"Kayak with turtles" is not a different activity from the Palm-Mar kayak and snorkeling tour: it's the same 2-hour guided trip, explained here with the focus on marine wildlife. If you specifically want to know about the chance of seeing turtles from a kayak, this page gives you the context; price, times and booking are on the kayak tour from Palm-Mar page.
Why Palm-Mar is a good area to see turtles
Sea turtles (mainly loggerheads, Caretta caretta) feed and rest in fairly calm waters rich in algae and bottom fauna, like those beside the Malpaís de La Rasca. People who paddle this area often report regular sightings, although there is no official count or "chance of sighting" percentage we can responsibly publish: these are wild animals, not a scheduled show.
How they're usually seen from the kayak
When a turtle appears, you usually see its head break the surface to breathe before it dives again. The guide keeps a distance, and the instructions not to chase or touch the animal are part of the activity, both for safety and out of respect for the wildlife of the Malpaís de La Rasca, a protected natural area.
What this trip includes
It's exactly the same activity described in the kayak and snorkeling trip: guide throughout, kayak and snorkel equipment, departure from Palm-Mar, 2 hours. There's no separate fare or "kayak with turtles" product — it's the same trip, with this page focused on answering your questions about marine wildlife before you book. Fares in kayak prices in Tenerife.
And in other areas of Tenerife?
Los Cristianos is another area where many kayak trips are advertised around turtles and dolphins — there we don't work with our own operator, but link to the trips bookable on GetYourGuide. The difference in model between the two areas is explained in Los Cristianos vs. Palm-Mar . To see what's usual and why it isn't guaranteed, read the guide to dolphin and turtle watching.
Information reviewed by: Grupo QV Tenerife, editorial lead of Kayak Tenerife. This page introduces no new price, schedule or conditions compared with the kayak tour listing — it's the same activity, same fact sheet. Fares in prices. Ratings and review counts on the cards are those published by GetYourGuide on 21/10/2026; live price and availability are shown by GetYourGuide itself. No provider names are copied. See the editorial methodology .
Frequently asked questions
Is seeing turtles guaranteed on this trip?
No. Palm-Mar is an area where sea turtles are seen fairly often, but they are wild animals: no operator can guarantee a sighting on your particular trip.
What exactly is this activity?
It's the same 2-hour guided kayak and snorkeling tour that Adventure Time Tenerife runs from Palm-Mar, with the marine-wildlife theme explained in more detail. It's not a different activity or a separate product.
Where am I most likely to see turtles in Tenerife?
The coast off Palm-Mar and the Malpaís de La Rasca is one of the areas of south Tenerife where turtles are seen most often, although there are also sightings in other areas such as Los Cristianos.
