Gran Canaria: Kayaking & Snorkeling Mogan Caves

What happens when you paddle into caves you can only reach by sea?

You paddle to sea caves along Gran Canaria's Mogan Cliffs with a guide who knows them all, snorkel inside them, and return with photos. The group is small, the guide adapts to your level, and all safety gear is included. Book direct with RockNatour to confirm your date.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayaking and snorkeling in Mogan Caves

• Meet 15 minutes before start
• Carry kayaks 80 meters to beach
• Launch kayak route along Mogan Cliffs
• Explore all caves with expert guide
• Snorkel and enjoy sea exploration

The experience

You're 80 meters from the beach when you and your guide carry the kayak down together, and then you're on the water before you've had time to second-guess it. The kayaking adventure in Gran Canaria's Mogan area is built around one thing: RockNatour is the only operator that tries to visit all the caves along the Mogan Cliffs, not just the easy ones. Your guide checks the sea conditions before you launch and adapts the route to match the group's level, so whether you've paddled before or this is your first time, you're not pretending to be better than you are.

The caves themselves are the point. You'll paddle into them, snorkel in the shallow water inside, and have time to actually look around instead of being rushed through. The water is cold enough that you'll notice it, and clear enough that you see the rock formations underwater. You bring your own snorkeling gear or rent it, and the guide has the pictures and videos from the day if you want them. Bring water shoes if you have them (the rocks are sharp), or rent a pair. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you'll be tired afterward in the way that means you did something real.

Meet 15 minutes before the start time. You need to be a confident swimmer in the sea, not a racer, just someone who doesn't panic in moving water. The group stays small, and the guide watches the conditions the whole time. If you're thinking about it, check RockNatour's website directly for real-time availability. The tour fills up, especially in summer.

What’s included

• Your day includes the kayak and seat, lifevest, snorkeling equipment, snacks, and photos or videos from the paddle.
• Water shoes are available to rent if you need them.
• The guide provides all safety equipment and adapts the route to your swimming and paddling level.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or SpanishAvailable from 10 Nov · 10:00

Guide in English or Spanish10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (16 to 55 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “In the upper part of the Taurito beach, where the road ends in front of Princess Taurito Hotel.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by RockNatour Experiences

Is this one for you?This is for people who want to see the Mogan Cliffs caves from the water and have time to actually explore them, not just paddle past: the small group size and the guide's focus on visiting all the caves is what makes that possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 24h before the start.

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. The guide adapts the route to your level, whether you're a beginner or advanced. You must be a confident swimmer in the sea.

What's included in the kayaking adventure?

Kayak, lifevest, snorkeling equipment, snacks, and photos or videos from the day. Water shoes are available to rent.

How long does the tour take?

A few hours. You'll meet 15 minutes before the start time.

Can I snorkel inside the caves?

Yes. You snorkel in the shallow water inside the caves. Snorkeling gear is included.

How far is it from the beach to the water?

80 meters. You and the guide carry the kayak together.

What if the sea conditions are bad?

The guide checks conditions before launch and will adjust the route or caves visited to keep it safe.

How do I check availability?

Visit RockNatour's website directly for real-time availability. The tour fills up, especially in peak season.