Rio Lagartos Adventures since 1995
Guided Nature & Flamingo Tours in Rio Lagartos, Yucatan.
Rio Lagartos,Yucatan is the home to Mexico’s largest flock of Flamingos 40,000+ plus 395 species of birds have been identified
Every tour is designed for maximum wildlife viewing and photo opportunities—never rushed, never shared.
Trusted Since 1995 We’ve been sharing this place with nature lovers for nearly 30 years. Come see why we’re a top-rated tour operator in the Yucatán.
Reservations are required to ensure a personalized, low-impact experience !
🦩 Our Private Nature Tours
Over many years of guiding travelers, we’ve refined these tours based on our guests’ comments, preferences, and experiences — creating unique, meaningful ways to explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
The same costs apply whether there are 2 or 6 guests — this ensures fair pay for our local guides and helps us maintain safe, well-kept boats while protecting the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
🚤 Please note that our tours do not visit the pink water. These striking ponds are part of the private salt company area and cannot be reached by boat.
1.- Nature Lovers Private Tour (4 Hours)
For those who wish to explore deeper, this journey reveals the heart of the biosphere — its mangroves, salt flats, and hidden wildlife.
Guided by one of our most experienced naturalists, you’ll learn about the ecosystems, the local culture, and the fragile balance that keeps this paradise alive. Optional stop at the natural mud baths and beach.
Rate: MXN $4,000 (≈ USD $240) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ( $7.00usd ).
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2.- Sunrise Nature Lovers Private Tour (4 Hours)
When the first light touches the water, the estuary comes alive.
This is the most peaceful time of day. See flamingos feeding in soft morning light, listen to the calls of awakening herons, and enjoy coffee and sweet bread on board before breakfast back at Ría Maya Restaurant.
Rate: MXN $ 4,250.00 (≈ USD $240) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ( $ 7.00USD ).
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3.- Flamingo Lovers Private Tour (3 Hours)
Sail through the peaceful estuary of Ría Lagartos to witness the flamingos’ graceful dances and vivid pink reflections.
Along the way, your guide will help you spot herons, pelicans, hawks, and maybe even a crocodile basking on the shore.
You’ll stop to learn about the salt flats and can enjoy a traditional Mayan mud bath — a natural clay used by the Maya for skin care — before washing off in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Rate: MXN $3,000 (≈ USD $175) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($7.00USD ).
4.- Sunset Flamingo Lovers Private Tour (3 Hours)
Experience the estuary in its most beautiful light — as the sun sinks behind the mangroves and the flamingos glow pink in the golden hour.
This tour focuses on photography and quiet observation. Bring your favorite drink or let us prepare a fresh ceviche to enjoy on board.
Rate: MXN $ 3,250.00(≈ USD $175) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ( $7.00USD ).
5.- Crocodile Watching Private Tour (2 Hours)
A thrilling yet respectful encounter with one of the reserve’s oldest residents — the crocodile.
Our guides know where to find them, both basking under the midday sun and gliding silently through the night waters.
We never feed or disturb them — we only observe, learning about their vital role in the ecosystem.
Rate: MXN $2,000 (≈ USD $120) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($7.00USD ).
6.- Birdwatching Private Boat Tour (4 Hours)
Designed for passionate birders and photographers, this tour moves slower and deeper into the mangroves. Your guide will help you find specific species and position the boat for the perfect shot without disturbing wildlife.
Rate: MXN $4,250 (≈ USD $250) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($7.00USD ).
7.- Birdwaching Land Private Tour (4 Hours)
Explore the untouched landscapes around Ría Lagartos — from dry forests to coastal dunes — with a local birder who knows where to find Yucatán’s most elusive species, including some of the Yucatán’s endemic birds.
You’ll enjoy a peaceful morning surrounded by birdsong and incredible biodiversity, with breakfast and water included.
The Land birding are done by Diego personally includes ground transportation.
Rate: MXN $4,250 (≈ USD $250) per vehicle (up to 6 people).
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($7.00USD ).
