Celestun Biosphere Reserve Tour: Explore Coastal Paradise and Vibrant Wildlife

Embark on a captivating boat ride through the Celestun Biosphere Reserve, home to vibrant wildlife and stunning coastal beauty. Discover the enchanting paradise of Celestun and explore its intricate mangrove trails.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Enjoy a day in the outdoors as you visit the biosphere reserve of Celestun. Your knowledgeable guide will share the amazing facts and traditions of Merida along the way.
    First, it’s time to board a boat and enjoy spectacular views from the water. You will see the most exotic seasonal birds. You can even spot some…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance to Celestun biosphere reserve
  • Boat ride around the reserve
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Begin a memorable expedition to Celestún, an untouched sanctuary located on the unspoiled Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Venture into a protected biosphere and become one with the awe-inspiring splendor of this coastal pathway during an enthralling boat trip, observing the lively fauna and a complex mix of wetlands, mangroves, dunes, petenes, forests, and…

Location
Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andreyta007
May 14, 2024
must visit - I was hesitant to go, many said that we didn't see many flamingos, but that day I don't know if it was luck or what, but we did get to see it, we loved it.
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W6429zzelenak
Apr 9, 2024
Flamingoes and other birds - It was a great trip. Carlos, our driver, was with us at all times and did his job perfectly. The boat trip was fantastic! We saw at least four types of birds, bright colored flamingos among them. Highly recommended.
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Stuart_k
Mar 15, 2024
Celestun Day Trip - Awesome day at the bio-reserve. And, we were the ONLY ones at the beach - one of the benefits of travelling off-season.
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Annerick
Feb 12, 2024
Flamingos Galore! - This tour was so much fun. We saw thousands of flamingos in early February, and the ride through the mangroves was fascinating with many birds and gators to view. Our guide Julio was great. The 3 hours at Celestun beach may seem like a long time to stay, but we enjoyed all of it: from walking the almost deserted beach to collecting some shells, to having an excellent mango daquiri and a snack at the restaurant on the beach with tables in the sand. It was a little windy with rough surf to go swimming, but that didn't take away from the day. We highly recommend this tour.
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Discover24372279518
Dec 9, 2023
Fun trip! - It was so fun! We saw lots of flamingos and birds. The boat ride was great. Nice lunch at the beach club and fun to collect shells walking along the beach. Overall, the trip was great, with a very informative and friendly guide.
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Curiosity49591565144
Jul 18, 2023
Great - No English, I don’t think many do & we’re from a border town. It was great, good price, beautiful & will go again. Good place to learn Spanish. Will definitely return.
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Mary_g
Feb 3, 2023
Flamingo and mangrove magic! - Boating among the flamingos and through the mangrove forest was an amazing experience. Enjoying a meal at a beachside restaurant was fun too.
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Mike
Mar 9, 2020
Just checked off on my wife’s bucket list - If you are in the area of Merida it is definitely worth seeing. The guided tour is worth the money. We observed numerous groups of flamingos
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Explore733884
Oct 29, 2021
Beware of Amigo Tours LATAM - We were scheduled to go on this trip. I tried to contact them multiple times to confirm the trip details and pickup location. They do not answer their phone. They do not respond to emails. I used Get your Guides to book this trip and they were unable to get a response either. They said they emailed me days before that my hotel was out of their pick up area but i never received an email. Nothing in my spam folder. This tour company is horrible. I can not confirm that they will refund my trip money that I paid in full. Buyer beware.
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Anatx638wl
Mar 31, 2021
A huge headache - I purchased two tours through Expedia. Amigo Tours sent me an email that they cancelled the trip less than 24 hours from the first tour to Celestun. They told me to contact Expedia to ask for my full refund. I did a lot of times, and apparently Amigo Tours did not tell Expedia that the tour didn’t happen, and they don’t answer Expedia when supposedly they are trying to contact Amigo Tours. So Expedia won’t give me my refund! I spent $133 for a tour that didn’t happen, but that it appears that it did happen in Expedia. I am so pissed!!! My itinerary number for the Celestun tour is 72069049521822. Please help me fix this. Unless you are just trying to run with my money?!
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From $208
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).