Mayaking in Sian Ka'an

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Muyil Forest and float tour

An amaizing encounter with modern and ancient mayan on the forest and wetlands of Sian Ka'an.

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Group size:	2 minimum 10 the maximun. or ask for a private tour
Availability:	We run the tour dayly from Monday through Saturday. However space is limited due to the nature of these activities. Guests should book at least with one week in advance to avoid disappointment.

Brief itinerary

Visitors meet the guide at The Sian Ka’an Visitors Centre

Test the equipment

Short tour briefing

Rowing the lagoon system to explore the mangroves looking for birds and fish

Tour debrifing

End of the tour

Detalied description

Tour overview

Duration:	3 hours from Tulum + extra time if you are in Riviera Maya or Cancun
Price:	$ 45.00 Adult / $40 Child. + extra transportation if you are in Riviera Maya or Cancun
High lights:	A soft walk on the largest coastal Mayan archeological site is a great combined with a boat ride in a beautifil lagoonar system and a easy swim in a river is a outstanding experience and a great opportunity to see the deep knowledge that anciente Mayans develop about the ecosistems on the Yucatan Peninsula and the intense labor of the modern Mayans to preserve it. Good chances are to watch terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. End the day with a super luch served with mayan cousine.
Review:	"On our tour the ages went from 8-75 yrs.and I think all totally enjoyed the experience. We did the Mujil tour. The educational aspect was exceptional as well as all the fun we had floating, boating, climbing ruins, taking pictures, snorkeling and swimming. You couldn\'t have a better guide than Pastor and the driver(didn\'t catch his name). The picnic snacks and lunch only added to the all around great time. We will recommend this to our friends and take another tour the next time we are in Mexico!!! Ray and Jan Miller, Michigan ." More reviews
Include:	A bilingual nature guide (Spanish, and English); Air-conditioned transportation to and from Tulum. (Service available from Playa del Carmen and the Cancun area for additional charge ); Lunch details ; Snorkel gear; Snacks and drinks and All the entrances fees.
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How this tour makes a difference

Environment

We know that much of the environment in Sian Ka'an is fragile, and it is imperative that both the local population and visitors to this world heritage site are aware of the irreparable damage which can be caused to wild life as well to eco-systems such as the reefs. We try wherever possible to do activities which demonstrate a clear commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism principles.

In transportation we used large vehicles instead of personal rental car vehicle, just as a way to reduce gas emisions. In fact for every 5,000 miles of ride of our cars we plant a tree to dimish our carbon footprint. Learn more from this program

Also we hire responsable car and boat drivers to reduce damages on wildlife. every day, dozen of iguanas, crabs, birds and other small animals are killed by fast moving jeeps along the way in between Tulum and Punta Allen.

When possible, and with support of visitors donations, we collaborate with local organizations and park managers to improve the visitors infrastructure. We promote conservation projects and provide meaningfull education programs to our neighbors to participate in the ecotourism industry in the area.

Community

The inhabitants of sian Ka'an look on tourism as a good industry if they are able to have control of their land and of the economy. That is why Community Tours sian Ka'an was created, as a local bussines from the local people and for the local communities. However we realize that this is a challenging industry, where talented and skilled people is highly needed. So additional to intensive trainings and well planned educative programs, we hire neighbors that share our passion and love for this place. Actually, tourism in Sian Ka'an provides the main income source for at least 80 % of the local population.