Day tripsCountriesMexicoCancunThe Coastal Eden of Muyil and Sian Ka'an: Day trip from Cancun

The Coastal Eden of Muyil and Sian Ka'an: Day trip from Cancun

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Private ride with a local driver

10h 15m
Round trip
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About your trip

Escape the crowds and enter a UNESCO-protected paradise with a private driver. This journey takes you to the jungle-shrouded ruins of Muyil before embarking on a boat through the turquoise lagoons of Sian Ka'an.

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage wilderness at your own pace, where ancient Maya canals meet pristine coastal ecosystems. The highlight is a serene "lazy river" float through ancient canals—the ultimate nature-first alternative to the busy tourist trails. Discover archaeological sites connected to vast wetlands and untouched Caribbean beaches in Mexico's most important nature reserve, protecting everything from manatees to over 300 bird species.

Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €82
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€247

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Cancun whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at each stop. Your driver handles the navigation and suggests attractions that match your interests to help you create a day that's uniquely yours.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Muyil and Sian Ka'an should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €82
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€247

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Cancun
You choose the pickup spot.
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Muyil
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Muyil on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Muyil on private day trip from Cancun
Explore Muyil's ancient Maya temples connected to sophisticated canal systems that linked inland cities with Caribbean coast trade routes over 1000 years ago. Climb the Castle pyramid for canopy views across Sian Ka'an wetlands then walk boardwalk trails through mangrove forests where Maya engineers created water management systems still functioning today. Visit the site museum explaining Maya trade networks astronomical knowledge and environmental adaptation strategies developed in this unique coastal jungle environment. Local guides demonstrate traditional Maya navigation techniques medicinal plant uses and sustainable fishing methods still practiced by contemporary Maya communities.
2
Sian Ka'an
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Sian Ka'an on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Sian Ka'an on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Sian Ka'an on private day trip from Cancun
Itinerary stop at Sian Ka'an on private day trip from Cancun
Experience Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve's pristine wilderness where Caribbean beaches coastal lagoons and tropical forests create Mexico's most important protected ecosystem supporting jaguars pumas manatees and over 300 bird species. Take guided boat tours through mangrove channels where crocodiles manatees and tropical birds thrive in protected waters while Maya temples and ceremonial sites remain scattered throughout the reserve. Snorkel in pristine cenotes and coastal reefs where healthy coral systems support diverse marine life including sea turtles tropical fish and rays. Walk beach trails where nesting sea turtles arrive seasonally while archaeological sites demonstrate 2000 years of sustainable Maya settlement.
Back to Cancun
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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