Los Cristianos is a tourist town in the municipality of Arona, in south Tenerife, with an urban beachfront and easy access to the nearby volcanic coast. It's the area with the most kayak and snorkel activities listed on GetYourGuide on the whole island: dozens of providers run 2 to 3 hour trips themed around dolphin and turtle watching.
Which trip to choose: quick comparison
All of them are organised by independent providers. This is what the GetYourGuide listings say about the four trips above:
| Trip | Duration | Rating | Reviews | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak and snorkel with marine wildlife + free videos | 3 hours | 4.7 ★ | 12,482 | Videos included |
| Kayak and snorkel safari in a marine reserve | 2.5 to 3.5 hours | 4.5 ★ | 3,517 | Private option |
| Kayak and snorkel adventure with photos included | 3 hours | 4.6 ★ | 2,390 | Photos included |
| Kayak and snorkel safari with marine wildlife and refreshments | 3 hours | 4.8 ★ | 944 | Refreshments included |
Why there are so many kayak trips in Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos has a seafront promenade and an easy-access beach, plenty of hotels nearby and coast where dolphin and turtle sightings are common. That mix — high tourist demand and wildlife that's relatively easy to reach — explains why many more kayak operators work here than in Palm-Mar.
Wildlife: possible, never guaranteed
Most kayak trips in Los Cristianos are advertised around dolphins and turtles. Sightings are fairly common, but these are wild animals in their habitat: nobody can promise you will see them on your trip. More context in the guide to dolphin and turtle watching.
How to book
Pick a card above: it shows the photo, the live price and availability, and the button that takes you to the GetYourGuide listing. You book and pay on GetYourGuide, not on this site. The meeting point, language of the guide and cancellation terms are in each listing; any change or issue is handled with GetYourGuide or the provider, not with Kayak Tenerife.
Kayak in Los Cristianos or the Palm-Mar activity?
If you prefer an activity where Kayak Tenerife works directly with the local operator (Adventure Time Tenerife), the alternative is the kayak and snorkeling tour in Palm-Mar. Full comparison, without saying which is "better", in Los Cristianos vs. Palm-Mar . If you want cliffs and a single boat trip, see kayak in Los Gigantes.
Los Cristianos and Palm-Mar at a glance
| Los Cristianos | Palm-Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| How you book | On GetYourGuide, with external providers | With Kayak Tenerife and its local operator |
| Choice | Dozens of trips of about 2–3 hours | Guided tour (2 h) or 90-minute rental |
| Price | Set by each provider; shown live on the cards | Tour €45 adult, €35 resident, €25.50 child — see kayak prices in Tenerife |
| Wildlife | Possible, not guaranteed | Possible, not guaranteed |
Getting to Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos is in the municipality of Arona, in south Tenerife, next to Playa de las Américas and well connected by the TF-1 motorway and the TITSA buses that serve the south of the island. To be confirmed the exact bus line and frequency from each resort — as we don't run these trips, the exact meeting point is confirmed by GetYourGuide when you book.
Information reviewed by: Grupo QV Tenerife, editorial lead of Kayak Tenerife. The real kayak offer in Los Cristianos and the activities shown were verified by browsing GetYourGuide directly on 21/10/2026. Ratings and review counts come from the GetYourGuide listings (checked on 21/10/2026); live prices and availability are shown by GetYourGuide itself. See the editorial methodology .
Frequently asked questions
Does Kayak Tenerife run these activities in Los Cristianos?
No. In Los Cristianos we link to activities bookable on GetYourGuide, run by providers verified by that platform. Kayak Tenerife doesn't deliver, confirm or charge for them: we only help you find them. In Palm-Mar we do work with our own local operator, Adventure Time Tenerife.
Which kayak trip in Los Cristianos should I choose?
It depends on what matters to you. The most-reviewed one has the largest number of verified opinions; the best-rated one has the highest score among the popular options; others add photos, videos, refreshments or a private option. The table on this page compares duration, rating and reviews, and each card shows the live price.
Will I see dolphins or turtles in Los Cristianos?
Not guaranteed. It's an area where they're seen fairly often, but they are wild animals: no provider, including Kayak Tenerife, can promise a sighting on your particular trip. More in our guide to dolphin and turtle watching.
How much does kayaking in Los Cristianos cost?
The provider sets the price on GetYourGuide and it changes with demand and season, so we don't write a figure here. Each card shows the current price and availability live.
How is it different from the Palm-Mar activity?
In the model: in Palm-Mar you book through us with a local operator we work with directly; in Los Cristianos you book and pay directly on GetYourGuide, with a provider we only know through their public listing. Full comparison in the Los Cristianos vs. Palm-Mar guide.
Where is the meeting point?
Each provider states it in their GetYourGuide listing. We don't publish it here because we haven't verified it independently.