The 4 Best Cancun Kayak Tours

1.Sunset Kayak Experience in the Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 227 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Paddle through Nichupté Lagoon near Cancun’s Hotel Zone as guides Andres and Berto teach basic kayaking, point out birds and marine life, and lead you into quiet mangrove channels. The two-hour sunset trip suits beginners, includes water, equipment, life jackets, bilingual help, and courtesy photos.

“I can’t recommend this highly enough. The two guides Andreas and Berto were such nice guys. They really know their stuff when it comes to the wildlife and obviously care deeply for it. They make sure it’s all really safe and we were very well taken care of. Inside the mangrove is really peaceful and very beautiful. I loved it. We were lucky and saw two baby crocodiles, pelicans, different types of heron and some other beautiful birds I can’t remember the names of. Great value for money too. When I went we were warned in advance that it was pretty windy. We had the choice to either postpone or…”

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2.Kayak adventure through Laguna Nichupté in Cancun

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

Spend about three hours paddling sit-on-top kayaks through Laguna Nichupté with guides such as Christian, Jorge, or Eugenio. You’ll visit mangrove tunnels, a bird tree, and the lagoon edge, with equipment, snacks, water, photos, and a dry bag included.

“Generally boring. Too long. No info as described in description about birds and such. Multiple seat backs of kayaks didn’t allow you to stay upright. Rent your own kayak and explore”

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3.Kayak TOUR POR Laguna Nichupte Cancun

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

Spend about three hours kayaking Nichupte Lagoon with a certified guide, often Axel or Gaby. Paddle open water and narrow mangrove channels, watch for birds, fish, stingrays, and crabs, and receive water, fruit, life jacket, and photos. The group is limited to nine people.

“Great guide. Great experience all around! Seen jellyfish, stingrays, heron, many fish, pufferfish. Would definitely recommend”

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4.Kayaking Tour in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Paddle through Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon with an English-speaking guide in a group of no more than 10. Choose sunrise or sunset, explore mangrove channels, and use kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and dry bags. Guides including Junior, Dylan, Sabrina, and Camilla have led engaging, patient outings.

“Amazing experience!!! Really fantastic. Sabrina and Camilla are two fantstic persons. They helped me in everything and they satisfied all my request. The tour in the laguna at sunset is really a peace atmosphere. Camilla explained all the details of the laguna. It was my first experience in Kayak. I recommend to everybody this tour. The comunication before trip was fantastic. An experience that will be always in my heart”

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