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Explore Santa Maria and Chileno bays by kayak and snorkel with a private guide. Santa Maria has a horseshoe-shaped cove, while Chileno has an extensive rocky reef. Enjoy views of the Los Cabos coastline from the water, with the pace, snorkeling time, and beach stops adapted to your group. The route depends on ocean conditions and may stay within one protected bay.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from hotels in Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and the Tourist Corridor
• If your hotel is not listed, feel free to contact us so we can check transportation availability for your area
• Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO or directly at Santa Maria Beach, where the experience begins
• Hotels outside the main tourist area, including Hard Rock, Nobu, Rancho San Lucas, Diamante, or Four Seasons Costa Palmas, are not included in complimentary transportation and will meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas
• Cruise guests will also meet at Plaza Gali OXXO, approximately 3–5 minutes walking from the marina exit. Detailed walking directions will be provided with your confirmation message
• Cabo San Lucas cruise arrivals operate using tender boats, which may take additional time depending on port operations. We strongly recommend taking the earliest tender available or booking priority tender service whenever possible
• Guests who miss transportation or arrive late must arrive directly at Santa Maria Beach before the activity start time at their own expense
Itinerary
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1Santa Maria Beach
Begin your private adventure at Santa Maria Bay, a protected horseshoe-shaped cove known for its calm waters and scenic surroundings. After a brief orientation and equipment setup, launch directly from the beach and paddle along the coastline while your guide shares information about the area's marine environment and geography. Depending on conditions, portions of the snorkeling experience may also take place within the bay.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chileno Bay Los Cabos
Continue toward Chileno Bay, where you'll enjoy a combination of kayaking, snorkeling, and coastal exploration. Known for its clear water and rocky reef habitat, this protected marine area offers excellent opportunities to observe the underwater environment of the Sea of Cortez. The private format allows flexibility to spend more time in the water, snorkeling, or enjoying the scenery before concluding the experience.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
- Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
- Cut-off times are based on local experience time
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
- Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
- Cut-off times are based on local experience time
- Private tours may adapt kayaking pace, snorkeling time, and beach stops depending on guest preferences and overall group experience
- No boats are used — the experience begins directly from the beach
- Wetsuits available upon request during winter months in XL, LG, M, and SM
- Maximum combined weight per tandem kayak: 425 lb (approximately 193 kg), including both participants.
- Kayaking requires basic fitness and comfort in the water
- Conditions between Santa Maria and Chileno Bay may vary daily. If crossing conditions are not ideal, the experience may remain within one protected bay while still enjoying kayaking, snorkeling, and beach time. Partial refunds are not provided for ocean-condition route adjustments
- This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
- Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
- Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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