---
title: "From Cancun: Rio Lagartos, Coloradas and Mayan Bath"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.67
reviews: 30
duration_minutes: 600
duration_max_minutes: 660
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Day Trips from Tulum)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/from-cancun-rio-lagartos-coloradas-and-mayan-bath/
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# From Cancun: Rio Lagartos, Coloradas and Mayan Bath

**Guidekin's take:** Visit the pink waters of Las Coloradas and explore Rio Lagartos on an outing from Cancun. Air-conditioned transport, a main dish, drinks, a lifejacket and bicycle use are included; an additional balance covers admissions, rental, fees and shipping. 4.67 from 30 reviews at €90 per person for 10h–11h.

In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Let yourself be seduced by the pink waters that hide on the Yucatan coast. On this excursion to Las Coloradas we will discover this natural park and the Lagartos River. A dream visit

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Includes 1 main dish and 1 bottled drink

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person for the Full Day Tour in Rio Lagartos and Coloradas with Lunch option; other options up to €590
- Duration: 10h–11h
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ekinox Tours
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.67 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 28 of 30.

- 5 stars: 22 (73%)
- 4 stars: 6 (20%)
- 3 stars: 2 (7%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Tour in Rio Lagartos and Coloradas with Lunch | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Private Tour | €590 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Private Tour Pickup included |

## What's included

- Includes 1 main dish and 1 bottled drink
- Lifejacket
- 2 bottles of water during transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle

## Not included

- Balance 42 USD per participant for admissions, rent, fees and shipping.

## Itinerary

1. **Rio Lagartos** (3h) - Río Lagartos is one of the natural jewels of the Yucatan Peninsula. Here we will enjoy a boat ride through its channels surrounded by mangroves, where you can see different species of birds. During the tour we will pass under the Las Coloradas bridge to reach the salt...
2. **Las Coloradas** (45m; admission included) - We will enter the Parque de las Coloradas. A pink wonder where you can take the iconic photographs.
3. **Playa Las Coloradas** (30m; admission included) - After the Mayan bath, cool off on a virgin beach.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

The meeting point is outside the Starbucks in Tulum, just 100 meters from Domino's Pizza. Located in Tulum, there you will find our guide, identified in blue uniform with the logo and name "Ekinox Tours" in silver letters, waiting for you at the entrance of the square to start the tour.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Day Trips from Tulum

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 11** | €90 | 10h–11h | 4.67 (30) | shared |
| [Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/snorkeling-with-caribbean-fish-and-private-cenote-exploration/?format=md) | €154 | 6h | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| [Private Guided Cenotes and Underground River Exploration](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-guided-cenotes-and-underground-river-exploration/?format=md) | €181 | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private |
| [Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/whale-shark-snorkeling-experience-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €208 | 6h 30m | 4.78 (78) | shared |

Ranked #5 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €208, median €126; typical length 8h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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