The 2 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 around Islas Marietas with English or Spanish-speaking guides, using kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel gear before relaxing at Nopalera Beach. Breakfast, an onboard meal, equipment, and a return-trip open bar are included, but Playa Escondida is not visited.

“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 along Puerto Vallarta’s waterfront with a guide such as Serch, learning basic SUP skills while visiting the Malecón, Cuale River Bridge, and Los Muertos pier. The 90-minute outing suits beginners, includes English instruction, and may bring sightings of whales, turtles, dolphins, birds, or manta rays.

“I would love to see the photos. We never received them. The Instructor was very knowledgeable and took lots of images for us. I hope to see them soon. Darren Paquette- REALTOR- Keller Williams- Roseville, CA.”

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