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Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum
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Private Kiteboarding Lesson in Tulum

By Mexican Caribbean Kitesurf & Paddlesurf
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Ages 10-65
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Iko certified instructor
  • Kiteboarding gear
  • Use of bathrooms, showers and Wi-fi
  • Use of Paddleboarding boards
What's not included
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks


Start:
  • Ahau Tulum, Carr. Tulum a Boca Paila Km. 7.5 Zona Costera, Tulum Beach, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11671P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • Minimum age is 10 years
    • Not recommended for participants with back problems or serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11671P1

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    • Mexican Caribbean Kitesurf & Paddlesurf
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      Mexico
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    • Iasmim A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very fun and challenging!
      It was a really cool and fun experience! Mauricio was very professional and taught us a lot about surfing and made sure we were safe and comfortable as well to try new tricks. It's very physically demanding, and it took me a while to learn how to balance myself on the board while my fiance looked like a dolphin on it. Very worth the price and would do it again!
      Written 2 November 2024
    • Iasmim A
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful and fun experience!
      Our Guide Mauricio was very cool and friendly. The day was cloudy and rainy so he gave us the option to go to a different cenote/Lagoon where we would enjoy more the water and also gave us the option to go eat before the tour as it was just me and my fiance. It was a very nice experience in a beautiful place.
      Written 2 November 2024
    • nodunayo
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A five-star paddelboarding experience with Mauricio!
      The Laguna de Kaan Luum tour with Mauricio was absolutely excellent! I can't fault it. Mauricio was so welcoming and friendly. I could tell he was a great guy from the messages we exchanged pre the tour to sort out dates and logistics. On the day, he greeted us so warmly and on the drive over to the Lagoon asked detailed questions about us and our work to get to know us better. He's so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. He tailors the experience to each person in the group and the group as a whole and makes you feel safe and inspires confidence if you need that. Lunch with him afterwards at Taqueria Honorio was an added bonus! What an awesome, fun day. I'll be recommending this tour, especially with Mauricio, to anybody who goes to Tulum!
      Written 19 August 2024
    • GenevaJenn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      100% recommended for all ages and genders!!!
      Absolutely one of the best lessons I have ever taken! My boyfriend and I came to Tulum to take Wing Foil lessons with MC Kitesurf & Paddlesurf. We are complete beginners. From the start, Mauricio was very responsive and communicated with us regarding weather, conditions, and logistics. Mauricio is a FANTASTIC and PATIENT instructor. He took his time to teach us the wing on the beach first, then got us on the paddle board within the first 3 hour lesson. We came back the following day to practice more with the wing on the beach then back on the boards. Within 5 hours we were both up on the boards and making great progress. Mauricio really explains the basics very well. His correction techniques for feedback were always done positively and directly. You never had to guess what you were supposed to do. He was our biggest cheerleader throughout the lessons. Mauricio used safety equipment and had an area for us to store our beach bag safely while on the water. I cannot rave enough about what a great instructor he is. For reference, I am 53 year old female who is not super athletic or graceful. However, I was standing up on my board by day two! My boyfriend is 48 (and is an athlete) and was on the board on his own by day two. He was ready to move to a foil board the next day, since he obviously picked it up faster than me, but our vacation ended. We will now practice this sport at home to master the basics Mauricio taught us. We are already planning our next trip back for the next step of getting up on a foil board!
      Written 15 April 2024
    • kentg650
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day
      Beautiful site, excellent service and fun paddleboarding. Great local tacos to finish it off. Tip: go on a day without too much wind.
      Written 10 April 2024
    • sarahbW249DL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun in the lagoon
