9 Riviera Maya Paddleboard & Kayak Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Paddle Sian Ka’an’s quiet mangroves in a small group, learn about birds and wildlife, and watch the sunset from a sea kayak.

“If you are considering going to Sian Ka’an then I would thoroughly recommend this tour. The groups are small so it feels personal & by the end of the day it was like we were all a group of friends. The kayak tour goes through narrow parts of the lagoon that would not be possible in a boat. The guides were amazing & so friendly & the food was delicious & plentiful! They also takes lots of professional style photos & send them to you after the trip.”

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2.Sunrise Session – The #1 Paddleboard Tour On The Caribbean Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Paddle into sunrise on Playa del Carmen’s Caribbean coast with friendly guides, included gear, instruction, photos, and a relaxed group setting.

“This was a Great experience. Loved seeing the sunrise like that. Great instruction. Has a great time.”

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3.Sunset Session – An Exciting Paddleboard Adventure For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Paddle into Playa del Carmen’s sunset with Aloha Paddle Club. Includes gear, instruction, photos, showers, and a beach-bar discount.

“We had a great time. Sander was an excellent guide, and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to enjoy the ocean at Playa del Carmen.”

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4.Morning Session – All Levels Paddleboard Group Caribbean Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Review of Aloha Paddle Club’s $50 morning paddleboard session in Playa del Carmen, with instruction, photos, gear, beach access, and practical tips.

“The conditions where pretty tough for a first timer, I would recommend booking this when the weather is alot nicer. 1 of the guides was super awesome and encouraging to all of us, I can't remember his name but yeah he's great!”

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5.Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $109

Kayak Sian Ka’an’s Mayan canals, spot wetland birds, and enjoy local breakfast and lunch on a community-run tour from Tulum.

“The activity started early and it was the perfect small group of 5 plus our guide Javi. We had traditional Mexican breakfast with some foods I had never heard of despite being to Mexico many times. Javi was an excellent guide, and when he learned that I like birds, he made a special effort to see as many wetland birds as possible. He used his experience and an app to identify birds for us and we even saw one he'd never seen before in "Javi's office". The kayaking was not super physically demanding but very relaxing and peaceful through the beautiful lagoon. The trip was so enjoyable that not even…”

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6.Wakeboarding Session in Playa Del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Wakeboard around a floating lake circuit near Playa del Carmen with equipment and beginner instruction included, plus ramps and sliding modules.

“Got there to find they didn't have out hooking and they don't work with Viator. Had to pay again and dispute the charge from viator.”

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7.Kayak Sian Ka’an Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Paddle Sian Ka’an’s mangroves with a naturalist guide, spot birds and aquatic life, and enjoy a flexible three-hour kayak trip from Tulum.

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

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8.Paddleboard Rental At Certified SUP School Playa Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Best value

Rent a supervised paddleboard in central Playa del Carmen with instruction, beach access, safety gear, and a flexible one-hour session.

“Sonder, the owner, makes the experience of renting a SUP or kayak very straightforward and organized- from the online billing and reservation to the clear instructions of do's and don'ts. He is concerned about your safety and is very pleasant to do business with. I highly recommend. Oh, and he's tall and handsome....”

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9.Paddleboard Cenote Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Tulum’s private Casa Cenote paddleboard and snorkeling tour, with beginner instruction, hotel pickup, timing, value, and booking tips.

“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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