15 Tenerife Kayaking Tours to Book Early

1.Kayak and Snorkel with Turtles, Wetsuits Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,215 reviews · from $35Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, or David, watching for dolphins and turtles before stopping to snorkel in a boat-access-only bay. Kayaks, wetsuits, gear, photos, and insurance are included. You must be a confident swimmer, aged 14 or older, and under 100 kg.

“Gonza was a great tour guide and it was a perfect day out seeing the dolphins definitely recommend!”

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2.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29

Paddle from Los Cristianos toward the Guaza cliffs with a multilingual guide such as José, Irina, or Elina. You’ll look for dolphins and turtles, visit a sea cave, snorkel when conditions allow, and return by kayak. It is active, wildlife-focused, and best suited to confident swimmers with reasonable fitness.

“Super recommend!! We weren’t able to snorkel because the waves were too rough but being in the kayak out on the ocean under the sun was just amazing. Our guide was passionate and attentive and we saw an entire pod of dolphins, which was magical, and the surrounding views are gorgeous. The only sad thing is you go nearby to some commercial fish farms which honestly are pretty upsetting but that’s no fault of the kayak experience group! Would defo recommend :)”

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3.Kayak & Snorkel with Local Fauna, Photos Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,010 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s black volcanic coast with guides such as Gabriel, Barbara, Caroline, and Frank. You’ll enter a sea cave, stop to snorkel among fish, and look for dolphins, turtles, rays, and other local wildlife. Double kayaks, wetsuits, lockers, showers, safety gear, and photos are included.

“Our guide was exceptionally caring and inlove with the things she does! She built the perfect atmosphere”

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4.Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Los Cristianos beneath the Guaza Mountains with an instructor, wetsuit, kayak, life vest, and snorkel gear provided. The three-hour outing covers roughly 6 km and may bring dolphins, turtles, stingrays, and fish. Guides such as Max, Bea, Mario, Jessica, and Coco are praised for clear instruction and patient support, but the sea can make this a demanding workout.

“The experience is awesome! Everything is organised, stuff provided the full support! Bea was just the best! Very friendly, and very professional! Her approach to the work is really something - she approaches marine life with wisdom and respect! I trusted her from the very beginning and the whole adventure was fantastic for me:) Thank you Bea!!!!”

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5.Kayak Sea Safari with Snorkel and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 639 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Join MANA KAYAK in Los Cristianos for a three-hour sea safari with guides such as Moses, Didi, Daniel, and Max. Paddle beneath the cliffs to Lovers Cave, watch for dolphins and turtles, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Wetsuits, safety gear, fruit, granola bars, drinks, and insurance are included.

“Beautiful experience! We loved it! We went in the morning, as it was recommended to us and saw dolphins and turtles! Thanks to Daniel it was a lot of fun and we felt very safe throughout the entire experience! 10/10”

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6.Kayak and snorkel with marine life safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s cliffs toward Pal Mar Cave, with guides such as Moses, Max, and Didi leading the way. You’ll receive kayak and snorkel instruction, safety gear, a snack, and time to swim or rest. Dolphins and turtles are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Great experience my guide has been didi, they teach you how to sail kayak in a moment and you walk to the beach that is right in front where you go out to sea, we have seen turtles, sharks and many fish have, kayaks of 2 people and individual. Everything you carry will get wet so I recommend a waterproof camera or a waterproof lining for the mobile, likewise the guide takes waterproof camera and takes photos to all the participants of the experience and the animals you meet and then send you the photosAuto-translated”

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7.Kayak Safari with Dolphin and Turtle Watching in Guaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle from Los Cristianos along Tenerife’s Guaza cliffs in a small group of up to 15. Your guide leads the way to wildlife areas and Palmar Cave, with snorkeling gear, a buoyancy vest, and an air-conditioned vehicle included. Dolphins and turtles are wild, so sightings depend on sea conditions and luck.

“We went as a couple and it was the highlight of our trip. We saw 3 turtles up close and they were so beautiful. Our tour guide (can’t remember his name but wears a cross necklace and medium length brown hair) was fantastic. He knew lots about the wildlife and the ocean, and it was clear that our safety was the priority in the trip. He didn’t leave anyone behind and controlled the pace well. We tipped him at the end due to this! My partner had never kayaked before and found this fine. Both of us do regular exercise so this was very do-able for us. Take water, sunscreen…”

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8.Kayaking and Snorkeling with Marine Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Paddle from Rays Bay in Los Cristianos toward Palm-Mar with a guide, then spend about 30 minutes snorkeling with masks, boots, floats, and life jackets provided. Guides such as Val, Chris, Matias, and Andrew have earned praise for calm, helpful instruction. Hotel pickup is available across south Tenerife.

