CANCUN
Cancun’s best days out.
The 13 las coloradas & rio lagartos day trips travellers book most out of Cancun, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you go with. The standout days worth building a trip around.
Rio Lagartos mangroves, flamingos, crocodiles, a Mayan clay bath, and the pink salt lakes of Las Coloradas in one long day.
Most Popular“Everything was amazing especially the driver Carlos & Enrique the guid! Fabulous day weather was perfect!👌”
Pink lakes, flamingos, and mangroves by boat. Round-trip from Cancun plus crocodile farm and Mayan clay bath.
“The excursions themselves were absolutely incredible. The local companies running these parts were professional, knowledgeable, and delivered a 10/10 experience. I have nothing but praise for their service and quality. However, these are independent providers, and not the company who organized and transported us throughout the day — and that’s where the problems begin. On…”
See Las Coloradas pink salt waters and ride Río Lagartos mangroves on a long Cancun day trip with boat views, clay scrub, and crocs.
“Overall, excellent tour. Yes it was a long day, and yes the bus got cold. Our tour director Pablo was excellent and learned all the groups of people who were traveling my name and gave all information in both Spanish and English. Research the pink lakes before you come, some people didn’t realize it was…”
Cancun day trip to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos: pink lakes, salt stories, boat ride, flamingos, and a Mayan mud bath with included meals.
“0/5 stars, do not recommend. The Coloradas themselves are really cool, just don’t go through Viator. We started the day with the driver calling us and saying you need to come outside and walk down the street and we’ll pick you up. We were immediately alarmed because every other tour guide had to go through…”
A long day from Cancun to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas for mangrove birds, pink salt ponds, and a Mayan clay bath.
“Comfy bus! Great guides! Overall great day and experience! Definitely recommend doing this tour! Long day but worth it.”
Cancun’s long-day outing to pink Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos wildlife boat ride, mud mask, and Yucatán lunch. Pickup included.
“Adrian was very kind and very professional. We were able to go to this amazing locations safely. I just wish we had a little bit more time at the beach.”
Early Las Coloradas pink lagoons and a Rio Lagartos boat for flamingos and crocodiles, plus a crocodile farm and meals included.
“Good trip~ The bus ride was so long that it was difficult for the children, but all the children had a good experience.”
Full-day trip from Cancun to Las Coloradas pink lakes and Río Lagartos flamingo reserve, plus boat ride, Maya mud bath, and lunch.
“This was an amazing day trip! Very well coordinated and many stops and things to do! Totally worth it! Nonstop but beautiful . We did las coloradas, breathtaking pink salt lakes and then we did Rio Lagartos where we saw crocs, flamingos, pelicans, all right next to our boat. We also had a Mayan mud…”
Private 12-hour tour from Cancun linking Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil, Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos with lunch, pickup, and tickets.
“We really enjoyed our visit. Our guide Arturo was excellent and he accommodated our needs throughout the trip. Only complaint was that it was very pricy so for a private tour that started very early I would have expected some kind of breakfast to be included.”
Adventour day trip from Cancun to Las Coloradas pink lagoon and Rio Lagartos flamingos, with round-trip transport, meals, and guide.
“I absolutely enjoyed every part of this tour. It was very organized and the tour guide constantly reaches out to you before and during the tour. I will highly recommend!”
A full-day nature and pink-lagoon tour from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, with a Rio Lagartos boat ride, Las Coloradas photos, and conservation stops.
“this was a great tour in thatvall the spots we visited, the guides took great care of us and were willing to explains things nicely to us and we're more than willing to do our pics and videos”
Private day trip from Cancun to Ek Balam, Rio Lagartos, and Las Coloradas with a guided Acropolis climb and pink lake boat time.
“This was a fun excursion, I was hesitant as there weren't many reviews here. Our tour guide Abraham was very knowledgeable and friendly. Transportation was in a private Mercedes and everything was included: admissions, fees, tolls, etc. We went on a boat ride, toured the pink water area, toured and climbed the Mayan Ruin, and…”
Day trip from Cancun to Las Coloradas pink lakes and Rio Lagartos boat ride with lunch, wildlife viewing, and a crocodile farm visit.
“The pink waters were fun to see but the tour itself was disorganized and not worth the hassle. Also set a negative tone when personal items/money went missing after being urge to leave belongings on bus for part of the tour. The drop off back at the hotel took way too long and again was…”
The cenotes and the reef, the Maya ruins, the island ferries and every way to spend a day on the Yucatan.
