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We compared all 51 experiences in Bacalar so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 51 experiences from US$ 22 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Bacalar: Sailboat Lagoon Tour & Cenote Swimming
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Most booked
Bacalar: Sailboat Lagoon Tour & Cenote SwimmingSailboat tour of Laguna de los Siete Colores with stops at Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island. Includes fruit snacks, beer, and water from Casa Sirena marina.
1,678 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Kayaking in Bacalar: Lagoon, cenotes and swimming
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★Top rated
Kayaking in Bacalar: Lagoon, cenotes and swimmingPaddle across Bacalar's seven-color lagoon, swim at Witch's Cenote and the Island of the Birds, then kayak from the beach club with a bilingual guide, snacks and drinks.
1,331 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Bacalar: Lagoon Sailing & 7 Colors Cenotes with Kayak
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Best value
Bacalar: Lagoon Sailing & 7 Colors Cenotes with KayakSail Bacalar's turquoise lagoon to three cenotes and pirate channel. Includes bilingual guide, snacks, drinks, and kayak access. Small groups, 3 beers per adult.
1,266 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person

Recommended (7)

Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tour, 5 Cenotes & Open Bar
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tour, 5 Cenotes & Open Bar
1,178 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 52per person
Bacalar Lagoon Private Tour: 7 Colors, Cenotes & Sunset Kayak
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Lagoon Private Tour: 7 Colors, Cenotes & Sunset Kayak
1,150 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 108per person
Bacalar Lagoon Kayak or SUP Tour: Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons
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Bacalar Lagoon Kayak or SUP Tour: Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons
703 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 52US$ 36per person
Bacalar: Sunrise SUP Tour, Black Cenote & Pirates Canal
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Bacalar: Sunrise SUP Tour, Black Cenote & Pirates Canal
659 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 38per person
Private Sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon: Captain for a Day
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Travelers' pick
Private Sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon: Captain for a Day
612 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 221per group
Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & Cenotes
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Travelers' pick
Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & Cenotes
497 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 240per group
Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Tour: Cenotes, Pirate Channel & Islands
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Tour: Cenotes, Pirate Channel & Islands
439 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 32per person

Top rated (10)

Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise in Bacalar Lagoon
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Private Paddle Tour at Sunrise in Bacalar LagoonPaddle board the Bacalar Lagoon at sunrise for 3.5 hours with a certified bilingual guide, lifevest and breakfast included.
234 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
06:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Bacalar kayak tour with floating picnic at Cenote Esmeralda
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Bacalar kayak tour with floating picnic at Cenote EsmeraldaPaddle or kayak at sunrise in Bacalar's Cenote Esmeralda with a bilingual guide, safety gear and a floating picnic.
433 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotes
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Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotesSail across Bacalar's seven-color lagoon for three hours, swimming at the Pirate's Channel.
198 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Bacalar Lagoon: Sailing Catamaran Tour with Cenote Swims & Drinks
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Bacalar Lagoon: Sailing Catamaran Tour with Cenote Swims & DrinksFeel the breeze on a Bacalar sailing catamaran tour, swim in cenotes, enjoy drinks & fruit, and hear local stories from your guide. Includes captain, deckhand & insurance.
180 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
11:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Bacalar Boat Cruise with On-Board BBQ and Swimming
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Boat Cruise with On-Board BBQ and SwimmingPrivate boat cruise in Bacalar with on-board barbecue, six beers per adult and snorkeling in the Pirate Canal and Cenote de la Bruja, you swim.
152 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Bacalar: Janzu Aquatic Massage & Floating Therapy
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Bacalar: Janzu Aquatic Massage & Floating TherapyJanzu aquatic massage in Bacalar: gravity-free bodywork in water with guided stretches, breathing, and immersion. All fitness levels. Includes mat, blanket, ear plugs.
119 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · FA · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Kayak Bacalar Sunrise Tour: Bird Island & Black Cenote
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Kayak Bacalar Sunrise Tour: Bird Island & Black CenoteKayak or paddleboard tour in Bacalar Lagoon with stops at Bird Island and Black Cenote. Includes lifevest, fruit, coffee, bread and GoPro photos.
328 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
05:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Bacalar: Private Catamaran Sailing & Bird Island Swimming
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Bacalar: Private Catamaran Sailing & Bird Island SwimmingPrivate sailing tour in Bacalar Lagoon with bird watching, cenote swimming, and seasonal fruit. Small groups, no motor, sunset included. Half-day experience.
145 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 181per group
Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar lagoon with breakfast
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Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar lagoon with breakfastPaddle the 7-color lagoon at dawn with a guide, stopping at Bird Island and the Black Cenote. Coffee, fruit and snacks included on the water.
304 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour: Swim in crystal-clear waters
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Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour: Swim in crystal-clear watersPontoon boat tour of Bacalar's Lake of Seven Colors with stops at Pirate Channel, Island of Birds, and Black Cenote.
280 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person

