Compare 26 Sian Ka'an tours in five categories, from birdwatching and kayaking to full-day boat trips.
Sian Ka'an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen
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Mexico Kan Tours runs this six-hour guided outing from Tulum, combining the Muyil archaeological site with a boat ride into the reserve and a float along an ancient Maya canal. It holds a 4.9 rating across 846 reviews, and free cancellation applies.
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Community Tours Sian Ka'an runs this eight-hour trip, built around the ancient Maya canals at Muyil, with pickup from Tulum, Playa del Carmen or Akumal. It is rated 4.8 across 611 reviews and starts from $162 per person.
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This six-hour Mexico Kan Tours trip pairs the Muyil ruins with a lazy float down a canal.
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This ten-hour Mexico Kan Tours trip heads to Punta Allen by boat and includes lunch, rated 4.9 across 1,227 reviews.
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Mexico Kan Tours runs this ten-hour boat day trip from Tulum, with lunch included and time on the water inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. It is rated 4.8 across 324 reviews, from $254 per person.
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This six-hour Mexico Kan Tours outing gives you a boat trip inside the reserve, with lunch, rated 4.9 across 270 reviews.
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Yucatan Outdoors leads this three-hour sunset paddle through the reserve's lagoons, rated 5 across 316 reviews.
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This 4.5-hour kayak tour from Community Tours Sian Ka'an is listed at $102, down from $128, rated 4.9.
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Yucatan Outdoors runs this three-hour sunrise paddle on the lagoons of the reserve. It carries a 5 rating from 25 reviews and costs from $120 per person.
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Eddy leads this three to four hour birding walk, rated 5 across 140 reviews, from $95 per person.
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A five-hour shared birdwatching group tour that meets at Muyil, rated 5.
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Mexico Kan Tours runs this five-hour Muyil birding outing, rated 5 across 50 reviews, from $119.
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A ten-hour private trip from Mexico Kan Tours at $619, rated 4.9 across 48 reviews, centred on the reserve's waterways.
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Best Maya Tours runs this five-hour private trip combining the Muyil ruins with a lazy river float, from $229, rated 5.
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Yucatán Eli's Tours runs this six-hour private adventure from Tulum, pairing two hours in the reserve with two hours at the Muyil archaeological zone. It is rated 5 across 43 reviews, from $249, with free cancellation.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | From | Rating | Book |
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| Full Day, Reef Snorkel, Punta AllenMexico Kan Tours | Boat and lunch day trips | Meal included in the fare | 10 hours | $254 | ★ 4.91,227 reviews | Check availability |
| Muyil Ruins, Snacks, No MealMexico Kan Tours | Muyil canal floats | No meal in the fare | 6 hours | $219 | ★ 4.9846 reviews | Check availability |
| 8-Hour Canals, Community Co-opCommunity Tours Sian Ka'an | Muyil canal floats | Meal included in the fare | 8 hours | $162 | ★ 4.8611 reviews | Check availability |
| Lazy River, Tacos IncludedMexico Kan Tours | Muyil canal floats | Meal included in the fare | 6 hours | $219 | ★ 4.8439 reviews | Check availability |
| Caribbean Lunch, Beach StopMexico Kan Tours | Boat and lunch day trips | Meal included in the fare | 10 hours | $254 | ★ 4.8324 reviews | Check availability |
| Sunset Kayak, Small GroupYucatan Outdoors | Kayak tours | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | $120 | ★ 5.0316 reviews | Check availability |
| 6-Hour Half Day, Snorkel And LunchMexico Kan Tours | Boat and lunch day trips | Meal included in the fare | 6 hours | $204 | ★ 4.9270 reviews | Check availability |
| Full Day From Riviera MayaFisherNatours | Boat and lunch day trips | Meal included in the fare | 10 hours | $229 | ★ 4.9180 reviews | Check availability |
| Guided Birding With EddyBirdwatching Tours in Sian Ka'an by Eddy | Birdwatching tours | Meal included in the fare | 3 to 4 hours | $95 | ★ 5.0140 reviews | Check availability |
| Shared Group, Muyil Ruins WalkAmar Aves: Birdwatching and Mayan culture | Birdwatching tours | Meal included in the fare | 5 hours | $119 | ★ 5.0125 reviews | Check availability |
