Active Nature invites you to tours into the Heart of the Costa Maya.

KAYAKING

On our kayak tours you will get to know the magnificent Laguna of the Seven Colors and especially the undeveloped side with its unique mangroves, silence, and pure unspoiled nature.

EXPEDITION

These tours are something special for adventurous travelers who would like to discover more than just the beautiful Laguna Bacalar but also the surrounding lagoons and bays.

BIRD WATCHING

Mexico is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. And the Yucatan Peninsula is high on the list of unique areas for birdwatchers to visit, a home to hundreds of bird species.

JUNGLE WALKS

Just a few meters outside the gates of Ecotucan you are in the Jungle. You will learn about trees, plants, insects, and animals that inhabit our area along the paths and jungle road.

DISCOVER

the diversity of Southern Quintana Roo and explore the magnificent Laguna Bacalar - Mexico's second largest freshwater lake. Visit this historically important part of the Mexican Caribbean with its cultural and natural treasures, away from mass tourism.

Come for a day and go on tour with our experienced guides or stay in one of the lovely cabins of Villas Ecotucan and listen to the sounds of nature.

TOURING

Nothing lets you get to know the lake and the area better than one of our tours. We offer you a variety of adventurous activities to explore this unique area around the Laguna of the Seven Colors.

Kayak to the mangroves in the sunrise, go Bird watching and learn about the jungle ecosystem or even find hidden lagoons.

TOUR TIPS

  • Small group sizes of 8 or less people will give you more intense experiences and limit our impact on the fragile environments we visit here in this special area.
  • Most of our tours are suitable for all ages and to make it a family experience children under 10 years pay only half of the price.
  • Guides speak Spanish, English, and German.

Stranded in paradise was basically the beginning of Active Nature.

ACTIVE NATURE

started in 2006 when our trip from Alaska to Patagonia was interrupted by our van breaking down.

While thinking about plan B we found Ecotucan and met the owner, got to know his project, and we loved his idea about living in harmony with the environment. So we decided to stay for a while and started exploring this beautiful lake and the surrounding jungle by kayak, bikes and walking.

Having done this...and still doing it Active Nature was created, and with our tours we want you to discover the Beauty of this amazing lake.

Gunnar is a certified ACA sea kayak instructor and has been passionately guiding our kayak tours since 2006. When not kayaking he is constructing beautiful wooden sea kayaks and creating other amazing wooden art.

Erick, who is a BCU certified kayak coach joined Active Nature in 2018. With years of experience leading kayak trips in Baja California he is a great addition to our team.

VISIT US

We are located at the Hotel Ecotucan 5km north of Bacalar town.

EASY TO VISIT

  • If you don´t have a car, Taxis take you here from Bacalar town, from the bus station as well as from the train station.

We found this beautiful place here at the Laguna Bacalar and wanted to discover all it offers, and now we want you to discover it too with our tours.

Jacqueline & Gunnar

for reservations send us an Email or WhatsApp

KAYAK TOURS INCLUDE:

Kayaks, paddles, life vests, dry bags, drinking water, snacks, guide, and return transport on one-way tours.

Tours 6 hours and more include lunch. Overnight tours include all meals as well as accommodation either in tents or cabanas.

Tour BASE PRICE in Pesos per Person
3 Hrs. Sunrise / Sunset 690
6 Hrs. Hidden Lagoon 990
8 Hrs. Hidden Lagoon via Pirate Channel 1290
2 Days Rapids, Island, Cenotes with Camping 3825
2 Days to Chetumal via Rio Chaac and Hondo w/Camping 4525

RECOMMENDATION:

swimwear, hat, sunblock for face and hands, long sleeved water/UV shirt, watershoes, 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.

EXPLORE

These tours are something special for adventurous travelers who would like to discover more than just the beautiful Laguna Bacalar but also the surrounding lagoons and bays.

Our fully equipped expeditions:

Lead you from Laguna Bacalar to Laguna Guerrero, let you explore the secluded northern Bay of Chetumal, and/or let you discover the Pirates route from the Caribbean coast into the Bay of Chetumal.

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Expedition BASE PRICE in Pesos per Person
3 days Laguna Guerrero 2800 Pesos per day
3 days Bahia de Chetumal 3300 Pesos per day
3 days Xcalak-Chetumal 3800 Pesos per day

3 days paddling, 2 nights camping include:

Single or Double Kayak, paddles and life jackets, gear, camping and cooking equipment, lunch and dinner on 1st day, all meals on 2nd day, and 3rd day breakfast and lunch, drinking water (soft drinks and alcohol not included), snacks and fruits, transfer back to Villas Ecotucan, entrance fees to any National Parks, secure parking at Villas Ecotucan.

For those expeditions we prefer arrangements as far in advance as possible, at least 2 days in advance are required.

We will need you here 1 day before expedition start, therefore we strongly recommend spending the night before at Villas Ecotucan. We also recommend spending the night after the expedition here at Villas Ecotucan, where the expedition ends.

Group Size: min. 2 to max. 6 persons Start: @ Villas Ecotucan

Introduction to Tropical Birding

for those of you who need help locating birds, don't know where and when to look for them, need more information about the birds and their behavior, songs and calls, the activity of bird watching itself as well as identifying the birds you have seen...we offer an early morning birding walk and talk that introduces you to tropical birding for this area.

RECOMMENDATION:

Binoculars (you dont have one? we have one for you!), sunblock, mosquito repellent, light long sleeve shirt, light closed shoes

Tour Tour Start Group Size Pesos per Person
3 hour Tropical Birding Around sunrise @ Villas Ecotucan 1 to max. 6 persons 590

2 hour Jungle Walk

Just a few meters outside the gate of Villas Ecotucan you will be in the middle of the jungle.

On our jungle trail you may not see any big mammals or reptiles like the the puma or boa constrictor but the jungle is a treasure chest of nature's smaller jewels such as insects, beautiful butterflies, birds, snakes and plants.

Observe closely fallen trees, under leaf litter or among the leaves of a shrub and you are bound to find something. You will learn more about trees and plants as well as animals that inhabit this area and how everything interacts with another.

This 2 hour guided Jungle Walk tour includes Snacks and Water.

Tour Tour Start Group Size Pesos per Person
2 hour Jungle Walk All day till 4 pm @ Villas Ecotucan 2 to max. 8 persons 480

RECOMMENDATION:

Light walking shoes, light long sleeve shirt, long pants, mosquito repellent, sunblock, and hat.

On our tours you discover one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, in a quiet, low impact way. A special treat for your vacation.

Jacqueline & Gunnar

ENJOY OUR TOURS

KAYAKING     INSTRUCTION     BIRD WATCHING     JUNGLE WALKS

ACTIVE NATURE

Hwy 307 at KM 27.3
Bacalar, Q.Roo, Mexico 77930

English, Español, Deutsch
Contact: Jacqueline & Gunnar
WhatsApp: + 52 983 120 5742
Email: activenaturebacalar@yahoo.com

VILLAS ECOTUCAN

Hwy 307 at KM 27.3
Bacalar, Q.Roo, Mexico 77930

WhatsApp: +52 983 177 9695
Email: ecotucan@yahoo.com
Website: www.ecotucan.com

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We look forward to seeing you in paradise! Gunnar & Jacqueline.