Mexico · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good kayak & canoe trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Kayak to El Arco, snorkel at Pelican Rock, then paddle to Playa del Amor. Small-group 3-hour tour with pickup included.
“Great trip! Beautiful route and super fun guides. Thank you to Emilio and Marco Paulo for an amazing day.”
Sunrise kayak to El Arco, Lovers and Pelican Rock snorkeling. Small groups, Hobie kayaks, photos included, pickup in Cabo San Lucas.
“Wonderful! Josue and Roberto were knowledgeable and fun. I would do this again and again. The snorkeling! So many fish and 4 octupi!”
Power snorkel by sea scooter plus SUP and kayaking to Playa El Chileno, with snacks and whale-spotting chances from Cabo Adventures.
“The best tour ever. We had such care and they really made it such a special experience for us. Really had a blast”
Private Tankah adventure with cenote snorkeling, jungle zip-lines, canoe time, and a Mayan village lunch, plus Riviera Maya pickup.
“Danny our tour guide was amazing. Super knowledgeable and very flexible with us. He helped us to get in all the things we wanted to see and do within our time restraint and truly customized our tour to us. One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!”
Cabo glass-bottom tandem kayak and snorkel at Santa María and Chileno Bays, with pickup, gear, and a bilingual guide for two reefs.
“The best part about this experience was that the boats and other tour companies could not get as close as we could on our kayaks to the arch and the sea lions. The water for snorkeling was crystal clear and there was abundant sea life. Rock formations were beautiful. The water and the marina is a little choppy. Consider this if you get seasick. Our tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Maury & Javi we will see you next time!”
Sunrise paddle on Bacalar’s calm waters with SUP or kayak, Pirate’s Channel, mangroves, breakfast, photo link, and guided meditation.
“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”
Sunrise SUP in Bacalar with snacks, Black Cenote breaks, and a Pirates Canal visit, all led by friendly guides in a small group.
“A faire vraiment ! Accueillis avec un café si nous le souhaitions, des explications et un accompagnement individuel pour les personnes n’ayant jamais fait de Paddle et un magnifique lever de soleil sur le Black Cenote pour ensuite continuer le périple et faire un plongeon dans l’eau avant d’avoir un petit déjeuner frais et healthy. Les explications étaient claires et intéressantes. Daniel est un super guide !”
Kayak or SUP at night from Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park for bioluminescence, wildlife, and a warm cocoa-and-campfire finish.
“Literally the most magical thing i have ever experienced. All of the guides were also super helpful and kind!”
Sunrise paddleboards or kayaks in Bacalar with a floating picnic at Cenote Esmeralda, fruit drinks, snacks, and bilingual guidance.
“Absolutely worth waking up early for. Adrian and his dog Suzy were wonderful. I was nervous to stand up and afraid to enter the black lagoon but his patience with me allowed me to experience it all and not miss out. He even captured the most amazing photo of me. Definitely recommend this as it was the highlight of my trip.”
Sunrise paddleboarding or kayaking in Bacalar lagoon with a cenote stop at Cenote de la Bruja. Small group, 3 hours, English, $28.
“Amazing experience, would recommend to everyone, it was a little tricky to find the meet up point location however after that it was perfect.”
Kayak to The Arch, spot sea lions, explore Lover’s Beach, then snorkel Cabo San Lucas in clear water. Pickup, gear, snacks included.
“Everything was excellent right from the start! Casey picked us up right at our hotel and pointed out some cool areas during our ride from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. They had all of the necessary equipment for us and gave helpful kayaking tips before we set off. Our guide, Carlos always communicated where he needed us to kayak to, and always helped us get in and out of the kayaks when landing on or leaving from the beach. We liked that this trip was in the morning because it wasn’t crazy busy when we went to the arch, which was such a beautiful sight, and we…”
Kayak, snorkel, and hike Balandra to Tecolote in La Paz, ending with ceviche lunch and ocean views.
“Shoutout to Alberto and Checo! The day started with kayaking through the beautiful mangroves, followed by snorkeling in the bay and hiking up to take in the stunning views. We ended the day at Tecolote Beach for lunch. Alberto and Checo were incredibly knowledgeable, super cool, and, most importantly, amazing guides! The small size group makes every minute of the experience a quality time!”
Kayak Nichupte Lagoon through mangroves in Cancun, with guide Axel, wildlife sightings, digital photos, fruit, and water in 3 hours for $45.
“Axel was amazing, we were lucky enough to be the only ones so it was essentially a private tour. First time kayaking and it was explained fantastically, super great value for money. Totally recommend!! Gracias!!”
3-hour shaded pontoon tour in Bacalar with stromatolites, lagoon highlights, beach club access, and free kayaks for $25.
“Our captain Jonathan was amazing. So knowledgeable and considerate, great tour. Would recommend for the price”
Paddle Cancun’s Nichupté mangroves at sunset for $47. Small group, bilingual guides, wildlife sightings, and courtesy photos included.
“Andre and the other guides were amazing, kind and helpful. It was such a beautiful experience and peaceful. My teenage kids and husband enjoyed this experience very much. And it was plain to see that all the guides care much for the wildlife near the mangroves and are very knowledgeable. It was wonderful to learn about this environment in such a peaceful and beautiful setting.”
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