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The Top 7 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 $87

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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Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta - Getting There: Xiutla Riders, Waivers, and Easy Beach Access

5.Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

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

Learn stand-up paddleboarding on Puerto Vallarta’s coast, practice in the water, then glide along the Malecon for 2 hours.

“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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Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta

Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta - Meeting at Los Muertos Beach Pier, and What the Boat Ride Feels Like

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

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

Paddle boards and snorkeling for wild dolphin pods in Puerto Vallarta, plus possible whale sightings on a 4-hour private outing.

“Maybe we caught them on an off day, I’m not sure. There was not much here worth writing about for our family of 6. We chose an 8am tour, and their own description says the earlier the better for seeing dolphins. When we were contacted the day before the tour, they told us to meet at 8:30 instead of 8. So that’s fine. So we meet at 8:30 at the pier, but they say they need to get the boat ready and for us to wait. So we sit on a bench for 30 minutes waiting for them, and finally depart shortly after 9am. There is a guide who was…”

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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco

Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco - The private guide experience, and why it changes the whole day

7.Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco

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

A private SUP paddle around Los Arcos from Mismaloya with snorkeling options, included gear, and a guide who shares PV history.

“The paddle board adventure was a bit more than we expected in terms of difficulty but ended up being more rewarding! The tour guide and drive out was beautiful and to really enjoy the area you have to leave the port and the port city. Los Arcos is a national park and a very enjoyable location to visit and snorkel. We took this tour over the cruise ship offerings and it was worth it! The instruction on paddle boarding allowed all of us to be successful in making it out to Los Arcos. We felt a bit rushed getting from the port over to the store but a quick uber…”

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