MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Paddle to El Arco in a glass-bottom kayak, snorkel Pelican Rock’s fish, then reach Playa del Amor for wildlife views and clear water.
“Great trip! Beautiful route and super fun guides. Thank you to Emilio and Marco Paulo for an amazing day.”
Sunrise kayak to El Arco, calm breaks at Lovers Beach, and snorkeling at Pelican Rock reef. Small group, photos, snacks, pickup.
“A must to do in Cabo! We had so much fun kayaking! The photos also look amazing! This is a great combo to see El Arco, the sea lions and fish!”
Power snorkeling plus sea scooters, kayaks, and paddleboards from San José del Cabo. Secluded cove and snacks on a 3-hour tour.
“Very unsafe, bad equipment. I highly recommend not even considering this operator. Look to other companies if you value your life, experience, and your family's safety.”
Private Tankah cenotes plus jungle zip-lines, canoe time, and a Mayan village lunch, with Riviera Maya pickup and an English guide.
“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…”
Kayak with glass bottom and snorkel Santa María & Chileno Bays in Cabo San Lucas. Pickup, gear, wetsuit, about 3 hours.
“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”
Sunrise SUP or kayak on Bacalar’s Seven Colors lagoon: Pirate’s Channel, quiet mangroves, breakfast, meditation, and GoPro pics.
“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!”
Sunrise SUP in Bacalar with a small group paddle to Black Cenote and Pirates Canal, plus coffee, snacks, and photo stops.
“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.…”
Sunrise paddleboarding or kayaking from Casa China Bacalar to Cenote Esmeralda, with a floating picnic, fruit drinks, and wildlife views.
“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…”
Kayak or SUP at night from Mismaloya to Los Arcos, swim in bioluminescence, then warm up with cocoa, snacks, and pizza.
“Absolutely amazing experience for adults and kids alike. Kayaking Los Arcos during the sunset was breathtaking. Our guides were fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly and so fun! The optional pizza when you return is delicious as well. 10/10 would recommend.”
Watch the Bacalar lagoon wake up at sunrise with a guided paddleboarding or kayaking tour, plus a cenote stop in a small group.
“It's incredible the sensation you get at that time of day in the middle of the lagoon, the colors and the crystal clear water.Auto-translated”
Kayak to The Arch, land at Lover’s Beach, spot sea lions, then snorkel clear-water coves in Los Cabos on a 3.5-hour adventure.
“Carlos was a very nice guide. He guided us and really helped us while kayaking for the first time. We had an amazing experience and I do recommend it to everyone that is willing to do it with them.”
Kayak Sian Ka’an at sunset from Tulum. Small-group sea kayaking through mangroves with wildlife spotting and a calm, educational ride.
“Fantastic guides! Their passion, knowledge, enthusiasm, and encouragement made it much more fun for us. The kayaking experience is not to be missed. Total pleasure to be out in Siam Khan, watch the sunset, see the birds and marvel in the beauty. Totally recommend this!!! Worth every penny.”
Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for beach ceviche. Small-group adventure with gear and lunch included.
“All the tour was amazing, views are wonderful in Balandra, our guides Daniel and John made a wonderful time for us. They explained us a lot of things during hiking and kayak. It ended with a delicious ceviche. Thanks!!”
Paddle Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon through mangrove channels, spot wildlife, and glide into mangrove caves on a guided 3-hour kayak tour.
“Informative tour guide. Axle knows a lot about the mangroves. He took great photos of us to remember the day. It was a relaxing tour, not too tiring. We saw a baby crocodile. Good value for money.”
Paddle Tampaon River to Tamul Waterfall, swim at Cueva del Agua, and eat lunch with local folks on a full-day wooden canoe tour.
“Unfortunately we were not able to see the Tamul waterfall, which dried up from low rainfall about a month earlier than usual :( Of course this situation is out of the the company's control, but we booked the tour 10 days in advance, and we were not informed of the situation until the day before…”
