Mexico · Wildlife

Half-Day Tour Discovering Sian Ka´an with Lunch

6 Hours Round trip from Tulum Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the quieter lagoons and wetlands of Sian Ka’an
  • 02 Boat through mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems
  • 03 Look for birdlife, crocodiles, fish and rare manatees at Boca Paila
  • 04 Snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, weather permitting
  • 05 Enjoy a homemade lunch on the beach
  • 06 Relax among coconut groves and swim in the sea

Discover the quieter side of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve on this half-day adventure from Tulum. Travel through tropical wetlands, mangrove forests, lagoons and coastal ecosystems by boat, with opportunities to spot birdlife, crocodiles, fish and even the rare manatee at Boca Paila.

Weather permitting, snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and admire healthy corals and abundant marine life. Back on shore, enjoy a homemade lunch on the beach, relax among the coconut groves, and take a swim in the sea before returning.

Weather permitting, snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and admire healthy corals and abundant marine life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tulum, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sian Ka’an is a tropical wetland paradise – on this tour we visit a thin strip of land bordered by empty stretches of beach, lagoons and lush vegetation on a boat ride that takes us across diverging coastal ecosystems, through mangrove forest and out to the coral reef.8km inside the biosphere, where we board a small boat to visit Boca Paila – a vital point of convergence for many animals, where we have the chance to spot the resident birdlife, crocodiles, a plethora of fish and even the rare manatee. Weather permitting, we then head out a short distance on open water to snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier reef, where you will be delighted by the healthy corals and fish in abundance.

Your homemade lunch will be waiting on the beach when we return and we will relax among the coconut groves for a while and enjoy a swim in the sea if you like, before hitting the road back.Campechen lagoon is the last and largest lagoon of the Sian Ka´an Bisophere. Here we will board a boat and go explore ecosystems and wildlife.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tulum 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Boat with snorkeling equipment and life vest (mandatory)
  • Fruits, water and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
  • Local guide
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Gratuity
  • Extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum)
  • +$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras.
  • +$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Paradisus Playa del Carmen.
  • +$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Sandos Caracol PDC and Iberostar Gran Paraíso.
  • +$40USD per person extra for pick-ups between Playa Maroma (Vidanta) and Cancun Airport Area.
  • +$45USD per person extra for pick-ups between Cancun Airport Area and Cancun Downtown.

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Only if necessary: Biodegradable Sun Screen & Biodegradable Mosquito Repellent.
  • Comfortable Shoes; Extra T-Shirt; Camera; Towel; Hat.
  • Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old.
  • Snorkeling is subject to weather conditions.
  • If you display any of the following symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, headaches, aches and pains), please refrain from joining the tour, contact us as soon as possible and look for medical assistance
  • Forbidden for pregnant travelers
  • • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
  • If you do not find your hotel/apartment in the list, please enter your own pick up location.
  • The exact pick up time will be confirmed to you once you have provided us with the pick up location.
  • Please revise confirmation email from Mexico Kan Tours to know your exact Pick Up Time and not the automatic confirmation as it will depend on your accommodation’s localization.
  • Pick up and Drop off within the immediate Tulum area is included in the price, additional price applies for areas outside of Tulum.
  • Ask us a quote for extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tulum, MX
Tour start
Tulum, MX
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Tulum.

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