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Puerto Vallarta · CANOES & KAYAKS

The Top 4 Kayak & Canoe Trips in Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

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Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta - Meeting Point, Timing, and the Mismaloya Head Start

1.Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Kayak or SUP to Los Arcos from Mismaloya for bioluminescent night swims, sunset or dawn glow, free photos, and roundtrip transport.

“We took the morning tour as evenings were booked out . Very good experience except the guys took too way long to explain and we missed out on more time in the dark to see the plankton lights . There were a lot of waiting around for them to take pictures of everyone I strongly suggesting snorkeling in the water before sunrise as you can see your whole body light up while moving around - very cool Overall I’d recommend this tour”

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Mismaloya: Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour

Mismaloya: Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour - Getting to Mismaloya smoothly from Puerto Vallarta center

2.Mismaloya: Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Night kayak in Los Arcos from Mismaloya, with bioluminescent algae in caves, optional swim and snorkel, and snacks plus roundtrip transport.

“This was an amazing tour. Mismaloya is beautiful and the sunset on the ocean, kayaking through caves, seeing the bird sanctuary and glowing plankton and snorkeling were all incredible. Our guides Kevin and Ulysses were friendly and fun while making sure we all felt safe. When we got back they had hot cocoa and snacks made for us. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone in the area!”

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

Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera - On the boat: breakfast, gear, and how the day actually runs

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $87Best value

A full-day Islas Marietas trip with snorkeling, kayak, paddleboard, and Playa Nopalera, plus breakfast, lunch, 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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta - The Route: Malecon Boardwalk, Rio Cuale Bridge, and Los Muertos Pier

4.Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

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

Stand up paddle boarding in Puerto Vallarta along the Malecon boardwalk and iconic piers, with wildlife chances and a patient English guide.

“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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