Top 4 Wildlife Kayak Tours in Tenerife

1.Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, and David, watching for dolphins and turtles before stopping to snorkel in a boat-only bay. Kayaks, short wetsuits, equipment, photos, and accident insurance are included. Swimming ability is required.

“Gonza was my guide. The excursion was perfect, we saw a lot of dolphins and different fishes during the snorkelling. Amazing!”

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2.Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Set out from Los Cristianos with Xplore Tenerife for roughly three hours of sea kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife watching. Guides such as Max, Bea, Jessica, Mario, and Coco provide instruction and safety support. Wetsuits, kayaks, photos, and videos are included, but bring water, a towel, swimsuit, and sun protection.

“We had a great time on our kayaking trip. We saw several turtles and end even some dolphins in the distance. The snorkeling break was also nice, the water was clear and you could observe several colorful fish. Our guide Bea was great, very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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3.Kayak Safari with Dolphin and Turtle Watching in Guaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle from Los Cristianos along the Guaza coast, watching for dolphins, turtles, and seabirds before visiting the cave of Palmar. Your English-speaking guide handles navigation, pace, and safety. Snorkeling gear and a buoyancy vest are included, but expect open water, waves, sun, and a real workout.

“We had an amazing time kayaking around the coast, we saw multiple dolphins! Unfortunately we did not see any turtles but with the nature of this trip being in the wild, we knew that was a chance we were willing to take. Saw loads and loads of interesting fish snorkelling, the tour guide was extremely informative, would definitely do this trip again.”

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4.Los Cristianos: Kayaking and Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Paddle from Rays Bay in Los Cristianos toward Palm-Mar with an instructor, then spend about 30 minutes snorkeling for fish and possible turtles. Guides including Val, Rasta, Andrew, and Chris are praised for calm, helpful instruction. Hotel pickup, equipment, and insurance are included.

“under great guidance of Vesco we spotted 5 dolphins during the kayaking after which we got to swim with two lovely big turtles. Vesco was lovely and very helpful. We can really recommend this trip!”

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