Tulum & Sian Ka'an Canals Tour
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Tulum & Sian Ka'an Canals Tour

Are you fascinated by the history of the ancient Maya and the beauty of the Caribbean? On this tour of Tulum and the Sian Ka'an waterways, you'll discover a walled Mayan city facing the sea and sail along an ancient natural waterway. Tour Details.

  • 8 - 9 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 9 reviews

Are you fascinated by the history of the ancient Maya and the beauty of the Caribbean? On this tour of Tulum and the Sian Ka'an waterways, you'll discover a walled Mayan city facing the sea and sail along an ancient natural waterway.

Tour Details

We'll pick you up at your hotel, starting with a visit to the Archaeological Zone of Tulum, a site on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. During the guided tour, we'll explore the history of this ancient walled Mayan city, an important centre of worship and trade.

We'll view key structures such as El Castillo and the Temple of the Descending God, while appreciating the blend of Mesoamerican archaeology and coastal views. Next, we'll visit the lighthouse and Tulum Beach, enjoying this scenic area.

Afterwards, we will enjoy Mexican antojitos, a selection of Yucatecan dishes, before heading to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve for a boat trip through lagoons and mangroves.

We'll navigate the ancient canals used by the Maya, surrounded by vegetation and potential bird sightings. Finally, we will have the opportunity to float down a slow-moving river for 30 minutes, enjoying tranquility in nature, before returning to the hotel with an arrival time of 8 to 9 hours later.

Pickup Info

This day trip includes pickup from centrally located hotels in Tulum.

Pickup from the following areas incurs extra costs:

From Conrad Tulum by Hilton to Puerto Aventuras: 10USD per personFrom Puerto Aventuras to Hotel Paradisus Playa del Carmen: 20USD per personFrom Hotel Sandos Caracol Playa del Carmen to Hotel Iberostar Gran Paraiso de Playa Maroma: 30USD per person

These extra costs must be paid at the destination on the same day of the activity.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transportation by minibus or bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Boat ride
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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