Deer Island: Explore Mazatlán's Most Iconic and Recreational Ecological Space
4.5
56 Ratings

Discover the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Deer Island in Mazatlán. Swim, snorkel, hike, and explore the stunning coastline and crystal clear waters.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isla de Venados - ITINERARY
    • Pick up
    • Introduction to the use of kayak and snorkel
    • Kayaking over to Isla de Venados (no boat)
    • Hiking and sighting of flora and fauna of the island (tennis or hiking shoes are recommended)
    • Snorkeling (tell us what size shirt and shoe you wear)
    • Free time on beach
    • Kayaking back (no boat)
    • Drop off
What's Included
  • Towel
  • Lycra with UV protection
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • Dry bags
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and souvenirs
Additional Information

The three islands of Mazatlán are considered one of the most iconic symbols of the region. They are at once an interesting ecological study and a fantastic recreational space, thanks to their natural attributes and terrain. The islands were named according to the main species that inhabit or once inhabited them: Birds, Deer and Wolves.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathy_l
Apr 15, 2024
Eclipse, Dancing and Bob Marley on Deer Island....YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 - This trio was remarkable!!! So fun and yet so professional. They took extra care of my husband who was not feeling up to par. They saw to it he made it through. They made assurances that everyone on the tour was looked after. It was eclipse morning so a lot was going on everywhere! This was the best part of our trip, which was fortunate because of course we came for the eclipse and got lucky choosing All Over Mazatlan for our eclipse moment. So Glad we got to share it with them!! Shout out to Lilo!!!!!!!!!!! For nurturing my husband and for dancing with me on the beach to Redemption Song!!!! ya mon
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John
Mar 14, 2024
Great kayaking to Deer Island - Did the kayaking to Deer Island, Mazatlan. We were picked up at our Airbnb, met guide Paul. Oriented to kayak. 2 couples in the group. About 20 minutes to kayak to the Island. Hike up the hill, beautiful views, swim and snorkel time. Kayak back to the Golden zone. Drive back to our Airbnb about 11:30. Paul and the driver very helpful. Highly recommend the tour. Early start meant that Island was very quiet when we arrived. Later, large boats arrived.
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Maryannel352
Jan 19, 2024
A great experience!! - This is a great tour for those interested in something other than the typical party boat experience. Our guide Paolo was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and very patient as we were a group of adults approaching retirement age! The tour starts with a half mile kayak (individual kayaks) trip out to the island. The water was calm on the way out to the island and a pleasant paddle to start. Once on the island we were able to rest a bit and then start up the trail ( if you could call it that) to the ridge line across the island. This part of the excursion does require a bit of physical fitness and good shoes for hiking. Flip flops are definitely not recommended for this portion! While a bit taxing, the hike was worth it for the views!! Once back down to the beach, we had a snack and then dove in for some snorkeling. In general, the masks worked well and the fish were plentiful, even if the water was a bit stirred up. The kayak trip back was a little more work than on the way out due to slightly rougher waters and just being a bit worn out from all the activity. The end of the tour ended with a splash as we were sure we had made it to shore and our entire group (4 of us) was up ended from our kayaks by a big wave! We were in shallow water and nobody was hurt. We joked that it felt like we had just completed a triathlon! On top of the great tour, we added some new found friends we will definitely keep in touch with!
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Daniellg7580vg
Jan 19, 2024
Better than the party boat! - We had an excellent time doing this tour. Paolo was a great guide - very knowledgeable about the island and the area and very helpful. The kayak trip across was nice, due to the typically calm morning conditions. After a short rest on the beach, we went for a hike up to the central ridge of the island. The trail is rough and steep in places, so wear decent hiking shoes or sandals and be careful of the agave and cacti. The view from the top is worth the climb. After coming down and another rest break, we went snorkeling along the coast and saw a variety of fish including puffer fish. The masks provided worked well for most of our group, but they don't seal well if you have a beard. The kayak back was tougher due to being tired and rougher water, but it was still good, and getting wiped out by a wave at the beach was a fun but wet conclusion. Definitely a good tour, but it did require some basic fitness.
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Jhoanaz532
May 22, 2024
Comfortable for swimming in the sea if there is high tide in the hotel zone - It is preferable to arrive from 8-9am to snorkel and sunbathe. The tide is low on the islands. With many people the water becomes cloudy and you cannot admire the marine fauna.
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Paul
Apr 7, 2024
Challenging but fun! - The hike we took on Deer Island was a bit more challenging than expected, and the entire activity was not very structured. Overall, we had fun though.
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Al_m
Mar 9, 2024
Deer Island is beautiful - The view from the top of Deer Island was great. The snorkeling was ok but not the greatest. Snacks provided, lunch would have been better
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Exploration663007
Feb 23, 2024
So fun & adventurous! - The views were to die for! Our tour guide was awesome! So friendly & knowledgeable We had the best time! Kayaking on the ocean wasn't as hard as I thought it would be - we loved it! Snorkel first thing when you arrive though, when more boats arrive & jet skis, visibility goes way down. We still saw a few pretty fish though. The hike was a bit challenging, wear good hiking shoes, but the view is worth it!
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Wanderer25077584723
Mar 14, 2024
Don’t bother - No place to go to the bathroom. The water is murky. It’s supposed to be a fish reserve but there are fish traps all over the place. We rented kayaks but there wasn’t enough for everyone so we had to take turns. Stick to the main beaches.
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Daja_p
Apr 10, 2024
Canceled without notice - The tour operator texted us a vague text the day before the tour ( after stating clearly that they would not text and that everything was confirmed). They did not read my response via Viator and they simply did not show up. We were left with no time to book something else and were very disappointed.
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