Tossa de Mar: 2-Hour Kayak & Snorkel with Professional Guide
Kayaking and snorkeling in the same morning, without the scramble to book two separate things
You paddle out from Tossa de Mar beach with a professional guide, stop to snorkel among rock formations and local marine life, rest at a second beach, and return within two hours. All snorkel gear and a rescue boat are included. The route adjusts to your fitness level, so it works whether you're athletic or just looking for a morning on the water.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Kayaking and snorkeling in Costa Brava
- Meet at prearranged meeting point
- Head to the beach with guide
- Receive equipment and instructions
- Apply sun cream and put on gear
- Start kayaking adventure at sea
- Explore rock formations and local flora
- Stop to snorkel with guide
- Visit picturesque cave underwater
- Continue journey to beach for rest
- Optional snorkeling at beach
- Return to starting beach
The experience
Most people think you have to choose: either you paddle or you dive. Tossa de Mar doesn't work that way. You get two hours on the water with a professional guide, and the snorkeling happens mid-route at a spot the guide knows. One where the underwater life is actually worth seeing. You start at the beach with a briefing on paddle technique and safety, get fitted with a life jacket and scuba gear, and then head out past the rock formations that line the Costa Brava.
The route adapts to whoever shows up that morning. If the group is strong swimmers and confident on the water, you cover more distance and hit deeper snorkel spots. If someone's nervous or tiring, the guide reads it and adjusts. That's what the rescue boat is for, though most people don't need it. You'll stop at a carefully chosen snorkel site where the guide points out the local fauna and shows you a small cave tucked into the rocks, then paddle to a beach to rest or keep snorkeling depending on how you're feeling. The whole thing takes about two hours, and you're back on the sand by early afternoon.
What makes this different from renting a kayak solo is the guide. They know which formations are safe to paddle near, where the currents shift, and, more importantly, where the fish actually are. You're not guessing at snorkel spots or worrying about getting lost. The equipment is provided: paddle, life jacket, snorkel mask, fins. Bring sunscreen and wear something you don't mind getting wet.
What’s included
Your morning includes a professional kayak guide, use of kayak and paddle, life jacket, snorkel mask and fins, instruction in paddle technique and snorkel safety, stops at two locations (one for snorkeling among rock formations and fauna, one for rest), and a rescue boat on standby throughout the route.
Before you book
Operated by Get Active
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want both paddling and snorkeling without booking two separate activities or arranging your own equipment. The two-hour window is tight enough to fit into a morning, and the guide's knowledge of snorkel spots saves you from guessing where to look underwater.
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Top questions
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The guide teaches paddle technique at the start and adapts the route to the group's level. It's suitable for all fitness levels.
What's included in the price?
Life jacket, paddle, kayak, snorkel mask, fins, and professional guide. Bring your own sunscreen.
Is there a rescue boat?
Yes. A rescue boat is on standby in case anyone gets tired or dizzy, though most paddlers don't need it.
How long is the tour?
Two hours total, including paddling, snorkeling, and a rest stop on the beach.
Can I snorkel if I can't swim well?
The guide will show you snorkel spots and stay with you in the water. Wear your life jacket and let the guide know your comfort level beforehand.
What if the weather is bad?
Check with the operator before your booking date. Kayaking in rough water is not safe, and tours may be rescheduled or cancelled.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes, it's suitable for all ages. Children should be comfortable in water and able to follow safety instructions from the guide.
How do I get to the meeting point?
Public transportation options are available near Tossa de Mar. The operator will confirm the exact meeting point when you book.