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Background. It has been observed that people have more leisure time than before and they willingly spend it actively, frequently taking part in kayaking events. The aim of the paper is to describe motivations for participation in mountain kayaking tourism. Material and methods. The diagnostic survey method including a questionnaire comprising 22 questions was used. Results and conclusions. The obtained results showed that the type of employment played essential role in taking decisions, while education and gender were of minor importance. Taking the mind off daily duties and tasks at work, discovering and admiring new places, as well as relaxing in nature were the most common reasons for taking up kayaking tourism. In turn, the need for being alone and desire to break stereotypes and just feel free were the least significant motives.