedom to enjoy. Please do this if you are visiting Moldova! Thanks guys”
- Season only May to October — closed in cold months
- Book weekend slots 2+ weeks ahead
- Falls happen — bring swim clothes and a towel
- Long days on water — bring sunscreen and water