8.- All-Day Nature Lovers “PRIVATE” Boat Tour (8Hours)
A Private Wildlife Adventure Like No Other
Explore the breathtaking Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on this full-day private boat tour designed for passionate nature lovers. Ideal For: Bird watchers, wildlife photographers, nature enthusiasts. With two dedicated wildlife viewing sessions—a 4hr early morning and 4hr late afternoon—you’ll avoid the midday heat and crowds, ensuring the best chance to see and photograph the area’s incredible biodiversity.
Led by expert English-speaking naturalist guides, this immersive experience brings you up close to wild flamingos, a wide variety of bird species, crocodiles, and more.
✅ Tour Includes:
- Private boat tour with flexible pacing (max 6 passengers)
- Expert English-speaking guide with deep ecological knowledge
- Split: 4hr Early morning & 4hr late afternoon outings for best wildlife sightings
- Cooler with ice & purified water (bring your favorite drinks and snacks)
- Optional Mayan mud bath + island beach swim to rinse off
- Breakfast & lunch available at Ría Maya Restaurant during the midday break
- Birding, photography & Nature observation focused
🐦 What You’ll See:
- Majestic flamingo flocks in their natural habitat
- Countless bird species: herons, egrets, spoonbills, hawks, and more
- Elusive crocodiles and other wetland wildlife
- Lush mangroves, pristine beaches, and estuaries
🌞 Why This Tour?
- Avoids the hot, crowded midday hours
- Optimized for birdwatching and photography
- Designed for true nature lovers and conservation-minded travelers
Book your private all-day nature tour now and experience the wild magic of Ría Lagartos—away from the crowds, up close with nature.
Rate: MXN $7,000 (≈ USD $420) per vehicle (up to 6 people).
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($7.00USD).
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9.- Photography Nature Lover Private Boat Tour (4 Hour)
Photography trips are designed especially for Nature Photographers.
They are slower, longer and penetrate deeper into the mangroves. The guides are skilled at finding the species of birds you are looking for and getting close enough for a chance at making a good shot.
Not disturbing the wildlife is an important part of this.
The launches we use are a stable platform for photographing, even with long lenses. The launches make it possible to safely reach places that would be otherwise impossible. The trips are 4 hours long and can be designed to find the species you are looking for.
The Bird List of the Bio Reserve can be used to
to make a wish list for photography here. We will do our best to help you find them.
Rate: MXN $4,250 (≈ USD $250) per boat (up to 6 people)
Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ( $7.00 USD )
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10.-PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NATURE LOVER LAND TOUR
Our land photography tours are designed especially for nature photographers who want to capture the incredible diversity of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
These tours move at a slower, more deliberate pace — allowing time to compose the perfect shot and observe wildlife without disturbance.
Your expert local guide knows the best areas to find the species you’re looking for and how to approach them safely and respectfully.
The 4-hour itinerary can be customized based on your photographic interests — from Yucatán endemics to the rich variety of migratory and resident birds that inhabit this region.
You can use the reserve’s official bird list to create your own photo “wish list,” and we’ll do our best to help you check off each species.
Every outing is guided with care to ensure minimal impact on wildlife and their natural habitats.
The Land birding are done by Diego personally includes ground transportation.
Rate: MXN $4,250 (≈ USD $250) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($ 7.00USD)
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11.- Sigthseeing Flamingo & Crocodiles Private Boat Tour (2 Hour).
The fastest & popular sightseeing private boat ride up the estuary to view flamingos & Crocodiles, other birds along the mangroves & with an option to do the “Mayan mud bath” & a bath along the beach on the Gulf of Mexico.Please note: our 2-hour sightseeing boat tour does not include an English-speaking guide, as it’s a short trip focused on seeing the main sights quickly.
If you have time, we recommend one of our longer nature tours — they allow your guide to share more insights about the wildlife, the mangroves, and the reserve, making for a much richer experience.
Rate: MXN $2,000 (≈ USD $120) per boat (up to 6 people)
PLUS Entrance Fee: MXN $120 per person ($ 7.00USD).
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