      Mauricio took me and my wife on a SUP tour of the lagoon. It was so awesome! I did not stand up (not great with balance) and my wife stood up about half the time. Mauricio was kind and encouraging and gave us helpful tips. We saw some pretty birds and the lagoon was really pretty. On the way back he gave us the choice - go around the lagoon side again or over the cenote in the middle. We chose the cenote and it was so pretty! Anyway, all this to say, even if you are middle aged and outta shape, you can probably still do this tour well and have fun. Also Mauricio moves the SUPs back and forth to the van so you can just chill in the lagoon before and after. After SUP, Mauricio took us to an amazing and vegan friendly taco place - super yum! Highly recommended!
      Written 9 April 2024
    • madisonp633
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Best Day
      We had a great day with Mauricio and even 9 months later I am still thinking about what a lovely experience we had. I came on TripAdvisor to look up the tour so I can recommend it because it was that fun. Thanks for a great experience!
      Written 20 March 2024
    • 316dinag
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing and fun!
      Mauricio is amazing! So kind and encouraging - a great teacher. We had a lovely time paddle boarding, snorkeling, and learning to free dive in the mangroves! Not to mention seeing the crocodile… Would definitely recommend you spend time doing this trip.
      Written 5 March 2024
    • N7520RXpascalep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mauricio and his team are just wonderful!
      Mauricio and his team (Mathis!) are simply wonderful, very professional and fun! My wife took kite lessons and progressed a lot! I also kited in front of their kite school (Ahau Tulum), and we both had a great time! We also travelled one day with Mauricio's group to Isla Blanca for a perfect kiting day. Cheers to Mauricio and his team!
      Written 16 February 2024
    • ramisha_morganislam
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BOOK THIS TOUR!!
      How do I even begin?! Mauricio has been the BEST tour guide we've had on this trip! He was very proficient on communicating, offers pick up and drop off which is super useful in Tulum, and his social battery was over the roof! My husband and I cannot wait to book a trip with him again when we are back!
      Written 17 January 2024
    • L4185QXmarkm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceptional instruction. great fun
      I highly recommend MC Kitesurfing, located on the beach side of the Ahau Hotel in Tulum. Mauricio is the owner/operator. He and his international team (Tomas from Hungary and Roma from Belarus) are terrific instructors. Mauricio was an exceptional teacher: patient, encouraging with very clear explanations of the whys and hows of kite and board handling. I’m 70 and actually got up (briefly) on the board. Great fun!
      Written 13 January 2024
    • Weronika S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kiting a la dolce vita
      Absolutely great kiting support/supervision and encouragement! Happy to come back as soon as possible! P.S.: nice equipment too 😁
      Written 1 December 2023
    • iont170
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great vibes and a lot of fun
      From total beginner to riding the board in a few days, Roman and Mauricio were absolutely amazing every step along the way. They are meticulous and systematic in their teaching approach. We had loads of fun and sustainable progress every single lesson. Highly recommended if you want to learn to kitesurf, rent some equipment or just say hi and ask some questions - they guys have a great vibe and are very knowledgeable.
      Written 8 November 2023
    • Travelsalot129
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful Paddleboard/Snorkeling experience
      We went with 4 (over 50 yr old) sisters/family and had a great time paddleboarding around a large cenote/bay. Mauricio was a great guide, very informative, friendly, professional guy who is a great paddleboard instructor for beginners. Took us to a fantastic place for tacos at the end of the trip. Well worth the time and money!
      Written 2 November 2023
    • angelosl786
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      The guy was very helpful, funny and explanatory. We felt great for first dive. Theview was quitegood
      Written 5 September 2023
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    Sam H
    New York City, NY25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020 • Solo
    The instructors are very experienced and top notch teachers. Kiteboarding is challenging and slightly dangerous. The instructors were able to simplify the activity and explain the important aspects necessary for you to get up and on surfing across the water safely in about 3 hours.

    That might sound like too long to wait, but as someone who grew up wakeboarding and snowboarding (I'm 33 now), I'm really glad I got the proper instruction before jumping on the board.

    Highly recommend these guys, and once you complete your first lesson they give you a discount on future lessons.

    Big thanks to Mauricio and Iza for teaching me how to kitesurf. I'll be back soon for more lessons!

