Kayaking in Lanzarote: Papagayo Beach paddle from Las Coloradas

The paddle out takes you past empty coves before the beach appears all at once.

Kayak a 6 km circular route along Lanzarote's south coast, starting from Playa de Las Coloradas and paddling through the Natural Park of Los Ajaches to reach Playa Papagayo, then back to the starting point. A live guide leads the group in English, Spanish, Italian or French; water, cereal bars and bananas are included, plus a rest break on the beach. Children from age 4 are welcome; moderate fitness is needed for the paddle.

The Experience

How do you get to the kayaks if you don't have a car? Playa de Las Coloradas, where the excursion starts, sits near public transport options, so you can reach the beach without arranging a ride. Once there, a safety briefing gets you oriented before you push off. The paddle itself is 3 km out to Playa Papagayo, one of the most famous beaches in the south of the island—the kind of place that looks different when you arrive by water than it does from land.

The route follows the coast through the Natural Park of Los Ajaches, so you're paddling past the park's protected shoreline rather than open ocean. The pace is steady but not rushed; the guide keeps the group together. When you reach Papagayo, you beach the kayak, rest for a moment, and eat the snacks and drink the water that came with you. Then you paddle the same 3 km back, which means you already know the route and the rhythm by the time you turn around.

The whole excursion takes 4 hours from start to finish. You need at least a moderate level of fitness to paddle 6 km, but the guide adjusts the pace to the group. Children from age 4 can join, though pregnant travelers should sit this one out.

What’s included

• Live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• water, cereal bars and bananas during the beach break.
• all safety equipment and kayak.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Aò! Experience

Is this one for you?If you're staying in the south of Lanzarote without a car, the starting point at Playa de Las Coloradas is reachable by public transport, which settles the logistics before you book. The circular route means you paddle back to where you started, so there's no second pickup or waiting around at the end.

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Top questions

How far is the paddle to Papagayo Beach?

The paddle out to Playa Papagayo is 3 km, and you paddle the same distance back, making a 6 km circular route. The guide keeps the group together at a steady pace.

What's included in the price?

Water, cereal bars and bananas are included; you eat and drink them during the rest break on Papagayo Beach. The guide and all safety equipment are part of the excursion.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide leads the excursion in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Can children go kayaking on this excursion?

Children are welcome from age 4 onwards. You'll need to assess whether your child has the fitness and comfort level for a 4-hour paddle with a 3 km stretch each way.

What is Playa Papagayo like?

Playa Papagayo is the most famous beach in the south of Lanzarote. You reach it by paddling through the Natural Park of Los Ajaches, rest there for a break, and then paddle back to the starting point.

Do I need my own transport to get to the kayaks?

The excursion starts at Playa de Las Coloradas, which has public transportation options nearby, so you can reach the beach without a car.