--- title: Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 26 (Xochimilco Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/sunrise-kayak-tour-in-xochimilco/ --- # Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco **Guidekin's take:** Paddle the Xochimilco canals at sunrise without needing previous kayaking experience. A guide, kayak, vest, paddle and traveler insurance are included; chinampa breakfast and return transport depend on the option selected. 4.6 from 90 reviews at €24 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #22 of 26 in Xochimilco Boat Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy the Xochimilco canals at sunrise on a kayak (no previous experience required). On this tour, you'll have the equipment and a guide to navigate safely in Xochimilco. Admire nature and the views of the imposing Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes. Breakfast in a chinampa is included (if this option is selected). Round-trip transportation is included (if this option is selected). Come and discover this sanctuary within Mexico City. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 04:00, 04:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the Sunrise Kayak Tour: Spanish option; other options up to €79 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Descubre Tours Mexico - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 04:00, 04:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.6 from 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 80 of 90. - 5 stars: 76 (84%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (6%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Sunrise Kayak Tour: Spanish | €24 / person | Spanish | - | | Kayak Tour + Breakfast: Spanish | €41 / person | Spanish | Kayak tour + Breakfast : Have a traditional breakfast menu in a chinampa enjoying the beautiful view of the place | | Transportation and breakfast: Spanish | €71 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Transportation from the downtown area Breakfast included: We're going to have breakfast at our chinampa in Xochimilco with ingredients harvested in this very place. Pickup included | | English: Transportation + breakfast | €79 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Transportation from the downtown area Breakfast included : We're going to have breakfast at our chinampa in Xochimilco with ingredients harvested in this very place. Pickup included | ## What's included - Kayak, vest and individual paddle - Breakfast: Coffee, fruit, bread and main course (if this option is chosen) - Round trip transportation (if this option is chosen) - Air-conditioned vehicle - traveler insurance ## Itinerary 1. **Mexico City** (1h) - We will pick you up from your accommodation in the city center of Mexico City (if this option is chosen) 2. **Xochimilco** (3h; admission included) - Explore the canals of Xochimilco before anyone else on this pre-sunrise experience. You'll navigate its waters in a single or shared kayak (2 people). Enjoy the endemic flora and fauna, as well as a sunrise among Mexico's most famous volcanoes. Option with breakfast and... 3. **Mexico City** (1h) - After the tour, we will return to your hotel in Mexico City. (If this option is selected) Approximately 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 04:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will meet in front of the yellow church. When you arrive, my colleagues will look for you using the name of your reservation. We will be wearing blue and pink vests. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Xochimilco Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 26** | €24 | 5h | 4.6 (90) | shared | | [Xochimilco & Mexican Party with Guacamole & Unlimited Drinks](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/xochimilco-mexican-party-with-guacamole-unlimited-drinks/?format=md) | €56 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1245) | shared | | [Xochimilco All Inclusive Experience Tequila and Mezcal with Culture](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/xochimilco-all-inclusive-experience-tequila-and-mezcal-with-culture/?format=md) | €49 | 2h | 4.96 (332) | shared | | [PREMIUM Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco (Small Groups)](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/premium-frida-kahlo-museum-and-xochimilco-small-groups/?format=md) | €55 | 6h | 4.91 (1239) | shared | Ranked #22 of 26 in Xochimilco Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €246, median €58; typical length 5h. 8 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/xochimilco-tours/?format=md ## More in Mexico City - All Mexico City tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/sunrise-kayak-tour-in-xochimilco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md