The 7 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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5.Morning Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Start early at Playa Langosta for a guided kayak trip through Nichupté Lagoon. Andres or Damian leads beginners and experienced paddlers through mangrove channels, pointing out birds and wildlife. Kayaks, safety gear, water, bilingual instruction, and courtesy photos are included.

“I had a wonderful time during this sunrise kayak experience. The guide Andres was really knowledgable and explained a lot around the wildlife that lives in this area. He spotted and pointed at a lot of different animals and birds, even at a crocodile that I'm not sure how he saw in the first place! I actually really appreciated seeing that he picked up some trash he found while we were kayaking around showing that he actually cares about the environment. He took some pictures of us and a flock of Flamingos and sent us the pictures within hours of the the end of the activity. Overall I would highly…”

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6.Kayak Tour in Cancun with Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45

Join Highlife Mex for a 2.5-hour kayak trip on Nichupté Lagoon, led in English or Spanish by guides such as Jessica, Hanna, Jhared, or Amber. Paddle calm mangrove channels, look for birds and fish, stop for photos, and watch the sunset if your departure is timed for evening.

“Fue maravilloso. Pasear por kayak ha sido una experiencia inolvidable para conocer la laguna y ver especies que habitan en ella; si hay suerte quizas ven el cocodrilo. Ver el atardecer desdel medio del agua contemplando la ciudad fue espectacular! Sin duda recomiendo este tour. Mil gracias a Jessica por toda la explicación.”

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7.Morning or Sunset Kayak Adventure in Nichupte Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Join Jorge, Alfredo, or another bilingual local guide for a three-hour kayak trip through Nichupté Lagoon’s mangroves. Choose a morning, sunset, or sunrise departure, with small groups, photos, water, snacks, and single or double kayaks included.

“I enjoyed mangrove forest from kayak perspective. The guide (Jorge) did all the best to show us the nice places at the lagoon. And guided us save. Sunset at the wild beach was beautiful! He made us great photos and sent after the trip.”

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