Las Gatas Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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Enjoy the snorkeling and kayaking at Las Gatas Beach, this tour includes transportation, kayaks, snorkel gear, lunch and a professional tour guide. Because of the sea wall the Las Gatas beach is a great place to swim and snorkel. It is also the right place to relax or maybe have a cold drink in a nice laid-back atmosphere. The tour will last approximately 5 hours.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
Not recommended for adult aged 81 and over
Dress code is beach clothes
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Bring money (only cash) for drinks
What To Expect
The tour begins with pick up at your hotel in Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo, and travel to La Ropa Beach to get fitted out with a kayak and lifejacket. Paddle alongside a guide as you make the 45 minute trip to Las Gatas Beach, where you’ll pause for a cold beer or a bottle of water before starting an hour snorkel tour of the Las Gatas seawall. Everything from hermit crabs to tropical fish makes their home on the sheltered inner surface of the seawall, and you’ll also find sea urchins and sea cucumbers among the coral reef formations. Swim as far as the ‘king of kings’ statue, an underwater statue of Jesus. Return to shore for lunch on the beach, choosing from a main dish of fish filet or shrimp or chicken fajitas or cheese quesadillas. Relax on the beach for 1 hour and 45 minutes to soak up the sunshine or swim, then return to your kayak for the trip back to La Ropa Beach, this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel at roughly 3:30 P.M.
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Las Gatas Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation in an air-condition vehicle
Lunch
Local tour guide that is fluent in English language
Kayak and snorkel gear
Life Jacket
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great kayak, snorkel and lunch on beach!
ering102,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fantastico experience! An hour snorkeling, hour kayaking, all transportation from hotel, to a beautiful beach, Las Gatas. Not to mention a delicious beach lunch. All included. Our host was Pablo, wonderful, full of knowledge and info. Ziajuantanajo is that smaller chill Mexican beach town you’ve been seeking! Great tour company!
You can bring a change of...
Esther L,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can bring a change of clothes, a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, money as there is a safe place to put them. It was a great trip. Pablo knows the history of Zihua and also The location of the most unique and colorful fish.
Los Gatos Beach Day
O4702IUcharlied,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was phenomenal! Pablo was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. Kayaking was beautiful and we saw so many fish while snorkeling. Everything was very easy and convenient including the hotel pick up.
Las Gatas Fun!
G6637GLangiea,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I’m so happy we chose this excursion with Luis and his team! Luis was very communicative prior to the day of the excursion. They picked us up from our hotel promptly and provided detailed information on what to expect for our kayaking and snorkeling experience. Mario, who spent the morning with us, shared fascinating history about Zihuatanejo and had great stories to tell. The entire team was very professional, yet warm and friendly in conversation. I would highly recommend booking your outings with Luis and his team — safe, friendly, and well-organized tours!
Well worth it!
Escape03110746247,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis is a wealth of knowledge! We thoroughly enjoyed both the kayaking and snorkeling. I’d highly recommend this tour.
Probably the Best Tour We've Ever Experienced
susanam21j,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis gave us one of the best tours we've experienced in our travels. He promptly met us on the beach right outside our place with individual kayaks ready to go. He gave us a detailed tour of the bay as we kayaked to Gatas Beach. Once at Gatas, he took us snorkeling around the reef. He was extremely knowledgeable and cared about the reef and the animals living there. At one point, he brought a sea urchin up from the reef and pressed the creature gently onto our palms one at a time. I've not experienced such delight as when the creatures' suckers attached to my palm as if I were part of the reef. He then returned the creature safely back to its home. Afterward, we relaxed at a restaurant on the beach and ate the included meal. Excellent local fish caught right out of the bay and good strong cocktails (cocktails not included, so if you want to partake, bring some cash [a beer or soft drink was included]). After our meal, he gave us a short tour of the beach and gave us detailed information about the flora growing along the beach and a little bit of history. We would 100% do another tour with Luis if we were to ever return to Zihua.
Productive and super fun kayak/snorkel adventure
tanialS5017OP,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pablo was a great- very friendly, informative and helpful. So lots of fish snorkeling. The restaurant was all right- not our favorite meal since we’ve been here. We all enjoyed the activity - it’s very active
Mother Daughter Adventure
Anna E,May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Pablo. This was a mother daughter trip for my 15 year old and it was the perfect mix of kayaking and snorkeling following by lunch and a little time on the beach. Would highly recommend. Everyone was so nice!
Could not ask for more. Excellent trip.
Roman G,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Hosts Luis and Pablo are one of the best we have ever experienced. History lessons about the area were great. Any questions - they got it. Snorkeling was a little rough because of waves that day, but it was still great. Saw the puff fish and others. Kayaking at the bay is very scenic. Highly recommend.
Perfect Activity!
Elise M,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pablo was amazing and we had a great tour and meal! It was such a fun time and I would do it again!!
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