Boat tour in Río Lagartos Natural Reserve, with Food
Overview
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3 hours
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Take a beautiful boat ride to see the beautiful “Rio Lagartos” reserve accompanied by a certified guide and with quality and personalized service.
During the tour you will be able to observe the fauna and flora of the region, such as the beautiful flamingos and the impressive crocodiles.
At the end, we offer you breakfast or lunch at the “Salitre” restaurant located inside the traditional Hotel Rio Lagartos.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The meeting point is the Rio Lagartos hotel located in the town of Rio lagartos, where our certified guide will be waiting for you who will accompany you to the hotel dock to take the boat. Once on the boat/boat, the tour will begin through the nature reserve surrounded by mangroves and beautiful vegetation. During the tour you will be able to see numerous birds of the region, crocodiles and, with luck, dolphins. The guide will give you an explanation of each species you see. They will continue the tour along the coast of the reserve until they reach the area known as “Las Coloradas” where they will be able to observe the majestic flamingos in their natural habitat. The guide will also take you to the area where you can get off the boat and take the traditional Mayan bath, which consists of self-exfoliation with the clay found in the water. After the tour, you will return to the Rio Lagartos hotel where the staff will be waiting for you with a delicious breakfast or lunch at the “Salitre” restaurant to relax and refresh. You will be able to use the hotel's facilities such as bathrooms and showers.
Options
Boat tour in Río Lagartos Natural Reserve, with Food
What‘s Included
We will provide you with a snack and drinks during the boat tour.
Watering cans and towels upon arrival from the boat tour.
American Breakfast that includes: Eggs to your liking, fruit, Hot cakes, bread, coffee or tea
Lifevest
Choose from: fish fillet, Alfredo pasta with chicken or nachos with chicken.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trip that wasn't.
dianebD274LG,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We didn't actually go on this boat trip. We were scheduled prior to arriving at Hotel Rio Lagartos, where we stayed the night before our tour was scheduled. We asked the gals at the reception desk about when and where the tour left the next day and they had no idea what we were talking about and knew nothing about tours that included food at the hotel. We walked a block away and met with Diego of Rio Lagartos Adventures, the top rated and most experienced guide service in Rio Lagartos whe had also never heard of this guided tour service. He did find it online and it was rated 21st of 21 options and had only 14 reviews. Not knowing if what we had booked was legit we booked with him for the following day. That morning a different receptionist at the hotel desk said yes they do have tours but we were not on the list despite having paid for it a week prior. We have requested a refund from trip advisor and had an excellent tour with Diego's daughter, Andrea. We saw more than a dozen species of birds and both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. She was very knowledgeable about each animal we and was able to describe their migratory and nesting patterns and behaviors.
False promises
meH4173CX,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The tour advertised visiting Las Coloradas and being taking for a Mayan mud peeling and swim. All we got was a tour of the river, not the Coloradas (which you can only see by driving to it as we lesrned afterwards) or the peeling despite it being advertised. We complained about it but the manager refused to speak to us personally (he hid in the office) or give even one cent in refund despite having paid 70 euros each. The issue is that the tour is advertised in a way which is not actually what happens. When booking on tripadvisor it doesnt tell you when the tour actually is, so we contacted the hotel offering it. We were told the morning is the best time for a trip, but the guide actually said it depends on the tide as a high tide means the wildlife moves into the mangroves and lagoons which boats can't access. For us, sunset would have been much better, according to the guide himself. My advice is to book a tour elsewhere. Advice for the hotel is to update websites you advertise on and not promise anything you do not deliver. In addition, have better communication between yourselves, the guide, and customers so everyone knows what is supposed to happen.
Our boat captain worked...
Walt P,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our boat captain worked hard to get us good views of flamingos. He poled the boat through the water too shallow for an outboard motor. Our boat trip was 3 hrs and the fresh fish lunch after on a covered table on the shore was very good.
Boottocht Rio Lagartos
Jeroentiej,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this trip to anyone. If you are in the rental car you can easily park it at the Hotel Rio Lagartos. During our boat trip we encountered several crocodiles, flamingos and pelicans! Our tour gide took all the time for questions and at the end of the tour took us to a beautiful stretch of beach where we could swim. All in all we had a successful morning which we ended with an otherwise delicious breakfast / lunch at the hotel!!
Wonderful day with flamingos and other birds in the area
annamP9351QC,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day, so thrilled to see flamingos up close and so many other wonderful birds in the area. Our guide was wonderful! Highly recommend!
Tour full of nature and birds
I9226EPantoniov,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a complete tour, the Adrian guide, with complete information about birds and crocodiles. I recommend taking the 8 am tour to see many birds.
Incredible experience
helob215,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion was amazing, we could see flamingos, birds and crocodiles. We left at 7am, perfect schedule: we were one of the few boats. A very important point for us: respect for animals, the boat never gets too close to not disturb the ecosystem. The guide is passionate, it is a real pleasure. We recommend 200%, even for me who was afraid of water. The meal at the end of the visit and the attentions of the staff are more than pleasant: everything was perfect. Thank you very much for this memorable memory
Perfecto
juliepY8098QY,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience with Roman. We saw many birds, crocodiles, and flamingos. We recommend 100%. Roman is passionate about his profession and it shows. Thank you very much for everything
Rio Lagartos tour
LyRhoz,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The attention and explanation of the tour from Miss Melisa was very good. A pleasant and unforgettable experience with Captain Manuel, the fear of the boat disappeared thanks to them, their kindness and attentions made it possible, thank you very much! I recommend the tour 100%, “Level Unlocked” 😊🙏🦩
Wonderful!
lidiamL3014JA,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! I enjoyed it from start to finish. Francis was very friendly and explained the beauties we visited during the tour.
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