Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
A deserted island with pristine beaches, exotic birds and swaying palms, escape to Isla Contoy from Cancun for a perfect day in paradise.
Isla Contoy is an untouched island close to Cancun, home to a protected nature reserve. With a limit of only 200 visitors per day this an exclusive escape to paradise! Enjoy a boat ride across the sea to reach this slice of heaven with a perfect white sand beach, soaring palm trees and an endless number of exotic birds.
Float in the tranquil sea, chill on the beach and feast on a delicious buffet lunch. The tiny island museum will teach you about the species that call the island home. On the return trip to Cancun you will stop for a visit of Isla Mujeres, a charming fishing village.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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A deserted island with pristine beaches, exotic birds and swaying palms, escape to Isla Contoy from Cancun for a perfect day in paradise.
Isla Contoy is an untouched island close to Cancun, home to a protected nature reserve. With a limit of only 200 visitors per day this an exclusive escape to paradise! Enjoy a boat ride across the sea to reach this slice of heaven with a perfect white sand beach, soaring palm trees and an endless number of exotic birds.
Float in the tranquil sea, chill on the beach and feast on a delicious buffet lunch. The tiny island museum will teach you about the species that call the island home. On the return trip to Cancun you will stop for a visit of Isla Mujeres, a charming fishing village.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Parque Nacional Isla Contoy, Isla Contoy 77520 Mexico
After an early morning pickup from your hotel you will head to Punta Sam. You will then leave for Isla Contoy on a speed boat at 8:30am reaching the reef barrier, inside the Contoy’s natural reserve approximately 40-minutes later.
There, you will stop for 30-minutes to snorkel in the amazing crystal waters full of colorful coral and fish (if weather allows). Afterward you will get off the boat on the Isla Contoy for an ecological tour, and to admire the natural beauty of this paradisaical island.
You will have several optional activities to choose from including a 30-minute hike, a visit to the local museum, going up the viewpoint and watching the amazing landscape, and seeing the 140 different bird species living on the island.
The activities will be followed by lunch on the beautiful sandy beach of Isla Contoy. Enjoy some free time at the beach before you head to Isla Mujeres Nord Beach where you will have some free time to enjoy the wonderful sea water before going back to Cancun.
Duration: 7 hours
