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15 Best Sian Ka'an Tours

The Sian Ka’an trips: floats down ancient Mayan trade canals in a life vest and boat runs across the lagoons toward Punta Allen. A UNESCO biosphere starts twenty minutes from the beach clubs.

1.Sian Ka’an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen

Experience the stunning biodiversity of Sian Ka'an with a full-day guided tour from Tulum, including wildlife sightings, snorkeling, and a local lunch.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“What a wonderful day excursion. Nature, water, beach making a whole day that filled my soul. The waters were turbulent to snorkel which I was looking forward to however relaxing in the water in the middle of no where was therapeutic. It was a pricey…”

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2.Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

Discover Tulum's ancient ruins, explore Sian Ka'an's marine life and canals, and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine on this 6-hour small-group tour from Tulum.

★ 5.0

“The Sian Ka'an experience was really one of a kind. You get to float in life vests along a shallow stream, driven by soft currents. Highly recommended especially if you're into water activities. Note, however, that changing facilities are terrible - they're just small, cramped,…”

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3.Riviera Maya: Sian Ka’an Reserve Ancient Maya Canals Tour

Discover the beauty of Sian Kaan in this 8-hour eco-tour exploring ancient Mayan canals, wildlife, and pristine beaches, supporting local communities.

★ 4.7

“Gilberto was an amazing guide. The Sian Ka’an reserve is absolutely spectacular and well worth the trip. It was a very unique experience although it’s certainly on the expensive side at over £120 per person. However seeing a manatee was something I’ll always remember. Thank…”

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6.From Tulum: Sian Kaan Boat Trip Adventure with Lunch

Discover the beauty of Sian Kaan with this full-day boat trip from Tulum, featuring wildlife sightings, snorkeling in the second-largest reef, and a Caribbean lunch.

★ 4.8

“Really fun tour with plenty of wildlife to see. Also the grilled fish lunch was delicious. I loved the boat tour and also the sandbar. Excellent informative guides who ensured you have an excellent experience. One of our tour guides who was Italian sorry can’t…”

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7.Half-Day Tour Discovering Sian Ka´an with Lunch

Discover the natural beauty of Sian Ka’an on this half-day tour from Tulum, including wildlife spotting, snorkeling, and a beachfront lunch for $184.

★ 5.0

“One of the best trips in the area. So fun, beautiful and educational. The guides were great. Luigi and Cesar were fun and had a lot of great information to share.”

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8.Sian Ka’an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy

Experience expert-led birdwatching in Sian Ka'an with Eddy, exploring diverse habitats, spotting over 50 bird species, and enjoying local food in Tulum.

“The birding tour with Eddy was an incredible experience! We spotted an impressive 56 species in just one outing. Eddy was considerate, knowledgeable, and had a great eye for spotting even the most well-camouflaged birds. His passion and expertise made the tour both fun and…”

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9.Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an Muyil from Tulum – Shared Group Tour

Discover the vibrant birdlife and Mayan ruins of Sian Ka'an and Muyil on this guided tour from Tulum, combining nature, archaeology, and local culture for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Squirrel Cuckoo, the two Mot-mots, Ocellated Turkey and the collared Aracari were our mega-twitches of the day!! José Paz is one of the best birding guides with whom we've had the pleasure finding new birds !!”

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10.Tulum: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Kayak Tour

Discover the beauty of Sian Ka'an with a kayak trip through lush ecosystems, guided by local experts. Enjoy stunning scenery and authentic Mayan experiences for $102.

★ 4.8

“It was absolutely worth the money. Kajak is muuuch better than doing the boat tour. It is more or less the same trip but. with the kajak you get to experience a bit more tranquility and animals (birds mostly). It is an about 2 hour…”

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12.Private tour of Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil

Discover the highlights of Tulum and Sian Ka'an with this private 6-hour tour. Visit Mayan ruins, explore lagoons, and enjoy a scenic boat ride and picnic.

★ 5.0

“Great experience!! Joseline is amazing - she is knowledgeable, informative, and super fun!! We enjoyed a stress free outing; everything taken care of for us as we just learned about Tulum and the biosphere reserve. Highly recommend!”

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13.Bird Watching in Sian Ka´an Muyil

Discover the vibrant birdlife of Sian Ka’an and Muyil with this guided tour. Enjoy expert guidance, scenic views, and optional boat rides—all for $119.

★ 5.0

“I have been birding for 50 years, but this is the first time I have used a professional guide. The experience was outstanding! Miguel is extremely knowledgeable of the local birds, and knows most of them by sound. The experience was 10 times better than…”

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14.Private tour – Sian Ka´an Adventure

Experience the wildlife, scenic boat rides, and snorkeling in Sian Ka’an from Tulum on a private, full-day adventure that offers personalized attention and authentic nature encounters.

★ 5.0

“The tour was disappointing. The weather was poor so we missed seeing any aquatic animals. The guide then informed us the conditions were too bad for snorkelling. The meals were cold and the full-day activity was shortened to 3pm instead of 7pm. We’d have appreciated…”

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More Sian Ka'an Tours

4.5Sian Kaan Muyil Floating Canals3 to 5 hours (approx.)$170.00 5.0Kayak Sian Kaan Experience3 hours (approx.)$150.00 4.5Sian Kaan Lagoons3 to 4 hours (approx.)$195.00 4.5Tulum Sian Ka’an Muyil Ruins, Boat Eco Tour & Float Down Mayan Canals – Lunch$204.95 5.0Private Birdwatching Tour in Sian Ka’an Muyil6 hours (approx.)$218.00 4.5Sian Ka’an Biosphere Full Day Boat Tour with Lunch9 hours (approx.)$269.00 5.0From Riviera Maya : Sian Ka’an Muyil Birdwatching with Guide5 hours$119 5.0Birdwatching Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve3 hours (approx.)$165.00 5.0Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Guided Tour5 hours (approx.)$250.00 4.0Magic Sian ka’an Deluxe two boats8 to 9 hours (approx.)$239.00 5.0Sian Ka’an Biosphere Ancient Canals Expedition6 hours (approx.)$219.00 5.0Small-Group Birdwatching Sian Kaan with professional guide4 hours (approx.)$100.00 3.0Nature Day, Sian Kaan Biosphere Tour! Round Transportation from Tulum City$176.00 5.0Tulum: Sian Ka’an Lagoons and Cenote Escondido Tour6 hours$233 5.0From Tulum: SUP Yoga Class in Sian Ka’an$212 5.0Tulum Guided Scooter Tour, Muyil Ruins, Boat Eco, Float Down Mayan Canals Lunch6 hours (approx.)$224.95 5.0Tulum Guided ATV/Scooter, Muyil Ruins, Boat Eco, Float Down Mayan Canals + Lunch$224.95 5.0Magical Sunset at Sian Ka’an Biosphere, 3 hours boat tour4 hours$209 2.0Sian Ka muyil lagoon tour floating + Cenote4 hours$169 4.0Eco Biosphere Tour, Sian Kaan Swim from Tulum City$175.00 5.0Tulum Boat Tour Sian kan muyil5 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0UNESCO Sian Kaan Reserve and Muyil Mayan Ruins from Tulum$249.00 5.0Sian Kaan Reserve Private Bike Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$802.39 5.0Tulum: Sian Kaan Reserve and Muyil Mayan Ruins Tour4.5 hours$259