Was disappointed that the price of yours from Tulum was a bit steep for our family of 4 and this was perfect! Recommended option Bus, travel Take the bus from Tulum to Felipe Carrillo Puerto Travel from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Sounds like a fantastic day!! It will hopefully help others to avoid potential disappointment with these recently changed conditions. We walk back barefoot but would be nice to have our shoes. We followed your instructions today and all went perfect! The ruins are small, but it is a lovely and quite walk in the forest. We ended up being added to a group of German tourists which was somewhat of a bummer, but the floating bit lasted for a very long time and was a lot of fun. To do it as a day trip, the only option is to go on a tour that will take you there by boat. In total it is about a 1 kilometer walk from the boat docks to the Muyil ruins car park. We are thinking he might like the boat ride and we may need to forego the float option, if we go for it. The highlight of the trip was our visit to Sian Kaan, which would not have been possible without your carefully outlined trip details! I would guess that most people spend about 20-30 minutes exploring Muyil. Thank you so much for the detailed information. Some of them do and others dont. It was worth the drive. Hello all, we just did it this morning (24th of October). Its nice to hear that the seemingly higher cost of the boat trip helps with the preservation of this special place, especially the canal. We left the rest of our stuff on the boat and had no problems. I also wanted to mention that we got to Muyil around 9am and decided to do the Sian Kaan reserve first to avoid being out in the midday sun and heat. My husband and I followed your guide for our own experience this week. Have a great trip in February and hope you enjoy this special place! As there have been plentiful boats and no issues at all for the past 5+ years. This area of Mexico is filled with mystique and the lack of clear info of transport certainly adds to that! Regarding your question I am not aware of any boat from Akumal to Punta Allen. I am just wondering if its possible to store somewhere luggage? You basically do the same thing (muyil ruins, observation tower and the floating). Everything is exactly as described, except the entrance fee to the Muyil ruins is now 50 pesos. Would be awesome if you could report back your experience. We drove to Muyil, but otherwise followed your advice. totally helpful! . Now, I need to plan my first Punta Allen Sian Kaan experience! When we went to the bus station, they didnt have an option to go by bus, but steered us to the collectivos at 70 pesos each, one way. Then chill out there for a day or so before ultimately taking the colectivo/boat back to Tulum town. You are the second person to report that this week, so it seems a new rate is indeed in effect. A bit simple at the dock perhaps, but good enough. Thank you. Thank you for this thorough and helpful description!!!!! They had radios/walkie talkies. He then escorted us back along the boardwalks to the boat , imparting gems of knowledge about the surrounding flora en route. Table of Contents Hi Tabea, Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience and opinion with our readers. As a result we, regretfully, could not take the boats. To get from Tulum to Punta Allen by car, simply head south on the dirt road past Tulums beachfront Hotel Zone. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this helpful info! Hi, thank you so much for this great info! Fantastic guides. See options All photos (3,263) 1329 [2] Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve ( Spanish: Reserva de la Bisfera de Sian Kaan) is a biosphere reserve in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Once youre at the Muyil section, there are a few different things to see in the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve. Last peace of advise, dont forget to put solar cream before the boat because after the departure its too late (UNESCO regulation too), dont forget to bring water and snacks if you return by your own. Recommended option Bus, taxi 2h 57m Take the bus from Bacalar to Tulum Chetumal / . Itll take longer if youre doing it by public transport because you have to wait for the bus or colectivo at either end. Honestly have no idea. To others traveling this area and feeling adventurous with your rental car I highly recommend seeing Becan. I do not know of any lockers there. I usually dont write comments, but I want to express gratitude. If you have any knowledge of that, wed appreciate it. The instructions are perfect and worked like clockwork in reality. Thank you so much for this. A word of warning to other parents about the lifejacket situation. (Theyre usually negotiable) Either way, glad to hear you got the price down a but, and happy to hear you enjoyed the Sian Kaan and the recommendations proved helpful. Tours to Sian Kaan from Tulum are the most common way to reach the biosphere reserve and are most convenient. Thanks for the great info. It does seem a bit pricey by Mexico standards, yet perhaps well worth it for all that is included and the great experiences/memories. I would only add that the Mayab bus to/from Playa del Carmen is 68 pesos. I thoroughly recommend this trip. And since return transportation is in the morning, youll need to stay in Punta Allen for at least two nights to actually experience this area of Sian Kaan during the day. Most people start their trip to Sian Kaan from Tulum. Logistically, the easiest way to get to Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve on your own is by going through Muyil. 