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Best Kayaking & Paddleboarding In Tulum

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The 8 most popular kayaking & paddleboarding in Tulum. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

8 Best Kayaking & Paddleboarding In Tulum

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

4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Four private cenotes and what you’re actually doing in them

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

Most Popular 5.0

Private Tankah day: four cenotes, jungle zip lines, canoeing, a Mayan village lunch, and pickup across the Riviera Maya.

“This is a beautiful tour and the cenotes and zip lines were great; our tour guide was wonderful. However, and no one is at fault for this, but the mosquitoes were unbearable- granted, it was following a rain and you can’t use bug repellent due to the cenotes, but we were getting swarmed with mosquitoes,…”

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Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour - The real workout: stamina, wind, and staying comfortable

2.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

5.0

Paddle Sian Ka’an mangroves at sunset from Tulum on a 3-hour small-group kayak tour with wildlife lessons.

“This tour was one of my favorite activities in Tulum and one of my favorite kayaking activities ever. We arranged our own transport to meet the tour at the cenote first, then followed the guide into the reserve. The time at the cenote was pretty quick but definitely enough time to refresh yourself and explore…”

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Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum - SUP basics: what you’ll do before you paddle around the cenote

3.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

5.0

Small-group SUP and snorkeling at Casa Cenote in Tulum with transport, tacos, and mangrove wildlife, guided in English.

“We had a wonderful experience with Mauricio! We learned the basics of paddle boarding and got to snorkel at casa cenote, we loved getting to see Pancho the crocodile and all the amazing fish & wildlife! With Mauricio’s guidance we were even able to dive under the mangroves for a truly stunning view of the…”

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Tulum: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

Tulum: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour - The Mayan Palapa Start: Breakfast That Sets the Tone

4.Tulum: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

4.8

Kayak Sian Ka’an from Tulum on calm lagoons, learn Mayan water routes, spot birds and wildlife, then enjoy a Mayan breakfast and lunch.

“Javi was an amazing guide! He took the time to explain everything about the reserve and showed us an amazing time. The whole team was amazing and super friendly! The kayaking was super nice, getting to see all the wild life and the scenery was beautiful! We even stopped at a little grove to swim…”

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Lagoon Paddleboarding Tour in Tulum

Lagoon Paddleboarding Tour in Tulum - First time on SUP? You’ll likely feel comfortable here

5.Lagoon Paddleboarding Tour in Tulum

5.0

Paddleboard the calm Laguna Kaan Luum in Tulum with Go-Pro photos, water swings, and taco lunch, led by friendly guides.

“Mauricio is a patient and knowledgeable water sport teacher. He is also very personable. It was a very enjoyable experience. I had a lot of fun learning paddle boarding. I appreciate his passion for the activity. He also took me to the most delicious tacos I’ve ever had.”

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Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience

Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience - What you paddle: sit-inside sea kayaks, single or tandem

6.Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience

5.0

Paddle a sea kayak through Sian Ka’an’s mangroves and shallow lagoons from Tulum, guided in English and timed for nature spotting.

“Ricardo was a great guide and, fabulous naturalist. Beautiful paddle, amazing flora fauna. Absolutely recommend. Sunset gorgeous.”

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Paddleboard Cenote Tour

Paddleboard Cenote Tour - SUP basics in a cenote: why the guide coaching matters

7.Paddleboard Cenote Tour

5.0

Paddleboard and snorkel at Casa Cenote in Tulum with door-to-door transfers, a certified guide, and crystal-clear views.

“Birgit was a great guide. I usually try to do these type things on my own but it’s worth it to have a guide. It’s a small Cenote but she made the most of it.”

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Zip lining and Canoe Monkey jungle in Tulum

Zip lining and Canoe Monkey jungle in Tulum - The 8:45am start and the smooth travel setup that saves your day

8.Zip lining and Canoe Monkey jungle in Tulum

5.0

Tulum zip lining, canoeing the lagoon, and spider monkeys at Punta Laguna, with lunch included and optional cenote add-ons.

“We had an amazing time. José was a great guide, very knowledgeable. We even went to an extra cenote. I definitely recommend this tour. It was private, which I didn’t expect, but that made it much more special. We got to see spider monkeys, howler monkeys, zip line across Punta Laguna, canoe across the lagoon,…”

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