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Tour Bacalar + Pontoon Ride Lagoon from Cancún & Playa del Carmen

About this experience

Bacalar is home to the largest and most beautiful lagoon in all of Mexico! and it is one of the few Magical Towns located in Quintana Roo. With its relaxed and discreet atmosphere and its charm, you can experience one of the most magical places left in Mexico, which is full of nature, adventure, history and cultural manifestations that will leave you in awe

Let yourself be seduced on a boat ride through the beautiful and unique “Laguna de los 7 Colores” and its cenotes until you reach the mystical channel of the pirates where you can enjoy extraordinary views.

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  • Duration: 12 hr

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Tour Bacalar + Pontoon Ride Lagoon from Cancún & 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

  • Breakfast and lunch in a restaurant
  • Sailing in Boat Ponton in the lagoon
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Panoramic view of Fort San Felipe.
  • Free time to bathe in the lagoon of the 7 colors of Bacalar and other points of interest.
  • Visit of the main park and lyrics of Bacalar

Not included

  • Other expenses
  • Beverages in the restaurant

Itinerary and highlights

You will have the opportunity to refreshing yourself in an extraordinary cenote. And you have a time to relaxing to start this incredible tour.

You can enjoy time in a this beautiful spot near to lagoon that has all the possible amenities for you, from hammocks inside the lagoon to swings for extraordinary photos and views. Enjoy all the panoramic lagoon and the cristalys watters of this extraordinary place.

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 fort of San Felipe is the center of the magical town of Bacalar, from there you can see the beautiful Bacalar lagoon that reaches 63 km there is excellent to take some beautiful photos.

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: Coco bongo 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 pickup time is set according to your location and starts at 05:30 am, 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

  • Caribbean Mayan Tours

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.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Use sunscreen, insect repellent and sunglasses.
  • This tour may take more than 12 hours due to the logistics of pickups and traffic
  • We first pick up and gather everyone in smaller vehicles to take them to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting In the transport logistics operation we collect people in a first transport, it can be a van or a bus, spending time on the journey, the transport will be changed to a bus, this is because all the clients of the same tour meet again at a meeting point to reach the final destination.
  • The bus has 1 bathroom, you are only allowed to use number 1, you cannot use number 2 because the bathroom has ventilation connections to the entire bus and if you use number 2 the entire bus would smell bad, stops will be made at the places visited where you can use the bathroom

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: Coco bongo 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 pickup time is set according to your location and starts at 05:30 am, 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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