5 Kayak Trips in Cancún to Build a Day Around

1.Sunset Kayak Experience in the Mangroves

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

Join Andres, Berto, and their team for a two-hour sunset paddle through Nichupté Lagoon. You’ll learn the basics, explore narrow mangrove channels, watch for birds, fish, rays, and possible crocodiles, and receive courtesy photos. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“I had such an amazing experience kayaking through the mangroves! For starters, I ended up being the only one so I got treated to a more personal experience. My guide, Andrés was so knowledgeable. I enjoyed hearing about the wildlife and his experiences kayaking there. We saw a stingray, crabs, starfish, herons, and many fish. I had kayaked before but Andrés gave me helpful tips as it had been a while. Definitely a trip beginners could do as well! He took some great professional photos of me in the kayak, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful way to see the area. I went at sunset and would go…”

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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 kayaking Laguna Nichupté with guides such as Christian, Jorge, or Eugenio. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, visit a bird-filled tree, look for rays and sea life, and learn how mangroves support the reef. Equipment, snacks, water, photos, and a dry bag are included.

“What a truly special and memorable experience. The entire journey was so fun, from meeting the small group of a few other people, getting into our kayaks - which i shared with my partner - and of course, Jorgé was the friendliest and kindest and also knowledgable guide. We saw so much amazing wildlife including sting rays swimming under us, egrets, and we journeyed all through the mangroves. We paddled all the way to the lagoon and floated watching the sun set with everyone else being still and taking it all in, you could see on everyone’s faces how spectacular the evening had become. Jorgé was so kind and friendly…”

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3.Kayak TOUR POR Laguna Nichupte Cancun

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

Paddle Nichupté Lagoon for about three hours with a certified guide, often Axel, through open water and narrow mangrove channels. Expect birds, fish, crabs, and perhaps stingrays, plus fruit, water, life jackets, and photos. Bring mosquito repellent, sun protection, and a dry bag.

“Peaceful kayaking through the Mangroves with a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend! We also cool birds like pelicans and albatross posing for us.”

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4.Kayaking Tour in Cancun

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

Paddle through Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon in a small group of no more than 10 people. Choose sunrise or sunset, use a kayak or request a paddle board, and learn about red mangroves from guides such as Junior, Dylan, Sabrina, or Camilla when available.

“The meeting point was just across the street from Temptations Cancun behind Oxxo at the pier. We ended up being the only two to book, so ended up being a private tour. So nice! We’re experienced kayakers so was an easy paddle. They had decent equipment too! Juan Carlos (Junior) was an excellent guide. Very enjoyable tour.”

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5.Full day tour to BACALAR, Beach Club, Kayak and an amazing Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Cancun early for Cenote Azul, breakfast, kayaking at Sujuy-Ha and a Marmol Beach Club stop, then see Bacalar Lagoon and San Felipe Fort before lunch. Guides may include Maui, Angel, Arturo, or Frank. The day runs 14 to 15 hours, with a long drive and a possible extra charge for a boat ride.

“We had a great time on this tour. The scenery was amazing and the crew made sure we were enjoying ourselves at all times.”

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