Top 4 Tulum Surf Trips

1.Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $270Our pick

Spend about three hours learning kiteboarding at Mexican Caribbean Kitesurf & Paddlesurf in Tulum. Mauricio and Roma teach private lessons in English, from wind theory and self rescue to body dragging, power strokes, and assisted or solo waterstarts. Gear, showers, Wi-Fi, and paddleboards are included.

“Mauricio and Roma are fun, friendly, personable, reasonable, and most importantly, excellent teachers. M was very adaptable to me wanting to work on kiting tricks, strapless, and winging, and was great w my partner who was a complete novice. He was professional when wind was not working and we needed to adjust schedule, and generally made it a great experience. 5 stars.”

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2.Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125Best value

Meet guide Mauricio or Rocio at Burrito Amor at 8 a.m. for a small-group visit to Casa Cenote. You will learn paddleboarding, snorkel among mangroves, spot fish and possibly Pancho the crocodile, then eat Mexican tacos. Equipment, entry, and private transport from Tulum Centro are included.

“We had the best time. Our guide, Mauricio, took us to a beautiful cenote for some sup, free diving, and great stories. So much fun with lessons, exploring, and checking out the wildlife. Go early! Would highly recommend this to anyone. Thanks Mauricio!”

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3.Lagoon Paddleboarding Tour in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet in Tulum Town at 9 a.m. for a four-hour paddleboarding trip on calm Kaan Luum Lagoon. Guide Mauricio teaches beginners and experienced paddlers, takes GoPro photos, allows time on the lagoon swings, and finishes with a Mexican taco lunch.

“Mauricio is a patient and knowledgeable water sport teacher. He is also very personable. It was a very enjoyable experience. I had a lot of fun learning paddle boarding. I appreciate his passion for the activity. He also took me to the most delicious tacos I’ve ever had.”

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4.Group Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

At Ahau Tulum, you get about three hours of kitesurfing instruction with an IKO-certified instructor and no more than one other student. Learn wind theory, kite control, body dragging, water starts, and basic riding, with gear, showers, Wi-Fi, and paddleboards included.

“We were two total beginners and had 4 sessions of kitesurf group lessons within a week, finally we were even partially able to ride upwind! It was a wonderful experience as Mauricio is such a highly competent teacher, a great motivator and an amazing person. He even took us to an outstanding kitesurf spot further north in El Cuyo to get perfect wind conditions.”

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