30$ for the collectivo and 28$ for ado bus, one way. For the rest prices are the same as in this post, except for the Muyil entrance which was 70 pesos when I visited. Getting from Tulum to Sian Kaan - Sian Ka'an Forum - Tripadvisor Punta Allen is a small community within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Usually, there is at least one person who also speaks great English. A successful day, thanks again! Thank you so much for this blog. Awesome! Also agree with you about the prices. We choose to leave the lookout tower for our trip back so we didnt need to rush. What Else To Pack for Your Mexico Trip? The other couple went back by a car that waited for them to go from the beach to the parking. Avoiding the rough road. All information was accurate. Like many others, we followed your instructions and enjoyed it immensely. We knew that there must be some way to easily get to Sian Kaan on your own. How far are they from the town of Tulum? 4 likes, 0 comments - MemoryBankTravel (@memorybanktravel.ca) on Instagram: "LUXURY Bahia Prinicipe Sian Ka'an Tulum, Mexico Riviera Maya Music Group 2023 Look put for Mus." MemoryBankTravel on Instagram: "LUXURY Bahia Prinicipe Sian Ka'an Tulum, Mexico Riviera Maya Music Group 2023 Look put for Music Group 2024, coming soon! So the Mayans may not have intended to create a tourist attraction. It was all exactly as youd said it would be, even the price of the boat ride! We gave him a tip, of course.). So thanks again for the added input! In the past 5+ years, its never been a problem at all to get a boat ride on your own. Turn onto that driveway that is actually a road. I would prefer not to rent a car, as I am a little afraid of driving there, and I will be going by myself. The name of the place is el corazon del paraiso (the heart of paradise) a well earned name: its beautifully shaped like a heart, water are crystal clear and very cool, alot of little fish swimming around.. Its a beautiful spot!! Thank you! The only trouble is that it could be possible that the boatsman may not find it worthwhile to take a single person. Thats so cool that you got to see a boa awesome! When approaching the Mayan Arch (the entrance of the Biosphere Reserve) via hire car from the north (Playa del Carmen), we recommend taking Highway 307 southwards towards Tulum. But for more of a sure bet, Id recommend trying to find another traveler to pursue this with or perhaps considering a tour. It has such a vibrant blue to it, with tones that changes as we go out deeper. Enjoy it! So what we encountered with entrance fees was the following: On the entrance there was a guide already waiting and asking us if we wanna take the tour with the boats. During these small group tours, they drive up the bumpy road for about 15 km to the Boca Paila Lagoon, where youre transferred to a small boat for the remainder of the coastal voyage across Sian Kaan. If you give this a try with your backpacks, please stop back by this page to let us know how it went. Then in 1987, Sian Kaan became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of only six natural UNESCO sites in the country. Keep an eye out for birds and turtles throughout the voyage. Our guide was very informative, the lagoons are gorgeous, and the float down the canal was incredible. When it comes to visiting Sian Kaan, its unlikely youll be able to see all of these because theyre spread out across the vast reserve that is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico. Hmm, strange to hear about the bus. Free Cancellation. We had a rental car, parked at km 205 at entrance to Muyil where we paid 40 pesos each for the ruins and were able to use bathrooms. Yet the highlight of this boat trip is next. But if youre going to wear sunscreen, ensure that its biodegradable sunscreen and does NOT contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. Hi! Indeed 900MXN fixed, but we found it worth it. We thought it well worth the trip and it was a nice time of day to do it. Life jackets are required, and our boat had a childs life jacket but not an infant life jacket. Towel: Youll probably want to dry off after that canal float, but your hotel may not appreciate (or allow) taking their towels with you. Glad to hear you were able to work it out with some limited Spanish, despite arriving at the same time as a tour group, to ultimately have a fantastic float down the canal! Our boat driver was Aldo and he was INCREDIBLE! It was marvelous! Muyil entrance fee: $70 pesos Muyil parking: small lot, free. Thanks fo sharing your Info. Thanks that the write up! And yes, it is safe. After the canal float, youll the boat takes you back to the boat docks near Muyil. Thats the non paying road into the reserve that people park on to just take the boat tour and skip the ruins. I got tourist scammed a lil and didnt get any change for my 50 pesos. Have a great trip! If your guide doesnt bring your shoes along in a dry bag, make sure you strap them on you or wear it on the float. Super cool you saw a monkey too! Well update this post again soon based on yours and others recent info. I am interested in doing the Punta Allen tour as well and would love any additional information you have on setting up a similar deal to what you acquired. Tickets cost $9 - $70 and the journey takes 35 min. If you have your heart set on seeing a manatee, you may want to consider heading towards Punta Allen instead. Known locally as Reserva de la Bisfera de Sian Kaan (in Spanish), the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, just south of Tulum. This all tends to be the highlight of a trip to Sian Kaan via Muyil. They presumably dug this canal for practical reasons. Check prices and recent reviews. The drive out was about 1.45 hours from the entrance to the biosphere, as the tropical storm from the week before has done a number on the road with lots of potholes but was quite doable. We did the DIY Sian Kaan tour on april 10th 2016. There is 1 way to get from Tulum to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve by bus Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Super-useful write-up. We took an extra 50 pesos to tip our boat guide though there was no pressure to do this. So glad to hear this is helpful! The Muyil excursion was a perfect taste of the beauty of the area, but we wanted to complete the journey and go down to the end of the road.. The area is gorgeous, the floating through the canal for me was fun, but for my mother