Sian Ka'an Trip from Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

The excursion to Sian Khan is the most beautiful thing I've ever done. The landscape is gorgeous, lush green, with endle...

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The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is a stunning natural paradise located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Join us on a fantastic trip to this wonderful Caribbean wilderness departing from Riviera Maya.

Details

Duration

11 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by minibus
Entrance to the Sian Ka'an reserve
Boat trip with snorkeling equipment
English–speaking guide
Lunch and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 6 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 2,112 Travelers·171 reviews

July 10, 2026
Ana
Madrid, Spain
The excursion to Sian Khan is the most beautiful thing I've ever done. The landscape is gorgeous, lush green, with endless lagoons of incredibly hue; ...
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May 23, 2026
Rafael
Lima, Peru
Excellent, we saw manatees, crocodiles, many birds like storks, dolphins in the sea, while snorkeling we saw a nurse shark... we swam in a cenote, ate...
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September 23, 2026
Ivan
Portugal
A truly beautiful experience. From the guide Pablo to the rain, sun, heat, cold, and observing the marine life in this tropical climate, it was sensa...
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July 26, 2026
Adrian
Spain
Very educational, we saw manatees, crocodiles, birds...
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July 10, 2026
Juan
Badalona, Spain
Excellent activity with Hector, Jessi and Pablo.
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July 9, 2026
Matteo Bianchi
Pavia, Italy
Excellent day trip to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere. We saw turtles, dolphins, manatees, crocodiles, and lots of birds. The lagoon was beautiful, and the s...
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June 27, 2026
Jose Antonio Galan Martinez
Barcelona, Spain
A fantastic guide to recommend
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March 2, 2026
Nuria Escudero Rodríguez
L'ametlla De Mar, Tarragona, Spain
EXCELLENT! Lucky to be guided by two guides: one Mexican and the other Italian. Completely dedicated to nature. Their constant enthusiasm for us to pa...
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November 27, 2025
Matteo
Udine, Italy
Stupendous excursion, highly recommended to do. The guides were super friendly and we really saw all the species present. The manatee, the crocodile, ...
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November 25, 2025
Bruna
Germany
Excellent organization and super punctuality. The guides, Miguel and Macarena, were truly knowledgeable, kind, and very friendly. Lunch at Punta Allen...
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Sian Ka'an Trip

At the time of booking, you can choose between 2 different options. Both include pickup and drop off at your hotel, a boat ride, and entrance to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Below, are the itineraries for the 2 options:

Half-Day Tour - Sian Ka’an Discovery

On this half-day tour, we'll travel by speedboat through the different lagoons of Sian Ka'an. We'll sail along a thin strip of sand lined with beaches, lagoons, and lush coastal vegetation until we reach Boca Paila. Here, the wetlands meet the sea and many manatees and crocodiles inhabit this area.

Upon arrival, if the weather is favorable, you can snorkel in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef to admire the colorful corals and fish that live here. Then, we'll enjoy a delicious meal on board. After lunch, we'll disembark at a nearby beach where you'll have an hour of free time to relax.

Finally, we'll return to the starting point after 5 hours of activity.

Full-Day Tour - Sian Ka’an Adventure

If you feel like enjoying a more complete experience, this is the option for you. In addition to exploring the lagoons of Sian Ka'an such as Boca Paila, we'll see cays full of endemic birds and observe the most beautiful creatures of the Caribbean Sea, you might even spot some dolphins and turtles. Would you like to discover the underwater ecosystem more closely? You'll have the opportunity to put on your snorkeling equipment and dive into the crystal-clear waters of this natural environment.

Afterwards, we'll go to the sandbank called by the locals the natural pool, located in front of some beautiful reefs. Finally, we'll arrive at Punta Allen, a paradise corner par excellence of Quintana Roo. There we'll enjoy a magnificent Caribbean lunch with tortillas and rice.

We'll take you back to your meeting point after 11.5 hours of activity.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from Tulum Avenue. If you prefer, when booking you can choose another meeting place:

Tulum hotel area
Hotels between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras for the payment of a supplement of 10USD per person.
Hotels between Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen for the payment of a supplement of 20USD per person.
Hotels between the north of Playa del Carmen and Iberostar Playa Paraíso for the payment of a supplement of 30USD per person.
Hotels between Iberostar Playa Paraíso and Puerto Morelos for the payment of a supplement of 40USD per person.

Points of interest in Playa del Carmen

Xcaret Park Río Secreto

Types of activities in Playa del Carmen

Day trips Quads Guided tours and free tours Diving Boat tours

Other activities in Playa del Carmen

Riviera Maya Electric Bike Tour Ferry to Cozumel Jungala Aqua Experience Ticket Xcaret Park Skip-the-Line Tickets Xplor Park Ticket Camel Ride in Riviera Maya Chichén Itzá & Tulum 2-Day Combo Tour Frida Kahlo Museum Ticket Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen Tickets Río Secreto Tickets

Sian Ka'an Trip

Half-Day Tour - Sian Ka’an Discovery

Finally, we'll return to the starting point after 5 hours of activity.

Full-Day Tour - Sian Ka’an Adventure

We'll take you back to your meeting point after 11.5 hours of activity.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from Tulum Avenue. If you prefer, when booking you can choose another meeting place:

Tulum hotel area
Hotels between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras for the payment of a supplement of 10USD per person.
Hotels between Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen for the payment of a supplement of 20USD per person.
Hotels between the north of Playa del Carmen and Iberostar Playa Paraíso for the payment of a supplement of 30USD per person.
Hotels between Iberostar Playa Paraíso and Puerto Morelos for the payment of a supplement of 40USD per person.

Sian Ka'an Trip