Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
Overview
Experience two very different sides of Costa Maya in one shore excursion, combining living Maya culture with the natural beauty of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.
Visit the village of Chacchoben and spend time with a local Maya family, discovering traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Learn about local ingredients and tortilla making, then share a traditional Maya meal prepared with fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations.
Continue to Bacalar Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its striking shades of blue and turquoise. Swim in the refreshing freshwater, relax by the lagoon, or simply enjoy the scenery and laid-back atmosphere.
From sharing a meal with a Maya family to swimming in the Seven Color Lagoon, the day brings together the culture, flavors, and natural beauty that make this part of Mexico so special.
What's Included
- Meals Enjoy authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+
- Kayaks, tubes, and life jackets
- Access to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon with loungers and facilities
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Beverages at Bacalar including Horchata, Hibiscus & Iced Tea
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family, including traditional tortilla making
- Certified tour guide
- Alcoholic beverages Additional premium alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, just a few steps away from Costa Maya Port. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you detailed and easy to follow directions to the meeting point and a map.Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.IMPORTANT Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the ship's full name.
Av. P.º del Puerto Lote Othónl
Casitas, 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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Chacchoben
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bacalar
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
- Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving to port after 12 PM make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
- Please provide your full cruise ship name and scheduled docking time when booking.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 and older.
- Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities and are provided.
- Children must be 10 years or older to paddle a single kayak alone. Children under 10 may kayak when accompanied by a supervising adult.
- Water activities may be restricted or temporarily suspended by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
- Bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.
- Bring extra cash for personal expenses, as credit cards may not be accepted outside the port area
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Meals. Enjoy authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+.
- Kayaks, tubes, and life jackets.
- Access to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon with loungers and facilities.
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Beverages at Bacalar including Horchata, Hibiscus & Iced Tea.
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family, including traditional tortilla making.
- Certified tour guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Additional premium alcoholic beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenirs.
There 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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
- Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya 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
- MealsEnjoy authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+
- Kayaks, tubes, and life jackets
- Access to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon with loungers and facilities
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Beverages at Bacalar including Horchata, Hibiscus & Iced Tea
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family, including traditional tortilla making
- Certified tour guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAdditional premium alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
- Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving to port after 12 PM make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
- Please provide your full cruise ship name and scheduled docking time when booking.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 and older.
- Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities and are provided.
- Children must be 10 years or older to paddle a single kayak alone. Children under 10 may kayak when accompanied by a supervising adult.
- Water activities may be restricted or temporarily suspended by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
- Bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.
- Bring extra cash for personal expenses, as credit cards may not be accepted outside the port area
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
