Sea kayak or SUP board and snorkeling combo
Duration
5hr
Season
All year
Groups
up to 12
Offered
Eng / Spa
Available days:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Kayak and Snorkeling Tours Details
Decide how you want to have fun: paddling on a kayak or a SUP board!
The southern coast of Puerto Vallarta offers wonderful natural views, we find here dry forest and tropical vegetation mixing and fine-sanded beaches next to impressive cliffs and rocky beaches. To enjoy this natural beauty and at the same time have fun, nothing better than come with us and let us taking you in a ride by kayak or SUP board, to enjoy later the underwater world and observe several tropical fish species.
For lovers of sea, nature and water activities, this is an excellent option. Kayaking or SUP boarding is an excellent way to exercise, sunbathe, enjoy nature and observe the coast from another perspective. This is an activity that can be enjoyed with family, as a couple or with friends; it isn’t necessary to be an expert paddler, since before starting, your guide will give you a brief introduction on the correct use of the paddles. You can have a kayak for yourself or share it with another person and on a SUP board you can test your balance in a fun and safe way.
Highlights
- Attractive natural views
- Explanation about the flora and fauna area
- Biologist or naturalist guide
- Flora and fauna identification guides
- Small groups
Includes
- Ground transportation in vans with a/c
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins) and kayak or SUP board with paddles
- Soft drinks, juices, granola bars. Water to refill.
- Light refreshment after snorkeling.
Know Before You Book
Fitness level:Moderate to active. Good physical condition is recommended.
- Distance covered paddling by kayak or SUP board: 2 miles round trip.
- Fitness level: Moderate active, good physical condition is recommended.
- The maximum weight for each kayak and SUP board is 113 kg.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years or pregnant women.
- People with back, neck, heart or knee problems are not recommended.
- Children 6 to 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- All participants must be able to paddle 2 miles (3 km) of round trip on their own.
- Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Itinerary
8:30 am
Meet with your guide and the rest of the group at our office in Marina Vallarta, where you get your snorkeling gear after registration.
From our office we go south of the coast, leaving behind Puerto Vallarta’s downtown and urban area, to reach the fishing village of Boca de Tomatlán, about an hour later, where we take our kayaks and boards to start with our fantastic activity. Depending on how fast you want to go, as well as the wind and sea currents conditions, we’ll be arriving at our beach destination about 30 to 45 minutes later. There, we’ll disembark and have our snorkeling activity; later, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved snack, while resting on the beach to get ready for the return.
Our approximate arrival Puerto Vallarta is at 2:30 pm.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION
In Ecotours de México we pride ourselves on offering excellent services on all our nature tours. To achieve this, we believe it is vital to protect the most important thing we have: our environment. Therefore, throughout our more than 25 years of experience, we have participated and supported different associations, campaigns and conservation projects, both local and national. Some of them are:
ECOBAC.
– We are the main sponsor of ECOBAC (Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC), a non-profit association that is responsible for the research and protection of humpback whales in Banderas Bay, as well as the diffusion of the NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, federation standard for whale watching.
– We participate in the FIBB Catalog providing photographs of humpback whales for identification.
– ECOBAC and RABEN (Network of Assistance to Entangled Whales) are responsible for dealing with cases of whales entangled in fishing gear; Ecotours has supported these activities by providing boats and trained personnel for rescue maneuvers.
– Distribution of ecological and conservation information for environmental education.
– Find more information at www.whalephoto.org
Boca de Tomatlán Sea Turtle Camp.
– Each season, Ecotours de México makes a donation of various materials necessary for the correct management of the camp (tarpaulins, buckets, boxes, rakes, diggers, etc.)
– Also, donations of teaching materials with information about turtles have been made.
– Likewise, a donation is made per person in each of our visits during our tour “Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp”.
The Green Macaw Sanctuary.
– In 2017, an artificial nest was donated for the project of protection, conservation and reproduction of the green macaw in Las Juntas and Los Veranos, Jalisco.
– Ecotours staff also supported the assembly of the donated artificial nest.
– Also, a donation is made per person in each of our visits to the sanctuary during the “Green Macaws Sanctuary” tour.
Campaigns to clean rivers and beaches.
– Ecotours has organized and participated in various local campaigns to clean the rivers and beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
– In the same way, we clean the areas we visit in our tours.
Fishing Garbage Tournament at Marietas Islands.
– Ecotours has promoted and participated of the cleaning activities organized by CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) and the National Park managers.
Distribution of organic products.
– To further support the care of our environment, at our shop we have biodegradable products (Newen organic soap, solid shampoo, handmade soaps), environment-riendly products (bamboo toothbrushes) and reusable products (aluminum bottles, mesh bags and jute bags).
We do this because we really care about Nature.
What to bring to the Kayak and Snorkeling Tours
Bring your refillable water bottle to your trip or buy one with us and get a 10% discount on our shop. Check our section with Ecofriendly products Link
Comfortable clothing, swimsuit, sun protection (cap or hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen), comfortable waterproof shoes, insect repellent, small towel, waterproof camera.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 72 hours before, 100% refund
- Cancellations 48 hours before, 50% refund
- Cancellations the day of tour, no shows or being late, No refund, forfeit the entire amount
- Activities can be changed due to natural conditions (hurricane alert, storms or swell).
- All guests must sign a risk acknowledgment.
- No tour is refundable once it is taken.
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