The 15 Best Mexico Kayaking Tours

Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak - Starting from the beach near Land’s End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Review of Cabo’s glass-bottom kayak tour to El Arco, Pelican Rock, and Playa del Amor, with snorkeling, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Beautiful rock formations with lots of wildlife: sea lion, pelicans, tropical fish all seen while paddling & snorkeling. Lots of other boats (it is Cabo); but the guides were great at finding a place for us. Everything will get wet without a dry bag.”

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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

2.Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Cabo’s sunrise kayak tour to El Arco, Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and Pelican Rock, with snorkeling, photos, pickup, and practical tips.

“WOW... what an amazing time we had. My husband and I (both 70 yrs old) had never snorkeled or kayaked before. Both Josue and his partner for this excursion (I think his name was Roberto or Rigoberto?) were so patient and helped us every step of the way. They stayed with us the whole time snorkeling to make sure everything went well. When my husband had difficulty with kayaking, they let him ride on the paddleboard and helped me kayak back to the beach. Truly the best guides ever. We will be planning a trip back to Cabo and will definitely want to have these 2 young men be our…”

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Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

3.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Los Cabos Power Snorkel Adventure with kayaking, paddleboarding, sea scooters, wildlife, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“The staff, Paco, Fernando and Chewy were all awesome, Sea was calm, and seeing the Arc was cool. unfortunately there were not lots of fish where we were, and getting on the kayak in the middle of the ocean after swimming around for 30 mins is a little awkward. The one disappointing thing was the lack of communication from the staff looking after transportation the driver who picked us up, Gil , was great. Getting back we waited around 45 mins for the bus with little communication and a driver who lacked the personal skills of the first driver. Overall a good experience.”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

4.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Explore four Tulum cenotes, jungle zip-lines, canoes, cliff jumps, a Mayan village, and a traditional lunch on a private half-day tour.

“An amazing experience. Our guide Hugo was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The cenotes were beautiful and warm to swim in. The zip lines were fun and very safe. And to top it all off the home cooked meal at the end was soooo good. I would 10/10 recommend this tour. Plus paying extra for the private tour was well worth it.”

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Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

5.Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of Cabo’s glass-bottom kayak and snorkel tour, with Santa Maria and Chileno Bays, hotel pickup, guides, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“What an excellent tour! We really enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling very much. Maury pointed out sea turtles and David showed us the fish and a sea snake. It was a beautiful trip! I recommend dong the kayak and snorkel as opposed to just snorkeling. Our group was half and half and it was a long time to be just snorkeling. I much preferred the two bays over Los Arcos - fewer people and loved walking in for snorkeling.”

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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

6.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Paddle Bacalar at sunrise through Pirate’s Channel, three lagoons, mangroves, meditation, breakfast, and GoPro photos in a tiny group.

“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!”

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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

7.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Paddle Bacalar at sunrise to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal with guides, snacks, photos, and SUP instruction for $38.75.

“Amazing experience, with amazing hosts and an amazing view. We thoroughly enjoyed our sunrise paddle boarding adventure and would highly recommend it, even if you're a complete beginner!”

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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

8.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddle or kayak tour, with cenotes, bird sanctuary, floating picnic, price, timing, and practical booking tips.

“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.”

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Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

9.Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos for glowing water, sunset views, wildlife, free photos, snacks, and a memorable night on the sea.

“It was such a fun experience! Everyone, from pick up to drop off was amazing! Swimming in the bioluminescent water was an experience to remember.”

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Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

10.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddleboard from Cabo San Lucas Beach to El Arco, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy hotel pickup on this active 3-hour outing.

“Pepe and Carlos were the top reasons why this was such a great day. They picked us up right on time, and greeted us with such a positive vibe of fun and kindness. They watched out for us every step (and splash) of the journey. They truly cared that we were having fun and that we felt safe. They were prepared with great equipment, snacks and water. They made sure we felt comfortable and that we had everything we needed. The paddle boarding was fantastic, and the snorkeling was amazing! Being that close to the arches on just our paddle boards was incredible, and all the fish we saw while…”

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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

11.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28Cheapest

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddleboard or kayak tour, with Cenote de la Bruja, small groups, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“It's incredible the sensation you get at that time of day in the middle of the lagoon, the colors and the crystal clear water.Auto-translated”

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Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

12.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Paddle Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colors at sunrise, swim by mangroves, enjoy breakfast, and take home GoPro photos for $33.86.

“100% worth getting up in the dark and trekking to the lagoon while it’s still dark. Once you get in the water is warm and the views of the sunrise are Immaculate. Our guide romel was so knowledgeable of the area and bacalar lagoon. The breakfast was exquisite! We will be back every time:”

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Los Cabos: The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

13.The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 307 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

Kayak to Cabo’s Arch, Lover’s Beach, sea lions, and Pelican Rock on a guided 3.5-hour tour with snorkeling and hotel pickup.

“This excursion was wonderful from beginning to end. Picked us up at our place, which was a little off the main road, which made it very easy for us. Got to beach, Casey got everything ready to go and then we kayaked to the arches, made a stop at Lover’s Beach, saw hundreds of fish snorkeling and then kayaked back to the beach. Was a breathtaking and fabulous experience all around. Nothing like seeing the arches up close in a kayak! Casey is very knowledgeable about the area and all that Cabos has to offer, and he sent us pictures of us, which was a bonus! Booking the excursion was…”

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Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

14.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Paddle through Sian Ka’an’s mangroves at sunset, spot birds with a local guide, and enjoy a peaceful small-group kayak tour from Tulum.

“This was the perfect kayaking tour through the mangroves of Sian Kaan. We saw many different species of birds - pelicans, herons, ospreys, egrets and others. Antonio was a fantastic guide with extensive knowledge of the area and all the species of birds. He also provided plenty of recommendations for other activities in the area including a monkey sanctuary and other kayak tours. It was great finishing the tour with a beautiful sunset. Thanks Antonio!”

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Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

15.Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $137

Review of La Paz’s Balandra and Tecolote adventure, with kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, ceviche, costs, tips, and fitness advice.

“This was an awesome adventure. I would highly recommend this experience. Our group of four had a private tour the entire day. It was the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and learning about the native plants and animals. Our guides, Mateo and Felipe were extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife that we saw. Felipe took the time to point out all of the interesting life in the tidepools along our hike. The views on the hike were breathtaking. The kayaking was peaceful and we saw a variety of fish at the snorkel site. At the conclusion of our adventure, our guides set up a tent for shade and provided us with…”

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