ECO-EXCURSION DAY TO QUIMIXTO

 
 
 
 

You are invited.

Experience a fully personalized 4.9 nautical mile paddling excursion with our trained instructors, open to all levels.

 
 
 

The basics

WHAT • A seven-hour paddling excursion from start to finish

WHEN • Available every Friday at 6:00 a.m

WHERE • We will paddle to the beautiful Quimixto town with several stops on our way along the south coast of Banderas Bay.

COST • 3,000 MXN pesos per person

The details

A unique and ecologically sustainable way to experience the calm waters of the south coast Banderas Bay. From sunrise to afternoon, you will have a chance to start your day taking in the picturesque views of the sunrise over the beautiful Sierra Madre Mountains from the safety of your SUP board or kayak.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to visit different emblematic beaches and snorkel spots—such as the small bay where they filmed the old famous movie directed by John Huston “The Night of the Iguana,” the fishing village Boca de Tomatlan, the smallest beach in the state of Jalisco called Colomitos, the secluded beach of Madagascar, the town of Las Animas and the beautiful surfing village of Quimixto.

 
 
 
 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • Professional guide

  • Equipment rental (board or kayak, leash, paddle, life jacket)

  • Use of snorkeling equipment

  • Hydration with electrolytes

  • Energy bar, seasonal fruit and breakfast in Quimixto

  • Photographs taken on the route

  • A safe place to store your belongings during the tour

  • Paddleboard lesson prior to the tour

  • Use of eco-friendly sun protection (hat and long-sleeved lycra)

  • Use of towels

  • Use of a water proof case for your phone

  • Use of a waterproof backpack to store personal items

  • Return transportation by boat from Quimixto to Boca de Tomatlán and land transportation from Boca de Tomatlán to Playa Mismaloya

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

  • Comfortable swimsuit or water clothing to move around and get wet

  • Flip flops or water shoes

  • Change of dry clothes

  • Some spending money

  • Earth-friendly sun protection (ie. hat, cheap sunglasses, long-sleeved rash guard, biodegradable sunscreen without oxybenzone)

  • Cell phone

 
 

Just a heads up…

If you need a paddleboard class, please schedule it with your representative (at no extra cost).

The minimum age to book this experience is 13 years old. Adolescents over the age of 15 will be on their own equipment and 13-14 year olds will paddle in the company of an adult chaperone in a double kayak.

Gratuity is not included in the price of your tour.

Please refer to our terms and policies for additional details on the conditions of your booking.