Las Coloradas full-day guided tour
Do this because
- Discover Las Coloradas and its unique pink lake
- Enjoy a boat trip along Río Lagartos (Lizards River)
- Admire a unique landscape and enjoy a traditional lunch
What to expect
Explore the pink paradise of Las Coloradas on this full-day tour from Cancún and Riviera Maya. Enjoy a scenic trip with a focus on the landscape. During the excursion, you'll discover the reason for the water's color.
Visit a 16th-century hacienda, where you'll have breakfast before embarking on a tour of the otherworldly landscape of Las Coloradas and a boat trip on Río Lagartos (Lizards River), always accompanied by your guide's commentary. Take a long boat ride at the beginning to see the different types of birds. The guides will try to get as close as they can to the sand dunes and you will be able to take in the best view from the boat. If you are lucky, you'll be able to spot crocodiles in the natural habitat.
Later, go back to Río Lagartos Lagoon passing in front of the town towards the end of Río Lagartos. Here you'll make a stop and you'll have the opportunity to do an optional exfoliation with sand mud, a Mayan ritual. Your last stop will be at the end of Río Lagartos to swim exactly where the river connects with the sea.
Important to know
Extra fees to be paid on site:
- Marine Tax of 24 USD per person; only cash is accepted (Pesos or USD)
Not allowed:
- Swimming in Las Coloradas is not permitted, as it is a set of pools where the salinity is extremely high
Know in advance:
- Please indicate your pickup location at checkout. Pickups start in Cancún at 5.00 am. The local operator will communicate the pickup time close to the tour date
- If you're staying in an apartment, please see in this event's Meeting Point section the available meeting points. The tour operator will let you know where to meet
- Infants must sit on their parent's lap during the bus ride
- You will be collected and transported to the meeting point in a first vehicle (it can be a van or a bus), and then be boarded on a bus with the rest of the tour members, to reach your final destination
- For lunch at the restaurant, you can choose between fried fish, breaded fish, fish fillet and chicken, chicken fillet or grilled chicken; drinks are not included. For vegetarians, the tour operator can only offer vegetables
- Your tour guide will give you a limited time to spend at each place; it's very important to follow the instructions and be on time to get back on the bus
Remember to bring:
- Comfortable clothes, a swimsuit, towels, hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen and extra clothes
What’s included
Lunch
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
River cruise
What’s not included
Drinks
Extra fees to be paid on-site
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pickups are available for hotels in Cancún Downtown, Mayan Riviera, Akumal, Punta Maroma, Puerto Aventuras, and Puerto Morelos. If you're staying at a different accommodation, the local partner will pick you up at one of the authorized meeting points: Cancún - Hotel Bonampak located at Av. Bonampak 225 S.M. 4 Mza 9 Lts 48-51; Playa del Carmen - Plaza Antigua 10 Av. Sur 10 / Plaza las Perlas Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero / Coco Bongo located at Calle 12 Norte, corner of Av. 10 Norte; Tulum - Super Aki Store located at Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n. To arrange your pickup from one of these meeting points, please contact the local provider at the phone number you'll find on the voucher after booking.
Provider
Stap Travel & Tours
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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