Flamingo Sightseeing Pink Lake Tour and Rio Lagartos Boat Ride
Overview
Explore the natural wonders of northern Yucatán on a full-day eco experience filled with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable scenery. The adventure begins with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where mangroves and coastal lagoons provide a habitat for flamingos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species. Your guide shares insights into the region’s unique ecosystem along the way.
Continue to Las Coloradas to admire its famous pink lagoons, colored by natural microorganisms and centuries-old salt production. Learn how salt is harvested and enjoy time to take photos of this striking landscape.
After a traditional Mexican lunch, visit a community-run crocodile sanctuary dedicated to conservation and local sustainability, ending the day with a meaningful look at how wildlife protection supports the surrounding community.
What's Included
- Visit at a Crocodile Sanctuary
- Packed light lunch during transportation (1 ham sandwich, piece of fruit and juice)
- Lunch at a mexican restaurant (1 dish to choose)
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen
- Mayan bath (whithe clay bath)
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Bilingual guides (english and spanish)
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach:Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum AvenuePlaya Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del CarmenTulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenueThe pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
What To Expect
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Rio Lagartos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Las Coloradas
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- This is a full day tour, it will last around 13 hours depending on the traffic and other factors
- Use biodegradable sunscreen only and insect repellent
- Does not Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Flamingo Sightseeing Pink Lake Tour and Rio Lagartos Boat Ride?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Visit at a Crocodile Sanctuary.
- Packed light lunch during transportation (1 ham sandwich, piece of fruit and juice).
- Lunch at a mexican restaurant (1 dish to choose).
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen.
- Mayan bath (whithe clay bath).
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere.
- Bilingual guides (english and spanish).
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake.
- Beverages in the restaurant.
- Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person).
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 Flamingo Sightseeing Pink Lake Tour and Rio Lagartos Boat Ride is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Flamingo Sightseeing Pink Lake Tour and Rio Lagartos Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Visit at a Crocodile Sanctuary
- Packed light lunch during transportation (1 ham sandwich, piece of fruit and juice)
- Lunch at a mexican restaurant (1 dish to choose)
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen
- Mayan bath (whithe clay bath)
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Bilingual guides (english and spanish)
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- This is a full day tour, it will last around 13 hours depending on the traffic and other factors
- Use biodegradable sunscreen only and insect repellent
- Does not Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
