Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

Costa Maya, Mexico

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Book this group tour that takes you on a Mayan adventure in the village, and also to the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon for swimming and kayaking. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but still have plenty of time to enjoy the tour as you like. You’ll also have a cooking demo, Mayan food tastings, and plenty of local alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks provided.

Keep costs down by booking this group tour
Pickup from the port included for ease
Try local Mayan food and a tortilla making demo
Swim and kayak in the 7 Colors Lagoon

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified guide
Visit to a Chacchoben Mayan Village local family home.
Tortilla cooking demonstration and class.
Lunch

Enjoy authentic Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — mostly vegetables, with poultry or meat options available. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
A visit to the Bacalar Seven Color lagoon for swimming and kayaking

Gratuities
Souvenirs
Use of life vests are mandatory
Children must kayak with an accompanying adult

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Av. P.º del Puerto 1180, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/06/2020 - 05/20/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Itinerary

Bacalar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chacchoben

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
Cruise guests arriving after noon. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 7 reviews

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Very nice locals doing the best they can, but Costa Maya is not a good cruise destination

Michael_R, Jun 2024

The instructions said we were to meet one hour after hour ship docked, but our gangplank didn't go down until 8:30 so I thought we had until 9:30 to get to the pickup point. When we arrived at 9:15 the bus had already left. Fortunately they called the driver on his cell and he came back and picked us up. Then, a long 45 minute drive on a boring road to get to the ruins where we dropped off most of the passengers. The highlight of the tour is now there were only four of us left, along with our guide Magali, to go to the Mayan food cooking demonstration. That was interesting enough, and then another van took us to the Seven Color Lagoon. Instead of a tour of the lagoon, we go to sit on a private "beach" and the open bar only included two drinks. The area was quite small, the entrance to the water was very rocky, and although they offered use of the kayaks no one bothered. Then, on the way back we had to share a van which was completely full, the A/C wasn't working very well, and the road was extremely rough. Costa Maya is basically a made up cruise port and we would not choose to go back.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Hello Michael, Thank you for choosing our Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience during your vacation in the stunning Mexican Caribbean. We truly appreciate your feedback and the chance to improve. We apologize for the confusion regarding the departure time. Our tours are scheduled to depart one hour after the ship docks, which can indeed differ from when passengers are allowed off the ship. We're glad our team could quickly resolve the situation and ensure you joined the tour without further delay. We understand your comments about the journey to Bacalar Lagoon. As it is quite a distance from Costa Maya, we travel to the closest point to maximize your time at this beautiful location. We're continually working to enhance the travel experience, even on the necessary routes. Regarding the Seven Color Lagoon experience, we aim to create a relaxing environment, and we regret if it didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your thoughts on the amenities and will look into improving the overall guest experience. We hope the rest of your journey brought you pleasant memories, and we'd love to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Thank you once again for your valuable insights. Warm regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team

Nice Cultural Experience

Rachel_A, Jun 2023

Our tour guide Rosie was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The lagoon was very beautiful.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a nice cultural experience during your Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya! :) It's fantastic to know that Rosie, our tour guide, provided you with excellent service and shared her knowledge with you. We're grateful that you chose us to spend the day during your cruise, and we're glad you found the lagoon to be so beautiful. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the stunning Caribbean soon! Tropical regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team

WELL ORGANIZED, TIMELY, and AMAZING tour with BEAUTIFUL views!

Abbey_V, Apr 2023

We loved our Costa Maya experience on this tour! Our original tour (Mayan Experience and Bacalar) was canceled because there was only 1 cruise ship in port and not enough people interested in this exact tour, but the company was kind enough to rebook us on a combined Chachoben and Bacalar tour, which we thoroughly enjoyed! Erick was a fantastic tour guide for the Mayan Ruins at Chachoben, full if knowledge about the area we drove through, the Yucatan Peninsula, and also the Mayan way of living. We did not do the full Chachoben tour with him as we broke off to go to Bacalar but he was fantastic. Then we spent the afternoon with 2 other couples and went to a private resort on Bacalar Lagoon. Since there was only 1 cruise ship in this day, it was only us at the resort and it was an incredible private experience. The fajitas were fantastic, drinks were great, and Selina took so many photos for us. She was a fantastic, fun tour guide who happily played music on a speaker she brought, brought us drinks made by Noe the bartender, and let us kayak/paddleboard along the quiet lagoon. I wish I had brought my book! The water was so clear, not cold, and incredibly beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and are grateful to this amazing, well-organized company for rebooking us last minute due to the cancellation. HIGHLY recommend any tour with them as they are extremely organized, have great AC on the buses, are on-time, and knowledgable with the best tour guides around.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Abbey, Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Chachoben and Bacalar tour, even though it was not your original plan. We understand that changes can be frustrating, but we always strive to make sure our guests have a fantastic time regardless. It was our pleasure to provide you with the best possible experience and ensure that you had a truly fantastic time! We are so pleased that Erick was able to share his vast knowledge about the area, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the Mayan way of living with you during the Mayan Ruins at Chachoben. It's great to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with him. We are glad that you had a wonderful time at the private resort on Bacalar Lagoon with Selina, Noe, and the other couples. We appreciate your positive feedback about the fajitas, drinks, and Selina's ability to capture those unforgettable moments with her photography skills. We are pleased that you enjoyed the kayaking/paddleboarding and the tranquil beauty of the lagoon. Thank you for recommending our tour company and for recognizing our efforts to provide a well-organized, on-time, and knowledgeable tour experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Costa Maya! Tropical regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team