From Tulum: Sian Ka'an & Punta Allen Boat Safari, Snorkel & Lunch
Overview
Leave Tulum behind and spend the day in Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere and one of the wildest corners of the Mexican Caribbean. Small boats (max 6 guests each) and native guides born in Punta Allen make this the most authentic way to discover it.
Your day:
- 7 AM pickup in Tulum in our tour van, with a cooler of cold water and sodas
- Board at Paso Lagartos with a vegan welcome bite
- Glide through mangrove lagoons looking for wild dolphins, manatees, crocodiles and seabirds
- Snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef and float in El Blanquizal, a white-sand natural pool in the middle of the sea
- Lunch in Punta Allen: tikin xic fish, chicken or vegan, with a drink, plus a walk through the lobster-fishing village
Guides speak English, Spanish and French. Snorkel gear, life jackets and water are included. Departures every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, with only 6 seats per boat. Book your spot now.
What's Included
- Lunch Enjoy a curated lunch in Punta Allen! Savor authentic Tikin-Xic style fish, chicken, or a fresh vegetarian option. Refreshing drinks are included. A delicious taste of Maya tradition in Sian Ka’an!✨
- Snacks Vegan welcome bite when you board at Paso Lagartos
- Boat tour through mangrove lagoons, wildlife spots & reef
- Life jackets for every guest
- Mask, fins and snorkel
- Round-trip tour van from Tulum with cooler of water & sodas
- Native local guide from Punta Allen
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere entrance fee, paid in cash on site (foreigners 225 MXN; Mexicans 115; Quintana Roo residents 55; kids under 5 free)
- Tips (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Your Journey to Sian Ka’an: Meeting & Pickup Details Hello! We are thrilled to have you join us for this upcoming experience. To ensure a smooth start to the adventure, please find the details for the meeting point and pickup route below:Main Meeting Point: Our primary meeting point is at Súper Aki Tulum. Our van will be there to welcome you before we head out toward the reserve.️ Pickups along Avenida Cobá and the Hotel Zone: Our route takes us along Avenida Cobá and continues through the Tulum Hotel Zone toward Sian Ka’an.If you are staying at a hotel or rental located along Avenida Cobá or on the main road heading to the coast, we are more than happy to pick you up directly on our way!Important Note: If you would like to be picked up along this route rather than meeting at Súper Aki, please send us the name of your hotel or your exact location in advance so we can provide you with an estimated pickup time.We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing the natural beauty of Sian Ka’an with you!
What To Expect
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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
5 hours Admission Ticket Included
Punta Allen
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers over 140 kg (310 lb)
- Bring swimwear, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, a cap and cash for the 225 MXN biosphere fee
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on From Tulum: Sian Ka’an & Punta Allen Boat Safari, Snorkel & Lunch?
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Activity code: C-314978P26
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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).
- Lunch. Enjoy a curated lunch in Punta Allen! Savor authentic Tikin-Xic style fish, chicken, or a fresh vegetarian option. Refreshing drinks are included. A delicious taste of Maya tradition in Sian Ka’an!✨.
- Snacks. Vegan welcome bite when you board at Paso Lagartos.
- Boat tour through mangrove lagoons, wildlife spots & reef.
- Life jackets for every guest.
- Mask, fins and snorkel.
- Round-trip tour van from Tulum with cooler of water & sodas.
- Native local guide from Punta Allen.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere entrance fee, paid in cash on site (foreigners 225 MXN; Mexicans 115; Quintana Roo residents 55; kids under 5 free).
- Tips (optional).
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 From Tulum: Sian Ka'an & Punta Allen Boat Safari, Snorkel & Lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers over 140 kg (310 lb)
- Bring swimwear, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, a cap and cash for the 225 MXN biosphere fee
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Tulum: Sian Ka’an & Punta Allen Boat Safari, Snorkel & Lunch 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
- LunchEnjoy a curated lunch in Punta Allen! Savor authentic Tikin-Xic style fish, chicken, or a fresh vegetarian option. Refreshing drinks are included. A delicious taste of Maya tradition in Sian Ka’an!✨
- SnacksVegan welcome bite when you board at Paso Lagartos
- Boat tour through mangrove lagoons, wildlife spots & reef
- Life jackets for every guest
- Mask, fins and snorkel
- Round-trip tour van from Tulum with cooler of water & sodas
- Native local guide from Punta Allen
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere entrance fee, paid in cash on site (foreigners 225 MXN; Mexicans 115; Quintana Roo residents 55; kids under 5 free)
- Tips (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers over 140 kg (310 lb)
- Bring swimwear, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, a cap and cash for the 225 MXN biosphere fee
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
