Explore the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an on a full-day tour from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum. Discover the local wildlife on a boat tour, and savor lunch in Punta Allen.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Spend the day discovering Sian Ka’an on this trip from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum. Marvel at the beauty of this UNESCO-listed nature reserve, and see the area’s animals on a guided boat trip. Stop for lunch in Punta Allen, and discover Bird Island.

Begin the tour early in the morning, and head toward Tulum in a van if you begin the tour in Cancún or Playa del Carmen. Once in Tulum, enter Sian Ka’an in a van and drive toward the dock to begin the real adventure by boat.

Upon arrival at the boat, hop aboard and set off for a 3-hour tour of Sian Ka’an. Pass through narrow canals, and learn about the flora and fauna of the region from your guide. As you listen, keep an eye out for manatees, crocodiles, dolphins, and other wildlife.

Make a stop at the fishing village of Punta Allen to savor a local lunch. After lunch, continue the boat tour and go birdwatching on Bird Island. Get up close to marine life by snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea before ending your tour and returning to your starting point.
NOTE: The sighting of species in the areas is in a variable situation, so it will depend on many factors to be able to see them.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Immerse yourself in the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an on a full-day trip
Marvel at the untouched natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spot local wildlife like dolphins, crocodiles, and manatees on a boat tour
Find out about the reserve’s flora and fauna from your guide’s commentary
Enjoy lunch in the fishing village of Punta Allen, then discover Bird Island

 

 

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