Mexico · Sunset Tours

Sian Ka'an Sunset Boat Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Tulum Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Sunset boat tour through the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
  • 02 Explore lagoons, mangroves, beach and coral reef 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 dinner served on the beach
  • 06 Relax among coconut groves and swim in the sea

Experience Sian Ka’an at one of its most beautiful moments of the day on this sunset boat tour through lagoons, mangroves, beach and reef ecosystems. Travel into the biosphere to explore Boca Paila, a rich wildlife area where you may spot birdlife, crocodiles, fish and, with luck, even a manatee.

Weather permitting, head out to snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, then return to shore for a homemade dinner on the beach. With time to relax among the coconut groves and enjoy the sea, this tour combines nature, wildlife and a memorable sunset setting in one of the Riviera Maya’s most remarkable landscapes.

Travel into the biosphere to explore Boca Paila, a rich wildlife area where you may spot birdlife, crocodiles, fish and, with luck, even a manatee.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
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 dinner 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

  • Fruits, water and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tulum (revise confirmation email for pickup time)
  • Local guide
  • Dinner

What's Not Included

  • Gratuity

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 and Biodegradable Mosquito Repellent.
  • Comfortable Shoes; Extra T-Shirt; Camera; Hat.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 6 years old.
  • Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
  • Binoculars
  • If you display any of the following symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, headaches, aches and pains), please refrain from joining the tour, 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.
  • The exact pick up time will be confirmed to you once you have provided us with the pick up location. Pick up and Drop off Whithin the immediate Tulum area is included in the price, additional price applies for areas outside 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.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.