Costa Maya: Chacchoben & Bacalar sailing or Los Rápidos
Overview
Ideal for cruisers with at least 8 hours in Costa Maya.
Chacchoben + Bacalar: Sailing or The Rapids
Your adventure begins at Costa Maya Cruise Port, where our driver will pick you up at the agreed time. We will visit the Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben, with its impressive pyramids and plazas surrounded by jungle. Hopefully, you will be able to see monkeys and birds.
Afterward, we will visit Bacalar and its Lagoon of Seven Colors, where you can choose between two experiences:
⛵ Option 1: Sailing in Bacalar
Sail through the lagoon, visit the Pirate Canal and the Black Cenote, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy cold beer, water, guacamole, and fruit.
Option 2: The Fast Ones
Float and relax in its turquoise waters surrounded by nature. You can also enjoy its restaurant and beach club.
Return to the port
We will adapt the itinerary to your cruise schedule to return to Costa Maya with enough time before its departure.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages per person only for 18 +
- Bottled water
- Guacamole - fruit dish
- Snorkel mask
- Pick up
- English guide
- Entry to Los Rapidos is not included and must be paid by the traveler.
- Ejido Access Fee
- INAH Archaeological Site Admission
Meeting and Pickup
After disembarking from your cruise, our driver will be waiting for you outside the port of Costa Maya, in Mahahual, with the **KAITOURS** logo and a sign with your name.Our driver will meet you at the meeting point, help you, and accompany you to our vehicle.Keep in mind that vehicles cannot enter the port area directly. From the port exit to the vehicle there is approximately 5–10 minutes walking.
Av. P.º del Puerto 1286
77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Laguna de los 7 colores
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canal de los Piratas
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cenote Negro
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Los Rápidos de Bacalar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Costa Maya: Chacchoben & Bacalar sailing or Los Rápidos?
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Activity code: C-429581P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Alcoholic beverages. per person only for 18 +.
- Bottled water.
- Guacamole - fruit dish.
- snorkel mask.
- pick up.
- English guide.
- Entry to Los Rapidos is not included and must be paid by the traveler.
- Ejido Access Fee.
- INAH Archaeological Site Admission.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 11. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Costa Maya: Chacchoben & Bacalar sailing or Los Rápidos is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Costa Maya: Chacchoben & Bacalar sailing or Los Rápidos will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesper person only for 18 +
- Bottled water
- Guacamole - fruit dish
- Snorkel mask
- Pick up
- English guide
- Entry to Los Rapidos is not included and must be paid by the traveler.
- Ejido Access Fee
- INAH Archaeological Site Admission
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