who didnt float it felt like a bit of a rip-off. We do find the price for this DIY trip to be a bit high, particularly considering recent price increases. This time of year, and even into May, does tend to be the best time to attempt that road. Sian Kaan boasts a diverse range of ecosystems along its 120 km coastline. Personally, we thought it was worth it and think that most others would agree. How far away is it from Tulum exactly? It gave us the confidence to go and do this trip without a tour, which we found excellent. Its a lot of strong sun. Will try to follow your advices within next 3 weeks :o) Have fun with next travels! We have been in most of the cenotes, etc. We arrived at the boat launch at around 1 or so. We didnt take him up on the offer, we had no plans of spending that much time at this site. So great to hear this post helped to make for a spontaneous afternoon trip to Sian Kaan and it puts a smile on our faces to know it became a highlight! $174.95. Updated schedule: the Mayab bus leaves every half-hour (8:30, 9:30 and so on). The canal float is a must-do! Interesting to hear about the collectivos too thats good to know. The Tour over the lagoon and through the canal is very Nice. Also, realize that although the road goes along the coast, the beach is often obscured by shrubbery and beaches are often inaccessible from the road until you get a ways down. Thanks so much for stopping back by our site and for confirming the prices you paid. A few years later, in 1986, Sian Kaan was designated as a national biosphere reserve. Theyre such a mild-mannered bunch, which is completely different to the sometimes-aggressive tour hawkers and promoters working off commissions found in the tourism hotspots nearby. We saw a bunch of beautiful fish. The entrance fee to Sian Kaan down the Sacbe was 50P pp ($3 pp). Some birds jump between trees and bushes. Yeah, theres not loads of fish and aquatic life in the canal but we find it worthwhile to bring snorkeling gear to see through the clear waters and see what the freshwater mangrove environment looks like below the surface. We did the Muyil ruins and boat trip today (18 November 2022) Ticket for the boat tour was $1,000 pesos per person. Happy travels! We really like avoiding the big tours so your info was very valuable! Yes, we also found it peculiar strange that there wasnt much information about Sian Kaan and no one seemed to know anything about it in the area. All of the prices are still accurate. Thank you for returning to our blog to confirm the instructions and the boat ride pricing. Thats great to hear! I anticipate that Dec-March will likely be busy too, so thats really helpful to know for others to potentially budget a wait into their time. Thanks again! Hi. Again, thanks for the information it was very helpful! *Natural* Mosquito Repellent: In the area from the Muyil ruins to the boat docks, it can be pretty thick with mosquitos and other annoying bugs. The guys told us we could backtrack and visit the watchtower without paying the 50 pesos because there is no one to charge it. Thanks for the comment and were so glad that we could help save your family from the exorbitant tour prices! We followed your instructions and had an amazing time in Sian Kaan on January 1 2016. The Muyil archaeological site is on the left side of the road, just before km 205. The float was PHENOMENAL. Nice Trip but we Wouldt do it again just cause its a lot of Money still, but we are only once here so therefore it was fun and Great nature to See. If you dont want to have to worry about the logistics, wait for bus connections, and find your way, then its certainly worth considering one of the many tours to Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve. Oh no about missing the bus, but it may have been a happy mistake since you got such a good deal on a taxi. Thanks. Director RB Sian Ka'an Calle Venado N 71, piso 2 Supermanzana 20, Manzana 18 Im a solo traveler woman traveling to Riviera Maya next month. But really thats a pretty special sighting. Im already dreaming about coming back. It turns out, despite a lack of info, Sian Kaan is, in fact, easily reachable from Tulum, Akumal, and Playa del Carmen, among other nearby Riviera Maya locations. Ill update the post now to let everyone else know. My husband is a fly fisherman and we were wondering if there was a way to combine your DIY float trip with renting a boat at the end of the float to fish in the ocean (catch and release of course). Unforgettable Sian Ka'an Tour On A Eco-Day Trip From Tulum, Mexico! When we came back, we went by ourselves through the archeological patch, from the beach to the parking. Im not aware of any major safety concerns in taking the day trip to Sian Kaan. However, there is an expanded 4-hour boat excursion priced at $ 6,000 pesos, per boat, that the boatsmen at Muyil also offer. Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know! However, upon arrival (11am) we were told that on that day no more boats would leave and that we would have to make a reservation for the next day (or later). Im down in Tulum right now and was dealing with the same issue of not being able to figure out how to visit Sian Kaan without a paid tour. To update a few things. We chose the former, at 12pm, as we were confident that your report would enable us to visit the ruins and jungle without a guide. During our last visit, there were at least a half dozen boatmen just waiting there. Were planning to go in March. How long does it take to float down the canal, too? Same with where to stay. Particularly since some time has past since our last visit. In short, visitors to Punta Allen will experience Sian Kaans marine life, coral reefs, and beaches. The boat tour operation was more professional that we expected from our initial read of the post. You guys are saviors- this is exactly what I was looking for! Any idea if they will take a single person out on the boat for $600 pesos? Merci! Hope not! Behind that Sian Kaan sign, youll see a palapa ticket booth.
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