Kayak from Chileno Bay to Santa Maria & Snorkel + Beach Time
Description
In this experience we visit two of the most emblematic beaches located in the Tourist Corridor while rowing with the desert landscapes on one side and the immensity of the Gulf of California on the other. Hoping to find, according to the season, the great biodiversity found in this Corridor such as whales, dolphins, mobulas, among other marine species; depending on our luck. As local guides and nature lovers, we will share the best snorkeling spots at Chileno Bay where we will observe the greatest marine biodiversity in the area. Then we will be ready to enjoy some snacks and drinks that we will bring for you to spend the rest of the time to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful view.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start our tour at Las Viudas beach, where we will board our kayaks (tandem) and paddle towards Chileno Bay.
Enjoying the beautiful landscape, we will pass aside of the Bay of Santa Maria, we will see La Bufadora (natural blowhole) and continue until we arrive to a secluded section of the beach in the beautiful Bay of Chileno.
In the beautiful Bay of Chileno, we will dive to see the beautiful reef where we will explore the great biodiversity of the area. After snorkeling we will continue paddling towards the most touristic section of Chileno Bay, where we will have prepared shade and snacks to rest and spend a beautiful morning with great company, and enjoy the comforts of close-by bathrooms and showers, so that you may have a relaxing time after this great adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will send you a message prior to your activity to coordinate the pickup point and time. Please arrive at the location 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you are not at the meeting point within the agreed time, you will forfeit your transportation and will be responsible for getting to the activity meeting point (Chileno Bay) by other means at your own expense. Maximum waiting time after the scheduled time: 5 minutes. For hotels that are not listed within our transportation zones, we can provide service for an additional fee. Please contact us for more information.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Max weight on tandem kayak: 193 kg / 425 lbs
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult, from 12 years old and older.
Reviews(13)
Top notch experience! Included were round trip transportation from our hotel, chairs and beach umbrella at Chileno, beverages and snacks. Josue, our guide, was excellent, and patiently helped my wife overcome her fear of water so she could enjoy the trip.
Hola! It means a lot to us that you chose to spend part of your vacation with our team, and we're grateful you had such a positive experience. A special thank you for recognizing Josue. Helping someone feel comfortable in the water and gain the confidence to enjoy the experience is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, and he'll be happy to hear your kind words. We appreciate your recommendation and would love the chance to host you again on a future visit to Cabo. Gracias!
My spouse and I had a great time with True Baja yesterday. Pablo picked us up near our Airbnb and brought us to Viudas beach to kayak to Chileno Bay. Our guide, Paco, was very kind and informative and took great care of us. He was also very helpful and understanding to me as a novice snorkeler. The kayaking portion was challenging but not too bad if you are in moderate shape. There is a just snorkeling option if kayaking isn’t your thing. I highly recommend booking with True Baja!
Thank you so muchfor taking the time to share your experience! We're glad Pablo and Paco made your day smooth and enjoyable, from pickup to kayaking and snorkeling. It means a lot to know you felt well cared for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and we hope to host you again soon!
The scenery was beautiful and the guide was amazing! His name was Josuey? I might have spelled it wrong, but he took 15 minutes to get me comfortable to do the snorkeling part of the tour and pulled me around with him while we snorkeled so I could just try to relax and look at the fish. It was awesome and I plan on going again next year! I didn't get good pic, i was too busy watching everything under the water! :)
Hola Tracie, What a fantastic experience! Thank you for sharing it it. Josué truly goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable in the water, and we’re so glad he helped you fully enjoy snorkeling. We can't wait to have you back next year for another adventure—it has been our pleasure! Saludos!
This was the best experience me and my family ever had, being able to catch the dawn in the middle of the sea, was pure magic…I just can’t describe the feeling…the guide was very careful, well qualified and always aware of us and surrounding. I’ll definitely will come back with true baja for more adventures!!!
Hola Karla, Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We’re truly glad and honored to hear this was such a memorable experience for you and your family. We also want to thank you for sharing that your guide’s care and expertise made you feel comfortable throughout the adventure. We'll make sure to pass along the message to him. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments with True Baja! Saludos.
We had the best guide Josue! He was very helpful and personable! Our driver Sacha was also excellent! We enjoyed the snorkeling and the snacks on the beach after. Overall, a most excellent experience! Highly recommend.
