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15 Kayaking Trips in Mexico to Build a Day Around

34 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $25

Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak - Pelican Rock Snorkel Time: Why This Stop Works
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Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

1.Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

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

Glass-bottom kayak to El Arco, snorkel at Pelican Rock, then paddle by Playa del Amor. Pickup included, small group, about 3 hours.

“Excellent kayaking experience around the arches. Loved our guide Mono! He made all the difference and had everything within reach for us and made the experience so much fun. Great instructions without being too instructive! Nice that he told us in the beginning he would take photos for us too, which turned out wonderful. Happy we could stop at lovers and divorce beach while we were there AND were able to go snorkeling close to the arches also. the entire morning was a memory we will never forget.”

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Kayak Expedition to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas, Lovers Beach & Snorkel - Neptune’s Finger and Divorce Beach: the coastline breaks between the big moments
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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

Sunrise kayak to Cabo’s Arch, sea lions, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock snorkeling, with gear, snacks, water, and photo stops for $90.

“The early start is awesome that gives you an opportunity to see the sun rise. From pick up and drop off our drivers were great . Our tour guides were fantastic taking us to all the places they described. They provided history of the area and guided us around to some great snorkeling spots. Definitely would recommend this group to anyone.”

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Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle - Cabo San Lucas Marina, Fast Boat Views, and the Coast You Came for
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Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Price and What You Really Get for $275
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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

Private cenotes near Tulum, jungle zip-lines, canoe time, and a Mayan village lunch with pickup and snacks, all for $275.

“The tour was excellent! The tour guide Alberto was amazing, knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. He was very patient, answering hundreds of questions of my super energetic kids. He made memorable photos and videos while we were enjoying the ziplines and cenotes. The cenotes are mesmerizing! The lunch was unique and delicious. That was one of the best tours in our life. It deserves 10 stars.”

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Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays - Price and value: what $100 buys you in real-world comfort
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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

Kayak to Santa Maria and Chileno Bays for snorkel and coral views, plus hotel pickup. Small group, gear included, good value $100.

“Our group of 4, ranging in age from 24 to 60, enjoyed our combo kayaking/snorkeling experience. We were picked up at our airbnb and driven to the lovely Santa Maria beach, where the first leg of our experience began. Ivan & Andros were very patient and personable, reviewing the mechanics of kayaking before helping us push off. Andros accompanied us in a separate kayak, ensuring that we were safe and not havng any issues. Ivan met us at Chileno Beach about 30 minutes later, and we had about 45 minutes to snorkel. We saw many colorful fish & coral, including a puffer fish!”

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Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation - Morning logistics: Vivetour Bacalar and a 5:00 am start
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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.)

Sunrise SUP or kayak glide through Bacalar Lagoon, Pirate's Channel, Mariscal and mangroves, with breakfast, meditation, and GoPro photos.

“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 - Gliding across Lake Bacalar: coaching, pacing, and technique help
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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta - A real workout, in real ocean water: gear up mentally
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Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Kayak or SUP the Los Arcos Marine Park at night for real bioluminescence, plus a sunset or sunrise show from Mismaloya with warm snacks.

“WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!!! The tour guides are funny, knowledgeable, and kind. They give the whole tour in English, starting with a kayak lesson and interesting facts about the marine sanctuary. The kayaking experience is incredible. The waves are calm and the views of Los Arcos Marine Sanctuary (the arches) are beautiful. You get very close to the five islands of Los Arcos and even get to kayak in between multiple arches! We watched the sunset and once it was dark, the bioluminescence starts. There is even a spot where they let you jump out of the kayaks into the ocean and swim in the bioluminescence! The bioluminescence is…”

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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic - Meet at Casa China Bacalar: Timing, Group Size, and What You’ll Do First
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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

9.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Sunrise paddleboard or kayak on Lake Bacalar, Cenote Esmeralda mirror views, and a floating picnic with bilingual safety help.

“Angelo was an amazing guide, really informative and multilingual to cater for the different nationalities. He was very friendly and knowledgable, sharing info on the lake and cenotes as we went. The experience itself was fantastic, with amazing views, nice fruit and drinks to keep you going after the early rise. Well worth it. You are also welcome to stick around afterwards and use the other facilities”

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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar - Meeting Point at Costera 599: Beat the Dark Confusion
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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

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

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

Sunrise paddleboarding or kayaking on Bacalar’s lagoon, with a guided route to Cenote de la Bruja, small groups, and starry early skies.

“beautiful experience. Started very early but we saw the beautiful stars and some shooting stars. The mood at sunrise was amazing and cenote negro was impressive. Great guides as well Osvaldo and Jorge”

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Los Cabos: The Arch and Lover's Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling - Paddling past sea lions, pelicans, and the coast’s best angles
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Los Cabos: The Arch and Lover’s Beach Kayaking + Snorkeling

Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour - Entering the reserve by kayak, mangrove mazes and calm water you can feel
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Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

12.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

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

Paddle the calm Caapechen lagoon in Sian Ka'an, learn wildlife from guides like Antonio, and end with sunset over mangroves from a sea kayak.

“Absolutely stunning sunset in the kayaks in such pristine waters. Very peaceful with beautiful birds, a puffer fish and a tiny crocodile. Guide was patient with the kids, very accommodating, and had a wealth of knowledge about the area and wildlife. Fruit and burrito were good as well! It was amazing and even though it was expensive it was worth it. A definite highlight!”

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Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise - Snorkeling In Balandra: Rocky Reef, Lots Of Fish, And Cold Water Reality
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Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for ceviche on the beach. Small group, gear included, active day in La Paz.

“This experience was so much fun and definitely worth it! The view from the hike was incredible and the beach was absolutely breathtaking. From hiking, to kayaking, to snorkeling —everything was amazing. The guides were knowledgeable about the area and were very kind. Highly recommend booking this experience!!”

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Cancun: Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon - Meeting point near Residence Inn, plus the one logistics tip that matters
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Cancun: Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

14.Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Kayak Nichupte Lagoon mangroves near Cancun with Axel. Spot birds and stingrays, get coaching, digital photos, and snacks in 3 hours.

“Easily one of the best activities I enjoyed on my trip. I had the best time chillin with Axel. He’s very knowledgeable and in tune with the area. I got to see almost all of the animals mentioned. The sounds and smell of the mangroves I will not forget 🤩”

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3 hr Pontoon Tour with access to Beach Club and Free Kayaks - Your 3-hour loop: what the timing includes (and how to pace yourself)
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3 hr Pontoon Tour with access to Beach Club and Free Kayaks

15.3 hr Pontoon Tour with access to Beach Club and Free Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

3-hour Bacalar lagoon pontoon tour with beach club access and free kayaks, stromatolites, swim stops, and easy pickup for $25.

“Very pleasant trip along the lagoon. Diego was very knowledgeable and polite. Also we got fresh drinks and fruit snacks. We got the opportunity to swim in a couple of spots. Recommend it for sure. The nature is beautiful!”

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