Tours/Ensenada/Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole Kayak Adventure + Market
Viator · Private tour

Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole Kayak Adventure + Market

4.8(37)Ensenada1 hour
VIATOR4.6(11)TRIPADVISOR4.9(26)

Description

Kayaking is the most exciting way to experience La Bufadora, Ensenada’s famous ocean geyser, from a front-row seat on the water. Paddle along the stunning coastline and connect with nature in a refreshing, adventurous way. Choose the calmer estuary option for a more relaxed experience, perfect for kids or beginners. After your paddle, walk just steps to the lively La Bufadora flea market for shopping and some of Ensenada’s best tacos. Customize your day with both ocean and land views of this must-see natural wonder.

Tour Options

Kayak La Bufadora + Massage
  • Duration: 5 hours: Ensenada Massage is 12 min drive from port, with 60min massage, adds about 2 hours to the Kayak Tour. Back to ship gaurantee Description: Kayak La Bufadora’s dramatic coastline, then unwind with a private massage—an adventure-and-relaxation combo designed just fo Pickup included
Kayak La Bufadora+ Walk Market
  • Flea Market and Bufadora: Add on 1.5 hours walking at Flea Market, view Bufadora from above! Time to each, shop, sample tequila! Guided upon request. Duration: 5 hours Description: Kayak La Bufadora’s stunning coastline, then stroll the local market to explore authentic flavors, crafts, and culture. Pickup included
Kayak La Bufadora
  • Duration: 4 hours Description: Kayak La Bufadora and experience Baja’s iconic sea blowhole up close from the water. Pickup included

Highlights

Private transportation
Use of Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag included.
Paddle Instruction and Guide

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Use of Kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag included.
Paddle Instruction and Guide
Not included
Optional Taco or Sourvenir Stop 30min
Gratuities
Lockers are available to store belongs (small items)

Pickup Locations & Times

Shore Excursion: Port pick up just off the ship, Walk to reach Ensenda Exit the ship: Turn left and walk -past all shuttles and buses -past Ensenada Sign -through under security arch (orange) Do not cross the footbridge. On your right, you’ll see a large glass building (Museo Caracol) Your guide will wait under the billboard. Find our team Waiting with name card. Or Pickup services are also available from any Ensenada Hotels and Airbnbs. or your preferred address.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(37)

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deepikad356
August 17, 2026
Great time!

The experience overall was great! Instructions on where to meet for the car was a little unclear at first, but we were able to figure it out. Our driver Chuy was fantastic, super friendly and was great at pointing out notable landmarks in the area. Our guide for the kayak was amazing as well, very knowledgeable and fun! He was great at guiding us through the ocean and even when we fell off our kayak during a big wave, he was able to get us back on immediately. Had a great time!

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Jessica_E
August 11, 2026
Highly recommend

Amazing view of the geyser, up close and felt very safe with our experienced guide. Driver was accommodating and friendly.

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genarop989
July 27, 2026
Ensenada tour 2026

The best expirience ,my family love it

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Denise_B
July 20, 2026
Close view of La Bufadora!

Travel guide prioritized safety, gave clear instruction and ocean conditions allowed us to get close to the geyser. We even got to jump out of our kayaks into the water (away from the blow hole) and saw Seaweed the Sea Lion. We highly recommend this excursion and would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Jon_S
April 21, 2026
A lot of driving through shanty town Ensenada

Late start. Some communication errors for pickup. Instructions weren't received in email prior to disembarkation. Long drive for little kayak time but kayak guide was very good! No tour guide, just a taxi cab driver that would drop us off here and there and wait for us to return.

Operator response

Hey Jon, thank you for sharing your feedback. I sincerely apologize for the initial communication errors regarding pickup instructions and for the frustration caused by the transit route. While our drivers are excellent at navigating the local landscape to get you to your destination safely, I hear your disappointment regarding the nature of the tour. We clearly missed the mark in setting the right expectations for the difference between a 'guided tour' and our 'private transport/driver service.' I am pleased to hear our kayak guide provided a high-quality experience, as they are a key part of our team, but I agree that the balance of the day did not meet your expectations. I will be reviewing our booking materials immediately to ensure guests clearly understand the transit process and the specific nature of our tour offerings moving forward. Thank you for helping us improve. lmk anyting else, Jesse. Did you get the cool pics of kayak?

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Dan_s
April 20, 2026
Great adventurous fun for all ages!

An ocean adventure into the exciting entrance of the blow hole (La Bufadora). It's a cool feeling riding up and down with the swell watching and hearing the rumble of the blow hole.... You won't forget it!!

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Casey_W
March 29, 2026
Awesome ocean tour

It was awesome! Chui was a good driver, no problems. Took us for great tacos after the trip, and then took us downtown to shop and showed us how to find our way around. Our kayak guide, Esau was absolutely the best! You can tell he loves his job, and he made sure we were safe and had a good time. Even showed us the today pools afterwards, looking at all sorts of amazing sea life. Loved it!

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Delia_B
March 20, 2026
Best part of our vacation

We had a wonderful time our guides Esau and Jordan took great care of us. We felt safe out on the water with our kids and learned a ton. We definitely want to come back. We highly recommend this adventure.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you and your family had such a fun and memorable time out on the water. It’s great to hear that Esau and Jordan took such good care of you and made everyone feel safe and comfortable—especially the kids. We love that you were able to enjoy the adventure while also learning something new along the way. That really makes the experience even more special! We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to have you back anytime for another great adventure

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Trina_B
February 26, 2026
Best kayak tour guide in Ensenada

The absolute best tour our guide was amazing so knowledgeable about the ocean showed us the best time, totally recommend

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that your guide made the experience even more special. Our team takes pride in sharing knowledge about the ocean and creating unforgettable moments, so it truly means a lot to hear your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation — we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

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K353DZtamaral
February 2, 2026
The Absolute Best Guides Make for the Best Experience!

I cannot put in words how amazing this entire experience was for me, my daughter, and her friend. First, our driver Genaro was the absolute best. He spoke great English, helped me improve my bad Spanish, translated for us at all our stops, and answered my endless stream of questions about all things Ensenada. Our kayak guide, Esau, was incredible! He has a degree in environmental biology and was able to share so many interesting facts about the marine life and formation of the unique cliff and cave formations in Baja. I cannot wait to come back and do another tour. 10/10 for all!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that your experience was so memorable for you, your daughter, and her friend. Genaro will be thrilled to know how much you appreciated his guidance, translations, and local knowledge—he genuinely loves sharing Ensenada with our guests. We’re also glad you enjoyed your time kayaking with Esau. His passion for environmental biology and Baja’s marine life really makes the experience special, and we’re proud to have him on our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure. Thank you for trusting us, and 10/10 right back to you for being amazing guests.

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