Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Guided Tour from Tulum
Description
Discover the fascinating history of the Maya at Muyil, a spectacular ancient city in the middle of the jungle. The ruins of Muyil are a hidden gem, our expert guides will lead you through this wonderful site with tales of calendars, ceremony and Spanish invaders. Once we reach the Muyil lagoon, we take a boat across two lagoons connected by an artificial canal that has been in use for many centuries. Xlapak is the name of the building at the beginning of the lazy river and the start of an incredible floating experience in crystal clear pluvial water on its way to the Caribbean Sea. We float for over 30 minutes surrounded by mangroves, orchids, bromeliads and cacti while we hear the sounds of nature. A delicious Mexican food tasting is included at the end the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the archeological site of Muyil with our guide, and walk through lush jungle.
Explore the fresh water lagoons by boat, float in a lazy river.
Taste delicious Mexican Tacos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you do not find your hotel/apartment in the list, please enter your own pick up location. The exact pick up time will be confirmed to you once you have provided us with the pick up location. Please revise confirmation email from Mexico Kan Tours to know your exact Pick Up Time and not the automatic confirmation as it will depend on your accommodation’s localization. Pick up and Drop off within the immediate Tulum area is included in the price of the full day tour, additional price applies for areas outside of Tulum. Ask us a quote for extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Don't Forget to Bring:
- Towel.
- Bathing Suit.
- Comfortable Shoes.
- Extra T-Shirt.
- Hat.
- Sun glasses.
- Camera.
- Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
- Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Forbidden for pregnant travelers
Reviews(844)
Amazing experience with Ursula and Aurelio. Both so knowledgeable and fun, the biosphere was so peaceful & the water was warm and felt so nice!
Liliana was an extraordinary guide. Could not recommend this tour enough.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour with Liliana. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
I super charmed the service to tended very well all special Alejandro
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra mucho saber que te encantó la experiencia y el servicio. Le compartiremos tus palabras a Alejandro. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto!
This is two different excursions in one. Starting at the historical museum and Tulum ruins, there was a lot of info on early Mayans and culture, which was both informative but a little slow for my taste. Then, we mostly walked the ruins on our own with very little history on the construction and life there - it was very warm, but interesting. Afterward, we lunched in town and headed to the lagoons, where we were boated across 2 lagoons to a “lazy river” where we all got out, turned our life jackets upside down, and floated down the current. This was the highlight of the trip for sure, but I felt the instructions on TA were too light and unclear on this. Others had been instructed to bring waterproof cell phone covers, full changes of clothes, watershoes, etc. So, do bring all this stuff; you will have a chance to change in and out of bathing suits before and after the boat/float, so you don’t have to walk around the ruins in your suit if you don’t want. We still had a fun time, but with a clearer understanding of the overall logistics of this excursion it would be great.
Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the overall experience, especially the lagoon and lazy river, which is truly a unique highlight. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pacing and the information provided, as well as the suggestions about what to bring—this is very valuable for us to keep improving both communication and logistics. Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your insights!
Excellent service and very friendly all
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del servicio y del trato de nuestro equipo. ¡Esperamos recibirte nuevamente muy pronto!
Our tour guide Josefina and driver Armando were fabulous. While not a private tour, it almost felt like one given that the group was only the four of us and one other couple. Josefina is very good at what she does and beyond explaining what was in front of us had an iPad she'd whip out to show pictures of how the Mayan sites would have appeared when originally constructed, in addition to pictures of different plants and animals we might encounter. She brought some homemade snacks that she shared in the van between sites - the cacao beans with local honey were a real treat. The combination of the Mayan site tour and boat ride/lazy river float made for a great day, and we had delicious tacos at the end to cap it off. We enjoyed Josefina's company very much and Armando was a swift and safe driver, navigating sometimes dicey roads with ease and keeping watch over our stuff in the van while we wandered away.
Thank you for such a lovely and detailed review! It’s great to hear that the small group made the experience feel more personal. Josefina will be so happy to know you appreciated the way she brings history and nature to life with those visual aids and thoughtful touches like the homemade snacks. We’re also glad Armando helped make the journey comfortable and smooth. It sounds like a truly well-rounded day—thank you for sharing it with us!
Pick up was right on time . Carlos was very informative about Mayan history and culture. The tour was excellent, with the highlight floating on the "lazy river" . I would highly recommend this tour .
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear everything started smoothly with the pickup and that you enjoyed learning about Mayan history with Carlos. And we agree—the lazy river is definitely a highlight! We appreciate your recommendation.
This tour was awesome. The Tulum Ruins were really cool, and Paloma was a great guide—super fun and did a great job explaining everything. The lazy river in Muyil was the highlight, such a unique experience floating through the mangroves. The tacos at the end were a perfect finish. Definitely recommend, especially if you get Paloma.
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of history and nature on this tour. Paloma will be happy to hear you had fun exploring the ruins with her. And yes—the float through the mangroves in Muyil is something truly special! Ending the day with tacos is always a good idea too 😊 Thanks for recommending us!
We did not get to go on the tour we originally booked. The tour company changed the tour once, then day before the changed the tour again. And then the day we took the tour it was too windy to snorkel out on the reef. So even the promised upgraded tour was mostly a day on a boat with a short stop to swim. One of the guides seemed pleased to be doing the tour, she was upbeat and shared a lot of information with her group. Our guide seemed liked he got forced to work on his day off. We did find the boat tour in the Sian Ka'an Unesco World Heritage site breathtaking and seeing birds, marine wildlife and the mangroves was amazing. I am thankful I was able to be placed on a tour but was left feeling like I was just an inconvenience to the company and they just didn't want to lose out on our money. So, overall I was disappointed that they couldn't fulfill the tour I requested and would have appreciated a candid "sorry we can't do the tour" early enough that I have found another company who could have.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the changes to your original tour and the last-minute adjustments. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Weather conditions, particularly wind in the reef area, can sometimes force us to adapt itineraries for safety reasons. However, we completely understand your point about communication, and we regret that we did not provide clearer and earlier transparency so you could make an informed decision. We are glad to hear that you still enjoyed the beauty of the Sian Ka’an biosphere, including the wildlife, mangroves, and overall boat experience. We also appreciate your comments about the guides — we will be addressing this internally to ensure a consistently positive and engaging experience for all our guests. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, and it highlights areas where we must improve, especially in communication and overall guest experience. We truly hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
This is an excellent experience. Our guide Miguel was so helpful and knowledgable. Booking and confirmation was seamless. This activity is a must.
Thank you for your great feedback! We're so glad everything—from booking to the tour itself—met your expectations. Miguel will be happy to hear your kind words. We agree, it’s definitely a must-do experience!
