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SUNRISE
Imagine - before sunrise, nature is slowly starting to wake
up, and your kayak or canoe is gliding silently over the calm
lake, the fog mystically drifting over the water's surface and
the soft light of the sun warms the cool air - then you might
feel like being in a fairy tale.
This outstanding tour offers you excellent photo opportunities
of the Laguna of the Seven Colors and its flora and fauna, like
watching the nighthawks last morning hunt or the river otter
searching for his breakfast between the mangroves.
Once you are back at Villas Ecotucan a hearty breakfast is
waiting for you.
Group Size: max. 8 persons Tour
start: 15 min. before Sunrise at Villas Ecotucan
SUNSET
In the evening hours we will paddle out into the Laguna Bacalar
to enjoy the changes of light with the ending of the day. From
your kayak or canoe you will experience nature's unique light
show over the lake When returning to Villas Ecotucan you can
take a night bath from the pier.
Group Size: min. 2 to max. 8 persons
Tour start: 2.5 hours before Sunset at Villas
Ecotucan
This 18 km round trip will first lead you to the other side
of the Laguna Bacalar and after about 1 hour paddling you will
enter the mangroves of the Hidden Lagoon.
While gliding silently through the small channels you have
a chance to observe the birds that live in the mangroves and
may see snakes, tapirs and the shy morelet's crocodiles.
After about 2 hours of paddling the channel widens into a
big lagoon from where we head back for Laguna Bacalar. Right
at the inlet a beautiful white small beach with turquoise clear
water welcomes us. Here you have plenty of time to swim and
play in the crystal clear water while your guide prepares lunch.
After enjoying this little piece of paradise we paddle along
the lush jungle shore of the Laguna of the Seven Colors back
to Villas Ecotucan.
Group Size: min. 2 to max. 8 persons
Tour start: 9 a.m. @ Villas Ecotucan
The 8 hour tour will lead you the same way into the Hidden
Lagoon but once in there you will paddle southwards instead
of North.
This route is about 23 km long and you will return into Laguna
Bacalar via the Pirate Channel or Rio Chaac that is right across
Bacalar's town center with the Fort San Felipe de Bacalar.
Here at the Pirate Channel you will have lunch and time for
swimming and relaxing. From there you are heading north along
the undeveloped side of Laguna Bacalar, back to the hotel where
you can relax after this active day.
Group Size: min. 2 to max. 8 persons
Tour start: 9 am at Villas Ecotucan
With light paddling strokes you follow the current of Laguna
Bacalar southwards. Explore the lush jungle shore, small islands
where Limpkins and Herons hide between orchids and bromeliads.
You are passing the Fort San Felipe which towers in the center
of Bacalar town and cross endless deep seeming cenotes along
the populated shore of Bacalar and always watch out for one
of the shy Morelet's crocodiles.
Slowly the mangrove shores move closer together and the town
lays behind you. Only the call of the kingfisher might interrupt
the silence here.
After your lunch break you paddle into a small creek where
the roots of the lush jungle vanish deep into the blue of the
water and leaves of waterlilies seem to float weightlessly underneath
you.
Then you reach the narrowest and southernmost part of Laguna
Bacalar. Let the current carry you through the rapids and discover
colorful fish that hide behind rocks and in little crevasses.
On the shore we pitch our tents, enjoy a delicious dinner,
the beautiful sunset and listen to the creatures of the night.
Here you have the chance to go on a night walk into the jungle
and look for the kinkajou or armadillos. After a hearty breakfast
we start paddling north through small islands surrounded by
the crystal waters until we reach the Rio Chaac or Pirate Channel.
Here you can refresh and dive into the deep clear water.
For a short while we are following the current of the Pirate
Channel, crossing through the mangroves into the back lagoons.
Along the quiet undeveloped shore of Laguna Bacalar we you may
see Tapirs, River Otters and a wide variety of herons, egrets
and many other birds. Via a small man made channel we are heading
back to the main waters of Mexico's most beautiful lake and
reach Villas Ecotucan before sunset where a cold drink is waiting
for you.
This 2 day / 1 night guided tour includes:
Kayak or Canoe, paddles and life jackets, gear, camping and
cooking equipment, lunch and dinner on 1st day, breakfast and
lunch on 2nd day, drinking water (soft drinks and alcohol not
included), snacks and fruits, secure parking at Villas Ecotucan,
inexperienced people will get an introduction before the
trip.
For this tour we prefer arrangements as far in advance as
possible, at least 2 days in advance are required.
Group Size: min. 2 to max. 8 persons
Tour start: 9:00 a.m. @ Villas Ecotucan
With light paddling strokes you follow the current of Laguna
Bacalar southwards. Explore the lush jungle shore, small islands
where Limpkins and Herons hide between orchids and bromeliads.
At the Pirate Channel right across from the Spanish Fort
in Bacalar you will have a break, snack and time to swim. Following
old Mayan trading routes and the waterways that pirates used
to come from the Caribbean to raid the area surrounding Bacalar
we continue our way south eventually reaching Laguna Milagros
where we stay overnight.
On the second day we will follow the Rio Chaac noticing the
change in vegetation along the shorelines, big Ramon and Zapote
trees forming a nice canope and then we enter the deep dark
waters of the Rio Hondo, the natural border to Belize.
Paddling the Rio Hondo is a delight, a real jungle River,
only interupted by the bridge and official border to our neighboring
country. Coming closer to the Bay of Chetumal, we feel the water
pushing in from the bay and then we see the line where the waters
start to mix. Back to civilization we will return to Ecotucan
by car.
This 2 day / 1 night guided tour includes:
Kayak or Canoe, paddles and life jackets, gear, camping and
cooking equipment, lunch and dinner on 1st day, breakfast and
lunch on 2nd day, drinking water (soft drinks and alcohol not
included), snacks and fruits, secure parking at Villas Ecotucan,
inexperienced people will get an introduction before the trip.
For this tour we prefer arrangements as far in advance as
possible, at least 2 days in advance are required.
Group Size: min. 2 to max. 8 persons
Tour start: 9:00 a.m. @ Villas Ecotucan
RECOMMENDATION:
Sunblock, hat, sandals, swimsuit, sunglasses, bug repellent,
and towel.
Overnight tours: in addition to above, bring your personal toiletries
bag, change of clothes, light walking shoes, and a flashlight.
