Bacalar Sunrise: 3 Hidden Lagoons by Kayak or SUP + Sound Healing

5.0 (699 reviews) Bacalar, Mexico
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This is more than a kayak or SUP tour. It’s still dark when you push off. Stars overhead, LED lights glowing on every board, and a lagoon so quiet you can hear your paddle drip.

Then the sky begins to change. You slip into the narrow Pirate’s Channel, where no boat can follow, and the crowds and noise fall away. Beyond wait the places only locals know: Mariscal Lagoon, the Mangrove Labyrinth and Cristal Lagoon, the most pristine of all.

There, you lie back on your kayak or board and close your eyes. The Tibetan bowls begin. Birdsong, wind, water. For a few minutes, nothing else exists, not even your phone.

Then the fun starts: a paddle race back, a swim at the old pirate ship, and breakfast of Nutella toast, fresh fruit and aromatic coffee, with tales of pirates, cenotes and stromatolites (and some very bad jokes).

No experience needed. We teach you everything and capture it all on GoPro. Spots are limited and Paddleboards go first.

Come see the Bacalar boats can’t reach.

What's included

  • LED Lighted dry bag
  • Seaonal fresh fruit snack
  • Parking inside the Marina is included during the trip
  • One per client
  • Morning coffe
  • Irresistible Toasted bread with Nutella
  • GoPro Pictures
  • Sound Healing Meditation

What to expect

1. Beginner-Friendly Briefing
Meet at Marina Papitos before the town wakes up. Get your gear and a short, friendly lesson. First time? Perfect, most guests are beginners.

2. Gliding Under the Stars
Paddle across the Lagoon of 7 Colors under a starry sky. LED lights make the group glow softly on the dark water.

3. Entering the Pirate’s Channel
Cross the narrow channel where boats can’t go. The water is shallow and warm, so it’s the perfect place to stand up or fall in for fun.

4. Mariscal Lagoon at Sunrise
Pause as the sky changes color. The most intense colors appear before the sun itself.

5. The Mangrove Labyrinth
Wind through narrow canals, crossing the same channels the Maya and pirates once used.

6. Cristal Lagoon and Sound Healing
Reach the most pristine lagoon and lie back on your board for a Sound Healing meditation with Tibetan bowls.

7. Race Back Through the Channel
On the way back, we race through the channel. Silly, friendly and open to all levels.

8. Pirate Ship Swim and Breakfast
Swim in turquoise shallows while we prepare Nutella toast, fresh fruit and aromatic coffee. Over breakfast, learn Bacalar’s story and how to protect it

  1. Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kayak - SUP/Paddle board Tour Meeting point:
Vivetour Bacalar (Marina Papitos)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QfAkgEadKSqYACnK7

End point

Kayak - SUP/Paddle board Tour Meeting point:
Vivetour Bacalar (Marina Papitos)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QfAkgEadKSqYACnK7

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You'll get amazing pictures? Yes

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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