Category Canoes & Kayaks

Playa del Carmen · CANOES & KAYAKS

15 Kayak & Canoe Trips in Playa del Carmen Worth Booking

45 tours reviewed

4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Private Transport Across the Riviera Maya, and Why It Matters

1.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275Our pick

Private Tankah cenotes, zip-lines, canoeing, and a Mayan village lunch with pickup, snacks, drinks, and flexible timing in Riviera Maya.

“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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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation - Beginner-Friendly SUP Setup, Then a Pace You Can Manage

2.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sunrise SUP or kayak in Bacalar’s Lake of the Seven Colors, past Pirate’s Channel and quiet 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

Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar's Waters - Lake Bacalar at First Light: Paddling to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal

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

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

Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar with coffee, snacks, and expert coaching, plus Black Cenote and Pirates Canal stops for epic early-morning views.

“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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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic - The Channel Glide, Then Your First Cooling Swim

4.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

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

Sunrise paddleboard or kayak from Cenote Esmeralda, with a floating picnic near a bird sanctuary and fruit drinks, in Bacalar.

“Absolutely worth waking up early for. Adrian and his dog Suzy were wonderful. I was nervous to stand up and afraid to enter the black lagoon but his patience with me allowed me to experience it all and not miss out. He even captured the most amazing photo of me. Definitely recommend this as it was the highlight of my trip.”

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

Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar - Cenote de la Bruja stop, and why it is more than a photo stop

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

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

Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar's lagoon with a Cenote de la Bruja stop, small groups, kayak option, English guides, $28.

“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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Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour - Meet the guides, and why patient bird spotting is the real value

6.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

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

Sunset sea kayaking in Sian Ka'an from Tulum, small group, English guides, mangroves, and bird spotting in UNESCO waters.

“one of the best experiences i’ve ever had. first we went snorkeling in an open cenote; afterwards we were taken kayaking, which was absolutely incredible. we learned about the different bird species living on the islands and caught the sunset. our amazing tour guides led us further out for some incredible views; we ended up kayaking back under the moon and stars. words and pictures cannot do the tour justice. just go!”

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

3 hr Pontoon Tour with access to Beach Club and Free Kayaks - Stop 1 in Bacalar, Where the Tour Sets the Tone

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

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

3-hour Bacalar pontoon cruise with beach club access, free kayaks, swimming stops, stromatolites, fruits, and an English guide.

“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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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise - Getting on the board: equipment, warm-up, and the 10-minute safety intro

9.Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Sunrise private paddle in Bacalar: mirror water across Cenote Esmeralda, Bird Island, cenotes, breakfast, and gear included.

“Amazing experience! The sunrise 🌅 in the lagoon is breathtaking. The water is super warm. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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Kayak Mangroves Sunrise Experience

Kayak Mangroves Sunrise Experience - Wildlife Moments, From Flamingos to Crocodiles

10.Kayak Mangroves Sunrise Experience

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

Sunrise kayak through Holbox mangroves with fruit and water, life jacket gear, and a good chance to spot birds, rays, and crocodiles.

“What an incredible experience! First of all, huge thanks to the tour operator who went above and beyond for us! My girlfriend and I had misread the pick-up point information and were not in the right spot - completely our fault, no doubt. After a quick call (made somewhat difficult by an unstable internet connection), the tour operator was quick to communicate our position to the tour guide, who promptly picked us up. I don't know the name of the person we talked to, but if you're reading this: THANK YOU! Our guide for the actual excursion was the wonderful Carlos: patient, very prepared, knowledgeable and funny. He didn't rush…”

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Kayak adventure through Laguna Nichupté in Cancun

Kayak adventure through Laguna Nichupté in Cancun - How the 3-hour paddle flows (Bird Tree, low area, tunnels)

11.Kayak adventure through Laguna Nichupté in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Guided kayak through Laguna Nichupté mangroves in Cancun, with bird stops, sea-life sightings, included gear, snacks, and photos.

“Incredible morning paddle, so much amazing wildlife in a unique thriving ecosystem. Christian was such a knowledgeable guide and a really kind person, who clearly cares about the ecosystem and animals here. Absolutely book this!”

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Bioluminescence Tour in Kayak in Holbox Island

Bioluminescence Tour in Kayak in Holbox Island - The bioluminescence swim: what you should expect to see

Holbox: Guided Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour

Holbox: Guided Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour - Your guided route: beach departure, stargaring, and glowing plankton

13.Holbox: Guided Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Night kayak on Holbox for glowing plankton, stargazing, and a sandbank stop. Includes guide, kayak, and select pickup.

“Das Glitzern im Wasser sah magisch aus. Es war sehr cool nachts über den Ozean zu paddeln. Allerdings ist es zu empfehlen eventuell Wasserschuhe anzuziehen, da man durch den du dunklen Sand läuft was beängstigend sein kann wenn etwas auf dem Boden ist 😅 Ist zu empfehlen :)”

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Holbox: Guided Sunrise/Sunset Kayak Tour by Mangrove Reserve

Holbox: Guided Sunrise/Sunset Kayak Tour by Mangrove Reserve - Price and what you really get for $49

Kayak TOUR POR Laguna Nichupte Cancun

Kayak TOUR POR Laguna Nichupte Cancun - Your 3-hour paddle: what the route usually feels like

15.Kayak TOUR POR Laguna Nichupte Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Kayak Tour por Laguna Nichupte in Cancun. Paddle mangrove channels with a guide for about $38, in 3 hours, with snacks, water, and photos.

“Gabby and Axl where top notch. The communication before was super helpful and they answered all my questions. The meeting spot was easy to find. The walk down to the water was a wooden boardwalk that was easily navigated by my mom in a walker. Axl helped my handicapped 70 year old mom, my 5 year old nephew and everyone in between. The first stretch to the mangroves was not very fun and full of boat traffic (our tour was 4pm). Once inside the quieter part it was nice. Lots of bugs, put on spray in advance! We say some cool birds and interesting fish and the trip back was…”

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