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Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours

Transportation

Included

Duration

8 hours

Food

Included

Frequency

Tuesdays and Fridays

Tour summary

Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours is a 8 hours tour in the Adventure category.

Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,560 MXN; Adult (12+ years): $1,910 MXN.

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (a meeting point may apply depending on location), Bilingual guide, Boat tour of the lagoon, Pirates' Channel, Entry to the Black Cenote, Visit to Bird Island, Visit to the stromatolite sanctuary, Life jackets during the boat tour, Soft drinks and a snack on board, Full lunch with a soft drink, Transportation.

Not included: Nature reserve fee and other taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks beyond those included, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.

Meeting point: Hotel pickup in the Riviera Maya area, along the stretch from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel. This tour does not pick up in Cancún. Depending on your location a meeting point may be arranged; place and time are confirmed when you book.

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About this tour

Bacalar is called the Lagoon of Seven Colours, and it is not brochure talk: the bottom shifts from white sand to dark sediment, and depending on the depth the water goes from near-transparent turquoise to deep blue, with every shade in between at once.

The tour is done by boat, with several stops:

  • The Pirates' Channel, where the water is shallow and crystal clear, and the guide tells the stories of the pirates who came through here.
  • The Black Cenote, a deep well in the middle of the lagoon that contrasts with the clear water around it.
  • Bird Island, a refuge for birds.
  • The stromatolite sanctuary: living bacterial formations that have been on the planet for billions of years, among the oldest organisms in existence.

Lunch is included, a full meal with a soft drink, and soft drinks and a snack are served on board.

Before you book

  • This tour departs from the Riviera Maya only, along the stretch from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel. There is no pickup in Cancún.
  • There is an eco tax of USD 25 per person that is not included and is paid in cash on the day of the tour.
  • Not suitable for children under 3, and not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • It may be cancelled if the weather does not allow it.
  • The stromatolites must not be stepped on or touched: they are living organisms and take centuries to recover.

What's included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (a meeting point may apply depending on location)
  • Bilingual guide
  • Boat tour of the lagoon
  • Pirates' Channel
  • Entry to the Black Cenote
  • Visit to Bird Island
  • Visit to the stromatolite sanctuary
  • Life jackets during the boat tour
  • Soft drinks and a snack on board
  • Full lunch with a soft drink
  • Transportation

Not included

  • Nature reserve fee and other taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour
  • Drinks beyond those included
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Any service not mentioned

Schedule

Operating days

Tuesday, Friday

Hotel pickup

Includes pickup at your hotel and drop-off afterwards.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Sunglasses or a cap
  • Cash for the eco tax, souvenirs and tips

Restrictions

  • Not suitable for children under 3
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • May be cancelled due to adverse weather
  • Operates only from the Riviera Maya area (from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel)

Itinerary

We pick you up in the Riviera Maya, between the Generations and Sirenis hotels. Depending on your location, a meeting point may be arranged.

Highlights

  • Sailing the Lagoon of Seven Colours
  • Pirates' Channel and Black Cenote
  • Stromatolite sanctuary
  • Full lunch and drinks on board

Pricing

TypeAgeMXNUSD
Child3–11$1,560$89
Adult+12$1,910$109

* Prices per person. Subject to availability.

FAQ

Which days does this tour run?

Tuesdays and Fridays, with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The booking calendar only lets you pick those days.

Where does it depart from? Is there pickup in Cancún?

There is no pickup in Cancún. This tour operates only from the Riviera Maya area, along the stretch from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel. Depending on your location, a meeting point may be arranged.

Why is it called the Lagoon of Seven Colours?

Because the bottom shifts from white sand to dark sediment and the depth varies a lot, so the water shows shades from pale turquoise to deep blue all at once.

What is the USD 25 eco tax?

It is the nature reserve fee and other taxes. It is USD 25 per person, not included in the tour price, and paid in cash on the day of the tour.

What are stromatolites and why can't you touch them?

They are formations built by bacterial colonies, among the oldest living organisms on the planet. They grow very little each year, so stepping on or touching them destroys them and they take centuries to recover. Bacalar has a sanctuary and you visit without making contact with them.

Can small children go?

The tour is not suitable for children under 3. Children aged 3 to 11 pay the child rate.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

It is not recommended. The tour involves getting on and off a boat several times and entering the water.

Is food included?

Yes, a full meal with a soft drink included. Soft drinks and a snack are also served during the boat ride.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour may be cancelled due to adverse weather. If that happens, we let you know and arrange a change of date or a refund with you.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit and towel, comfortable clothes and shoes, biodegradable sunscreen, sunglasses or a cap, and cash for the eco tax, souvenirs and tips.

Are life jackets provided?

Yes, they are included throughout the boat tour.

How long is the Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours tour?

The Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours tour lasts about 8 hours.

How much does Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours cost?

Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,560 MXN; Adult (12+ years): $1,910 MXN.

What does Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours include?

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (a meeting point may apply depending on location), Bilingual guide, Boat tour of the lagoon, Pirates' Channel, Entry to the Black Cenote, Visit to Bird Island, Visit to the stromatolite sanctuary, Life jackets during the boat tour, Soft drinks and a snack on board, Full lunch with a soft drink, Transportation.

What is not included in Bacalar: Lagoon of Seven Colours?

Not included: Nature reserve fee and other taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks beyond those included, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.

Where is the meeting point?

Hotel pickup in the Riviera Maya area, along the stretch from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel. This tour does not pick up in Cancún. Depending on your location a meeting point may be arranged; place and time are confirmed when you book.

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in the Riviera Maya area, along the stretch from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel. This tour does not pick up in Cancún. Depending on your location a meeting point may be arranged; place and time are confirmed when you book.

It operates only from the Riviera Maya area, from the Generations hotel to the Sirenis hotel: there is no pickup in Cancún. The USD 25 nature reserve fee per person is not included and is paid in cash on the day of the tour. It is not suitable for children under 3 and not recommended for people with reduced mobility. It may be cancelled due to bad weather. The stromatolites are living organisms: they must not be stepped on or touched.

Cancellation policy

General conditions for changes, weather and refunds: Policies

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