Half-Day Tour Discovering Sian Ka´an with Lunch | 6 hours

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Sian Ka'an Discovery fr. Tulum
2 Adults x $175.00
$350.00
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$350.00
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Sian Ka'an Discovery fr. Tulum
2 Adults x $175.00
$350.00
Approx Total
$350.00
Pickup included
Sian Ka'an Discovery fr. Tulum
2 Adults x $175.00
$350.00
Approx Total
$350.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Local guide
  • Boat with snorkeling equipment and life vest (mandatory)
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum (revise confirmation email for pick up time)
  • Fruits, water and snacks
  • 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.

Overview

This is a great option to visit the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, enjoying the unique landscapes of the wetlands in the quieter part of the lagoons that are less frequented by the groups of tourists heading down to Punta Allen. An intimate visit to the saltwater lagoons, coral reef and mangrove forests of the Biosphere.

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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). Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Tulum Tours - Mexico Kan Tours - Eco Tours Riviera Maya
Avenida Tulum S/N. Entre Orion y, C. Centauro Sur, Tulum Centro, Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

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Next to La Querida Restaurant on the main avenue of Tulum.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

    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.

    3 hours

  • Boca Paila

    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.

    1 hour

  • Campechen

    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.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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153 reviews

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Boat Ride, Wildlife, Snorkeling, and Lunch

Published on Dec, 2024

Jessica was a Fabulous guide! She was knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and energetic! Our family trip was exceptional and enjoyable, and Jessica entertained us as she explained what to expect next! We were able to see all the expected wildlife and go snorkeling without losing anyone along the way!!!

Great Tour and value

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour. Our guide, Martin, was great. Boat captain and driver were great as well. Seeing a very unique unique and different environment of the marsh area versus the beach was interesting and, all though, you can really see the manatee's, checking them out and seeing the occasional snout was new to me. The reef snorkel was great and lunch at a local restaurant/cenote a great way to end the day.

A great wildlife tour at just the right length of time

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour guides picked us up on time and we entered the Sian Ka’an preserve while getting a briefing on what we may see and things we can and can’t do. Capt Luis ran our boat while our guide and another captain took a second boat. We saw manatees, crocodiles and numerous bird species. We even came across partially submerged mayan ruins. After the tour of the mangroves and waterways, we went out to sea where we snorkeled near a reef and saw the ocean critters that lived there. Then…as if that wasn’t enough, we powered back in to shore where we drove to a cenote to go swimming and have a great lunch of chips and tacos. It was a great day and just long enough to feel like you accomplished a lot but still get back to your hotel to spend time on the beach for the remainder of the day.

Maya Ruines & Sian Ka

Published on Nov, 2024

Our Guide was Alonso who picked us up right on time at our hotel. We had a nice and instantly relaxed conversation on our way to pick up some other guests. The Trip was really great. At first we visited the mayan ruines. Alonso told us many things about the mayan culture and the ruins of tulum. After that we had a tasty lunch in tulum at a local Restaurant where our Guide made a reservation for the group. Tasty food and a real local vibe which we glady enjoyed away from the overcrowded touristic Beachfront area. After that we drove to Sian ka. We jumped in „speedboots“ and enjoyed the ride after that we jumped in the water and floated threw the „canals“ of Sian Ka…which was a really great experience! We would always choose Alonso as our Guide again. All the Best , Marvin

Amazing day supporting local community from Tulum

Published on Nov, 2024

We had an amazing time with Paloma, who was very informative during our ruins tour. She accommodated everyone very well. The highlight of our tour was Sian Ka’an Muyil biosphere and floating the lazy river. My friend didnt know swimming but Paloma was very kind and helpful and made sure my friend had a great experience. I will definitely be coming back for the really delicious cookies Paloma brought for us.

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