Day Trips from Costa Maya to Bacalar

Enjoy a private shore excursion from Costa Maya to Bacalar, designed especially for cruise passengers. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy the flexibility to customize your time in Bacalar, and choose optional activities according to your interests and available time. Your return is coordinated with your cruise ship schedule, giving you a more relaxed and personalized experience.

Escape the crowds and discover Bacalar Lagoon, the breathtaking Lagoon of Seven Colors. Just a short drive from Costa Maya, this hidden gem is famous for its crystal-clear waters and stunning shades of blue. Enjoy a guided boat tour to iconic spots like the Pirate Channel and beautiful cenotes, where you can swim, relax with a drink, and experience the peaceful Caribbean atmosphere. This all-inclusive tour includes round-trip transportation, a guided boat excursion, drinks, and a small-group experience for personalized service. Everything is carefully scheduled around your cruise itinerary, ensuring a guaranteed return to your ship on time. If the minimum requirement of 4 participants is not met, you have the option to request a private tour. We would be happy to provide you with a private tour quote.

Experience one of Bacalar’s most exciting private adventures, designed especially for cruise passengers arriving in Costa Maya. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Kan Kin, where you will soar above the Mayan jungle on an exhilarating zipline circuit with professional safety equipment and trained staff. The experience also includes a scenic stop at Bacalar Lagoon, an exterior photo stop at San Felipe Fort, a handcrafted Mexican chocolate tasting, and a complimentary premium tequila and mezcal tasting on the return to Costa Maya. Pickup and return at Costa Maya Cruise Port are included, with timing coordinated around your ship’s schedule.

Discover Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colors on an experience combining nature, adventure, swimming, and relaxation. Enjoy a guided boat tour across Bacalar Lagoon, famous for its crystal-clear waters and stunning shades of blue. Visit three iconic locations: Cenote Negro, Bird Island, and Pirates’ Channel, with opportunities to swim, enjoy the scenery, and capture unforgettable photos along the way. After exploring the lagoon, relax at an exclusive Bacalar beach club. Enjoy free time to swim, unwind by the water, and admire the beautiful lagoon views while sipping a welcome cocktail with signature mixology, with non-alcoholic options available. Complete your experience with an artisanal tequila tasting featuring Mexican-inspired flavors. A bilingual guide and bottled water are also included. Perfect for couples, families, and friends, this Bacalar boat tour and beach club experience combines iconic attractions, nature, swimming, Mexican flavors, and relaxation in one memorable day.

Make the most of your private shore excursion with a visit to the Kohunlich Mayan Ruins. Journey through the rolling hills and tropical rainforest of lower Quintana Roo, passing by Bacalar Lagoon. At the site, explore the elaborately planned city with pyramids, citadels, and plazas, and admire the massive, well-preserved Sun God masks.

Get more out of your cruise by opting for a scenic private shore excursion—a trip to Bacalar. The beautiful Lago Bacalar is also nicknamed the ‘Lagoon of Seven Colors’, and it's known for its picturesque turquoise hue. After admiring this spectacular natural wonder, you can round off the trip with a visit to the San Felipe fortress, and Cenote Azul.

Make the most of your shore excursion at Costa Maya by booking this tour taking you to Chacchoben and Lake Bacalar. Your guide will pick you up at the port and take you and your small group in a comfy minivan first to Chaccchoben, and then to the lake. You’ll have the opportunity to canoe, kayak, and have a few traditional tacos to keep you fueled up.