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In Contact with Nature, Sian Ka'an Biosphere

In Contact with Nature, Sian Ka'an Biosphere

By Cancun City & Tours
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You cannot miss this tour in which you will visit the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean that occupies approximately 650 thousand hectares, includes beaches, cenotes, coral reefs and a tropical jungle, home to more than 300 species of birds and more than 1000 species of plants and 100 animals. Sian Ka’an is a natural paradise and on your boat tour you might will be able to observe dolphins and especially many birds (there are more than 200 species) pelicans, cormorants, eagles, herons, in short, the dream of a nature lover. It is also possible to see white-tailed deer and jaguars, in their natural habitat, you can also snorkel and observe the marine life of this reserve, you can see sea turtles and endemic fish of the región.
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Ages 0-65, max of 50 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • 1 dish to choose at the restaurant
  • Bottled water, soft drinks or beers in transportation
  • Snack in Sian Kaan before boarding the boat (sandwich and juice)
  • Boat trip around Sian Kaan
  • Round Transportation from Cancun & Riviera Maya
  • Snorkel gear
  • Free time in Sian Kaan
What's not included
  • Tax on access to the biosphere 12 USD per person
  • Drinks at the restaurant


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102629P167

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
        • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
        • Use biodegradable sunscreen
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102629P167

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        • Cancun City & Tours
          71
          Mexico
          Joined in June 2018
        • 455hirag
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Felt like a party
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        • Road18538956215
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Crocodiles
          Went alone since I was visiting for work, i got some sleep during the ride ando it didn't feel that long The boat ride was amazing, our guide took us to the best spots in Rio Lagartos! Bunch of flamingos and a couple crocodiles At Las Coloradas it was more of a sight to see while walking around listening to the guide We finished with a crocodile farm that I did not expect
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        • Road18538956215
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kids loved it
          Went with my family and they love the lagoon! The cenotes were nice to see, only my kids went in and my husband and me stayed out relaxing We booked this for the breakfast and lunch, we wouldn't have last without them haha Long trip, bring a pillow for the ride
          Written 30 December 2024
        • Roam38653692519
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The all-in-one city tour
          This is such a great "little bit of everything tour". You get a little bit of the myan ruins without having to get up crazy early and drive for two hours, you get cultural time at the myan museum, beach time at playa defines and party time at the tequila tasting with Fernando (who is a party unto himself). Ruben is a great, knowledgeable guide. This is a great way to experience Cancun.
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        • C9170RHcaroll
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Add Ak Balam and swimming in the cenote to your Cancùn trip!
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        • G3063NSmatta
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dont bother! I would rather have walked there!
          TLDR, dont bother! Get a bus or hire a car. We were over an hour late setting off. Spent significantly more time getting the hard sell from the Mayan rest stop shop and guide than we did at the actual Chitchen itza site. The food was so bad that one kid spent the rest of the trip vomiting (likely the cold rice we were served). Due to the delays what was advertised as a 6+ hour trip, became, as requested turning up at 9.30am and being told we are hopefully going to be home by 7.30pm. If everyone manages to escape the gauntlet of shops between the bus park and Cenote on the way home. A number of people, us included have onward connections and or commitments to meet tonight (its new years eve) we have all expressed our concerns. To no avail. One person was told there are rooms at the Cenote if he is that worried about making his connection!
          Written 31 December 2023
        • Escape00278284544
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          AVOID PLAYA NORTH at isla mujeres
          The first beach very small but all included food and drinks are nice great service. Only issue is bird eating off the food pan on the buffet is disgusting. The second beach playa North seems like a public beach WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE and every shade spot you have to PAY I have never seen this in many years of travelling that we need to pay for shade spots. that's inhumain. Also very dirty garbages everywhere between the boats that are on the beach I wouls not recommend going to playa north.
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        • chrisfM4699QT
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Isla Contoy visit
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          Written 9 May 2023
        • WillEIII
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nice day with room for some improvement
          Well maintained and clean bus. Great guide at Chichen Itza. Cenote was very crowded and rushed. More time waiting for changing room than in the water. Get a locker as you wont be able to take your personal items with you to the Cenote platform. No need for mask in this one. Water is dark. While only for a few minutes, the cenote was a nice experience. Be aware the tour guide will invite you for other purchases on the bus. In particular, they will take a welcome photo of you and it later appears on a souvenir for purchase. Its a light pressure sale and “no thank you” is well received. Some of stops are clearly just for fast shopping. Our family’s perspective is the time would have been better spent at the cenote.
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        • Chicagoan_at_Heart64
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dependable Transportation
          I received confirmations the day before each pickup. They were prompt, professional, and friendly. I’d definitely use them again.
          Written 14 March 2023
        • alainf622
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Isla Mujeres + Isla Contoy with "karaoke atmosphere"
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        • 832katherine
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great company!
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          Written 24 October 2022
        • Firme M
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Horrible customer experience!
          Just like we had read and then try to avoid was a no show for our transportation. They never showed up and ended up blaming us. Our pick Up was scheduled at 8:10am and I was there talking to the bell boy since 7:50am and we were actually talking about the negative reviews and experiences of Transport bus leaving people behind and no pick up. They claimed they were here and we were a no show!
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        • Briannabean
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Written 29 September 2022
        • D4667YZphilipo
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Say out
          An excellent day out with a lot of walking. Only downfall was cost of activities on top of what I thought an already expensive admission fee. So make sure you research and prepare yourselves for the extra cost. Buffet lunch included was outstanding.
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