15 Bacalar Tours Worth Booking

Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores - Cenote Negro and the Seven Colors Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Sail Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a small group, two swim stops, fresh fruit, beer, and expert local crews for $40.

“We took this boat trip on a nicely windy day. A good amount of wind means that the boat moves nicely without the need for the motor. On the positive side our crew was exceedingly focused on making sure we were safe and looked after. My wife and daughter had never been sailing before and at no point did they feel anything but super safe, even when the boat was tipped to its maximum. They prepared some fruit for us which was very nice, and we stopped twice for some swimming time which was really appreciated on a hot day. Perhaps the only minor criticism was that there was not…”

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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

2.3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,240 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour boat trip with cenotes, turquoise-water swimming, snacks, drinks, birdlife, and optional kayaking.

“Valles was a great guide! and the views were stunning! would recommend!”

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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

3.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Review of Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon sailing tour, with cenotes, swimming, snacks, drinks, guides, value, and practical booking advice.

“A 3-hour trip over a stunning lake, including drinks, fruit and two lovely swim breaks. What’s not to love? This was definitely the highlight of our visit to Bacalar. The lake has many amazing sights, from the history-laden Pirates’ Channel to Bird Island and the cenotes. Our crew members Abraham and David were incredibly nice and made sure everyone was happy and well cared for. They had many cool stories about the lake and the surrounding region and were happy to share both these and personal stories. I cannot recommend taking a trip with them enough.”

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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

4.Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour boat tour to the Seven Colors Lagoon, stromatolites, cenotes, Pirates Channel, and swimming stops.

“Delightful captain Horge and crew. Friendly , informative and new to take us to where the water was bluest and quietest. Go with this company for sailing the loveliest bit of the lake.”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

5.Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon to cenotes, Pirates Channel, and Bird Island with swims, fruit, local guides, and an open bar.

“Miguel and Itself showed us an excellent time around the lagoon in Bacalar! We had a blast at the sites on the tour, enjoyed swimming, and enjoyed the bar as well :)”

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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

6.Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Review of Bacalar’s private 7 Colors Lagoon tour, with swimming, cenotes, Pirate Channel, fruit, drinks, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Our family of 11 was looking forward to this excursion. We left the port and went to the taxi. This is when we were told it was a 2 hour taxi drive to the meeting location. This information was not shared previously even though I had shared we were coming in on a cruise. I also tried to get in touch with them prior and there was no response. I never leave negative reviews but this was not resolved so hoping others do not experience this. A four hour taxi drive for a three hour excursion would not work.”

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Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

7.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 585 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Sail Bacalar Lagoon for three hours, swim at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, see cenotes, and enjoy fruit, drinks, and a small group.

“Loved our tour. Great English speaking tour guides, made it great fun despite the weather. Highly recommend.”

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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

8.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of Bacalar’s private sailboat tour, with swimming, cenotes, kayaking, snacks, drinks, bilingual crew, and flexible routes.

“We had a great day on the beautiful lagoon. As it was a private sailboat we could choose where we want to go and skip the crowded places. They provided us with beer, fresh juice and snacks. Special thanks to our captain Mau! He was super fun and has a lot of knowledge about sailing, the area and the stromatolites.”

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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

9.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Paddle Bacalar’s sunrise, Pirate’s Channel, three lagoons, breakfast, meditation, and GoPro photos on a quiet small-group tour.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

10.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise SUP tour to Black Cenote and Pirates Canal, with coffee, snacks, photos, guides, timing, value, and practical tips.

“A faire vraiment ! Accueillis avec un café si nous le souhaitions, des explications et un accompagnement individuel pour les personnes n’ayant jamais fait de Paddle et un magnifique lever de soleil sur le Black Cenote pour ensuite continuer le périple et faire un plongeon dans l’eau avant d’avoir un petit déjeuner frais et healthy. Les explications étaient claires et intéressantes. Daniel est un super guide !”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

11.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $215

Review of Bacalar’s private 3-hour sailing tour, with swimming stops, fresh fruit, drinks, cenotes, Bird Island, pricing, and practical tips.

“The best experience in Bacalar. Being a private boat made all the difference, away from the crowds and seeing the most beautiful locations. Highly recommend!”

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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

12.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddle or kayak tour, with cenotes, bird sanctuary, floating picnic, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“First of all: Pelu was an amazing and such a kind guide! You could definitely tell she loves nature and the lagoon specifically given all the information she happily provided us with. Also, the lagoon is beautiful - one the sun came out, you could see its incredible colours. However, we thought the organisation (it seems mostly the communication between Viator and the actual provider) was rather poor. We felt like, had there not been another person who booked straight with the actual provider, our tour would have never happened as they didn’t really know about us coming. Also, the claim here on Viator of a “continental breakfast” is a…”

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Pontoon Tour – Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands.

13.Pontoon Tour – Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Cruise Bacalar’s Seven Colors by pontoon, swim in the Pirate Channel, visit cenotes and Bird Island, with fruit and beer included for $30.

“Dos horas y media bastante entretenidas, te permite conocer la Laguna y su enorme belleza. Buena porción de fruta, puedes llevar tus bebidas.”

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Bacalar: Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Floating Picnic

14.Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Paddle Bacalar Lagoon at sunrise, swim at its cenotes, watch birds at Isla de los Pájaros, and enjoy a light floating breakfast.

“I cannot recommend enough this tour. Being able to enjoy the peacefulness of the lagoon so early, and at sunrise was beautiful and unique. Angelo was the perfect guide and made this experience even better!”

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Bacalar: Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour with Fruit

15.Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour with Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 278 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Review of Bacalar’s 150-minute Lake of Seven Colors pontoon tour, with cenotes, swimming, fruit, bilingual guides, and practical booking tips.

“It was great. Alberto was really knowledgeable! My only comment is that since you shouldn't wear sun cream, you should definitely cover up when out in the water.”

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