Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks
by Amir AdvenTours
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This four-hour sightseeing boat tour on Bacalar Lagoon departs at either 10 AM or 3 PM. The tour visits five main locations: Pirate's Channel, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, Cocalitos Cenote, and Bird Island. The first stop is Pirate's Channel, where guests can swim and snorkel in clear turquoise water surrounded by mangroves. Next, the boat moves to the Black Cenote, known for its deep dark water, where visitors can explore the cenote’s interior. The third stop is Emerald Cenote, offering shallow swimming and a picnic with fresh seasonal fruits and snacks. After that, the tour continues to Cocalitos Cenote, where guides explain the stromatolite rock formations, some of the oldest life forms on Earth important for oxygen production. The final stop is Bird Island, a calm swimming area. Afternoon tours end here with a sunset and birds flying overhead. The tour includes a manual-powered boat, safety equipment, a bilingual local guide, alcoholic drinks from an open bar, seasonal fruits and snacks, and parking fees. Towels, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates only in suitable weather and requires a minimum number of passengers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Pirates Channel
The tour starts at Pirates Channel with departures at 10 AM or 3 PM. Guests can swim and snorkel in clear turquoise waters surrounded by mangroves. This is the first hour of the 4-hour tour and provides a relaxing introduction to the lagoon’s landscape.
60 min
Cenote de la Bruja
The next stop is the Black Cenote, also called Cenote de la Bruja, known for its dark, deep waters. Guests have the opportunity to explore the inside of the cenote, which has a natural, quiet atmosphere. This spot is popular for those interested in the cenote’s unique environment.
Emerald Cenote
After the Black Cenote, the boat arrives at the Emerald Cenote where guests can swim in shallow waters. This stop includes a picnic featuring fresh seasonal fruits. The environment is calm, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
60 min
Cenote Cocalitos
The tour then visits Cocalitos Cenote, known for stromatolites, ancient rock formations that are among the planet's oldest life forms and important for oxygen production. Guides provide information about these formations, adding an educational aspect to the visit.
Bird Island
The final stop is Bird Island, where visitors can swim in gentle waters. Afternoon tours end here with a sunset view as birds fly overhead, creating a colorful sky. This stop lasts about one hour and concludes the boat journey.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks
by Amir AdvenTours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$1,898Overview
This four-hour sightseeing boat tour on Bacalar Lagoon departs at either 10 AM or 3 PM. The tour visits five main locations: Pirate's Channel, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, Cocalitos Cenote, and Bird Island. The first stop is Pirate's Channel, where guests can swim and snorkel in clear turquoise water surrounded by mangroves. Next, the boat moves to the Black Cenote, known for its deep dark water, where visitors can explore the cenote’s interior. The third stop is Emerald Cenote, offering shallow swimming and a picnic with fresh seasonal fruits and snacks. After that, the tour continues to Cocalitos Cenote, where guides explain the stromatolite rock formations, some of the oldest life forms on Earth important for oxygen production. The final stop is Bird Island, a calm swimming area. Afternoon tours end here with a sunset and birds flying overhead. The tour includes a manual-powered boat, safety equipment, a bilingual local guide, alcoholic drinks from an open bar, seasonal fruits and snacks, and parking fees. Towels, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates only in suitable weather and requires a minimum number of passengers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pirates Channel
The tour starts at Pirates Channel with departures at 10 AM or 3 PM. Guests can swim and snorkel in clear turquoise waters surrounded by mangroves. This is the first hour of the 4-hour tour and provides a relaxing introduction to the lagoon’s landscape.
60 min
Cenote de la Bruja
The next stop is the Black Cenote, also called Cenote de la Bruja, known for its dark, deep waters. Guests have the opportunity to explore the inside of the cenote, which has a natural, quiet atmosphere. This spot is popular for those interested in the cenote’s unique environment.
Emerald Cenote
After the Black Cenote, the boat arrives at the Emerald Cenote where guests can swim in shallow waters. This stop includes a picnic featuring fresh seasonal fruits. The environment is calm, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
60 min
Cenote Cocalitos
The tour then visits Cocalitos Cenote, known for stromatolites, ancient rock formations that are among the planet's oldest life forms and important for oxygen production. Guides provide information about these formations, adding an educational aspect to the visit.
Bird Island
The final stop is Bird Island, where visitors can swim in gentle waters. Afternoon tours end here with a sunset view as birds fly overhead, creating a colorful sky. This stop lasts about one hour and concludes the boat journey.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.