Playa del Carmen · CANOES & KAYAKS
9 reviewed
This is the shortlist worth booking: the 9 canoes & kayaks that earn their price, each with its rating and the one detail that decides it.
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!”
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!”
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!”
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.”
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”
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!”
Private Tankah tour from Playa del Carmen: 3 zip lines, 3 cenotes, canoe and snorkel time, lunch, pickup, and a friendly guide. 5–6 hours.
“We booked the private tour and we're glad we did! We can choose the pick up time and how long we spend on the activity. There is no rush, no group to follow, everything goes according to our agenda.”
Tulum jungle zip lining and canoe in Punta Laguna, plus cenote rappel, lunch, and monkey sightings. Small group, 6 hours.
“Alberto Taylor was the most exquisite mellow friendly guide you could have! We enjoyed our experience immensely and were thrilled to have such a fun day. Great vibe”
Kayak Bacalar Lagoon and swim at Cenote Azul on a 12-hour day trip from Playa del Carmen with meals, views, and pickup.
“The tour company had transportation issues at the very last minute. Basically told us that the tour was no longer happening after we had been waiting an hour for driver to arrive at our hotel. They were apologetic and offered a full refund, hence the 2 stars instead of one. I wish they would have figured it out sooner and notified us the night before, instead of instructing us to wait outside hotel lobby 15 minutes before pick up time (laughable).”
