Las Coloradas + Lagartos River Trip from Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

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Discover a unique place on our day trip to the Las Coloradas Natural Park from Riviera Maya. We'll admire the vibrant and colourful lagoons and sail along the Lagartos River.

Details

Duration

13 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Boat trip
Bike tour around Las Coloradas (depending on availability)
Snack
Lunch
Bottled water

Not included

Federal conservation fee: 800MXN per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.7

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October 8, 2026
Carmen
Israel
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October 1, 2026
Silvia Nasi
Reggio Emilia, Italy
The drivers and guide were very good, and the places we visited were amazing! The only small flaw is that if you're celiac like me, you have to be ver...
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June 21, 2026
Cristina Valada
Coimbra, Portugal
Exceeded expectations, million-dollar views, it's definitely worth the hours of travel to get so far.. it was fantastic.
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October 16, 2025
Gema García Alcaide
Aracena, Spain
We visited Las Coloradas with a local guide who gave us lots of interesting information and explained how the salt flats work and why these ones in pa...
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January 5, 2026
Inmaculada
Spain
We had a great time at the river. We saw crocodiles and flamingos. A really lovely experience, although it took more time on the bus than on the actua...
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December 11, 2025
María Del Mar Durán González
Spain
Everything was perfect, we saw crocodiles, flamingos, pelicans... The food was magnificent and the guy who accompanied us was super nice.
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August 6, 2022
Liz
Mexico
The bus was comfortable, with a reclining seat and air conditioning. The wait to get to our first stop was hardly felt. The cenote was huge, full of n...
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October 12, 2025
Cristo Javier
Spain
Very good
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August 23, 2025
Patricia
Logroño, Spain
Wonderful! Carlos's service was fabulous! A once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We loved it. The visit to the Red River was beautiful, and the boat ride on ...
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July 19, 2025
Maria Cristina
Spain
An excellent choice. Very uncrowded. A marvel, and our guides, Chepe and Carlos, were top-notch.
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Discover a unique place on our day trip to the Las Coloradas Natural Park from Riviera Maya. We'll admire the vibrant and colourful lagoons and sail along the Lagartos River.

Description

Having picked you up from your hotel in Riviera Maya at the designated time, we'll set off northbound for the Lagartos River Natural Reserve.

When we get there, we'll hop on a speedboat to discover the natural treasures hidden on the coasts of the Yucatán Peninsula. We'll travel along the Lagartos River and pass through an area with mangroves, where we'll spot the flamingoes that live in this part of Mexico and some other bird species.

Our boat will then take us straight to the uniquely beautiful Las Coloradas complex. Its high concentration of salt and microscopic algae has turned the water beautiful shades of yellow, orange and pink, creating a magical color effect.

Before our boat trip comes to an end, we'll make a stop for a Mayan beauty treatment. Join us to find out what this will be! Additionally, depending on availability. we'll take some time to do a tour on foot or by bike around Las Coloradas so we can fully appreciate this spectacular enclave. We'll get back on the speedboat and sail to a pristine beach where we'll relax on the sand and swim in the crystal-clear water.

On the beach, we'll head to a restaurant to have a lunch consisting of local fish and seafood. Delicious! You'll then be dropped off at your hotel after a total of 12 to 13 hours.

Meeting Point

This tour includes pickup from downtown hotels in Playa del Carmen. For boutique hotels, Airbnb, private homes, hostels, motels, hotels with difficult access, and similar, we'll get in touch with you to establish an alternative meeting point.

Itinerary Changes

The Las Coloradas bike tour is subject to availability and will not always be possible if there are lots of tourists. If this part of the tour is not available, we'll walk instead through this area.

Points of interest in Playa del Carmen

Xcaret Park Río Secreto

Types of activities in Playa del Carmen

Day trips Quads Guided tours and free tours Diving Boat tours

Other activities in Playa del Carmen

Riviera Maya Electric Bike Tour Ferry to Cozumel Jungala Aqua Experience Ticket Xcaret Park Skip-the-Line Tickets Xplor Park Ticket Camel Ride in Riviera Maya Chichén Itzá & Tulum 2-Day Combo Tour Frida Kahlo Museum Ticket Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen Tickets Río Secreto Tickets

Discover a unique place on our day trip to the Las Coloradas Natural Park from Riviera Maya. We'll admire the vibrant and colourful lagoons and sail along the Lagartos River.

Description

Having picked you up from your hotel in Riviera Maya at the designated time, we'll set off northbound for the Lagartos River Natural Reserve.

On the beach, we'll head to a restaurant to have a lunch consisting of local fish and seafood. Delicious! You'll then be dropped off at your hotel after a total of 12 to 13 hours.

Meeting Point

Itinerary Changes

The Las Coloradas bike tour is subject to availability and will not always be possible if there are lots of tourists. If this part of the tour is not available, we'll walk instead through this area.

Las Coloradas + Lagartos River Trip