Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Discover the Sian Kaan biosphere, a protected reserve where you will enjoy an aquatic safari and an out of this world experience in nature.
The Sian Kaan biosphere reserve is more than a million acres of protected land with multiple ecosystems to explore. Mangroves, jungle, cenotes and sea, the pristine beauty will take your breath away. Your friendly guides will lead you on a voyage to discover the natural wonders.
You’ll enjoy an aquatic safari on a small boat, looking for sea turtles, dolphins and the astounding number of exotic bird species that call Sian Kaan home. You’ll snorkel the reef to observe the abundant marine life and coral then head to peaceful Punta Allen to enjoy a delicious lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.
Additional Info
Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Discover the Sian Kaan biosphere, a protected reserve where you will enjoy an aquatic safari and an out of this world experience in nature.
The Sian Kaan biosphere reserve is more than a million acres of protected land with multiple ecosystems to explore. Mangroves, jungle, cenotes and sea, the pristine beauty will take your breath away. Your friendly guides will lead you on a voyage to discover the natural wonders.
You’ll enjoy an aquatic safari on a small boat, looking for sea turtles, dolphins and the astounding number of exotic bird species that call Sian Kaan home. You’ll snorkel the reef to observe the abundant marine life and coral then head to peaceful Punta Allen to enjoy a delicious lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Sian Ka’an Mexico
After being picked up from your hotel in Cancun, arrive in Tulum and receive a briefing about this adventure from a bilingual guide before heading into the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. After a 15 mile (25 kilometers) drive, transfer from the truck to a boat in Paso Lagartos and begin a marine safari which includes a stop at the Boca Paila bridge, where the lagoon and the Caribbean Sea meet, for a chance to see crocodiles and other native wildlife. The three hour boat adventure includes time on the ocean with the chance to observe dolphins, sea turtles, and different species of local marine birds. Elusive manatees may also be spotted.
Snorkeling (weather permitting) is followed by a short trip to the Punta Allen natural pool for swimming and relaxing before lunch is served in the village of Punta Allen. After lunch, explore the village before transferring back to hotels in Cancun.
Duration: 9 hours
