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From Riviera Maya: Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Reserve Tour

4.8  / 5279 reviews
Activity provider:Mexico Kan Tours
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From Riviera Maya: Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Reserve Tour

Activity provider:Mexico Kan Tours
4.8  / 5279 reviews

From US$ 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
  • Vegetarian 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 279 reviews

Review summary

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

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Was a really nice activity. Great guide and driver. Very friendly, knowledgable and warm. I was visiting from playa del Carmen, but that wasn’t a problem. The company offered me a round tour for 20 USA dollars. A very fair price considering that it takes +-45min from Tulum to Playa del Carmen. The tour was great visiting Muyil in a small group and swim through the mangrove! Unfortunately it was not bird-season, so we saw limited wildlife but still it was a wonderful experience! Paloma did a great job! Thanks to the whole Kan tour team!

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September 13, 2023

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Daniel – NetherlandsVerified booking

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Claudio gave us an excellent tour of the Mayan buildings at Muyil and pointed out birds, flowers and trees too. We enjoyed a taco lunch before a fun boat trip across two lakes in the nature reserve and a very relaxing swim in the river. We really enjoyed the trip.

July 3, 2023

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Justine – United KingdomVerified booking

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This was a great trip, our tour guide Alonso was super knowledgeable and interesting - we really enjoyed the tour of the ruins. The Mexican lunch was delicious and even included homemade cookies! Then the best part was floating along the crystal clear mangrove, it was such a great experience :)

May 2, 2023

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