🌿Sunrise Kayak Tour in Cancun

Experience Cancun before the crowds awaken, as the rising sun transforms the Nichupté Lagoon into one of the most peaceful places in the Riviera Maya.

🕒🌅 Seasonal Departure Time: Our Sunrise Tour departs at different times throughout the year to match the sunrise.

Your exact departure time will be shown when you select your date.

💲Price: MXN $769 per person
Duration: Around 2 Hours
🛶Difficulty: Beginner Friendly

  • Discover Cancun’s hidden side as the lagoon comes to life at sunrise.
  • There’s something magical about being on the water just before sunrise. As the first rays of light illuminate the mangroves, the lagoon slowly awakens. Birds begin their morning routines, the water is at its calmest, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it easy to forget you’re only minutes away from Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
  • Our Sunrise Kayak Tour takes you through the peaceful mangrove channels of Nichupté Lagoon on a relaxed, small-group adventure led by passionate local guides. Along the way, you’ll discover one of Cancun’s most remarkable natural ecosystems while learning about the wildlife and mangroves that make this place so unique.
  • Whether it’s your first time kayaking or you’re an experienced paddler, we’ll start with a short introduction before heading out. No previous kayaking experience is required.
  • Every sunrise is different. Some mornings may bring memorable wildlife sightings, while others are simply about enjoying the peaceful beauty of the lagoon as a new day begins. That’s part of what makes every tour unique.
  • Experience Cancun beyond the beaches and discover a side of the destination that most travelers never see.
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before the activity starts.
What’s included…

Equipment: Double or single kayaks with paddles and seats.

Bilingual local guides

Lifejacket (Mandatory at all times)

Small snack or a piece of fruit

Not suitable for…

Children under 10 years

Pregnant women

People with back problems

People with mobility impairments

People with heart problems

People with recent surgeries

Basic mobility and moderate physical fitness are required.

Important information…

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Flip-flops
  • Biodegradable insect repellent

Not allowed

  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

We recommend bringing your own reusable bottle to help reduce single-use plastics

Customers will receive a full refund or credit in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances

Maximum participant weight: 110 kg / 245 lb per person.

Meeting point…


Located in the Hotel Zone kilometer 5 in Marina “Scuba Cancun”, right next to the pool, you will see the kayaks by the lagoon. As a reference, the marina is in front of ¨Playa Langosta¨ on the lagoon side.