Private Full Day, Reef Snorkel

Same lagoons as the shared departure, none of the strangers. Mexico Kan Tours runs this private Sian Ka'an adventure across 10 hours, from $619 per person on a private booking, with free cancellation if plans shift. Your group sets the pace across lagoons and reef that hold manatees, four nesting sea turtle species, American crocodiles and some 330 bird species. Sightings stay wild, which is rather the point.

Overview

This is a ten-hour private day out with Mexico Kan Tours, built around Sian Ka'an's water and wildlife. A boat with snorkeling equipment carries the group for the day, and a local guide runs everything from start to finish. Only your group participates, since this is a private tour.

The day begins early at the operator's office on Avenida Tulum in Tulum Centro, or with hotel pickup where that applies. From there the group heads out by boat, with life vests provided and mandatory throughout. Time in the water with the snorkeling equipment depends on the weather conditions on the day. Between water time, the tour supplies fruit, water, snacks and a full lunch, so eating is covered.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want a private version of a Sian Ka'an boat day. Children from five years old can come with an adult. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the operator advises against it for pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions. Pickup north of Tulum carries extra fees, laid out on the booking page.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet or get picked upThe tour starts at the Mexico Kan Tours office on Avenida Tulum in Tulum Centro, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The start time given is 07:00.
2. Boat out onto the waterThe group boards a boat equipped with snorkeling gear. Life vests are provided and must be worn on all boat tours.
3. Snorkeling stopTime in the water with the snorkeling equipment, weather permitting. Snorkeling is subject to conditions on the day.
4. Food and rest breaksFruits, water and snacks are provided, plus lunch during the day.
5. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the starting point in Tulum Centro, around ten hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing shape how this day actually runs.

• Bring for the water. Pack a bathing suit, towel and a change of t-shirt. Biodegradable sunscreen and biodegradable mosquito repellent are suggested only if necessary.
• Cash for extras. The listing notes that most local vendors accept cash only. Gratuities are not included, so bring bills for the guide if you plan to tip.
• Fitness and pace. Travellers should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for people with back problems, and pregnant travellers are excluded.
• Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your group is on it. The booking caps at six people, and the guide may be multilingual.
• Sun and gear. Bring a hat, sunglasses and a camera. Ten hours outdoors calls for proper sun protection.
• Weather dependency. Snorkeling depends on conditions. If poor weather cancels the tour, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. Pickups north of Tulum carry per-person surcharges that climb the further toward Cancun you stay, up to 45 US dollars per person from the Cancun downtown area. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and excludes pregnant travellers, anyone with serious heart conditions and people with back problems. Snorkeling can be cut or altered by weather, and the minimum age is five, so families with younger children cannot book it. Gratuities are not included in the price.

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