    -SH
    Written 22 November 2020
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    Thanks so much, Sam for your great review. We had a great time with you sharing our love for kitesurfing. We look forward to your next visit. Keep kiting! Best from Tulum. Rocio & Mauricio
    Written 23 January 2021
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    Amore62b
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Solo
    I took kitesurfing lesson for the first time in my life at 42 and I must say my instructor Sonia was amazing! She took the time to explain each step and in making sure I mastered each one of them in a safe way:). She was very professional, knowledgeable and very patient. I truly wouldn’t have enjoyed kitesurfing if it wasn’t for her. I also took paddle boarding lesson with Mauricio at the cenotes which was amazing! The entire staff at MCkitesurfing makes you feel part of their family :). They truly care about their customers and their safety and they go above and beyond in making sure you have a wonderful experience. I truly recommend MCKitesurfing to anyone that wants to learn how to kitesurf or SUP. Thank you to Mauricio, Sonia, Beau and Pavel for making my experience a memorable one. I can’t wait to come back!
    Written 1 February 2020
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    Thank you so much for this great review !!! And thank you for taking kite lesson and also for doing the cenote tour !!! We really have passion for kitesurfing and Paddleboarding so is our pleasure to share this with people as nice as you. have a nice day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here :-) Mauricio.
    Written 3 June 2022
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    Orhan Ö
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I really enjoyed my time with Mexican Caribbean Kitesurfing, and found it to be a very professional, friendly and honest establishment. The instructors were great and the tips that they have given were very helpful. Mauricio, the owner, answered my questions and made expectations very clear (about the lessons and renting gear). They had top-of-the-line gear, and you can tell they have paid attention to little details to have their students comfortable (their life vests and helmets were not generic but geared for water sports for example). They would be the place I go for kitesurfing when I visit Tulum again.
    Written 1 January 2022
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    Thank you so much Orhan for this super clear and complete review!! Your opinion encourage us to keep working on the details. If you ever come back to Tulum, you will find us in the same spot we have being for the last 10 years. Have a great day. Mauricio.
    Written 1 June 2022
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    David G
    Hermosa Beach, CA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    I had a fantastic experience with MC Kitesurf...completing 11 hours of one-on-one Kitesurf instruction with Roma. He was excellent: patient, professional, highly competent, yet fun. During each session, we went through safety procedures, equipment set-up, and kite flying skills. After a few sessions, we trained on the board. Altogether well worth it. Mauricio was gracious, handled the communications and scheduling, and was flexible around my needs and wind conditions. I highly recommend this team.
    Written 21 December 2022
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    Thank you so much for this great review. We love kitesurfing and feel very fortunate to be able to teach it every day. Thank you very much and have a great day. Mauricio.
    Written 6 February 2023
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    Pan Dart
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have nothing but good things to say about the people At Tulum kite surfing. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I had no previous Kitesurfing experience and after five hours I feel quite confident and understanding how to maneuver the kite. I would highly recommend tulum Kite Surf to anybody who wants to learn how to Kite surf. Can’t wait to get back out there for my next lesson.
    Written 23 May 2021
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    Thank you so much for this great review!!!! We really love kitesurfing and we are very lucky to share our passion with people as nice as you. Have an amazing day and next time you come back to Tulum, we will be here ;-) Mauricio.
    Written 2 June 2022
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    Tobias W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    We were able to get on the board surfing much faster than expected thanks to the really professional and encouraging instructions. Communication about the right weather / timing was always very honest. We really appreciated that and highly recommend starting kite surfing with Mauricio!
    Written 19 October 2023
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    Thank you so much Tobias for this great review!! It was great meeting you and share with you my love for kitesurfing! Have a great day and if you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here 😊
    Written 3 November 2023
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    Ross
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2020 • Solo
    I spent a few weeks in Tulum and was kite boarding with Mauricio the entire time. He’s a super great guy and constantly was trying to put me in the best position possible to get good wind and improve. We traveled to Isla Blanca and had a blast as the wind wasn’t blowing in Tulum at the time. He’s a super knowledgeable guy and is clearly not just about the money as there were some days that I was hoping to go out but the wind was just too light and he let me know ahead of time to save me the money. I also had a few lessons with Isabell and it was awesome. She has a great way of teaching and I really enjoyed it. This is a really respectable group of instructors and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
    Written 7 January 2021
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    Thanks so much for your great review. Mauricio and Isabel had a great time with you both in Tulum and Isla Blanca. Lucky you had the chance to know two different and amazing spots in Mexico. We look forward to your next visit. Keep kiting! Best from Tulum. Rocio & Mauricio
    Written 21 January 2021
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    doyley
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021
    My 14 year old son and I had kiteboarding lessons with Isabel both in Tulum and then in Isla Blanca.

