Discover 2 of the most beautiful islands of the Yucatan Peninsula on a speedboat tour to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres. Look for nesting birds in the protected reserve of Isla Contoy National Park. Explore the streets and local stores of Isla Mujeres.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from major hotels in Cancún and the Riviera Maya. Please note, the supplier will contact you by email to confirm your exact pick-up time. If your hotel/accommodation is not included in the available pick-up locations, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up point.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the 2 best-known islands of the Yucatan Peninsula
- Snorkel in the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea
- Ride around the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef by speedboat
- Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional ingredients
Full description
Start your tour at the pier of Punta Sam in Cancún, where you will board a comfortable speedboat to Isla Contoy about 40 minutes off the coast. Stop at a reef just south of the island for an optional 40-minute snorkeling session at the tip of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest coral reef barrier system in the world.
Continue to Isla Contoy taking in the breathtaking views along the way. Then, disembark at the pier next to one of the island's beaches with a natural pool of crystal-clear water. Take a 30-minute guided walk around the island and make an optional stop at the museum. Discover an internal lagoon where many bird species nest, a set of trails that lead to the other side of the island, and a tower where you can get a magnificent view of the entire island.
Next, enjoy a delicious lunch of Tikin Xic fish (a traditional Yucatan recipe), grilled chicken, guacamole, salad, bread and seasonal fruits. Water and sodas are available on the speedboats at all times, as is beer after your snorkeling session. Relax on the beaches for 90 minutes after lunch, and swim in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea or play with the friendly manta rays.
Return to Punta Sam to cross to Isla Mujeres. Discover a paradise island full of history. Stroll around the small streets and pop into the local shops for about 1 hour. Then, take the boat back to Punta Sam in Cancún at around 16:00.
Includes
- Transportation by speedboat
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Lunch (jackfish, chicken, guacamole, salad, bread and fruit)
- Snorkel gear and life jackets
- Nature reserve and dock fee ($10 per person)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring a towel, your sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, a hat and sandals
- Children from 0 to 4 years old cannot occupy a seat in the bus. The child price will be for children between 5 and 11 years old.
- Please bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a swimsuit and extra change of clothes
