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Boat Ride Tour at Bacalar from Cancun & Playa Del Carmen

About this experience

Bacalar is a small town south of Tulum, this magical town keeps its vivid vegetation by reserving its captivating jungles inhabited by creatures such as Howling monkeys, Tapirs and Jaguars, a great location to snap some pictures of rare wild creatures.

We will start the tour by picking you up at your hotel and stopping for a regional breakfast on the way to Bacalar

Arriving at Bacalar we'll have a visit at the gorgeous Cenote Azul to swim and refresh, our guides will take you on to a boat ride to visit some of the nature beauties. At the Bacalar Lagoon we will have some free time to swim or to relax at the shore

We'll have a ride around town to have a panoramic view of the San Felipe Fort on our way to the restaurant for the delicious meal

We'll take care of you from start to finish, breakfast, lunch, boat ride and the cenote visit, this tour has it all!

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Boat Ride Tour at Bacalar from Cancun & Playa Del Carmen
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Entrance to the Cenote Azul
  • Breakfast at a mexican restaurant (1 dish to choose)
  • 2 hour boat ride in Bacalar
  • Lunch at a mexican restaurant (1 dish to choose)
  • Panoramic View of the San Felipe Fort
  • Free time in Bacalar park
  • Round transportation from Cancun & Playa Del Carmen

Not included

  • Beverages in the restaurant

Itinerary and highlights

Bacalar a beautiful Magic Town that stands out for the beauty of its natural attractions, it is the perfect place for lovers of nature, it has all the tranquility and you will relax in the lagoon as well as being full of history, you will know the heritage and culture.

The Bacalar lagoon, you will know Xul Ha lagoon has connected to Bacalar, different shades of blue can be distinguished among its waters, due to the different depths of it, within the lagoon there are three different cenotes, whose waters overflowed and constituting a single lagoon, its shape is narrow and long, being 34.1 miles long and only 2.1 miles at its widest point.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue The pick up time is set according to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Joy Travel Rewards

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Only biodegradable sunscreen can be used
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach:

Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue

Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen

Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue

The pick up time is set according to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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