How Long: 11 Hours approximately. We will depart at 7am and return at 6pm. See Optional Fees

Sian Kaan is a wildlife haven without equal in Mexico.  It encompasses 1.6 million acres of natural environment, and it's vast diversity of wildlife has earned it a declaration as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The incredible ecosystem is home to over 350 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals, many endemic to this region of Mexico.  Dolphins, jaguars, crocodiles, ocelots, sea turtles and manatees are just a few of the rare species to call this area home.  This tour will take you deep inside the reserve.

After a stop at the park information center, where you'll listen to an orientation of the park from your tour guides, you'll drive on to the small fishing village of Punta Allen, where you will have a snack, place your food order at a beach restaurant, and board a small boat to embark on your boat tour of the mangrove-lined waterways, spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife.

Your first stop will be at the Natural Pool, home to crystal-clear waters, a white sand bottom and incredible natural beauty.  Here we can relax and swim.  The boat continues to Cayo Culebras, where we will search for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sea stars, pelicans, ibis, spoonbills, hawks, cormorants, and other animals.

Next we'll snorkel at one of the most beautiful and colorful coral reefs, seeing all types of tropical fish, and maybe lobsters or barracudas.  After snorkeling, we'll return to the beach restaurant to enjoy our hot-cooked lunch and have time to relax at the beach before heading for home.  

Sian Ka'an Biosphere

What to bring

Coba & Tulum: Restrooms, refreshments and gift shops are available at the end of the tour. Note: There is a lot of walking involved at both sites. Wear comfortable walking shoes, preferably sneakers (hard soles slip on the rocks). Please be advised that the walking areas at the ruins are uneven and one must be careful with every step taken.   Wear a bathing suit under your clothing - the beach at the Tulum ruins is one of the best around and you wouldn't want to miss swimming there at least once. Bring a camera, there may be a small charge for entering with video equipment.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve:  Wear a bathing suit under your clothing, wear a hat, bring a knapsack with sunscreen, towel, water shoes, etc. We will be on a boat and at a certain point we will be out of the boat and floating along an ancient mangrove waterway.