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Typical figures for January
Avg High (C): 27.6 Rain Days: 6 Sea (C): 26
Typical figures for February
Avg High (C): 28.4 Rain Days: 4 Sea (C): 26
Typical figures for March
Avg High (C): 29.1 Rain Days: 3 Sea (C): 26
Typical figures for April
Avg High (C): 30.4 Rain Days: 3 Sea (C): 27
Typical figures for May
Avg High (C): 31.6 Rain Days: 6 Sea (C): 28
Typical figures for June
Avg High (C): 31.8 Rain Days: 9 Sea (C): 28
Typical figures for July
Avg High (C): 32.5 Rain Days: 8 Sea (C): 29
Typical figures for August
Avg High (C): 32.8 Rain Days: 8 Sea (C): 29
Typical figures for September
Avg High (C): 32.0 Rain Days: 11 Sea (C): 29
Typical figures for October
Avg High (C): 30.9 Rain Days: 10 Sea (C): 29
Typical figures for November
Avg High (C): 29.1 Rain Days: 7 Sea (C): 28
Typical figures for December
Avg High (C): 28.1 Rain Days: 6 Sea (C): 27
| Month | Avg High (C) | Rain (mm) | Rain Days | Sea (C) | Sargassum | Storm Season | Read |
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| January | 27.6 | 65 | 6 | 26 | Low | Out of season | Dry season, 65 mm, highs of 27.6 C |
| February | 28.4 | 45 | 4 | 26 | Low | Out of season | Dry season, 45 mm, highs of 28.4 C |
| March | 29.1 | 30 | 3 | 26 | Low | Out of season | Driest month, 30 mm over 3 rain days |
| April | 30.4 | 40 | 3 | 27 | Low | Out of season | Dry, 40 mm, sea warming to 27 C |
| May | 31.6 | 105 | 6 | 28 | Season | Out of season | Rains begin at 105 mm, sargassum season opens |
| June | 31.8 | 150 | 9 | 28 | Peak | Season | Sargassum peak with 150 mm of rain |
| July | 32.5 | 110 | 8 | 29 | Peak | Season | Sargassum peak with 110 mm of rain |
| August | 32.8 | 95 | 8 | 29 | Season | Higher risk | Hottest highs at 32.8 C, higher storm risk |
| September | 32.0 | 160 | 11 | 29 | Season | Higher risk | 160 mm over 11 rain days at peak hurricane activity |
| October | 30.9 | 180 | 10 | 29 | Season | Higher risk | Wettest month, 180 mm, in the higher-risk storm window |
| November | 29.1 | 85 | 7 | 28 | Low | Season | Storm season ends 30 November, 85 mm |
| December | 28.1 | 55 | 6 | 27 | Low | Out of season | Dry season, 55 mm, highs of 28.1 C |
| Canals Tour | Muyil Ruins And Lazy River | Boat Trip With Lunch | Kayak Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 8 hours | 6 hours | 10 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Price from (USD) | $162 per person | $219 per person | $254 per person | $102 per person |
| Reserve fee (MXN 225, CONANP) | Not included, paid on arrival | Entry fees listed under Includes | Entry fees listed under Includes | Not included, paid on arrival |
| Free cancellation | Up to 24 hours before | Up to 24 hours before | Up to 24 hours before | Up to 24 hours before |
| Includes the Muyil ruins | No | Yes, guided visit | No | No |
| Main activity | Boat and canal float | Ruins, lagoon boat and canal float | Boat wildlife viewing, 3 hours | Kayaking the lagoons |
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“Amazing day! We got picked up on time and our guide had a masters in international biology and was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”
“Amazing day trip, our favourite of the holiday. We had Tania as our guide and she was brilliant, so knowledgable and passionate.”
“Maca and Nico were fantastic and were very generous in term of information. They went above and beyond to create a fantastic excursion. We saw many animals like dolphins and a baby manatee.”
“Great morning with Manuel! The reserve is really beautiful, and what better way to explore it than by kayak? I recommend it 100%!”
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Costs vary by activity type. Guided birding outings begin at $95 per person, while paddling options are priced from $102.
Boat excursions heading to the remote village of Punta Allen fill the top ranks here. One ten-hour option by Mexico Kan Tours holds a 4.9 rating from 1,227 reviews and costs $254 per person.
Every one of the 26 tours on this site carries free cancellation. The cutoff time is set per listing, so check it on the live booking page before you pay.
The Muyil entrance booth sits on Highway 307 about 23 km south of Tulum, while from Cancun the Arco Maya booth is about 180 km away, roughly a 2-hour drive. The road toward Punta Allen is 46 to 50 km of dirt taking 3 to 4 hours at present, so most visitors let a tour handle pickup.
Snorkel equipment is listed on 7 of the 26 tours: the Punta Allen boat days, the half-day boat trips and the Sian Ka'an Lagoons tour. The three kayak tours include kayak, paddle and life jacket in the fare; check the individual listing before booking.
UNESCO cites Sian Ka'an for four nesting sea turtle species, along with manatee, jaguar, puma, ocelot, tapir and American crocodile. Its listing also counts 330 bird species.
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