Blue Crater tour from Flores: Swim & snorkel in turquoise waters

Swim in turquoise crater waters and photograph the underwater garden

A full-day tour from Flores to Blue Crater combines hotel pickup, speedboat transit through Passion River and Pucté Creek, entry to the crater, lunch at a local restaurant, and snorkel equipment. You spend free time swimming and snorkeling in the crater's clear turquoise waters, with underwater photography included. The return journey retraces the boat route and bus transfer back to Flores.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eco Tour to Blue Crater

• Pick up from hotel in Flores
• Bus ride to Sayaxché jetty
• Photo stop at I LOVE PETÉN sign
• Technical stop for bathroom and snacks
• Board speedboat and receive life jacket
• Boat ride to Blue Crater center
• Swim, snorkel, and take underwater photos
• Boat ride back to Pucté Creek jetty
• Transfer to local restaurant for lunch
• Return bus ride to Flores meeting point

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel on the Isle of Flores and a drive in air-conditioned transport to Sayaxché, where you board a speedboat. The boat navigates the Passion River and Pucté Creek (a scenic waterway lined with vegetation and local wildlife) for roughly 45 minutes before reaching the Blue Crater. Life jackets are provided and worn throughout the boat journey.

At the crater itself, you have free time to swim, snorkel and explore the underwater garden visible from the surface. Underwater photography is included in the tour, so you can capture images of the moment. The water is clear enough to see the submerged landscape without diving, and snorkel gear is part of what the tour provides.

On the return, the boat takes you back to Pucté Creek, where the bus is waiting. Before the final drive to Flores, you stop at a local restaurant for lunch. The full journey, from hotel pickup through return, takes eight hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in air-conditioned transport.
• speedboat passage through Passion River and Pucté Creek.
• crater admission.
• snorkel gear and life jacket.
• underwater photography session.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• one included drink.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mayan World Travel Agency Tours And Treks

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on Flores and want a full day combining river navigation and crater swimming: hotel pickup and speedboat transport are included from start to finish.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Blue Crater and what will I see there?

The Blue Crater is a natural freshwater lake in Petén with crystal-clear turquoise waters and an underwater garden visible from the surface. You'll spend free time swimming and snorkeling to explore the submerged landscape, with the option to take underwater photographs.

How long is the boat ride from Sayaxché to the crater?

The speedboat journey through Passion River and Pucté Creek to the Blue Crater takes approximately 45 minutes. You wear a life jacket throughout the ride for safety.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and return transport, admission to the crater, the speedboat ride, lunch at a local restaurant, snorkel equipment, a life jacket, and an underwater photography session. One drink is also included.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to go snorkeling at the crater?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The crater's clear shallow waters allow you to see the underwater garden from the surface, so you can snorkel at your own pace and comfort level.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour is eight hours total, beginning with hotel pickup in the morning. The exact start time depends on your hotel location in Flores, and you'll return to the same pickup point by late afternoon.