    Isabel was fantastic, especially with my son who was a little hesitant, but really made some great progress thanks to her help. We ended up doing two lessons and were pretty close to being able to ride. If we had more time in Mexico, a third lesson would have had us riding pretty well.

    Be aware that Kiteboarding is very weather dependant and the best day we had was up at Isla Blanca with great wind and a beginner friendly lagoon. In Tulum it seemed more likely that you need the right wind conditions to succeed.

    I really appreciated how Isabel and Mauricio were determined to help us progress and kept us out there practicing until we were exhausted. There was no pushiness when it came to payment or booking, they were just super chill and wanted us to have a great time and succeed.

    Looking forward to returning and continuing to learn with these guys!
    Written 20 April 2021
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    Thanks so much,​ for such an amazing review. All the team here try to work very hard to make the best of each customer. We are very happy you enjoyed the experience both here in Tulum and in Isla Blanca. Keep kiting and enjoying the wind. We'll see you soon. Rocio & Mauricio
    Written 10 May 2021
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    Ryamagi
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Solo
    After years of dreaming about learning to kiteboard, I finally went for it… I could not have selected a better crew for my lessons. My instructor, Roma was excellent. His instructions were clear and straight forward and he was very patient with me as I learned the delicate art of flying the kite. After getting a feel for flying the kite, I was ready for the water. After four two hour lessons, I was up on the board. I had the benefit of learning to kiteboard in some gnarly conditions! While the conditions were challenging, I feel that it prepared me well for kiteboarding in all conditions. And when we went to the smoother waters of Isla Blanca, I was all the more ready to ride.

    If you are looking to learn the intricate art of kiteboarding from a world class crew of instructors, you have found your spot! Go for it!!!

    Ryan
    Written 8 February 2022
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    Thanks so much, Ryan for such an excellent review. It was a pleasure having you around those days. Roma is a great instructor and we are very lucky to have him on our team. We hope you come back soon. Take care,
    Written 1 March 2022
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    Pablo S.
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2021
    This was a totally fantastic experience. Rocio and her husband Mauricio run this place and are both super accommodating and a pleasure to meet. Mauricio is an excellent instructor: he was thorough in explaining the basics of window theory and kite set up, and got me flying the kite within the first couple of hours. He paid a lot of attention and corrected me at key points. Had me in the water with the kite by the end of the first ~3 hour session.

    I had never kite surfed before but had some experience flying kits. Mauricio met me where I was at and adjusted his instruction style based on how I was doing. Felt totally worth the money and wish I had be able to take more classes while I was there.

    Also worth mentioning - Rocio was super accommodating and response over whatsapp and worked to squeeze me in as my plans changed.

    Overall experience was exceptional. Was planning on doing a second class but the wind wasn't cooperating that day and Mauricio very honestly didn't want to accept my money knowing that the day would be disappointing. Super appreciated this.

    Highly highly recommend! Thanks, Rocio and Mauricio! Will definitely come back.
    Written 8 August 2021
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    Thank you so much for this great review !! It was a pleasure to meet you and teach you kitesurfing. I am sorry the wind was not very good on the second day but kitesurfing is something that you never stop learning so if you have the opportunity to continue back home or some other place, please do it, you will love it. If you ever come back to Tulum, we will be here ;-) Thank you very much and have a great day. Mauricio.
    Written 1 June 2022
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