Sian Ka'an Private Tour: Explore Mexico's Protected Natural Diversity
5.0
28 Ratings
Tulum
Embark on a private tour of Sian Ka'an, Mexico's largest protected area, and explore its diverse coastal and marine ecosystems. Discover wild species of birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees, and the vibrant Mesoamerican reef. Transportation, lunch, and snorkeling equipment included.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sian Ka’an - 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 it
What's Included
- Snorkeling adventure aboard a boat
- Expert local guides to enhance your experience
- Life vests provided for your safety by Mexico Kan Tours
- Delicious lunch included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (check confirmation email for details)
- Refreshments provided, including fruits, water, and snacks
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
Additional Information
Sian Ka’an is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico with a great natural diversity. The best way to discover Sian Ka’ an is on board a boat which get you to explore different coastal and marine ecosystems that are habitat for many wild species of birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees and the great fish diversity of the Mesoamerican reef. Your tour includes transport from Tulum, lunch in Punta Allen and snorkeling equipment. The snorkeling activity is heavily dependent on the sea conditions which can unfortunately not always be anticipated until we reach the sea. In the even of bad weather conditions, this tour is subject to cancellation.
- 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, contact us as soon as possible and look for medical assistance
- Forbidden for pregnant travelers
Location
Tulum Tours - Mexico Kan Tours - Eco Tours Riviera Maya
Calle Centauro Sur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Adventurer797274
Jan 29, 2024
A true nature experience - An amazing visit to this stunning biosphere. Pablo did an ace job of describing the significance of the the different ecosystems and their relationships. I was especially impressed with the sight of a cenote bubbling up and several manatees with 2 calves right around our boat, such a privilige to have this luck. Well done Pablo and Captain.
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M1680ulmariol
Jan 4, 2024
Best Tulum trip - It was amazing, srnorkel and the beach was the best.
Food its ok, but company is grate.gratis.
I recommend it for sure.
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Mariegw3644zc
Aug 18, 2023
Great adventure ! - We did the tour with Nikita and Macarena, they were both so nice and great at explaining us the history of Sian ka’an, showing us amazing animals and plants. They are both super dynamic and smiling the whole day. We learned a lot thanks to her !
Our captain Gaspar was the best and showed us everything we wanted to see, it super fun to be on his boat.
And thanks to Jesus who mastered driving on the road full of pothole.
We definitely recommend doing this tour with this team, thanks for the great experience !
Anne-Kim and Marie
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907sysya
Jul 17, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience - It was a wonderful experience! We discovered different types of landscapes and animals which highlighted the incredible biodiversity of Mexico ranked in top 5 in the world. We learned many things thanks to our guides that made us live an unforgettable experience in Sian Ka’an, “the gates of heaven”, and opened even more our environmental conscience. I highly recommend this tour if you want to discover a UNESCO World heritage site and see the best of Mexican natural heritage in Yucatan peninsula.
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Spongyfishy
Jun 28, 2023
Muyil and Sian Kaan - This tour was amazing, we were able to see ruins as well as walk through the park, enjoy a boat ride, float along a lazy river. We also combined this tour with the tulum ruins and probate cenote. What really made the trip amazing was our tour guide Iber, he knew so much about the history, wildlife and plants. It made the whole experience richer. We also let him know we were vegan so he changed our lunch spot to one that was vegan friendly but also local and we loved it. All together a long but perfect day.
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Gamedrivers
Nov 20, 2022
Recommended ! - The private tour was very well organized and guided by Ursula !
The lunch at the beach with fresh grilled fish was a 'bounty' moment !!
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F7820lvpaulinec
Nov 14, 2022
A wonderful day - A wonderful day, we had the opportunity to see dolphins, turtles, crocodiles, etc. It was an amazing tour that I highly recommend. It was with a small group, we can see how the site is well preserved and respected :)
Our guide was really good and kind, sharing with us great information about the animals and the plants, offering great snacks, etc.
Thanks a lot, I will never forget this day!
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Nolanfrognier
Aug 24, 2022
Just Amazing 😍 - The private tour was incredible. It was really friendly thanks to the guide Pablo, we had a privileged moment.
This day let enough time to search and see every animals that you can see at Sian Kaan (turtles, manatees, dolphins, crocodiles…). Thank you so much for this day ! We recommend to everyone to do this tour!
Émilie and the Red Mangrove ;)
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Amaybz5
Jul 3, 2022
AMAZING AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! - We had an amazing time on our tour today! Felipe was our guide and he was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and took his time with us! We were able to see manatees, crocodiles, stingrays, lots of birds, sea turtles and a lot of fish! Due to the weather we were unable to make it to the reef, but the accommodated is by taking us to a cenote and it was extremely relaxing after being on the ocean all day! Lunch was amazing at Rojo Gomez, a small fishing village off the peninsula. Everyone was extremely welcoming and nothing felt like a tourist trap. This is definitely the way to take a private to see the ocean and jungle!
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Burnsguffey
Oct 2, 2021
An absolute must while in Tulum! (Cross your fingers you get Karen as your guide) - This was, by far, the BEST thing we did it Tulum and that includes the Mayan Ruins and cenotes. Our guide, Karen, was super personable and outgoing and had tons of knowledge that made the trip extra interesting. Her enthusiasm for wildlife was contagious throughout. We saw crocodiles, a pod of dolphins, tons of turtles, super cool birds, and did some breathtaking snorkeling. Although it rained during our trip, that didn’t make it any less enjoyable. The Captain provided raincoats and maneuvered us through the light downfall with ease. The food in Puenta Allen was some of the best I’ve ever had which is so impressive when you know more about the background of this fishing community. Go on this trip with this company! I saw other companies out there in the rain with their customers getting wet as we were staying dry in our ponchos. Some of the best wildlife spots we were the only tour out there. This is an absolute must and worth every cent!
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