Nature and Wildlife Tours in Cancun at a glance
- Our pick: Rio Secreto Underground River Tour: Wade Through Crystal Caves, US$ 89 per person (3h–8h, 4.68★ · 849).
- Top rated: Cancun: Kayak Tour Laguna Nichupté Mangroves & Wildlife, US$ 49 per person (3h, 4.87★ · 205).
- Best value: Cancun: Nichupte Lagoon Kayak Tour & Mangrove Wildlife, US$ 40 per person (2h 5m, 4.74★ · 136).
Price per person across the 15 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 234 (median US$ 119). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 15.
Of the 15 options: 15 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 1 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Cancun
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
15 options
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour: Wade Through Crystal Caves Wade through an underground river past stalactites and stalagmites at Rio Secreto Nature Reserve near Playa del Carmen, with a guide. Every day · 8 start times, 07:30 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.68 (849 reviews) Duration: 3h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Cancun: Snorkel Reef, Shipwreck & Cenote with Turtles & Transport Half-day snorkel tour from Cancun hotels: coral reef, underwater statues, shipwreck, cenote dive & 96% chance to see turtles. Includes gear, guide, pickup. 3.5 hours. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.68 (1,120 reviews) Duration: 2h 40m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Cancun & Riviera Maya: Whale Shark Swim, Isla Mujeres Lunch Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.84 (1,291 reviews) Duration: 6h–10h Live guide: EN · CS · DE · RU +6 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Cancun: Kayak Tour Laguna Nichupté Mangroves & Wildlife Paddle through Cancun’s Laguna Nichupté by kayak with local guides, spot native birds, explore mangrove tunnels, and enjoy snacks. Includes all gear and photos. Every day · 07:30 and 16:00 ★ 4.87 (205 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancun Pink lagoons and mangrove wildlife from Cancun with boat tour, Mayan clay bath, lunch and crocodile farm visit included: a full day organized so you skip the planning. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.66 (117 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 154 per person
Swim with Whale Sharks Cancun: 2–3 Dives with Guide Swim with whale sharks on a 4–5 hour trip from Cancun with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, breakfast and a stop at Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.72 (188 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
Cancun: Nichupte Lagoon Kayak Tour & Mangrove Wildlife Kayak through Cancun's Nichupte Lagoon mangrove forests with certified guide, life jacket and photos included. Spot local flora and fauna, 1-2 hours, small groups. Every day · 05:30, 08:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.74 (136 reviews) Duration: 2h 5m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Cenote and Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Akumal: Private, Guided Private snorkeling tour in Akumal with a licensed guide, air-conditioned transport from your hotel, and gear included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (81 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 234 per person
Cancun: Jungle Birdwatching Tour with Expert & Pickup Step into the Yucatan jungle near Cancun for a private birdwatching tour, guided by a local expert. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and shared transport. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.91 (92 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Kayaking Nichupté Lagoon at Sunset in Cancun Paddle through mangrove channels of Nichupté Lagoon at sunset with a local guide, life jacket and kayak included. No experience needed. Every day · 16:00 and 16:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (68 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos: Pink Lakes & Flamingo Boat Tour Full-day Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos tour from Cancun with pink lake swim, 2-hour boat tour, flamingo sighting, lunch and bilingual guide included. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 3.88 (16 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Nichupte Lagoon speedboat crocodile tour: Nocturnal adventure Speedboat crocodile watching tour in Nichupte Lagoon near Cancun with bilingual guide and lifevests included. Every day · 16:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (20 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Tour from Cancun: 3-hour boat ride Ten-hour Sian Ka'an tour from Cancun featuring a 3-hour boat ride through mangrove canals and natural pool swim, with bilingual guide. Wed and Sat · 05:00, 05:30, 06:30 and 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 194 per person
Tulum Ruins & Cenotes Tour: Swim Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote Visit Tulum's Mayan ruins, swim in Cenote Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote, and enjoy lunch on this guided tour with round-trip pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Tue, Thu and Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 188 per person
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal from Cancun Swim with sea turtles in Akumal's natural habitat on a full-day snorkeling trip from Cancun: gear, guide and round-trip transport included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
The top 12 of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Secreto Underground River Tour: Wade Through Crystal CavesOur pickPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 3h–8h | 4.68★ · 849 | Every day · 8 start times, 07:30 to 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cancun: Kayak Tour Laguna Nichupté Mangroves & WildlifeTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 49 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 205 | Every day · 07:30 and 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cancun: Nichupte Lagoon Kayak Tour & Mangrove WildlifeBest valueGroup of up to 9 | US$ 40 per person | 2h 5m | 4.74★ · 136 | Every day · 05:30, 08:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cancun: Snorkel Reef, Shipwreck & Cenote with Turtles & TransportPickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 2h 40m | 4.68★ · 1,120 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Cancun & Riviera Maya: Whale Shark Swim, Isla Mujeres LunchGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 199 per person | 6h–10h | 4.84★ · 1,291 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English, Czech, German +7 |
| Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Tour from CancunPickup offered | US$ 154 per person | 12h 30m | 4.66★ · 117 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Swim with Whale Sharks Cancun: 2–3 Dives with GuidePickup offered | US$ 220 per person | 4h–5h | 4.72★ · 188 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Cenote and Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Akumal: Private, GuidedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 234 per person | 3h–5h | 5.00★ · 81 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Cancun: Jungle Birdwatching Tour with Expert & PickupGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 189 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 92 | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking Nichupté Lagoon at Sunset in CancunGroup of up to 10 | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 68 | Every day · 16:00 and 16:30 | English, Spanish |
| Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos: Pink Lakes & Flamingo Boat TourPickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 12h | 3.88★ · 16 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Nichupte Lagoon speedboat crocodile tour: Nocturnal adventure | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 20 | Every day · 16:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Cenote and Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Akumal: Private, Guided (US$ 234 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Cancun: Kayak Tour Laguna Nichupté Mangroves & Wildlife (US$ 49 per person) · Cancun: Nichupte Lagoon Kayak Tour & Mangrove Wildlife (US$ 40 per person) · Cancun & Riviera Maya: Whale Shark Swim, Isla Mujeres Lunch (US$ 199 per person)
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