Hola Lisa, Our team appreciates your kind words and recognition! We want to thank you for spending some of your precious vacation time with us! It is awesome to hear that the snorkeling and the snacks were the highlights of the adventure. We look forward to your next visit and we are grateful for your recommendations. Greetings.
We had a fantastic kayak and snorkelling trip! We coudn’t recommend Trubaja enough for a fantastic day out. Being on the water in the morning was amazing and we got to see some beautiful fish while snorkelling too. Josue and Paco were our guides and they were fantastic telling us some facts about the area and telling us about the fish we saw. We were also welcomed back to Chileno beach with a wonderful cheese and snack board with a delicious Corona to top the trip off. Amazing day out while in Cabo!
Hola Gemma, It has been our absolute pleasure to have you spend the day in our adventure! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling, the snacks and the Corona! Josue and Paco are happy to know that sharing their knowledge with you made a difference. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your recommendations! Looking forward to our next adventure together!
This was one of the best excursions that we have book with Viator over the past 5 years. Kayaking was fun, a little challenging, but oh, my! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! The snorkeling was great, as we saw so many colorful species of fish and even saw sharks and sea turtles. Highly recommend to anybody with teen children up to adults.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that this was one of the best excursions you've booked with Viator in the past five years. Kayaking can indeed be a bit challenging, but the breathtaking scenery makes it all worth it. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the snorkeling and got to see so many colorful fish, sharks, and sea turtles. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for more memorable adventures in the future!
I've been to Cabo a handful of times and this has been the highlight of all my trips so far. Pablo and Josue were super responsive, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating from the moment we contacted them. Some of our first-time ocean kayakers were a little nervous but Josue quickly set them at ease. They made sure we all felt safe and confident to not just kayak, but to snorkel as well. We had an absolute blast kayaking, snorkeling and visiting private, secluded beaches. I purposefully wanted to avoid the big crowds at the arch and explore new beaches in the Cabo area and this tour delivered. There were little details that made this tour worry-free and extra enjoyable. We had dry bags for our gear on the kayak, granola bars and bottled water before our snorkel. My personal favorite: the chairs, umbrellas, tables, ice cold beers and homemade tortas waiting for us at Chileno Bay. A delicious and relaxing ending to a great morning. I cannot thank Pablo and Josue enough for providing my family and I with an unforgettable experience and I'll press harder to convince my other family members to do this next time we visit.
Wow, it sounds like you had an absolutely fantastic time with our team! We're thrilled to hear that they made your experience so enjoyable and worry-free from start to finish. It's great that they were able to accommodate everyone, especially those who were nervous about ocean kayaking for the first time. Exploring secluded beaches away from the crowds sounds like a dream come true! We're glad you appreciated the little details, like the dry bags, snacks, and the relaxing setup at Chileno Bay. Thank you for choosing us for your True Baja experience, and we can't wait to welcome you and your family back again next time!
This was honestly the BEST adventures I've done in Cabo! And I have been doing adventures here since 2005. Sasha picked us up from the Westin and was super pleasant and interesting. Josue was our guide, it was just my husband and I, and he gave us some kayaking tips prior to leading us into the open water! We were so very lucky and happened upon some whales playing, breaching and tail and fin slapping. We were right there - it was magical. When we arrived at Chileno bay we pulled our kayak up to the beach and Josue had snorkel gear so we were able to spend some time in the water as well. At the end of our adventure they had a lunch set up on the beach with sandwiches and beer! I would recommend. and have recommended. this adventure to everyone who loves being on the water.
It fills us with joy to hear that your experience with us was the best adventure you've had in Cabo, especially with the magical encounter with whales! Sasha and Josue appreciate your kind words. It sounds like you had a fantastic time kayaking, snorkeling, and enjoying lunch on the beach (nothing beats a cold beer after some time in the sun). Thank you for recommending our adventure, and we look forward to hosting you again for more memorable experiences in the future!
If you ever want to kayak in Cabo, then True Baja is who you want to book with. Our tour guide, Josue, was an absolute gem! He talked to us about Mexican food and Mexican history (it is not the Sea of Cortez, btw), and he kept my crazy ass from drowning 🤦🏻♀️ Pablo & Sasha do a fantastic job with these tours, and you will not be disappointed!
I am glad Josue kept you alive! Thank you for trusting us and letting us show you the beautiful areas for snorkeling in Cabo. We really appreciate you nice comments!! Until next time.
