Between Mangroves and Lizards: Day and Night Coast Experience

1 Day

Discover the great landscapes of the east coast of Yucatan. Navigate through natural areas, hike mangrove trails and embark in search of crocodiles on this exciting day tour.

Overview

San Felipe and Río Lagartos are two fishing villages located between the boundaries of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and the Yum Balam Flora and Fauna Protection Area, one of the main nesting areas for the American flamingo in Yucatán.

Arriving at the colorful port of San Felipe you will enjoy a seafood dish at the best restaurant on the east coast of Yucatan and then enjoy a boat ride through the reserve to reach a path immersed in the mangrove to admire the biodiversity of the ecosystem; then you will visit the archaeological remains of Isla Cerritos, which today serves as a home for the birds of the region. At the end of the trip, you will travel to Río Lagartos, where you will embark on a nocturnal crocodile watching tour.

 

In the night tour you will navigate the estuary in search of crocodiles, you will live a very different experience from the day tour, with other colors, sounds and landscapes under the stars, with luck, you may see some crocodiles present in the nature reserve.

 

What I need to bring with me?

-Comfort shoes.

-Sunscreen and biodegradable mosquito repellent.

-A bottle of water.

-Bathing suit and towel.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

When traveling on your own, you are responsible for following the itinerary and activities at the designated times. Local guides speak Spanish.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We will charge a 50% cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation 2 days or more before the start of the event.

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Itinerary

Departure from Merida
You will leave Merida at 11:15 a.m. for the eastern tip of the Yucatan.

Lunch in San Felipe
Arriving at the colorful port of San Felipe you will enjoy a seafood dish at the best restaurant on the east coast of Yucatan.

San Felipe boat tour
Enjoy a boat ride through the reserve until you reach a path immersed in the mangrove to admire the biodiversity of the ecosystem; then you will visit the archaeological remains of Isla Cerritos, which today serve as a home for the birds of the region.

Crocodile watching night tour
You will travel to Río Lagartos, where you will embark on a nocturnal crocodile watching tour.

On the night tour you will navigate the estuary in search of crocodiles, you will live a very different experience from the day tour, with other colors, sounds and landscapes under the stars, with luck, you may see some crocodiles present in the nature reserve.

Arrival in Merida
After an incredible day you will arrive in Merida around 11:30 pm.

What is included in the price?

INCLUDES:

  • Entrance to the national park
  • Boat ride through the reserve, visit Kambulnah trail, Cerritos Island and Punta Nichili.
  • Night crocodile watching tour.
  • Accompaniment by local guides during the tours.
  • Lunch and natural beverages in a local restaurant (only if the "with transportation" option is booked).
  • Private transportation service throughout the tour with a guide-driver in English or Spanish, pick up and drop off (only if the "with transportation" option is booked).

EXCLUDES:

  • Tips or souvenirs.

Starting point:

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Between Mangroves and Lizards: Day and Night Coast Experience
Group Discount Available
From $3285 $3285
/ Adult