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The 15 Best Bacalar Tours

57 tours  ·  from $25

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bacalar tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores - Meeting the crew at Casa Sirena
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Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

1.Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Cruise Bacalar’s clear Seven Colors Lagoon on a small sailboat with up to eight people. Expect Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island, with two swim stops, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Crews such as Zazil, Leo, Maria, and Cami have been praised for calm sailing and friendly local insight.

“We had an amazing time! I would absolutely recommend this trip to everyone visiting Bacalar. Very chill and relaxed vibes and a great way to experience the lagoon.”

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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks - Cenote Esmeralda: the first look at Bacalar’s depth
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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

2.3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,240 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend three hours cruising Bacalar Lagoon with an English or Spanish guide, swimming at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and passing Cenote Esmeralda, Cocalitos, and Negro. Fruit, water, natural drinks, and three beers per adult are included, with kayaking available afterward.

“Valles was a great guide! and the views were stunning! would recommend!”

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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Cruising Lake Bacalar and watching the colors change
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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

3.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about three hours sailing Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a bilingual guide and a small group of up to 16. Visit three cenotes, Bird Island, and the Pirate Canal, with swimming stops, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult. Captains such as David, Angelo, and Hugo are often praised for friendly, informative service.

“Staffs really friendly. Always attentive if someone need something. Perfect activity to do boat and chill in beautiful water. But be awair, sunscreen is not allow so put a shirt because you can easily have a sunburn after a 3 hours ride.”

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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes - Stromatolites, ancient builders of the lagoon
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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

4.Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Spend about three hours on Bacalar’s seven-color lagoon with a bilingual guide such as Diego, Jonathan, Hugo, or Daniel. Visit stromatolites, Cenote de la Bruja, Bird Island, and Pirates Channel, with swimming stops, fruit, natural drinks, snacks, and three beers for adults.

“Great experience, also very good with Kids! We had a Nice Guide and had good Stopps to swim in the water.”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks - The dark water of the Black Cenote
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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

5.Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend four hours on Bacalar Lagoon with guides such as Miguel, Romel, Sam, or Belle. Swim at Pirates Channel, the Black Cenote, and Cenote Esmeralda, see stromatolites at Cocalitos, visit Bird Island, and enjoy fruit plus an open bar. Choose a 10 AM or sunset-friendly 3 PM departure.

“We had a great time on this excursion! Miguel and Sam were great guides and incredibly gracious throughout. Our boat was full with 15 adults and 2 children. It would have been nice with fewer people -- more space to move around, get out of the sun, etc. -- but there weren't many boats out on the water, so that was nice. The drinks and snacks were delicious and there was plenty for everyone. Just keep in mind that sunscreen is not allowed in the lagoon, and you are on the water for 4 hours, so dress accordingly and bring your own towels!”

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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - The meeting point at Casa China Bacalar
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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

6.Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Take a private covered-boat tour of Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a bilingual guide such as Diego or Carlos. Visit the Pirates’ Channel, three cenotes, stromatolites, and Bird Island, with swimming, fruit, drinks, snacks, and time to continue by kayak.

“Our guide Diego was amazing. He is very knowledgeable. He helped us taking pictures and most importantly he was patient.”

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Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks - Cenote Esmeralda and the first stretch of open water
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Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

7.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 585 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour sail from Casa China Bacalar. Guides such as Hugo, Angelo, Nami, and Abraham explain the lagoon, lead swims at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and serve fruit, juice, and three beers. Choose a regular or early morning departure.

“A family friend recommended visiting Bacalar, and we found this place where they offer a tour in a sailboat. Thinking it was a great way to get familiar with place, we took the ride and it was a fantastic little adventure. The tour took us around the place making stops for us to jump into the water. The guides provided good narrative about teh place and its history. I can definitely recommend it to any travler adventurers.”

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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience - Sailing, or letting the crew do the work
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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

8.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour sail across Bacalar Lagoon with a certified bilingual crew. Learn basic sailing from guides such as Belen, Angelo, or David, or relax while visiting Cenote Cocalitos, Cenote de la Bruja, and quieter swimming spots. Fruit, drinks, beer, safety gear, and kayak use are included.

“Bacalar was the best part of our trip! Captain Belu was so kind, knowledgeable, and cared so much for her sailboat. We learned so many interesting facts and the kids loved snorkeling in the clear, blue waters. The area/town is stunning and charming. It was paradise!”

