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From Riviera Maya: Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Reserve Tour

4.8  / 5304 reviews
Activity provider:Mexico Kan Tours
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Day trip

From Riviera Maya: Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Reserve Tour

Activity provider:Mexico Kan Tours
4.8  / 5304 reviews

From $153 per person

Take an exciting half-day tour through the heart of ancient Mayan civilization and enjoy the stunning Sian Kaan Nature Reserve. Discover jungle wildlife, and float in the tranquil turquoise waters before returning home.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French
Pickup included
Hotel pickup in Tulum City and Tulum Hotel zone is included in the price.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Wander the ancient ruins of Muyil
  • Keep an eye out for the many varieties of native bird, animal and plant species in the Sian Kaan Nature Reserve
  • Learn detailed information from your guide about the plants and animals that live here
  • Relax on a boat ride between the lagoons
  • Float and cool off in the turquoise water past huge mangrove trees
Full description
Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Muyil and the Sian Kaan Nature Reserve on a half-day tour from Tulum. You will encounter a variety of birds, plants, and animals before wandering through the ruins to discover the incredible history of this ancient civilization. After being picked up from Tulum you will be transferred to the Sian Kaan Nature Reserve. Walk through this inspiring eco-preserve to the highest point in the reserve and gaze out at an unblemished jungle filled with hundreds of species of birds, plants, and animal life. Enjoy a small hike before a boat ride through the trading canals of the ancient Maya civilization and visit the Maya temple of Xlapak. You will see the detailed facades of these old ruins, located at the bottom of the river valley. Next, float and swim back down through the canals between mangroves and gently make your way back out into the crystal-clear waters around the peninsula. Onboard, enjoy an assortment of Mexican snacks and lunch as the sun sets over this beautiful landscape. Experience the very best of this region. The food, the culture, the nature, and a bit of relaxation in the water make this a perfect day trip.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Tulum city center and Tulum Hotel Zone)
  • Snack
  • Soft drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Life jacket
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Towel
  • Pickup and drop-off outside of Tulum

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Use of the provided life jackets is mandatory

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 304 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Chhavi – AustraliaDecember 2, 2023 – Verified booking
this tour was amazing. Alondra was one the best tour guides i have had in mexico with her funny sense of humour... she kept us smiling and laughing from beginning to end... every thing was really well organised and flowing down the lazy river was one of the highlights of my mexico visit. the lunch at the lunchstop was soooooo gooood too! I loved that when Alondra wasnt sure about one of the structures at muyil ruins she asked the people working on it so she didn't give us misinformation. respected that as most other guides would skip it or dodge questions.
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Jan – GermanyNovember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
We had a few nice hours with our guide Martin. His knowledge and information on the reserve was super interesting. In general, Martin was a very pleasant, friendly guide. The walk through the reserve was nice, but a bit short. Swimming in the mangroves is definitely the highlight of the tour. Overall, we found there weren't enough activities for this high price. The evening meal together was nice and tasty, but not purely vegetarian as stated, which we found a shame on a tour that provides information about nature and species conservation.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 15, 2023 – Verified booking
We had a lot of fun with the tour! It is suitable for anyone visiting Sinan Ka'an for the first time. It offers a nice insight into the flora and fauna of the nature reserve. We would like to say a big thank you to our guide Miguel, who gave us a lot of interesting and educational information about the nature reserve and the Mayan culture and had answers to all of our questions. With him by your side you are in very good hands! Muchísimas gracias, Miguel. Fue un placer:) From our point of view, the tour was quite relaxed, without much physical exertion. However, it is advisable not to be afraid of water. Because at the last point on the program you drift a few hundred meters through a waterway in the lagoon. Basically a pleasant event - but for some fellow travelers it presented a major challenge.
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