Category Canoes & Kayaks

Playa del Carmen · CANOES & KAYAKS

The Top 6 Canoes & Kayaks in Playa del Carmen

6 reviewed

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

4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Cenotes and Snorkeling in Open Sinkholes: Clear Water, Real Switchbacks

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 tour with 4 cenotes, jungle zip-lines, canoe time, and a Mayan village lunch, plus hotel pickup around Tulum.

“What a highlight of our Trip! Alberto was so knowledgeable and curated the perfect 4 cenote picks! We jumped, ziplined through the jungle and ended with a traditional Mayan meal. Just amazing!”

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Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour - Getting Ready in Tulum: Where You Meet and How to Plan Your Afternoon

2.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

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

Sunset kayak through Sian Ka’an’s mangroves from Tulum: small groups, expert English guiding, wildlife/bird spotting, and a calm UNESCO paddle.

“The tour guide is experienced and knowledgeable nature explorer. Speaks beautiful English. Shwed us huge number of birds and told us about them. Doesn't compromise birds benefit for tourists. This trip requires some endurance pedaling. The sunset over lagoon is unimaginably beautiful. Thank you!”

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Tulum: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

Tulum: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour - Getting from Tulum: the early start and how the timing really feels

3.Tulum: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $109Best value

Paddle Sian Ka’an lagoons near Tulum, learn Mayan trade-route history, spot water birds, then refuel with Mayan breakfast and lunch.

“Javi was an amazing guide! He took the time to explain everything about the reserve and showed us an amazing time. The whole team was amazing and super friendly! The kayaking was super nice, getting to see all the wild life and the scenery was beautiful! We even stopped at a little grove to swim at and it felt like a private beach. Definitely recommend to anyone! Kayaking was not too strenuous and could be accomplished by all levels!”

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Sunrise Paddle Surf

Sunrise Paddle Surf - Finding the Meeting Point: Albatros Street and Petrel Street (Not Your Usual Spot)

4.Sunrise Paddle Surf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sunrise Paddle Surf in Playa del Carmen at 6am: calm-water coaching, small group up to 5, sunrise views, and guide photo help.

“We booked a sunrise padel session in advance to celebrate a birthday, which made the occasion especially important for us. Unfortunately, the instructor/organizer did not show up.”

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Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience

Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience - Stop 1: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, paddling through mangroves and lagoons

5.Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Kayak Sian Ka’an near Tulum for about 3 hours, with a guided route through mangroves and the Biosphere Reserve. English included.

“What an incredible, surreal experience! This is unlike any place you’ve been on this planet- you’ll kayak through the shallow lagoon, through bird-filled mangroves as your unbelievably knowledgeable guide educates on aquatic species beneath you. This is truly an unforgettable journey. I recommend reef-safe bug spray for twilight hour”

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Cenote Tankah and Mayan Village Tour with Zipline, Canoes & Lunch

Cenote Tankah and Mayan Village Tour with Zipline, Canoes & Lunch - Zipline over the jungle: quick height, big payoff

6.Cenote Tankah and Mayan Village Tour with Zipline, Canoes & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

Cenote Tankah zipline and canoe plus Mayan village lunch from Playa del Carmen. Private guide, entrance, transport included.

“Loved our guide, Yuri and loved the format. Jumping in senotes and zipping over the crystal clear water. Authentic Mexican lunch prepared over wood flames. Worth it! Thanks Yuri!”

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