The 13 Best Kayaking Tours in Bacalar

1.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet Jorge and his bilingual crew at 5:00 a.m. for a gentle SUP or kayak route across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. Paddle through Pirate’s Channel, Mariscal Lagoon, and the Mangrove Sanctuary, with breakfast, meditation, local stories, and GoPro photos included.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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2.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Meet at The Yak Lake House at 6:20 am for coffee and a short SUP lesson, then paddle across Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal. Guides including Vicky, David, and Daniel help beginners, while fruit, photos, and quiet sunrise views round out this three-hour outing.

“David and Vicky were amazing and very knowledgeable about SUP technique and the lagoon ecosystem. Recommend.”

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3.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Start at 6:30 a.m. with guide-led warm-up and safety instruction, then paddle or kayak across Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Esmeralda, a swimming spot, and the bird sanctuary. Guides including Adrián, Angelo, and Pelu share local nature stories. Fruit drinks and healthy snacks are included.

“First of all: Pelu was an amazing and such a kind guide! You could definitely tell she loves nature and the lagoon specifically given all the information she happily provided us with. Also, the lagoon is beautiful - one the sun came out, you could see its incredible colours. However, we thought the organisation (it seems mostly the communication between Viator and the actual provider) was rather poor. We felt like, had there not been another person who booked straight with the actual provider, our tour would have never happened as they didn’t really know about us coming. Also, the claim here on Viator of a “continental breakfast” is a…”

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4.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet at 5:30 am for a three-hour paddleboard or kayak outing on Bacalar Lagoon. Guides including Osvaldo, Jorge, and Romel lead a small group of up to seven to Cenote de la Bruja as stars fade and sunrise colors spread across the water.

“Amazing experience, would recommend to everyone, it was a little tricky to find the meet up point location however after that it was perfect.”

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5.3 hr Pontoon Tour with access to Beach Club and Free Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon on a shaded pontoon with an English-speaking guide, swimming stops, fruit and drinks, stromatolite viewing, and a visit to Cenote de la Bruja. Your $25 ticket also includes beach-club access and free kayaks, with guides such as Daniel, Jonathan, Carlos, and Anthony leading recent departures.

“We found this boat tour to be pretty average overall. The guide was friendly and spoke excellent English, which we appreciated, but several aspects of the experience were disappointing. The booking instructions asked us to arrive 30 minutes early, so we were there at 10:30 for an 11:00 tour. Unfortunately, the operator announced they would wait an additional 15 minutes for late arrivals, and the boat didn’t actually leave until 11:20. In total, we spent about 50 minutes just waiting. If guests are expected to arrive early, the tour should start at the stated time, not be delayed for those who show up late. The tour itself seemed similar to…”

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6.Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Start early at Casa China Bacalar for a private paddleboard outing across Bacalar Lagoon. Warm up, learn basic equipment and safety, visit cenotes and Bird Island, watch sunrise on calm water, then return for fruit, coffee, juice, and snacks.

“Amazing experience! The sunrise 🌅 in the lagoon is breathtaking. The water is super warm. Highly recommend to anyone.”

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7.3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Beach Club + Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 108 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon for three hours with an English or Spanish guide, stopping at the Pirate Canal, cenotes, and Bird Island. Swim, enjoy three beers and fruit drinks, then use kayaks at the beach club. Guides such as José, Jonathan, Hugo, and Carlos have earned especially warm praise.

“Our guide, Captain Banda, was excellent. Gave us great recommendations for restaurants and other activities. Thanks.”

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8.Sunrise Tour (Stand Up Paddle or Kayak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Start at 6:00 am with a guide from Monkey Adventure Bacalar Sup Tour. Choose a stand-up paddleboard or kayak, watch sunrise over the Lagoon of 7 Colors, visit Pirate Channel and Cenote Negro, and finish with breakfast, a snack, photos, and town pickup.

“The time with our guide, Eckart. Also seeing the sunrise. We will come back and use this tour again.”

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9.Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours on Bacalar Lagoon with a bilingual guide such as Diego, Daniel, or Armando. Your private group sails a Hobie Cat to islands, cenotes, and clear swimming spots, with kayaks, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult included.

“This little Hobie Cat is a great ride. Sailing is quiet and peaceful. A great way to see the lagoon. The star of the show was Daniiel, our captain. He made feel safe and comfortable at all times. He is knowledgeable about the lagoon. Great guide. Great tour.”

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10.Paddle at Dawn with visit to Cenotes and Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Meet Adrian and the DayTour Bacalar team at Casa China at 6:30 am for a three-hour paddle by kayak or stand-up board. You’ll warm up, learn safety basics, visit Cenote Esmeralda, swim in the sunrise, and share a floating picnic near the bird sanctuary.

“Nos encantó haber aprendido a andar en Paddel con Adrian, muy paciente y atento a pesar del clima fue una actividad estupenda”

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11.Bacalar at Sunrise: Kayak Adventure with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · from $30

Start early with guides such as Miguel or Romel, then paddle Laguna Bacalar’s turquoise water as the sun comes up. The three-hour trip includes a lagoon-side breakfast of fruit, toast, coffee, water, safety gear, a dry bag, and GoPro photos and videos.

“I enjoyed the kayak tour with Miguel a lot! We were a group of 5 and everything was great. Miguel is super nice and has lots of knowledge about the lagoon. We had a very lovely breakfast on the lagoon and lots of fun during the whole time. Highly recommended!”

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12.Bacalar Sunrise in Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.)

Leave Bacalar at 5:30 am by kayak, paddle through the Pirates’ Channel, watch sunrise over Laguna Mariscal, and stop to swim and snorkel. The tour includes breakfast, water, a dry bag, life jacket, and promised photo and video coverage. Ritchie has guided some departures.

“Great tour, so cool to be out on the lagoon in the pitch black and watch the stars turn into the sunset :)”

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13.Sunrise Kayaking Tour in Bacalar with Breakfast and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

Meet at 6 a.m. in Bacalar for a guided sunrise paddle across the Lake of Seven Colors. You’ll receive safety gear, a dry bag, breakfast, local coffee, and GoPro photos. Guides including Ro, Amir, and Chio add local insight, with a stop at Pirate Canal and an ecological spa.

“Very nice tour. Easy to find, English speaking, great Breakfast. All equipment was well kept and clean. Felt very safe. Would recommend to all ages.”

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