The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Mexico

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

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

Paddle to Cabo’s Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and spot sea lions from a glass-bottom kayak on this active three-hour tour.

“From pickup to drop off at our hotel, Luis provided top notch service and hospitality! The tour started the minute we were in the van with facts and info about all of Cabo. He did all the heavy lifting, all we did was hop on and off the kayak- and paddle of course. Kayaked right up to the arch and he took our picture- no obstructed views full of other boats or tourists (we went in the morning before it got too busy). Went ashore Lovers beach and walked around and took pictures. Went ashore again near Pelican Rock and snorkeled for about 45min. Visibility was great! Saw tons of…”

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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 Arch, visit Lovers Beach, and snorkel at Pelican Rock on a small-group sunrise kayak tour with photos included.

“Amazing outing. They picked us up free at our hotel which was at the far end of the resort strip which was nice. The guides were amazing, made sure to take lots of pics for us including pics of each family in our group in front of the arch. Snorkeling was way way better than I thought - huge schools of fish swam around us. After we were done they gave us a ride all the way back. Would definitely recommend. Even better than advertised.”

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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, kayaking, and paddleboard tour, with sea scooters, El Arco views, snacks, tips, and drawbacks.

“very professional and knowledgeable...had a great time and we even got to see whales unexpectedly. highly recommend”

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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 Tulum’s private Tankah cenote tour with zip-lines, canoes, cliff jumps, Mayan lunch, transport, and practical booking tips.

“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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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 at Santa María and Chileno Bays, with guides, costs, timing, safety, and practical tips.

“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!”

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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, Mariscal Lagoon, and mangroves, with breakfast, meditation, local stories, 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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7.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

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

Paddle Bacalar at sunrise to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal with friendly guides, fresh snacks, photos, and beginner-friendly SUP instruction.

“Super expérience, on recommande vivement ! L’équipe est très sympa Excursion de 3h avec petit déjeuner inclu !”

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8.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

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

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddle or kayak tour, with mirror-like cenotes, a bird sanctuary, floating picnic, guides, price, and booking tips.

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

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

Paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos for sunset, glowing plankton, caves, wildlife, snacks, photos, and a campfire near Puerto Vallarta.

“What an amazing adventure! The sunset was perfect - the bioluminescence were unique and super cool to see. It was beautiful from start to finish. Being out on the ocean at night was a different experience in its self. The staff were super knowledgeable, friendly and made sure you were happy and comfortable. The food was delicious and we would definitely do this again. Highly recommend!!”

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

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

Paddle across Bacalar Lagoon at sunrise on a small-group SUP or kayak tour, with starry skies, Cenote de la Bruja, and patient English-speaking guides.

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

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

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

Kayak to Cabo’s Arch, visit Lover’s Beach, pass sea lions, and snorkel among tropical fish on a practical 3.5-hour outing.

“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…”

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

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

Kayak Balandra’s mangroves, snorkel its reef, hike 5 km to Tecolote, and finish with fresh ceviche in La Paz.

“The guys, Javi, John and Fernando, were knowledgeable, hospitable and willing to accommodate my son and I while on this adventure. We learned and experienced the area as if were guests in their own home. We highly recommend this outing.”

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13.Kayaking Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

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

Paddle Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon through mangrove channels, spot birds and fish, and enjoy a calm, guided eco-tour for $45.

“We had an amazing kayak tour! We were lucky to have a private tour with Axel, who did an excellent job. He shared a lot of interesting information about the local nature and wildlife, and guided us on a beautiful route through the mangroves. It was an unforgettable experience! Thank you Axel”

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14.Sunset Kayak Experience in the Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Kayak Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon at sunset with expert guides, mangrove channels, wildlife sightings, photos, water, and a calm escape from the Hotel Zone.

“It was really lovely tour and our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Can only recommend!”

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15.Kayak Mangroves Sunrise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Kayak Holbox’s mangroves at sunrise for flamingos, crocodiles, rays, and birds on a calm three-hour nature trip.

“Despite challenging circumstances (common on Holbox in the rain season), Diego made sure we got to the location safely and on time. The kayaking itself was wonderful, sunrise, wildlife (including different groups of beautiful flamengos, a crocodile and many bird species) and total peace. Diego made the difference but a helpful, relaxed and very informative approach!”

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