Costa Brava Kayak & Snorkel Tour from Barcelona with Lunch

Kayaking Costa Brava's Hidden Coves: What You Actually See Below the Cliffs

You get roundtrip transport from Barcelona, 2.5–3 hours kayaking and snorkeling in Costa Brava's coves with all equipment and a certified guide, lunch, insurance, and GoPro photos of the best moments. The small group size and fixed schedule mean you're on the water by mid-morning and back in the city by evening, with nothing to arrange except showing up able to swim.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak and snorkel Costa Brava coast

• Travel from Barcelona to Costa Brava
• Arrive at S'Agaró beach
• Leave belongings at San Pol beach
• Pick up kayaks at San Pol beach
• Kayak along Camino de Ronda coast
• Snorkel in crystal clear waters
• Enjoy lunch included in tour

The experience

The van leaves Barcelona at a time that sounds early until you realize you're sitting in traffic on the ring road and the driver is checking his phone more than the road. But then the city falls away and you're on the coast, pulling into S'Agaró where the Camino de Ronda, that famous clifftop walk everyone photographs, suddenly makes sense because you're about to paddle directly underneath it. The beach is small, the water is actually that clear, and your guide (English-speaking, certified) is already laying out kayaks while you're still mentally adjusting to the fact that you're doing this today.

The kayak part takes 2.5 to 3 hours, and it's not a paddle-around-the bay situation. You're navigating into caves, past sea life, through coves that don't have names on any map because they're only accessible from the water. The equipment is all there (life jacket, paddle, the works), and if it's cooler months they hand you a wetsuit without making it weird. The snorkeling happens in the same stretch, so you're dropping in and out of the kayak, not doing two separate things. At some point your guide will have a GoPro and will catch you doing something that looked less awkward in your head, but that's the trade for having actual photos instead of just your phone's blurry underwater attempts.

Lunch comes after, which means you'll be hungry by then. They tell you to eat a proper breakfast beforehand, and they mean it. It's a fresh sandwich (chicken, chorizo, or cheese), and drinks aren't included so bring water or budget for a beer at the beach bar if you want one. There's free time built in to just sit, swim again if you want, or do nothing, which is the part most people don't expect to need but absolutely do. The van ride back to Barcelona is air-conditioned and takes the same route in reverse, except now you're tired and the city looks different when you're arriving instead of leaving.

One thing that matters: this is swimmers only. Not "comfortable in water": actually able to swim. The kayaks won't take you if you can't, and there's no refund if you show up and realize you're not confident enough. Come in your swimwear under your clothes so you're not wrestling with a changing room queue before you start. Bring plenty of water, eat breakfast, and don't book this if your shoulders or back are already giving you trouble.

What’s included

Roundtrip transport from Barcelona in an air-conditioned van, all kayaking and snorkeling equipment (kayaks, paddles, life jackets, optional wetsuits), 2.5–3 hours guided kayaking and snorkeling with a certified English-speaking guide, civil liability and accident insurance, a safety boat, secure storage for valuables, a fresh sandwich lunch (chicken, chorizo, or cheese), free time to swim or relax at the beach, and GoPro photos captured by your guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Budget/family option for larger groupsGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 May 2027Same itinerary, run as a budget/family group experience on a large air-conditioned coach with up to 12 guests per guide. Age and height restrictions: this tour is for guests aged 7 years and older and/or weighing 25 kg.

Small-group kayaking and snorkeling along the Costa BravaGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 10:00Small group of up to 8 guests traveling in an air-conditioned van

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (13 to 15 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Excursions Barcelona

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a confident swimmer looking to get off the Barcelona tourist circuit for a day and see the Costa Brava from the water: the small group size and fixed schedule mean you're paddling into coves most visitors never reach, and the van handles transport so you don't have to figure out how to get there yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (7 to 12 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to be an experienced kayaker?

No. The guides are certified and lead you through the route. You do need to be a confident swimmer. That's the only real requirement.

What's included in lunch?

A fresh sandwich (chicken, chorizo, or cheese). Drinks are not included. You can buy them at the beach bar or bring your own water.

How long is the kayaking part?

2.5 to 3 hours on the water, including snorkeling stops.

Is the equipment included?

Yes. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and optional wetsuits (cooler months) are all provided. Insurance is also included.

What if I'm not a strong swimmer?

This tour is not suitable if you're not a confident swimmer. You won't be allowed on the kayaks, and there's no refund. Only book if you can swim well.

Do you take photos?

Yes. Your guide captures moments on GoPro during the activity, so you have photos without holding a camera the whole time.

What should I bring?

Swimwear (wear it under your clothes to save time), plenty of drinking water, and sunscreen. Eat a good breakfast beforehand since lunch comes after the activity.