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By Yucatan Outdoors / Kayak Sian Ka’an
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Glide through mangrove mazes in professional, large kayaks
    • Enjoy birdwatching in Sian Ka’an with a small group of 8 people
    • Paddle the calm, shallow waters of Caapechen Lagoon
    • Get expert guidance and improve your technique as you paddle
    • Visit bird areas respectfully to support animal welfare

Activity location

    • Tulum
    • Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Carretera Boca Paila Km. 15, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., México | We’ll meet at our kayak dock inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, approximately 15 km (9 miles) from Tulum town and 3.2 km (2 miles) after the reserve entrance, along the unpaved Boca Paila road. The dock is on the lagoon side, behind the restaurant. Transportation is not included, but we’ll be happy to help you arrange the best option to reach us. We can assist with scooter, e-bike or car rentals, as well as taxis or private drivers, often at good local rates. Just contact us in advance and we’ll help you find the option that works best for you.
    • Houston, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Tulum: Sunset Sian Ka’an Kayak Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Paddle through mangrove mazes and open lagoons in the peaceful late afternoon, enjoying Sian Ka’an as the light changes towards sunset. A small-group kayaking experience surrounded by nature, with opportunities to observe local wildlife along the way.

Starting time: 4:45 PM
Price details
AU$194.59 x 1 AdultAU$194.59
Total
Price is AU$194.59

Tulum: “Sian Ka’an Morning Kayak Tour”.

  • Activity duration is 3 minutes3m
    3m
  • English

Enjoy a peaceful morning kayaking through the calm lagoons, mangrove mazes, and natural channels of Sian Ka’an, with opportunities to observe local wildlife along the way.

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$194.59 x 1 AdultAU$194.59
Total
Price is AU$194.59

Tulum: “Sian Ka’an Morning Kayak Tour”.

  • Activity duration is 3 minutes3m
    3m
  • English

Enjoy a peaceful morning kayaking through the calm lagoons, mangrove mazes, and natural channels of Sian Ka’an, with opportunities to observe local wildlife along the way.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$194.59 x 1 AdultAU$194.59
Total
Price is AU$194.59

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided kayak tour in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve with certified instructors
  • Inclusions
    Professional sit-inside sea kayaks and safety equipment
  • Inclusions
    Paddling instruction and technique guidance
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets (PFDs)
  • Inclusions
    Dry bags available for personal belongings
  • Exclusions
    Private transport can be arranged
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve entrance fee: MXN 225 per person (not included). Required by CONANP and payable before the tour.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Feeding animals, Littering, Making noise, Touching animals
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems

What you can expect

  • Discover the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a peaceful small-group kayaking adventure. Paddle the calm, shallow waters of Caapechen Lagoon in professional, stable kayaks designed for comfort—ideal for first-time and experienced paddlers alike. Choose between a Sunset or Sunrise Tour.

    Explore mangrove mazes, natural channels, and open lagoons with certified instructors with 20 years of experience exploring Sian Ka’an. Along the way, your guide will help you improve your paddling technique and share first-hand knowledge of the mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife that inhabits this unique environment.

    With a maximum of 8 travellers, the experience maintains a relaxed pace with less waiting and more personalised guidance. Paddle away from the busier areas and enjoy the quiet side of Sian Ka’an, surrounded by mangroves and nature.

    Wildlife sightings vary naturally throughout the year. Depending on the season and conditions, you may encounter different bird species and other local wildlife along the route. We always observe wildlife from a respectful distance.

    Enjoy an active and peaceful escape into Sian Ka’an, exploring one of its beautiful lagoons by kayak at sunrise or sunset.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tulum
    • Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Carretera Boca Paila Km. 15, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., México | We’ll meet at our kayak dock inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, approximately 15 km (9 miles) from Tulum town and 3.2 km (2 miles) after the reserve entrance, along the unpaved Boca Paila road. The dock is on the lagoon side, behind the restaurant. Transportation is not included, but we’ll be happy to help you arrange the best option to reach us. We can assist with scooter, e-bike or car rentals, as well as taxis or private drivers, often at good local rates. Just contact us in advance and we’ll help you find the option that works best for you.
    • Houston, Quintana Roo, Mexico