The 6 Best Night Kayak Tours in Mexico

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Paddle Zone takes you from Mismaloya to Los Arcos Marine Park by kayak, SUP, or family board. Guides including Felipe, Kevin, Ulysses, and Juliso lead the outing in English, with sunset or dawn scenery, glowing plankton, wildlife, snacks, free photos, and roundtrip transport.

“The Paddle Zone staff quickly became our good friends and were so attentive to us as a group and each individual. It was the highlight of our trip and we hope to be back!”

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2.Bioluminescence Tour in Kayak in Holbox Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

This 1-hour-45-minute Holbox outing combines a short tandem-kayak ride, a walk or wade at Punta Mosquito, and bioluminescent plankton in shallow water. Guides such as Johnny, Jonathan, Alex, and Jony explain the stars and marine life. Hotel pickup is available, but timing can shift late at night with the moon cycle.

“Really enjoyed out trip, it’s a short kayak journey and your eyes do adjust to see in the dark (although you get some lights from the hotels nearby). We went in Jan and still saw quite a lot, so would recommend”

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3.Guided Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Meet your bilingual guide on Holbox, paddle 20 minutes into the dark, and look for glowing plankton near a sandbank. You will have about 25 minutes there for swimming, stargazing, and watching the sea sparkle. Diego and Eric have guided recent departures. Pickup is available from central hotels, Punta Mosquito, and Restaurante La Cabane.

“Vous devez absolument le faire ! Ça a été la meilleure expérience de ma vie. À noter que vous pouvez tout à fait voir les Bioluminescences sur n’importe quel plage, mais là au moins vous êtes sûr d’en voir et vous êtes en Kayak.”

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4.Stars and Bioluminescent Marine Life Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 111 reviews · from $44Best value

Paddle Holbox after dark, then swim through neon-blue bioluminescent plankton beneath a low-light-pollution sky. An English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide explains the sea ecosystem and constellations. Guides such as Diego and Omar have made the night especially memorable, though the strength of the glow depends on season, weather, and moonlight.

“We were worried if the bioluminescence will be possible to see (because of the season), but it was ok and the whole experience was truly magical. Our guide was really experienced and we enjoyed the whole trip so much. Highly recommended.”

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5.Los Arcos Bioluminescent Waters Kayak & Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Paddle Zone takes you from Mismaloya Beach to Los Arcos National Marine Park by kayak or paddleboard. Guides such as Kevin, Luis, Felipe, and Ulises lead the 3-hour outing, with sunset views, caves, snorkeling, glowing plankton, snacks, hot chocolate, and round-trip transport from central Puerto Vallarta.

“Very cool experience!! The bioluminescence was unreal! Kevin & Ulisses were great guides…fun and knowledgeable, and we never felt unsafe. The yummy local food at the end was a nice treat! Thank you for a great time!!”

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6.Bioluminescence by Kayak and Stargazing.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · from $49

Paddle from Las Nubes toward the Punta Mosquito sandbanks, then walk and swim in shallow sea water as plankton glows around your feet and body. This two-hour tour includes hotel pickup, kayaks, and an English or Spanish guide. Ask for Victor if available, and bring water shoes, repellent, a towel, and dry clothes.

“Overall a good experience to learn about and see the bioluminescent algae! Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgable. We got picked up and taken to the beach near mosquito point, kayaked out to the split and then swam with the algae. One note to say would the taxi for 5 meant that 2 of us were in the trailer part of a golf cart - this was fine for us, but wouldn’t be for everyone! It was priced a little high for what you got for your money compared to other longer tours that include food, drinks etc.”

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