3hr or 4hr Nature Lovers Expedition
Our Nature Lovers Private Boat Tour is designed for those seeking a completely personalised experience in the heart of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by one of our experienced interpretive nature guides, you’ll explore the reserve at your own pace, focusing on the extraordinary wildlife, flora and ecosystems that make this a world-class destination.
🦩 Wildlife Encounters
Our primary goal is to bring you face-to-face with the reserve’s most iconic wildlife in its natural habitat. We’ll navigate to the best feeding areas to observe the magnificent Pink Flamingos and explore peaceful mangrove channels where crocodiles can often be seen basking in the sun. From the comfort and safety of our purpose-built ecotour boats, you’ll enjoy exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
Expert Guiding & Included Amenities
Your guide will share fascinating insights into the area’s ecology, history, conservation and local culture in either Spanish or English.
What’s Included
Purpose-built boats equipped with sunshades, shared binoculars and bird identification guides. Complimentary bottled water, ice and a cooler are provided throughout the tour. Life jackets are provided for every guest, and all tours comply with Mexican Coast Guard safety regulations. A deeper exploration of the mangrove channels, hidden birding hotspots and the reserve’s remarkable flora and fauna.
A Private Tour Designed Around You
Every excursion is fully customised to your interests, whether you’re passionate about birdwatching, wildlife photography or simply enjoying nature. Our ultimate wildlife experience, perfect for photographers, birders and nature enthusiasts wishing to explore the furthest reaches of the reserve.
Flexible Departure Times
Tours can be arranged at a time that best suits your schedule. Regardless of your departure time, our expert guides will always do their very best to locate and show you the reserve’s extraordinary biodiversity. For the very best wildlife viewing opportunities, we recommend the following departure times:
Winter: 5:00 am | Summer: 6:00 am Ideal for birdwatching, peak wildlife activity and cooler temperatures.
Winter: 1:00 pm | Summer: 2:00 pm Perfect for golden-hour photography and seeing the flamingos in their most beautiful light.
Important Information
NOT All boat tours departing from Río Lagartos reach the famous pink salt ponds. However, the pink water ponds are located within a privately owned salt production area and cannot be accessed by boat.
Private Boat Rates
🚤 3-Hour Private Boat Tour (up to 6 guests): MX$3,500 per boat (not per person).
🚤 4-Hour Private Boat Tour (up to 6 guests): MX$4,000 per boat (not per person).
Conservation Fee
Biosphere Reserve entrance fee: MX$140 per person (approximately US$8).
The conservation fee is charged separately and helps protect the unique ecosystems and extraordinary biodiversity of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
Common Black Hawk in Rio Lagartos Yucatan
Tour Privado para Amantes de la Naturaleza
Nuestro Tour Privado para Amantes de la Naturaleza está diseñado para quienes desean disfrutar de una experiencia completamente personalizada en el corazón de la Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Lagartos.
Acompañado por uno de nuestros experimentados guías intérpretes de la naturaleza, explorará la reserva a su propio ritmo, centrándose en la extraordinaria fauna, flora y ecosistemas que hacen de este lugar un destino reconocido a nivel mundial.
| Encuentros con la Vida Silvestre
Nuestro principal objetivo es acercarle a los habitantes más emblemáticos de la reserva en su entorno natural.
Navegaremos hacia las mejores zonas de alimentación para observar a los majestuosos Flamencos Rosados y recorreremos tranquilos canales de manglar donde es posible encontrar cocodrilos descansando bajo el sol.
Desde la comodidad y seguridad de nuestras lanchas especialmente diseñadas para el ecoturismo, disfrutará de excelentes oportunidades para la observación y fotografía de la vida silvestre.
🌿 Guías Expertos y Servicios Incluidos |
Su guía compartirá interesantes conocimientos sobre la ecología, la historia, la conservación y la cultura local, tanto en español como en inglés.
✔ Incluye
Lanchas especialmente equipadas con toldo para sombra, binoculares compartidos y guías ilustradas para la identificación de aves. Agua embotellada, hielo y una nevera disponible durante todo el recorrido.
Chalecos salvavidas para todos los pasajeros y cumplimiento de todas las normas de seguridad de la Guardia Costera Mexicana.
