Lovely Bacalar

Tulum, Mexico

10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the gorgeous Lago Bacalar by boat on a full-day tour from Tulum. Travel by 8-passenger minivan to the lake, then have several hours to visit three cenotes, go swimming, and discover more about the history of the scenic location. The tour proceeds at a leisurely pace that is suitable for most people, and includes lunch and a stop at the San Felipe Fort and museum.

Lunch and bottled water provided
Hear insightful commentary from the guide
See more of Lago Bacalar with boat transportation
Pickup and drop-off from central Tulum provided

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Environmental Port Fee

$25.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks Tulum DT
Carr. Cancún - Tulum S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Our Meeting Point is located just in front of Starbucks Tulum.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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

3.5

based on 4 reviews

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Pretty but....

Katherine_S, Jun 2025

The tour location itself was beautiful, but the ride there was uncomfortable. The bus felt overcrowded, almost like it had two extra rows of seats—I'm not particularly tall, but my knees were pressed up against the seat in front of me the entire time. Additionally, the pre-tour email advised bringing sunscreen, but failed to mention that sunscreen isn't allowed in Bacalar. Unfortunately, this led to us getting bad sunburns, which affected the rest of our trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience. We apologize for the discomfort you experienced during the ride to the tour location. We will look into optimizing our transportation arrangements to ensure more comfort for our passengers. Regarding the sunscreen issue, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will make sure to clearly inform our customers about the biodegradable sunscreen requirement and the importance of applying it before arriving at the tour location. This way, we can minimize the risk of sunburns and ensure a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour.

Magical lagoon

YimLee_W, Oct 2024

This excursion is a very long drive from Tulum, but worth it. It’s not 5 stars because the journey is in an extremely cramped minibus. It is not designed for adults. 4 of us were cramped in the back seat with no leg room. Actual Bacalar and the tour on the boat was divine. The waters truly do display 7 colours, and Capitano Andreas was very knowledgable with facts about the lagoon, the cenotes and the stromatolites. This was totally worth it, and the weather was perfect. Lunch after was delicious, and the beers and juices complemented it beautifully.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad to hear that, despite the long journey, Bacalar and the beautiful boat tour made it all worthwhile. The colors of the lagoon are truly mesmerizing, and we’re thrilled that Captain Andreas helped make the experience memorable with his knowledge of the lagoon’s unique ecosystem. It sounds like lunch was the perfect end to a lovely day. We apologize for the discomfort in the minibus, and we appreciate your feedback as we work to improve our guests’ travel comfort. Thank you again for joining us, and we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences!

Best Full-Day Tour

Miguel_M, Jun 2021

Whew!!!!This was such an amazing tour! Probably top five day tours I’ve ever done; and I’ve traveled quite a bit. Bacalar is absolutely worth the visit! They feed you well here and they take you to amazing spots in the Bacalar lagoon area! Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2021

Hola Miguel, thank you for your kind words, Bacalar is a beautiful place, sometimes you forget you are at a lagoon and not the caribbean sea, we have been changing the Itinerary trying to improve the spots we visit and I can see that it's working!! im really glad that you enjoy the tour. Cheers!!