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8 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Puerto Vallarta

The best days out on Banderas Bay.

The 8 most-booked canoes & kayaks in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.

8 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Puerto Vallarta

Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta - The route on the water: arches, caves, and wildlife surprises
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Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

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

Kayak or SUP at night from Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park for glowing bioluminescence, plus cocoa, snacks, and free photos.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Beautiful national park, thrilling going through the caves and seeing all the birds and bats. Bioluminescence was a less than usual because it had just rained but it was still visible and very cool. Tour guides were great and funny and took a lot of good photos they dont charge extra for. I was surprised…”

343 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $101.33by Paddle Zone

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Mismaloya: Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour - The 3-hour flow: shuttle, lesson, paddle out, caves, and glowing water
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Mismaloya: Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour

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

Paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos National Marine Park at night for kayaking, caves, snorkeling, and bioluminescent algae glow.

★ 4.9

“Excellent adventure. Our guide was Luis and he was fantastic. After dark when water splashes in the kayak its is amazing with all the bright green particles everywhere. Also incredible sunset views.”

97 reviews3 hoursFrom $99by Paddle Zone

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Marietas Islands Boat Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Playa Nopalera - The boat day starts with breakfast and an open bar rhythm
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Marietas Islands Boat Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Playa Nopalera

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3.Marietas Islands Boat Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Playa Nopalera

6 hours in the Marietas Marine Reserve: snorkel and kayak at Playa La Nopalera, whale watching by season, waterslides, open bar, and lunch.

★ 4.7

“The trip was great, the island is a beautiful spot! We were a little disappointed that the island that is shown in the trip pictures with the enclosed cove beach is not where we went. But it was still still a really nice spot. The staff was very helpful, informative, and attentive. Everything ran smoothly,…”

40 reviews6 hoursFrom $131by Chica Locca Tours

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Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera - Meeting point reality: how to find the right team
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Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera

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

Spend 8 hours touring Islas Marietas from Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and Playa Nopalera plus meals and an open bar.

★ 4.2

“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…”

24 reviews8 hoursFrom $87by Vallarta Mágicoo

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta - Stop 1: The Malecón Boardwalk From the Waterline
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

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5.Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure in Puerto Vallarta

1.5-hour SUP along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón boardwalk, Rio Cuale bridge, and Los Muertos pier, with wildlife chances and photos.

★ 5.0

“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.”

22 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)by Vallarta SUP & Adventure

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Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta - The On-Beach Instruction: Balance, Paddle Control, Then Confidence
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Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

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6.Stand-Up Paddle Board Lesson in Puerto Vallarta

Learn stand-up paddleboarding in Puerto Vallarta, then glide along the Malecon and past Los Muertos for a scenic 2-hour guided session.

★ 5.0

“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…”

17 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $56.72by Xiutla Riders Ecoadventure

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Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta - How the Crew Finds Pods: From River Mouths to Right-Time Approaches
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Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta

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

Paddleboard with wild dolphin pods in Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling options and a marine-life specialist, plus a private group feel.

★ 5.0

“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…”

12 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $110.59by OCEANUS Lifetime

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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco - Stop 1: Playa Mismaloya warm-up and SUP basics
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Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco

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8.Private Stand Up Paddle Experience in Los Arcos Jalisco

A private 4-hour SUP outing from Mismaloya to Los Arcos, with optional snorkeling and local history from your guide.

★ 4.5

“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!”

9 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $107.60by Xiutla Riders Ecoadventure

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