The 6 Best Clear Kayak Tours in Mexico

1.Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Paddle from the beach toward El Arco and Playa del Amor in a glass-bottom kayak, then snorkel near Pelican Rock among tropical fish and sea lions. Guides such as Hugo, Javier, Marco, Luis, and Pedro are praised for patient instruction and personal care. Morning trips usually bring calmer water and less boat traffic.

“Excellent kayaking experience around the arches. Loved our guide Mono! He made all the difference and had everything within reach for us and made the experience so much fun. Great instructions without being too instructive! Nice that he told us in the beginning he would take photos for us too, which turned out wonderful. Happy we could stop at lovers and divorce beach while we were there AND were able to go snorkeling close to the arches also. the entire morning was a memory we will never forget.”

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2.Cabo San Lucas Glass Bottom Kayak Tour and Snorkel at Two Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Santa María Bay toward Chileno Bay, then snorkel from shore with guides such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, or Michael. Your roughly three-hour outing includes hotel pickup, gear, wetsuit if needed, snacks, and an air-conditioned van. Conditions may change the route.

“The best part about this experience was that the boats and other tour companies could not get as close as we could on our kayaks to the arch and the sea lions. The water for snorkeling was crystal clear and there was abundant sea life. Rock formations were beautiful. The water and the marina is a little choppy. Consider this if you get seasick. Our tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Maury & Javi we will see you next time!”

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3.Private Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor tour by Glass bottom kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start from the beach with a private guide and paddle a tandem glass-bottom kayak toward Pelican Rock, El Arco, Lover’s Beach, and Divorce Beach. You’ll snorkel among tropical fish, watch sea lions near the rocks, and return by late morning. Hotel pickup is available in the main Los Cabos resort areas.

“So worthwhile. Jose Luis was the best guide: friendly, safe, knowledgeable. If you can, ask to go as early as possible - the later in the morning you go, the more crowded the waterways are. Loved getting on the water, getting in some good activity and pics, and back at the hotel by the pool before noon!”

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4.Private Los Cabos Arch and Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Set out from the beach with a private guide such as Marco, Maury, Carlos, or Hugo, then paddle toward Pelican Rock and the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. You will have time to snorkel, watch sea lions, and visit Love Beach if conditions allow. The 2.5-hour outing includes gear, water, snacks, transportation, and a small-group pace.

“Our guide Hugo Zambrano was awesome! He gave us all the info about the Los Cabos Arch and the cove of the Cortez sea we were able to explore. We saw sea lions up close, snorkeled with a dozen types of beautiful tropical fish, saw the coral reefs, and kayaked right up to the sandstone arches. Highly recommend for couples, friends, or families with older kids looking for a little adventure. No better way to see the arch of Los Cabos and the ocean as well!”

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5.Los Cabos Arch & Playa del Amor Tour by Glass Bottom Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak from the beach to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas with a bilingual guide. You may see sea lions, fish, rays, turtles, and seabirds, then snorkel near Neptune’s Finger or Pelican’s Rock and walk Lover’s Beach if conditions allow. Morning trips usually offer calmer water and fewer crowds.

“Start to finish a very special trip. Lots of fish to see ( tangs, groped , pigmy manta ray etc). Our guide was a kick in the pants too !”

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6.Clear Kayak at Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $62Best value

Spend about 150 minutes kayaking from Balneario Lol-Ha through mangroves and into Bacalar Lagoon in a two-person clear kayak. Guide Tobias is known for patient coaching, photos, and lending snorkeling goggles when available. Expect calm water, strong colors, a swim stop, lunch, and some paddling against current.

“We hebben een leuke tour gehad. Tobias nam ons mee. Door de doorzichtige kano konden we goed naar de bodem kijken en alles zien. We hadden best wat moeite in de kano om vooruit te komen. Zeker met stroming tegen. Tobias was geduldig met ons, maar bood op een gegeven moment aan om met mij te ruilen. Dan konden de mannen samen in de doorzichtige bood en ik op een solo kano. Dit ging een stuk beter! Los rapidos was leuk. Tobias had een duikbril mee om te lenen. Hij heeft ook onderweg heel veel foto’s gemaakt die we achteraf via whatsapp gekregen hebben. Heel attent!”

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