Tenerife: Turtle and Dolphin Kayak Tour with Snorkel and Wetsuit
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Tenerife, Spain
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Atlantic waters of Tenerife’s Costa Adeje are home to five different species of dolphins, including bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins. On this tour, paddle around the beaches and bays on a sea kayak, enjoy spectacular ocean views, and have the chance to cruise among pods of wild dolphins in their natural environment.
- Magnificent views of Tenerife’s west coast from the water
- Chance to see wild dolphins in their natural environment
- No kayaking experience necessary: full instruction provided
- Spot up to five dolphins species including bottlenose and striped
What's Included
- Pictures, Videos
- Lockers
- Dry buckets
- Life vests
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Professional guide / instructor
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Water
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Xplore Tenerife Kayaking and BikingEdificio Cristianmar, Calle El Coronel 1, 38650 Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Edificio Cristianmar is a white building at the end of the street, right by the sea with rounded balconies. Xplore Tenerife is on the ground floor, on the left side.The meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time. Please arrive on time; late arrivals will not qualify for refunds or changes.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Begin your coastal adventure in Los Cristianos, where you’ll meet your instructor and group. All the necessary gear—wetsuits, kayaks, water shoes, life vests, and snorkeling equipment—is provided to save you the hassle of organizing rentals separately.
With your guide leading the way, set off on a sea kayaking journey between pristine beaches and tranquil bays, all under the shadow of the majestic Guaza Mountains. Keep an eye on the water, not just the views, as you might spot playful pods of wild dolphins, including bottlenose and striped species.
Midway, pause for a snorkeling interlude before paddling back. Your return journey offers a panoramic view of Tenerife's coastline and the majestic Mount Teide, rounding off an unforgettable oceanic excursion.
With your guide leading the way, set off on a sea kayaking journey between pristine beaches and tranquil bays, all under the shadow of the majestic Guaza Mountains. Keep an eye on the water, not just the views, as you might spot playful pods of wild dolphins, including bottlenose and striped species.
Midway, pause for a snorkeling interlude before paddling back. Your return journey offers a panoramic view of Tenerife's coastline and the majestic Mount Teide, rounding off an unforgettable oceanic excursion.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- IT IS MANDATORY TO BE ABLE TO SWIM
- Minimum age is 14 and minors from 14 to 18 years old have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- The kayaks have a weight limit of 100 kg per person.
- The meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time of the trip.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- While there's no guarantee of seeing wild animals due to their unpredictability, the chances are very good.
- Not suitable for pregnant ladies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jason_B
Brought for a present for my wife, We've never been Kayaking before but with clear instructions from our guide Mario we had no problems at all.
It was a fantastic experience, we got to see sea turtles and dolphins and had time to do some snorkeling which was brilliant. Mario was a great guide and I would highly recommend. A great days adventure.
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Velma_F, Jun 2026
It was fun—about two hours of paddling (approx 3 miles)… the snorkeling was not the best in the world but did see some parrot fish, a puffer fish, and either a turtle or a rock! Just kidding, the guide did see the turtle and pointed it out to us. The dolphins were probably about 1/4 of a mile away (you cannot approach because they go to a private fishery to eat)—it was cool to see them but it was far away. The guide was great and very informative for everyone. Thank you Lucia!!
Saicheung_S, Jun 2026
We went with guide Antonio and juri kayaking. We saw a green turtle and a couple of times dolphins. It was s nice adventure.
Kyle_N, Jun 2026
Bea and Lucia where excellent - did experience solo and was great, was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins surfaced metres away from kayak.
Lee_M, Jun 2026
Great experience, Askari was a top guide, and got us close to the turtles. Great day. Lucky enough to get close to dolphins last year so getting the turtles was this time out was a bonus.
Jose_I, May 2026
Amazing Kayak & Snorkel Adventure with Dolphins and Turtles!
