Pink Lake and Flamingo Sightseeing in Rio Lagartos
Overview
Discover the natural wonders of northern Yucatán on this exciting eco adventure. Begin with a guided boat ride through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where mangroves, lagoons, and abundant wildlife including flamingos, crocodiles, and colorful birds set the stage.
Next, visit the stunning pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, formed naturally through salt production and microorganisms. Learn how salt is harvested and take plenty of photos of this striking landscape.
Enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch with local flavors before ending the day at a community run crocodile sanctuary, where conservation efforts protect these prehistoric creatures and support the local community, leaving you with a truly memorable experience.
What's Included
- Bottle water
- Packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
- Mexican meal at a restaurant (1 dish included)
- Stop at a Crocodile Sanctuary
- Mayan bath (white clay)
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa del Carmen
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Certified nature guide (spanish and english)
- Guided tour and free time for photos 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 according to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, 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
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Does not include preservation tax of 27 USD per person
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- This tour lasts around 13 hours depending on the traffic and other factors
- Infants must be sitting in their parents or guardians lap
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pink Lake and Flamingo Sightseeing in Rio Lagartos?
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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).
- Bottle water.
- Packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit).
- Mexican meal at a restaurant (1 dish included).
- Stop at a Crocodile Sanctuary.
- Mayan bath (white clay).
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere.
- Certified nature guide (spanish and english).
- Guided tour and free time for photos 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 Pink Lake and Flamingo Sightseeing in Rio Lagartos 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 Pink Lake and Flamingo Sightseeing in Rio Lagartos 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
- Bottle water
- Packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
- Mexican meal at a restaurant (1 dish included)
- Stop at a Crocodile Sanctuary
- Mayan bath (white clay)
- Round transportation from Cancun and Playa del Carmen
- Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Certified nature guide (spanish and english)
- Guided tour and free time for photos 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
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Does not include preservation tax of 27 USD per person
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- This tour lasts around 13 hours depending on the traffic and other factors
- Infants must be sitting in their parents or guardians lap
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
