Top 7 Las Coloradas Tours from Cancun

1.Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $144Our pick

Travel from Cancun to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos on a shared, guided day trip. Expect pink salt ponds, a two-hour mangrove boat ride with chances to see flamingos and crocodiles, a regional seafood lunch, a clay bath and a crocodile farm. Guides vary; Arturo, Pablo and Mau have led past tours. Plan for 12 to 14 hours, much of it on the road.

“It is a 5 hour drive from Cancun but it is well worth it. Our tour guide Arturo was amazing. It was definitely a fun filled day.”

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2.Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from Cancún to Las Coloradas for a guided visit to its salt ponds, then take a boat through Río Lagartos Reserve to look for flamingos, birds, mangroves, and crocodiles. The day also includes breakfast, a regional lunch, and a crocodile farm visit. Expect an early pickup and a long drive, with the exact return time depending on hotel drop-offs.

“Crocodiles were the highlight of the day. The pink lakes are also very nice. The boat ride on the river was fun and we got to see a lot of birds, flamingos and crocodiles.”

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3.Las Coloradas Tour! Boat Ride, Lunch & Rio Lagartos from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Cancun to Las Coloradas for a look at its pink salt ponds, then take a boat through Ría Lagartos in search of flamingos, pelicans, and crocodiles. The 12-hour shared tour includes a bilingual guide, a simple box meal, a restaurant lunch, and a natural mud treatment. Expect a very early start and several hours on the road.

“Not many guide and explanation at the tourist site. The lunch is pretty authentic Mexican styles. But overall experience is not bad.”

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4.Safari in Rio Lagartos, Coloradas and Mayan Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $99Best value

Leave Cancun at 7am for a full-day trip to Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas. Expect a mangrove boat ride, birdlife, pink salt ponds, a clay bath and beach time. The $99 fare may not include a separate $40 or $42 balance, so confirm the final price before booking.

“If you don't mind long travel by comfortable bus, then this is a trip you will love. The water is truly PINK!! Just breath taking. A great day out.”

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5.Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos Tour with All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $115

Leave Cancun at 6:30 am for Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos, with a bilingual Spanish-English guide, a two-hour lagoon boat trip, lunch, and a crocodile farm visit. Expect a long day on the road, vivid pink water, birdlife, and a Mayan mud bath. English explanations may vary, so bring questions and patience.

“Good trip~ The bus ride was so long that it was difficult for the children, but all the children had a good experience.”

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6.Private Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $714

Leave Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Tulum early for a private day trip to Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Las Coloradas, and Rio Lagartos. Your guide handles the long drives and local stops, with a boat outing through the nature reserve and a Mexican lunch along the way. Guides have included Manny, Miguel, and Arturo, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We got picked up by Miguel in a private car at our lobby. We showed up 15 minutes before the scheduled time (6:15am) and he was already waiting for us. We then drove off towards Yucatan - Las Coloradas. On the highway we stopped at a small restaurant and ate some breakfast (paid by ourselves, wasn‘t expensive). At Las Coloradas, we have been able to visit the pink Salt Salines and got accomplished by a local. The local took some great pictures and our tour-guide paid the tip! Toilets at Las Coloradas costs 5 Pesos. After that, we drove 5 Minutes to Rio Lagartos. We entered the private speed boat…”

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7.Ek Balam, Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas Private Tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $789Top rated

Leave Cancun at 6:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Ek Balam, a two-hour visit to climb the Acropolis, a private boat ride through Rio Lagartos and a stop at Las Coloradas. A certified private guide leads the day; Abraham is one guide named in a past account. Lunch, admissions, drinks and transport are included.

“Fantastic day out and our driver had amazing knowledge of all places we visited. Pink lakes were stunning.”

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