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Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation - Crossing the Seven Colors Lagoon
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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

9.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet Jorge and his bilingual crew at 5:00 a.m. for a gentle SUP or kayak route across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. Paddle through Pirate’s Channel, Mariscal Lagoon, and the Mangrove Sanctuary, with breakfast, meditation, local stories, and GoPro photos included.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar's Waters - Crossing Lake Bacalar with help from the guide
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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

10.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Meet at The Yak Lake House at 6:20 am for coffee and a short SUP lesson, then paddle across Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal. Guides including Vicky, David, and Daniel help beginners, while fruit, photos, and quiet sunrise views round out this three-hour outing.

“David and Vicky were amazing and very knowledgeable about SUP technique and the lagoon ecosystem. Recommend.”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - What happens at Casa Sirena dock
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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

11.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Casa Sirena dock with a captain and first mate for a private three-hour sail across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. You’ll see Cenote Negro, swim at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and enjoy seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Captains such as Flor, Leandro, Leo, and Karla have guided past trips.

“Sailing was a new experience for us that we found very enjoyable then Swimming in the lagoon by Isla de los Pájaros was wonderful experience.”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya - Meeting outside Costa Maya port
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

12.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben with an English or Spanish guide, then choose 90 minutes at Mahahual Beach. Guides such as Carlos, JC, and Eliseo bring Mayan history to life, while air-conditioned transport, entry, and drinks are included for $58.

“Amazing tour! Much better than the ones from the cruise ships we heard. Carlos was an amazing guide. He explained everything so well in English and in Spanish. Thank you for this experience!”

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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic - Cenote Esmeralda and the glassy-water photo stop
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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

13.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Start at 6:30 a.m. with guide-led warm-up and safety instruction, then paddle or kayak across Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Esmeralda, a swimming spot, and the bird sanctuary. Guides including Adrián, Angelo, and Pelu share local nature stories. Fruit drinks and healthy snacks are included.

“First of all: Pelu was an amazing and such a kind guide! You could definitely tell she loves nature and the lagoon specifically given all the information she happily provided us with. Also, the lagoon is beautiful - one the sun came out, you could see its incredible colours. However, we thought the organisation (it seems mostly the communication between Viator and the actual provider) was rather poor. We felt like, had there not been another person who booked straight with the actual provider, our tour would have never happened as they didn’t really know about us coming. Also, the claim here on Viator of a “continental breakfast” is a…”

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Pontoon Tour - Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands. - Swimming in the clear water of Pirate Channel
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Pontoon Tour – Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands.

14.Pontoon Tour – Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join a small pontoon tour from Casa Sirena Pier for Bacalar’s clearest sights. Your captain, such as Sylvia, Luis, Raul, or Rich, visits Black, Emerald, and Cocalitos cenotes, Pirate Channel, and Bird Island, with swimming, fruit, water, and a complimentary beer.

“Delayed the start by 45 min, with only 30 minutes notice. And Pontoon captain was too aggressive and fouled mouth”

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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar - Choosing a paddleboard or kayak
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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

15.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet at 5:30 am for a three-hour paddleboard or kayak outing on Bacalar Lagoon. Guides including Osvaldo, Jorge, and Romel lead a small group of up to seven to Cenote de la Bruja as stars fade and sunrise colors spread across the water.

“Amazing experience, would recommend to everyone, it was a little tricky to find the meet up point location however after that it was perfect.”

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★ 5.0Private Sailing between Mangroves143 reviews
★ 5.0Golden Hour at Mariscal Lagoon: A Sunset to Remember48 reviews
★ 5.0Sunrise Tour (Stand Up Paddle or Kayak)76 reviews
★ 5.0Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in BacalarFrom $44157 reviews
★ 5.0Private Sunrise Tour with Breakfast on Board50 reviews
★ 5.0Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and LunchFrom $7776 reviews
★ 5.04hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks105 reviews
★ 5.0Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included75 reviews
★ 5.0Laguna Grill – Private Boat with on-board BBQ and Drinks IncludedFrom $180135 reviews
★ 5.0Private Catamaran Tour170 reviews
★ 5.0Private Paddleboard Experience in BacalarFrom $3237 reviews
★ 5.0Private Paddle Tour at SunriseFrom $74219 reviews
★ 5.0Paddle at Dawn with visit to Cenotes and IslandsFrom $2568 reviews
★ 5.0Tour of the Lagoon of Bacalar on pontoon -Collective-From $2635 reviews
★ 5.0Sail away! Hobie Cat Tour Bacalar30 reviews

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