The 4 Best Private Kayak Tours in Mexico

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

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

Spend four to six hours in the Tankah area with a private guide such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, or Yair. Snorkel four cenotes, paddle a canoe, zip through the jungle, leap from a cliff, and finish with a Mayan village meal. Private pickup covers much of the Riviera Maya.

“A+ experience! Our guide was Marianna and she was the absolute best, so kind and helpful. Lunch was amazing, the best churros we’ve ever tasted. Our son said to give them a six star rating because it was more fun than just a five star rating!”

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2.Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

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

Start early at Casa China Bacalar for a private paddle board tour across Bacalar Lagoon. After a warm-up and safety briefing, you cross Cenote Esmeralda, watch sunrise near Bird Island, visit cenotes, swim in warm clear water, and finish with fruit and coffee.

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

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3.Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a private recreational catamaran with kayaks included. A bilingual guide such as Diego, Armando, or Daniel can take your group to islands, cenotes, calm swimming spots, and quieter water away from larger boats. Fruit drinks, snacks, safety gear, and three beers per adult are included.

“Diego and Armando gave a wonderful private tour of the lagoon and took us to some of the more secluded parts away from the larger boat groups. Diego had a lot of knowledge of the area and was able to explain a lot about the lagoon and the area of Bacalar. Fabulous time and because it was a private tour we could go at our own pace. The lagoon itself is lovely to swim in, especially on a hot day!”

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4.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private yacht from Cabo San Lucas with crew members such as Lewis, Leo, or Sergio. See the Arch and sea lions, then swim, snorkel, fish, and paddle board at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, with drinks, snacks, towels, and gear included.

“Sergio and Maya were awesome. Everything about the trip was first class. It was simple to arrange and meet up with Maya on the day of the trip. We were escorted to the boat and from there they took care of everything. We had an unlimited open bar with attentive drink service, a wonderful fajita dinner on the ocean, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and sightseeing. It can be as peaceful or as rowdy as you want to get. All around a great 1/2 day on the sea.”

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