WHERE TO PADDLE · NIGHT KAYAK TOURS IN MEXICO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 night kayak tours in Mexico worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
Kayak under Holbox’s stars and swim with glowing plankton at Punta Mosquito. See what to expect, what it costs, and when to book.
“This was an amazing experience and I hope the community can embrace a dark sky so it can continue for others in the future. People should know that the tours have to follow the cycle of the moon and when it is not in the sky therefore our tour did not begin until 1 AM! Kind of thrilling to be standing in the ocean in the darkness but we were in very shallow water and it was very surreal. The only thing I would recommend for the tour guide is to send or verbally give a high-level agenda of what we would be doing- for example we have a 20…”
Paddle from Holbox into glowing plankton, stargaze from a sandbar, and swim beneath the night sky on this guided kayak tour.
“Vous devez absolument le faire ! Ça a été la meilleure expérience de ma vie. À noter que vous pouvez tout à fait voir les Bioluminescences sur n’importe quel plage, mais là au moins vous êtes sûr d’en voir et vous êtes en Kayak.”
Kayak beneath Holbox stars, swim with glowing plankton, and learn about night skies and marine life for $44.
“It was a magical experience! The stars in the sky and the light in the water, just wow. Our guide Omar told us a lot about the island, the bioluminescence and he let us see tricks with the water and gave us a snorkle to see the magic from under the water. At the end a sting ray appeared and while it swam away with the blue light surrounding its way, we felt just like Moana. Tip: wear swim clothes, don't bring a towel or leave it at the beginning and don't bother taking your phone. You can't see it in a picture and it will ruin the moment: mindmemories…”
Kayak to Los Arcos from Mismaloya, swim with bioluminescence, explore caves, and enjoy sunset views on this three-hour eco-tour.
“Our family found this tour amazing. Our guide, Luis, was wonderful and really has a passion for his work.”
Kayak under Holbox stars, walk a glowing sandbar, and swim with bioluminescent plankton on this practical two-hour night tour.
“Overall a good experience to learn about and see the bioluminescent algae! Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgable. We got picked up and taken to the beach near mosquito point, kayaked out to the split and then swam with the algae. One note to say would the taxi for 5 meant that 2 of us were in the trailer part of a golf cart - this was fine for us, but wouldn’t be for everyone! It was priced a little high for what you got for your money compared to other longer tours that include food, drinks etc.”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
