Mexico City · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Paddle Xochimilco’s quiet canals before sunrise, watch volcano views, enjoy a chinampa breakfast, and get practical tips on cold mornings and transport.
“We loved it, a very magical experience and very rich breakfast, plus I felt very safe on the tourAuto-translated”
Paddle Xochimilco’s canals at sunrise, learn Mexico City’s origins, and visit axolotls with local guide Alan in a small group.
“Alan was the best. Very kind and very knowledgable of the area as a local himself. One of the best sunrises of our lives and would highly recommend booking with him if you are considering it.”
Paddle Xochimilco’s ancient canals at dawn, spotting herons, chinampas, and wildlife with guide Grant on a peaceful small-group kayak tour.
“Top-notch experience. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Mexico City. The scenery was beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. We got lucky to catch the sunrise, and Grant's explanation was very insightful. It was like an intriguing Mexican historical lesson combined with ecology, it was not boring it was really interesting.”
Kayak Xochimilco at sunrise, spot birds and axolotls, learn about chinampa farming, and enjoy a fresh breakfast from local produce.
“Such a wonderful tour, full of new information and unique experiences! Laila is so warm and inviting, providing so much context and translation assistance. The other guides (Juan and Diego) were so knowledgeable about the canals, chinampas, and farming practices. The chef (whose name i unfortunately missed) prepared us an astounding meal with products largely from the chinampa we visited.”
Paddle Xochimilco at sunrise, watch volcano views, eat an organic chinampa breakfast, and plant vegetables on this early Mexico City tour.
“This was one of our favorite experiences in Mexico City. Rise early to get to the Xochimilco canals to see wildlife, watch the sun come up, and enjoy a meal & hot coffee afterwards. The scenery is stunning. Wear layers. Plan to get wet from paddling. There are double & single kayaks. Bring gloves & a change of clothes. It’s worth the effort to see CDMX from a different angle. Our tour was completely in Spanish so be ready to exercise your listening & speaker skills or follow the crowd.”
Paddle Xochimilco’s historic canals by kayak, spot wildlife, pass trajineras, and learn local history on this small-group Mexico City outing.
“Great tour. I attended a 10 am tour and was the only attendee, but still had two tour guides. Both were great, friendly, and well-prepared. They knew lots about the Xochimilco, its biodiversity and history, so I highly recommend you ask any questions that peaks your interest. They also encouraged taking lots of photos and helped with taking some photos of myself. The tour was around 2.5 hours and explores a large portion of the waterways in the area, including seeing local life and lots of wild animals. I highly recommend this tour as a nature getaway from the busyness of Mexico City.”
Kayak Xochimilco’s canals to the Original Island of the Dolls and an axolotl sanctuary with a bilingual guide.
“We arrived on time, but the provider never showed up. After waiting, he called 20 minutes past the start time, and the activity was canceled. We had already spent money on taxis for nothing. Very disappointing and unprofessional. I expected much better reliability.”
Paddle Valle de Bravo lake for one hour with a Spanish-speaking instructor, mountain views, basic lessons, gear, and flexible cancellation.
Pick a ruin, a canal, a kitchen or a ring.
