Mexico · Wildlife

Private tour Sian Ka´an Adventure

10 Hours Round trip from Tulum Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day adventure in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
02 Boat exploration through coastal lagoons and marine ecosystems
03 Chance to spot birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees, and reef fish
04 Guided introduction to the biosphere and its ecology
05 Visit the place where the lagoon meets the sea
06 Learn about a former Maya commercial route
07 Lunch in Punta Allen included
08 Snorkeling equipment provided, weather permitting

Discover the wild beauty of Sian Ka'an on a private full-day adventure from Tulum. Travel into one of Mexico’s largest protected areas, then continue by boat through coastal lagoons and marine ecosystems that shelter an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees, and reef fish.

Along the way, learn about the biosphere from your guide, visit the area where the lagoon meets the sea, and explore a place that was once part of a Maya commercial route. The tour also includes lunch in Punta Allen, snacks, water, and snorkeling equipment, with snorkeling subject to sea and weather conditions.

Discover the wild beauty of Sian Ka'an on a private full-day adventure from Tulum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

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

Day 01

After passing the entrance to the Sian Ka' an Biosphere, the guide will give an introductory tour on the biosphere. After driving for another 30 to 40 minutes on an unpaved bumpy road you will board a boat in order to explore the coastal lagunes and marine ecosystems that characterize Sian Ka'an, and the discover the fauna and flora that lies within itSee the place where lagune meets the sea. This canal was once the part of a Maya comercial route. Today is remains and Area of enormous ecological importance for species that can come in and out of the lagune.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tulum 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

The use of life vest is mandatory in all boat tours (provided by Mexico Kan Tours)
Boat with snorkeling equipment
Fruits, water and snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
Local guide
Lunch

What's Not Included

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.
Gratuities

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Bathing Suit.
Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
Comfortable Shoes.
Don't Forget to Bring:
Minimum age is 5 years.
Towel.
Hat.
Camera.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A maximum of 6 people per booking.
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Necessary COVID-19 prevention measures are implemented during the tour (50% capacity, Antibactial gel available and facemasks complusory, sanitization of vehicles and equipment, safe distance between all participants, groups from 2 to 6 people maximum, private tour possible)
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent.
Snorkeling is subject to weather conditions.
Sun glasses.
Extra T-Shirt.
If you present 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.
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).