15 Kayak Trips in Mexico to Build a Day Around

Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak - Getting started at the beach

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

Paddle to Cabo’s Arch and Playa del Amor, spot sea lions, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy a small-group kayak tour with hotel pickup.

“The excursion itself was very fun and we’d highly recommend. But even more, the staff was amazing - they went above and beyond (thank you Pedro!!!). They were great guides, very attentive, gave great directions and information. And also, we left my husband’s wedding ring on the bus and they drove all the way back to our hotel (we stayed in town and didn’t take the ride back) to leave the ring with the concierge. We are so so grateful. Thank you again!!”

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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

Paddle to Cabo’s famous Arch at sunrise, visit Lovers Beach, snorkel Pelican Rock, and enjoy guides, gear, snacks, photos, and pickup.

“Brilliant. All the stars. Highly recommend. First the arches by kayak then snorkelling. Our guide knew exactly where to find the octopus and the fish and all the best things. This was a fantastic morning and we whole heartedly recommend this tour. True Baja knocked it it way out of the park. You should definitely book this excursion. Thanks so much for such a beautiful morning.”

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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’ 3-hour power snorkel, kayak, and paddle tour, with pricing, transport tips, marine life, equipment, and honest drawbacks.

“We had such a fabulous time on our snorkeling adventure. Our tour guide Mike was both engaging and very competent. It was hard keeping track of both my kids in the water and he always knew exactly where my youngest was. He was in the water with us, pointing out cool things to look and and helping us make the most of our time out at the reef. I couldn't recommend it more!”

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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

Review of a private Tulum cenote tour with zip-lines, canoes, cliff jumps, a Mayan village lunch, and hotel transfers.

“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!”

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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 snorkeling tour at Santa María and Chileno Bays, with practical tips on value, conditions, guides, and logistics.

“My family of 7 had such a great time with Alan and Nacho. They always made sure our belongings were safe. Alan was super personable, patient, and welcoming! We loved hearing his crazy stories of his life in the water. Kayaking was so nice being out in the ocean and while giving us a bit of arm workout. Snorkeling was amazing experience, seeing all different colored fish swimming near us.”

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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’s Seven Colors Lagoon at sunrise, explore Pirate’s Channel and mangroves, enjoy 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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise SUP tour to Black Cenote and Pirates Canal, with coffee, snacks, photos, guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“A must in Bacalar. Although we couldn’t see the sunrise due to the cloudy sky, it was still a wonderful experience. The tour was well-balanced between the required physical strength during the paddling and the moment of tranquility when relaxing in the beautiful and peaceful lagoon. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable and patient. Vicky was amazing, and she paid attention to everyone of us and provided instructions and tips on how to better manage the motion of navigating the SUPs. Highly recommend.”

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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 $29

Paddle Bacalar at sunrise, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a floating fruit picnic near the bird sanctuary for $29.80.

“I booked this tour specifically because it advertised both paddleboards and kayaks. I paddleboard, my father kayaks, so this seemed perfect. When I prepaid, I emphasized that we wanted 1 paddleboard and 1 kayak. At check-in, I confirmed it again. During the final tally before heading to the water, I said it again. Only when we actually reached the water was I told there weren’t enough paddleboards. At that point, I was forced into a kayak, which is exactly what I had been trying to avoid. This was never communicated until the very last moment, which was frustrating, especially since others in the group said they would have preferred a…”

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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 $101

Kayak or paddleboard from Mismaloya to Los Arcos for sunset, glowing plankton, swimming, snacks, photos, and a beachside fire.

“Literally the most magical thing i have ever experienced. All of the guides were also super helpful and kind!”

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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

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddleboarding or kayaking tour, with Cenote de la Bruja, small groups, guides, price, and practical tips.

“The guides were respectfully, helpful, and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the tour and definitely had a great experience”

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

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

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

Kayak to Cabo’s Arch, explore Lover’s Beach, pass sea lions, and snorkel with tropical fish on this easy 3.5-hour tour.

“The Arch and Lovers Beach Kayaking and Snorkelling. The activity was great from start to finish, Casey and Carlos were super to deal with and had everything really well organised. It was a nice number of participants as there were only 3 of us. Really enjoyed myself doing the kayaking and snorkling taking in the views of Los Cabos! Will definitely be back :)”

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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 Sian Ka’an’s quiet mangrove lagoons at sunset with a small group, expert nature guides, birdwatching, and calm shallow waters.

“Ishmael and Richard were awesome guides. Their English is really good and they care about the environment and the flora and fauna. We started off in a cenote where the visibility wasn’t great because of the algae but it was still relaxing to snorkel through it. And we came across a crocodile in the brush and some schools of fish by the mangroves. My boyfriend got to dive into the water from a platform so that was fun! Then we kayaked around sunset to where a bunch of birds nest. Omg, we kayaked for 6km and saw so many species of birds. It was awesome as was the sky turning…”

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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

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

“Be sure to bring ecofriendly sunscreen and bug spray for this wonderful and educational experience! Our guides, Danny and Alex really know their stuff! They are very personable and knowledgeable, and they clearly love these beaches, the mangroves, the coral reef, and all of the flora and fauna. We learned so much from them! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience a very special tour of some very special places.”

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Cancun: Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

14.Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

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

Review of Cancun’s 3-hour Nichupte Lagoon kayak tour, with mangrove wildlife, sunset options, guide support, prices, and practical tips.

“Axel was an excellent host. Highly recommend this activity. SO CALMING. I have never kayaked before but I would do this again and again. The tour wasn’t rushed, I was able to take my time and have photos. Thank you for having me.”

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Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

15.Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $86

Paddle Mexico’s Tampaón River to Tamul Waterfall and Cueva del Agua, with lunch, transfers, gear, and a local guide included.

“This excursion was very fun. The rowing upstream is no joke and its challenging. But we had so much fun amongst ourselves. Coming back downstream is easier and so enjoyable, you are able to truly enjoy the scenery, the sounds, the wildlife, and the water. Great photo Ops. Our tour guide Toño was great. Swimming in the cueva was wonderful, worth the stair climb.”

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