Mexico · Wildlife

12-Hour Ek Balam and Ría Lagartos Tour with Flamingos and Cenote

12 Hours Round trip from Cancún Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat through the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve to spot flamingos, crocodiles, and birdlife
02 Explore the archaeological site of Ek Balam and learn about Maya culture and history
03 Cool off with a swim in the refreshing blue waters of a cenote
04 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your full-day Yucatán adventure

Discover the natural and cultural treasures of the Yucatán on this full-day tour from Cancún. Cruise through the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve by boat to spot flamingos, crocodiles, and other wildlife, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the archaeological site of Ek Balam to learn about Maya culture and history, and finish the day with a refreshing swim in a blue-water cenote.

10:30 AM Arrive at the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where you will enjoy a great boat ride to see the biggest colony of flamingos in America, along with attractive birds and other wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cancun, Ek Balam, Río Lagartos

Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ek Balam, Ría Lagartos, and Cenote Adventure

07:00 AM Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cancún.
10:30 AM Arrive at the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where you will enjoy a great boat ride to see the biggest colony of flamingos in America, along with attractive birds and other wildlife.
12:30 PM Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
02:00 PM Head to the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Your tour guide will amaze you with the most outstanding facts about the Ek Balam site.
04:00 PM Swim and cool down in the refreshing blue water of a cenote.
04:45 PM Transfer back to your hotel.
07:15 PM Arrive at your hotel.