We took the Tenerife Turtle & Dolphin Kayak Tour on May 16th at 10:30 AM, and it was a awesome 3-hour experience!
During the kayak portion, we got to see dolphins, a fish farm, sea turtles, and beautiful coastal views. Since this is the open ocean, the water is a bit cold, but the tour provides you with a wetsuit and life vest. Make sure to wear clothing that allows you to paddle comfortably.
For the snorkeling part, we saw different types of fish swimming at depths of 6 to 15 meters around stunning rock formations and open water. If you choose to snorkel, you need to be prepared to safely exit and re-enter your kayak in deep open water. Our guide gave us excellent instructions on how to do this safely. However, if you prefer not to snorkel, you can easily stay in the kayak and just enjoy the water and the beautiful surroundings.
As an added bonus, they take photos during the tour that are available afterward. It is a fantastic way to get high-quality shots of the experience without worrying about risking your own camera in the water!
Finding the meeting location can be a bit tricky. Our taxi driver had problems finding the place because he wasn't familiar with the area and gave excuses, which made communication challenging. To help future travelers: look for Edificio Cristianmar. It is a white building with rounded balconies right by the sea at the end of the street. The office, Xplore Tenerife, is located on the ground floor.
The staff here are absolutely awesome and make the whole experience highly enjoyable.
Note: They also offer mountain bike excursions at this location! I wish I had known that beforehand, as I definitely would have booked that tour with them too
Christina_N, May 2026
This was a wonderful tour. We were lucky enough to see several dolphins and turtles while kayaking. The snorkeling portion was great as well, the visibility was perfect. Our guide Max, was very knowledgeable and professional.
Conal_D, Apr 2026
Ascari (the instructor) was great. Looked after us well. Great English. Happy guy. Found 1 x gigantic turtle at the surface for 2 minutes. Dolphins spotted but about 200m away unfortunately with the other set of kayakers. That’s nature! Nice afternoon out though. Maybe morning feeding and the marine life is more active!?!
Elliott_G, Apr 2026
Well organised and fun experience taking in some beautiful views. From start to finish, all staff were friendly and helpful. Shout out to Mario and Milan for making my tour interesting, fun and safe.
Zinnia_C, Apr 2026
You need good waterproof suncream, drinking water and adequate fitness but you may see dolphins and turtles if Marco rings them first.
There's good instructions from the guide throughout. Be careful with loose items, one pair of sunglasses got lost when a couple got back into completely the wrong canoe and upended another single canoe in the process. A strapped down container is provided for your locker key back at base where you can leave your belongings. You can also strap down your flip flops.
If you don't have much upper body strength getting back into the kayak is a challenge. Fortunately Marco our instructor dragged me back in twice but it was undignlfied to say the least!
Overall a worthwhile trip but you must be willing to pay attention for your own safety.
Don't underestimate the challenge, one canoe had to towed back by Marco as the occupants struggled and im pretty sure I will ache tomorrow.
You may be asked to take your canoe back to the meeting point on a little dolly if you are on a later tour so be prepared to pull your weight!
Jacob_R, Mar 2026
A very nice and relaxed excursion, totally worth the time and money, the company are very professional and easy going
Our guide Luna was very nice and professional as well, so i hope for your sake you get her 👍
Dylan_F, Mar 2026
Was a great time. Tour guides were great. They took wonderful pictures for us. We saw dolphins and a turtle.
Sergio_P, Feb 2026
Best your and coco was the best guide! Saw many dolphins and always felt the situation was in control
Michael_B, Feb 2026
Enjoyable experience, friendly staff, Mario (the guide that lead our group) was veto patient, friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. We saw dolphins, turtles and snorkeling with lots of fish to see.
Helena_U, Feb 2026
Max gave us an amazing experience. It takes some strength to participate especially on windy days but totally worth the effort. We loved it 💜
Alese_R, Feb 2026
Great experience! Awesome guides! They even had a go pro to take pictures and videos which they shared with us via email free of charge. Really appreciated them!