“We really enjoyed the tour. The pick up was on time and everyone was really nice, especially our guide Chris. He really tried to provide us with the best trip. We saw dolphins and they took cool pictures of us”

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9.Kayak Tour with Animals and Underwater Scooters

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $33

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak from Los Cristianos with a small group and a guide such as John, Jonathan, Iveta, or Matias. Look for dolphins and turtles, visit Palmar Cave, then snorkel with an underwater scooter if conditions allow. Equipment, lockers, insurance, and GoPro photos are included.

“Had the best time watching dolphins, seeing turtles and swimming in the sea with the use of seascooters which meant we could cover so much more in a shorter time. John was amazing, we loved that our group was small and more personalised experience. We would highly recommend and so glad we paid for a high quality experience. Definitely worth the money.”

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10.Kayak & Snorkel Tour with turtles and photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · from $31

Paddle along Tenerife’s Los Cristianos coast with guides such as José and Alejandro, watching for dolphins and turtles near Guaza Cliff. The 2.5-hour trip includes kayak gear, snorkeling equipment, insurance, water, fruit, and souvenir photos. You will also stop near Palm Mar Cave for a swim in clear water.

“A truly amazing experience from start to finish thanks to Jose! A real highlight of our holiday! Joses enthusiasm and love for what he does, made this kayaking experience so fun and exciting to take part in. He went out of his way to help my son with his snorkling, showing him different sea life along the way, which he loved. And making things very exciting when we seen the dolphins!! Jose also had great knowledge of the area telling us interesting facts along the way. Jose took photos and videos throughout the activity for us, which was great to not have to worry about doing it ourselves! We would…”

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11.Kayak & Snorkeling, Marine Fauna Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Paddle from La Arenita along Costa Adeje with a guide, stopping at quiet coastal spots to watch marine life and snorkel. Stable kayaks suit beginners, and the three-hour outing includes gear, a waterproof bag, snacks, and water. Guides speak eight languages. Photos cost extra.

“Giuda simpaticissima e preparato su tutte le lingue. Esperienza divertente anche con i bambini. Consiglio davvero questa attività sia per il panorama roccioso che per i pesci e tartarughe avvistati.”

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12.1 Hour of Paddle surf Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Meet the AdVenture Kayak team at 1 Juan Reverón Sierra Street in Los Cristianos, collect a rigid paddleboard and paddle, and head toward the bay for one hour on your own. Staff explain the route and safe areas, while you choose between paddling, floating, sunbathing, and looking for marine life near the Guaza cliffs.

“Top! Volledige vrijheid en je kan doen wat je wil. Wij hebben vooral gedobberd en een kleurtje op gedaan op het water.”

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13.Kayak & Snorkeling Tour – Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Paddle from Los Cristianos with a guide such as Justas, Manuel, or Juju, stopping to snorkel above volcanic rocks and look for dolphins and turtles near the fish farms. The three-hour tour suits beginners, with equipment, water, changing space, toilets, and secure storage included. Expect a small group of up to 10 people.

“This was elite! Obviously they can't guarantee what you might see but we got super lucky and saw maybe 20 dolphins. They swam all around us and jumped out of the water really close to the kayaks. We saw a bunch of turtles, which was really cool. During the snorkeling part we saw all kinds of fish and got plenty of time in the water to enjoy it. Our guide, Manuel, was a great guy, super friendly, knowledgeable and quite excitable. The whole trip was everything you would imagine and hope it would be.”

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14.Eco Kayak & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

You’ll paddle stable double kayaks from Playa La Arenita in Palm-Mar with a local guide, stop to snorkel in a protected marine reserve, and enjoy water and snacks afterward. No kayaking experience is needed. Guide Dimitry has been praised for his patience and friendly support, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Felejthetetlen élmény volt. Néhány méteres távolságból delfineket is láthattunk, több alkalommal is. Az idegenvezető jókedélyű, laza, segítőkész volt. Bátran ajánljuk annak is, akinek első alkalom lesz.”

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15.Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Las Teresitas Stand Up Paddle Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 1h 20m · from $21

At Las Teresitas Beach near Santa Cruz, instructor Caaho gives you a 20-minute beginner lesson before you spend about an hour paddling on your own. The calm, clear water and Anaga Mountain views make this a gentle introduction to stand-up paddleboarding. Bring swimwear and a towel. Non-swimmers cannot participate.

“Leuke ervaring en goede uitleg. Vooral de locatie en het strand is heel mooi ☺️”

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