Pontoon Tour of the Seven Colors Lagoon in Bacalar

3 h 15 min Free cancellation

Pontoon Tour of the Seven Colors Lagoon in Bacalar, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Seven Colors Lagoon offers a unique experience on a 3-hour pontoon tour, where history and nature intertwine in a setting of turquoise waters. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Emerald Cenote, watch the birdlife on Bird Island, and gaze at the imposing Fort of San Felipe from the water. With comfortable seating and personalized attention, this tour includes fresh fruit and three cold beers, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing experience in the heart of Bacalar.

3-Hour Tour of the Bacalar Lagoon on Pontoon
Swim in the refreshing Emerald Cenote and bird watching
Includes fresh fruit and 3 beers per person
Pick up available from hotels within Bacalar

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tours en pontón - Cenotes - Isla de los Pájaros - Canal de los Piratas

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 3 beers per person.

Not included

Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included: Lunch
Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board

Itinerary

Cenote Negro

7 min Admission included

Black Cenote (Witch Cenote): You will admire the stunning visual contrast where the depth drops steeply, creating a gulf of navy blue water inside the lagoon.
Stop 2

30 min Admission included

Cenote Emerald : Famous for its greenish tones and calm waters. Here you will enjoy a 30-minute swim time in the surrounding area, where the water is generally low and refreshing.
Cenote Cocalitos

10 min Admission included

Cenote Cocalitos : Known as the "Stromatolite Shrine". From the pontoon you will be able to observe these ancient structures that are of the oldest life forms on the planet.
Stop 4

7 min Admission included

Bird Island: A protected area and home to diverse species of local and migratory birds. We will sail nearby to observe and photograph fauna in their natural habitat.
Stop 5

45 min Admission included

The Great Stop: The Pirates Channel

This is the highlight of the trip. The pontoon stops at this historic natural pass that connects the lagoon with the rest of the ecosystem:

Swimming time: 45 minutes in shallow water and fine sand.

Activity : It is the ideal place to relax, exfoliate with mineral-rich sand or simply enjoy the unique landscape that the canal offers.
Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar

Views of the Fort of San Felipe : During sailing, you will have a privileged perspective of the historic stone fort that protected the city from pirate attacks, standing out over the Bacalar skyline.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is where we give the lagoon tours. 14th street between Avenida 1 coastal, on the side of the hotel paradise, the sawmill spa and look for a guide with a flyer that says "Cooperative The Fort of Bacalar".

End point

This is where we give the lagoon tours. 14th street between Avenida 1 coastal, on the side of the hotel paradise, the sawmill spa and look for a guide with a flyer that says "Cooperative The Fort of Bacalar".

Pickup points

Hotel Canto
Hotel El Manglar
Casita Carolina
19 Dias 500 Noches Rooms & Hotel
Puerta Del Cielo Hotel Origen
Hotel Ek Chuah
Hotel Hacienda Bacalar
Poza Clara Sanctuary Hotel
Villas Bakalar
Hotelito El Paraiso
Hotel & Suites Oasis Bacalar
Alux Bacalar Hotel

and 18 more pickup points

We can pick them up at hotels within Bacalar or in the park of Bacalar.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.