The 5 Best Kayak Trips in Puerto Vallarta

1.Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $87Our pick

Spend eight hours at Islas Marietas with snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, Nopalera Beach, meals, guides, and an open bar.

“Pretty good. There weren’t a lot of fish where we snorkelled and the water was hard to see through. We enjoyed the eco tour even if it was kind of short. I wish the guide would have informed us more about the beach called Deadman’s cave, (it starts with a C in Spanish) which he offered for us to do but it was 2pm by then and we hadn’t had lunch yet and it was going to be another 50+ minutes. Another couple we met on the excursion went and were really impressed. They wished the guide had encouraged more to go, their disappointment was they were told they would…”

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2.Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Paddle Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, Cuale River Bridge, Los Muertos pier, and open water with a patient local guide in a small group.

“What a great excursion! It was the first time paddle boarding for both me and my husband. Our guide was very patient with us and explained everything thoroughly. And we saw whales! We both highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Best value

Learn paddleboarding in Puerto Vallarta, then glide toward the Malecon and Los Muertos Pier on a private two-hour outing.

“They were accommodating to a delay in schedule. The shop is close to the beach which makes it easy. Like many places in Puerto Vallarta we found it difficult to locate the place except for the other instructions that said it was six blocks north of the boardwalk which we and most people know is the Malecon the best way to help locate this place is the Shell station as they had put in the description.”

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4.Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Swim and paddle near wild dolphins in Puerto Vallarta, with marine-life guidance, snorkeling, towable boards, whale sightings, and a private boat trip.

“Amazing experience. Eduardo was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We found several pods and were able to get very close to them with paddle boards.”

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5.Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Paddle from Mismaloya Beach to Los Arcos on a private SUP tour with snorkeling, local stories, transport, and optional tequila tasting.

“Great tour with a wonderful guide Edsom. He went out of his way to give us history of PV, and points of interest on our way to the excursion. Beautiful area and fun tour guide! Can't rate it high enough!”

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