12 Kayak & Canoe Trips in Mexico Worth Booking

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

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

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

“Our guides for this kayak/snorkeling trip were awesome? They picked us up at our hotel and took us straight to the beach. They helped us get our kayaks organized. We had 10 in our group. We just wanted to snorkle so one quide went with us and the other guide went with the other group to see the Arch and pelicans, and the two beaches. We had seen them by water taxi the previous day. I highly recommend this tour and the guides. Both were very knowledgeable about the ocean, the landscape and the wildlife we saw. They are everything they say they are in Viator. Thanks, Denise”

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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 at sunrise, visit Lovers Beach, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy small groups, guides, photos, and hotel pickup.

“I admit, I was nervous when I saw the waves on the ocean! I’m solo and have never kayaked or successfully snorkeled. Our tour guides Roberto and Josue were AMAZING!!! I fell way behind on the way to the arch while the three other kayaks eventually disappeared ahead. Josue stayed right beside me and was so kind and reassuring. The photos were the icing on the cake! So many tours you have to pay a ton of money for professional photos. I cannot believe what an amazing deal this is. I want everyone I know to do this adventure! It was so fun! So many fish my while snorkeling and…”

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

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

Explore Los Cabos by speedboat, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, and sea scooter at a quiet cove for $99 per person.

“We had an amazing time, and saw whales that cruises eight under our boat. The snorkeling and kayaking was great and most of all the customer service was friendly and great knowledge”

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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

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

“A+ experience! Our guide was Marianna and she was the absolute best, so kind and helpful. Lunch was amazing, the best churros we’ve ever tasted. Our son said to give them a six star rating because it was more fun than just a five star rating!”

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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 honest tips on value, conditions, guides, and logistics.

“Edgar and Allen were both so very nice and helpful. They made our excursion top notch and we learned a lot from them. I would definitely recommend”

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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’s sunrise, Pirate’s Channel, three lagoons, breakfast, meditation, and GoPro photos on a quiet small-group tour.

“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

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

“A faire vraiment ! Accueillis avec un café si nous le souhaitions, des explications et un accompagnement individuel pour les personnes n’ayant jamais fait de Paddle et un magnifique lever de soleil sur le Black Cenote pour ensuite continuer le périple et faire un plongeon dans l’eau avant d’avoir un petit déjeuner frais et healthy. Les explications étaient claires et intéressantes. Daniel est un super guide !”

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8.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

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

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

“First of all: Pelu was an amazing and such a kind guide! You could definitely tell she loves nature and the lagoon specifically given all the information she happily provided us with. Also, the lagoon is beautiful - one the sun came out, you could see its incredible colours. However, we thought the organisation (it seems mostly the communication between Viator and the actual provider) was rather poor. We felt like, had there not been another person who booked straight with the actual provider, our tour would have never happened as they didn’t really know about us coming. Also, the claim here on Viator of a “continental breakfast” is 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, wildlife, free photos, snacks, and a warm campfire in Puerto Vallarta.

“We took the morning tour as evenings were booked out . Very good experience except the guys took too way long to explain and we missed out on more time in the dark to see the plankton lights . There were a lot of waiting around for them to take pictures of everyone I strongly suggesting snorkeling in the water before sunrise as you can see your whole body light up while moving around - very cool Overall I’d recommend this tour”

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10.Kayak Huatulco Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Paddle into Huatulco’s sunrise, enjoy a beach breakfast, snorkel at Playa La Entrega, and explore Pacific coast views with expert guides.

“Ferguson and Heirberto whatsapp us beforehand and confirmed pickup details. Pickup was timely, and we went to kayak first then breakfast and snorkel after. We went during really choppy waters so most everyone got seasick kayaking, so they took us to breakfast at the turn around point. Breakfast was some pastries, fruits they cut right there, coffee and some juice. Snorkeling is done in the bay and you can do it with the life vest for the not great swimmers. Lots of fish and sealife! You can also ask to just stay at the Playa Entrega afterwards and rent snorkel gear from the beach vendors, instead of taking the van…”

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11.3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Beach Club + Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 108 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Explore Bacalar Lagoon by shaded pontoon boat, swim at the Pirate Canal and Bird Island, enjoy drinks, snacks, kayaks, and beach club access.

“Excellent tour, Angelo was an excellent guide, great experience in the beautiful Laguna and Ceynotes! Highly recommended”

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12.Bacalar at Sunrise: Kayak Adventure with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · from $30

Paddle Bacalar Lagoon at sunrise, enjoy a simple breakfast, and take home GoPro photos on this small-group kayak tour.

“An amazing morning out on the water, the guides were a vibe, knowledgeable and super easy to get along with. Breakfast was cute and tasty, highly recommend this activity!”

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