Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Tour from Costa Maya
Costa Maya, Mexico
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine two top attractions while on shore at Costa Maya. Get picked up at the cruise port and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Bacalar Lagoon, also known as the Seven Colors Lagoon, to swim, kayak, or relax by the water. Afterwards, visit the historic Mayan ruins at the Chacchoben to meet a Mayan family and enjoy lunch and a cooking demonstration.
- Visit Bacalar Lagoon and the Mayan ruins of Chacchoben in one trip
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide
- Includes lunch, cooking demonstration, and alcoholic beverages
- Convenient round-trip transfers from just outside the Costa Maya Port
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified Tour Guide
- A visit to Chacchoben Mayan Village to interact with a Mayan family.
- Tortilla cooking demonstration and class.
- LunchEnjoy 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 a legal adult
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 03/02/2020 - 04/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Bacalar
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
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.
- Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving to port after 12 PM 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
- Sail Smoothly: Provide your cruise ship's name, cruise line, and port time to ensure a perfectly planned tour.
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
- 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.
Reviews
4.3
based on 4 reviews
CAROL_M, Sep 2025
Very good tour of Costa Maya community. Lunch was delicious and the women were so sweet. Lagoon was warm and inviting, but you need water shoes because it’s very rocky. Romeo did a great job.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Carol,
We’re so glad you joined us in Costa Maya during your cruise on the MSC Seashore! It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed exploring the community, tasting that delicious Mayan lunch, and relaxing in the Seven Color Lagoon—Romeo will be thrilled to know he helped make your day special. Great tip about water shoes, too!
Thanks for choosing us to spend your day in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. We’d love to see your favorite moments—feel free to share your stories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions so other travelers can be inspired by your adventure!
Looking forward to welcoming you again on another journey!
Warm regards,
The Shore Excursions Team
Erika_H, Jul 2025
The lagoon isn’t what I would think of as a lagoon. They take you to what looks like a huge lake with a rocky shore. Very disappointing. I did however enjoy the Mayan experience part. Our tour guide was great.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Erika_H,
Thank you for joining our Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Tour during your vacation in the beautiful Costa Maya, part of the Mexican Caribbean. We truly appreciate your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear the lagoon wasn’t what you expected. Due to recent heavy rains, the colors of Bacalar are not showing their usual natural beauty, and the venue we are currently using has a rocky shoreline while our regular location is under improvement works. We completely understand how this might have felt disappointing.
We’re glad you enjoyed the Mayan experience and that your guide made the tour special. Your comments help us keep improving, and we hope to welcome you again in the future so you can experience Bacalar at its very best.
Warm regards,
The Shore Excursions Team
Tom_C, Apr 2025
Our tour was spectacular one of the best that we’ve had in the Caribbean. Elliot our guide was so knowledgeable and fun to experience the tour with him. Visiting a little village where the natives cooked our lunch made tortillas. We actually made tortillas and going to the Bacalar lagoon was very nice Beautiful we each were able to have two margaritas complementary which were awesome also kayaking and swimming was great.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Tom_C,
We’re thrilled to hear your day with us in Costa Maya was one of the best you’ve had in the Caribbean!
It sounds like Elliot made your Bacalar and Mayan village experience extra special—tortilla making, delicious food, refreshing margaritas, kayaking, and that stunning lagoon… what a day!
Thanks for choosing us during your cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to explore this gem of the Mexican Caribbean. Don’t forget to share your favorite memories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your photos and stories!
Can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures!
Warm wishes,
The Shore Excursions Team 🌴
Michael_P, Apr 2025
This was an awesome experience on our own with Amauri and Habner. We toured deep into the jungle and had lunch with a Mayan family. From there we went to the 7 color lagoon for a relaxing afternoon. It was a perfect experience in Costa Maya.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Michael,
We’re so glad to hear you had an awesome time exploring Costa Maya with Amauri and Habner during your cruise on MSC World America! From heading deep into the jungle to sharing a meal with a Mayan family and soaking up the beauty of the Seven Color Lagoon—what an unforgettable day!
Thanks for choosing us to be part of your Mexican Caribbean adventure! Feel free to share your amazing photos and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your journey and help inspire other travelers too!
Hope to see you again on your next cruise stop!
Warm wishes,
The Shore Excursions Team
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