Mexico · SIAN KA'AN TOURS
The 7 best sian ka'an tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Full day Sian Ka'an from Tulum: boat lagoons, manatees and birds, weather optional reef snorkeling, Punta Allen lunch and swim break.
“It was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Niko was great and shared tons of great information with us! We saw so many beautiful birds and wildlife!”
Small-group day trip from Tulum with ruins, tacos, then boat and a lazy-river float through Sian Ka'an mangroves.
“Don’t skip this one- it’s incredible. The archeological site at Tulum is beautiful, and the local food experience was awesome! Floating down a magical waterway amidst the natural ecology of Sian Ka’an was the experience of a lifetime. Lea is a knowledgeable, fun, and patient guide who took such good care of us! It was evident that she cares both for her clients and for the amazing area she shares with them. I cannot recommend this activity enough!”
Float ancient Mayan canals in UNESCO Sian Ka'an near Tulum, spot manatees and crocs, plus Maya breakfast and lunch.
“BEST TOUR WE EVER HAD!! Even the pick up and transfer to the reserve started really good as tour guide Manuel gave us some important pre-information. The Canals tour was fantastic, our guide Jenny gave us so many interesting insights and information about the history, flora, fauna and wildlife of Sian Ka'an, she is a perfect teacher!! We now know so much more about the beautiful nature of Sian Ka'an! We saw so many different birds and Jenny explained us how to see and hear the difference. Our highlight was the floating experience, it was magical! Our boat captain Leo knew exactlly where to find crocodiles and manaties. We spotted…”
Guided Tulum ruins and Sian Kaan reserve with a mangrove boat and lazy river float, plus lunch and transfers from Tulum.
“Niko was a friendly and informative guide. The day began with an entertaining and beautiful tour of the Tulum ruins. This was followed by a delicious taco lunch. We then were taken on an experience that was totally unusual. We floated through mangroves on a current that ran between two lagoons. We were told that the current was produced by underground rivers and cenotes. This is a great way to spend a lazy day in Tulum.”
Paddle the calm Caapechen lagoon in Sian Ka'an, learn wildlife from guides like Antonio, and end with sunset over mangroves from a sea kayak.
“Absolutely stunning sunset in the kayaks in such pristine waters. Very peaceful with beautiful birds, a puffer fish and a tiny crocodile. Guide was patient with the kids, very accommodating, and had a wealth of knowledge about the area and wildlife. Fruit and burrito were good as well! It was amazing and even though it was expensive it was worth it. A definite highlight!”
10-hour Sian Ka'an boat trip from Tulum with wildlife viewing, optional snorkeling on the reef, Caribbean lunch, and round-trip transfers.
“I chose the tour because I read the guide respects the nature and the animals (does not disturb or touch them..) and I was really glad about how it went. Martin is really knowledgeable and we saw so many beautiful animals. He event lent me his jacked because I got cold from the wind on the boat. Lunch was great too. Snorchelling wasn't possible but that was ok.”
Sian Ka'an half-day tour from Tulum with lunch, small boat wildlife viewing, and weather-based reef snorkeling or a cenote swim.
“If they can’t take you snorkeling (which happens very often!), then this trip essentially consists of 30 minutes of wildlife viewing and a lunch. We spent 3 hours in a van for transportation and another 2 hours just riding in a small boat. Stopped to view wildlife at several spots, amounting to maybe 30 or 45 minutes of viewing. Lunch is just OK. The guides were fantastic, the excursion was absolutely not.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