Lowest price (10)

Bacalar: Full Day Kayak Rental & Lagoon Exploration
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Bacalar: Full Day Kayak Rental & Lagoon ExplorationKayak rental on Bacalar's lagoon with lifejacket included. Choose single or double kayak, set your own pace, and swim. Marina pickup available.
17 reviews
4.47★
Duration
1h–11h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Paddle at Dawn in Bacalar: Cenotes and Islands
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Paddle at Dawn in Bacalar: Cenotes and IslandsPaddle Cenote Esmeralda before sunrise in Bacalar, swim at a bird sanctuary, and enjoy a floating picnic with a bilingual guide.
103 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Bacalar Lagoon tour on pontoon: Stromatolites and cenotes
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Lagoon tour on pontoon: Stromatolites and cenotesBoat tour of Bacalar Lagoon visiting Witch's Cenote and San Felipe Fort, with swimming stops and a guide explaining stromatolites. Includes water, lifevest and seasonal fruit.
56 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Bacalar Lagoon Yoga: Paddle Out, Practice, Return
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Bacalar Lagoon Yoga: Paddle Out, Practice, ReturnPaddle or kayak to a floating platform in Bacalar Lagoon for a sunrise yoga session with a certified teacher, fruit and hot drinks included. Suitable for all fitness levels.
16 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Bacalar: Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & GoPro Photos
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar: Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & GoPro PhotosWake up on Bacalar’s lagoon, paddle at sunrise, swim in turquoise shallows, and share breakfast with locals. Includes photos, guide, and all equipment.
317 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
05:30
Free cancellationfromUS$ 32US$ 28per person
Bacalar Pontoon Tour: Pirates Canal, cenotes & kayaks included
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Travelers' pick
Bacalar Pontoon Tour: Pirates Canal, cenotes & kayaks includedPontoon boat tour of Bacalar's Lagoon of the 7 Colors with Pirates Canal, three cenotes and Bird Island. 3 beers, fruit drinks and kayak access included.
315 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Boat Tour: Swim & Local Culture
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Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Boat Tour: Swim & Local CultureTwo-and-a-half-hour pontoon boat tour on Bacalar Lagoon with bilingual guide, swimming, drinks and fruit included.
91 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Kayaking in Bacalar: Sunrise paddle with breakfast
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Bacalar: Sunrise paddle with breakfastKayak the Lagoon of 7 Colors at sunrise in Bacalar with a bilingual guide, light breakfast and GoPro photos included: three hours on calm water, starting before dawn.
38 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day except Wednesday
05:30
Free cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Bacalar Sunset Paddleboard Tour: Pirate Channel SUP
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Bacalar Sunset Paddleboard Tour: Pirate Channel SUPPaddle across Bacalar's pirate channel on a SUP board with a live guide, then watch the sunset from the lagoon as the sky transforms.
50 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day except Wednesday
16:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Kayaking in Bacalar at sunrise with breakfast and hotel pickup
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Kayaking in Bacalar at sunrise with breakfast and hotel pickupPaddle Bacalar Lagoon at sunrise with a bilingual guide, swim in the Pirate Channel, and return for fresh breakfast. Hotel pickup included from your Bacalar accommodation.
48 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day except Wednesday
05:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
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Bacalar at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Bacalar: Sailboat Lagoon Tour & Cenote Swimming, US$ 45 (3h, 4.96★ · 1,678).
  • Top rated: Kayaking in Bacalar: Lagoon, cenotes and swimming, US$ 29 (3h, 4.93★ · 1,331).
  • Best value: Bacalar: Lagoon Sailing & 7 Colors Cenotes with Kayak, US$ 41 (3h, 4.92★ · 1,266).

Of the 51 experiences: 51 with free cancellation, 49 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup and 37 bookable last-minute.

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