Take an exciting half-day tour through the heart of ancient Mayan civilization and enjoy the stunning Sian Kaan Nature Reserve. Discover jungle wildlife, and float in the tranquil turquoise waters before returning home.

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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
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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Italian
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Wander the ancient ruins of Muyil
Keep an eye out for the many varieties of native bird, animal and plant species in the Sian Kaan Nature Reserve
Learn detailed information from your guide about the plants and animals that live here
Relax on a boat ride between the lagoons
Float past huge mangrove trees, as you cool off in the turquoise waters

Full description

The ancient Mayan ruins of Muyil in the middle of the Sian Kaan Jungle Reserve look like something out of an old Indian Jones movie. Here, you will discover the incredible history of this ancient civilization, as you wander through the ruins. Muyil was one of the earliest and longest inhabited ancient Maya sites on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, and artifacts have been found here dating all the way back to 350BCE! On our day together, we will walk through this inspiring eco-preserve to the highest point in the Sian Kaan reserve, where we can gaze out at unblemished jungle that is filled with hundreds of species of birds, plants and animal life. After our hike, we will enjoy a boat ride through the trading canals of the ancient Maya civilization and visit the Maya temple of Xlapak. Here, you can gaze at the detailed facades of these old ruins, located at the bottom of the river valley. They are so well preserved, you will easily be able to pick out the figures (keep an eye out for the Rain god!) After visiting this site, we will float back down through the canals between mangroves and gently carry ourselves out in the crystal-clear waters around the peninsula. On board, enjoy an assortment of Mexican snacks as the sunsets over this beautiful landscape. Together we will experience the best of this region! The food, the culture, the nature and a bit of relaxation make this an absolutely perfect day trip from your home base in Playa del Carmen.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Tulum city center and Tulum Hotel Zone)
Snack
Soft drinks
Entrance fees
Guides
Equipment
Vegetarian lunch
Life jacket

Breakfast
Alcoholic Drinks
Towel
Pickup and drop-off outside of Tulum

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Important information

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Please bring your bathing suit, a towel, sunglasses, hat, biodegradable sun protection, and mosquito repellent
Please note that the use of the provided life jackets is mandatory

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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We did the tour with Valeria, and she was absolutely the best! She’s very punctual, and very organized. Walking through the ruins was very nice as she was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history, and had a lot of very fascinating theories/stories to share. The conservatory felt like a jungle and it felt very sacred. Our favorite part was floating in the lagoon. I’m a bad swimmer so I was nervous at first but they gave us life jackets and the waters were very safe/not even deep in some portions. It was an unforgettable experience!

12 August 2021

An amazing experience from beginning to end. The day started with a 40 minute drive to Muyil to explore Mayan ruins. We were the only people in the park! From this location we walked through the forest to reach a wooden boardwalk through the jungle, stopping to admire nature and animals along the way. There is a treehouse to climb that allows you to see all the way to the lagoon- amazing view! We had a delicious homemade lunch at the end of the walk. We ended up near the water and took a (fast) boat to a lazy river-type waterway where we swam/ floated with the current in crystal clear water among mangroves, orchids, and birds. So many different activities packed in one day! Worth it.

30 May 2021

a little bit lacking in jungle exposure, but when we were in the jungle the guide did a great job with plant indentification. The lazy river float through the lagoon was beautiful, silent, no other groups and peaceful. Not physically taxing but would definitely recommend for a perfect day of relaxation.

18 April 2021

From Tulum: Sian Ka'an Half-Day Tour

From Tulum: Sian Ka'an Half-Day Tour

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