Tami_M, Feb 2026
An excellent tour! They provided everything we needed, were friendly and knowledgeable. We saw the most spectacular dolphin families, would 100% go again. Jackson was a fantastic tour guide, request him if you can!
Ian_H, Feb 2026
Excellent Kayaking trip. Very professional company, excellent guide in William and very good equipment. Very enjoyable way to see the cliffs and we saw dolphins up close. Highly recommend, and at a good price. Thank you William for guiding us so well and for the excellent photos and videos.
Anzelika_G, Feb 2026
Not an very easy activity - be ready it will take 2,5-3 hrs. Jessica was our guide - very nice one! We saw only dolphins, turtles decided to rest this time. But anyways it is amazing experience. Of course all depends on weather but suggest to try.
Alexander_V, Feb 2026
Very pleasant activity, we saw some dolphins nearby our kayaks.
Jackson is a very nice and enjoyable guide.
We had a great afternoon.
Cari_S, Jan 2026
Had a great time with Luna and Nick, didn’t see dolphins but still was worth the trip. We loved getting out on the water
Trevor_D, Jan 2026
Jessi was a great guide, fun kayaking and snorkeling. Even when cold the provided wetsuit did the job and we had a great time. Thank you!
Anna_R, Jan 2026
We had a great time on our kayaking trip. We saw several turtles and end even some dolphins in the distance. The snorkeling break was also nice, the water was clear and you could observe several colorful fish. Our guide Bea was great, very helpful and knowledgeable.
Alexandru_C, Jan 2026
Great day today with our guide Coco. After reading some of the bad reviews I was a bit worried, but Coco is a great guide. Although I was struggling a bit to keep up, there were lots of breaks, allowing to catch up. He also explained everything to everybody, and was very helpful. Now about the ride itself, a word of advice, if you're not fit, you will struggle. Even if you may be a bit strong, if you lack endurance, you will struggle. This is like a bit of cardio exercise. And after all, it will also depend on luck if the ride will be eventful. Sea may be choppy, bad weather, poor visibility in water, no wildlife, they can happen, and it won't be under anyone's control. We were lucky today, we saw a few bottle nose dolphins, and I think a brown turtle. I missed most of it but the turtle almost bumped into my friend's kayak. Any way, the main reason for me to be on this trip was the snorkeling, which was quite fun, at least for me. Some people were a bit cold in the water. So, all in all, the trip is worth it, and the guide was brilliant. Thank you Coco!
Mattias_L, Jan 2026
It's not too demanding, but very rewarding! Would definitely try this in both winter and summer. All was perfect!
Nille_J, Dec 2025
Really nice activity and Jessica is so nice and professionel. It can be hard for the arms and shoulders in the waves, but it’s worth it. We saw turtles and dolphins. And some other fish when we stopped for a short snorkel. It was hot. Remember sun protection; lotion, hat ect. I can definitely recommend this activity!
Thank you Jessica for a nice day.
Yitian_Z, Dec 2025
Max is a very nice guide and we had fun. The activitiy was organized professionally and safely. Great experience
Nancy_H, Dec 2025
Excellent activity. We saw dolphins and a sea turtle. Fun snorkeling as well. Luna was an awesome guide.
Steph_D, Nov 2025
Brilliant experience with Max. Knowledgeable and friendly, allowed plenty of time for paddling and watching the dolphins and snorkelling. Took lots of photos photos and videos and sent them to us the same day
Elizabeth_B, Nov 2025
Best experience ever ,100% worth the money , it’s even very cheap for what it offers. We kayaked and saw dolphins , turtles and snorkeled. Max was a great instructor who spoke many languages
Pippa_S, Nov 2025
Amazing activity, Bea was fantastic, very informative and reassuring for us both, who had not been kayaking for years! We saw dolphins and turtles. Absolutely fantastic experience, definitely recommend!
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