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Mayan Paradise: Tranquil Nature Escape
5.0
48 Ratings
Xul-Ha
Discover Bacalar’s hidden gems on a private sailboat adventure. Join Liz and Danny for a tranquil, eco-friendly escape from mass tourism.
Discover Bacalar’s hidden gems on a private sailboat adventure. Join Liz and Danny for a tranquil, eco-friendly escape from mass tourism.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hakuna Sailing - Experience joy, fun, swimming, and tasting as you sail through the most pristine area of the entire lagoon. Fall in love with its turquoise waters in a location surrounded by the Mayan jungle. Visit the reef that produces the purest oxygen in the world (Stromatolite Reef) and breathe in the fresh air.
Swim in the largest cenote of…
- Hakuna Sailing - Experience joy, fun, swimming, and tasting as you sail through the most pristine area of the entire lagoon. Fall in love with its turquoise waters in a location surrounded by the Mayan jungle. Visit the reef that produces the purest oxygen in the world (Stromatolite Reef) and breathe in the fresh air.
Swim in the largest cenote of the lagoon and observe the local wildlife. Discover fascinating facts about its history, the snails, and the mangroves (meet John the Mangrove).
Enjoy a delightful fruity picnic, accompanied by refreshing homemade hibiscus flower water, while taking in the breathtaking panoramic view of the 7 Turquoise Colors.
What's Included
- Dry bag
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- UV Long Sleeve T-shirts
- UV Hats (Full visor; with adjustable drawstring)
- Parking lot
- Dry bag
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- UV Long Sleeve T-shirts
- UV Hats (Full visor; with adjustable drawstring)
- Parking lot
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Use of palapas (extra cost)
- Gratuities
- Use of palapas (extra cost)
Additional Information
Welcome to Mayan Paradise!
Meet Liz, a biologist, and Danny, an expert in sustainable sailing and Mayan culture curiosities. They will guide you on an amazing journey designed for you and your companions, featuring adventure tourism, nature, and more.
If tranquility and destinations free from mass tourism are what you seek, you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to Mayan Paradise!
Meet Liz, a biologist, and Danny, an expert in sustainable sailing and Mayan culture curiosities. They will guide you on an amazing journey designed for you and your companions, featuring adventure tourism, nature, and more.
If tranquility and destinations free from mass tourism are what you seek, you’ve come to the right place.
Location
Hakuna Sailing
Entrance through Panto-Ha Cabins (sign); enter the terrace road and slow down as you are entering a place of nature, follow the road 1 km inside. You will see a parking lot, when you enter, you will be greeted by the Hakuna Sailing team (April Biolog; Liz Biolog or Captain Daniel).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(48 Ratings)
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T6350zyallisonm
Mar 5, 2026
Relax and float amid the gorgeous blue! - Danny and Lise were the loveliest of hosts on this beautiful serene sail around the lagoon on their spotless little sailboat which had plenty of room for my husband and I to lounge on. They are both very knowledgeable and passionate about the life and sustainability of this lagoon and all its inhabitants. Lise served up a gorgeous fresh fruit buffet which we enjoyed as the sun set. There are some fabulous spots to stop and hop in the clear blue water for a swim. They supplied UV rash shirts, binoculars and snorkel masks which added to the experience. Perfect little tour for this unique area.
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N7510jzreginac
Feb 20, 2026
Spectacular - Liz and Daniel are spectacular made us a sailboat ride along the blue lagoon, we learned a lot about the Mayan culture of the area, the ecosystem and everything related to the lagoon since Liz is a biologist. It really was a dream afternoon. The beautiful sunset ♥️♥️♥️
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855rociol
Feb 16, 2026
An unforgettable experience, doing sustainable tourism - Excellent experience, sustainable tourism is a reality with Hakuna Sailing, Liz and Dany are a couple of experts on the subject, we spent 4 hours in a wonderful lagoon where there was talk about the importance of respecting caring and making a change of awareness about responsible tourism. Definitely recommended 100%. The very nice and super safe boat, the fruit picnic with unbeatable scenery, the planting of mangroves, knowing the life of the snails, the talk about the Mayan culture and the constellations, are unique experiences that you cannot miss. Thank you Liz and Dany for your excellent service
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Northstar52330941624
Jan 30, 2026
Tour in paradise - I went with my family and my in-laws, my mother-in-law was afraid at first but then her fear went away, because of the great confidence and security conveyed by Liz. It was raining for a while but we always enjoyed ourselves. The fruit was very good. The beautiful places.
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Triinteresav
Jan 26, 2026
Awesome tour - We had an awesome afternoon tour with two boats. The weather was perfect and the lagoon and reef looked beautiful. Turing the trip we got so good overview and interesting information about the mangroves and the reef. 100% would recommend to visit them!
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M1815xicarlosl
Jan 5, 2026
An unforgettable day - Liz and Dani are excellent hosts, they made us live an unforgettable day since we set foot in that beautiful lagoon, it is certainly something they can not miss and especially support their great project
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Anakarenm2026
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful exploration - Thankful that there are people so committed to the environment, passionate about what Lis and Dani do take you to the remotest part of the lagoon, explain you about that world and immerse you in the stories behind each natural formation.
I loved the experience plus they have a very comfortable and cute team.
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327abbeyc
Jan 3, 2026
Idyllic Lagoon Journey with knowledgeable biologists - We had the most amazing time sailing with Liz and Danny! They are both so knowledgeable and had a wealth of information to share with us about the lagoon. My family of 5 had a delightful time and left feeling so much more knowledgeable about the ecosystem and how to protect it. We also got to help plant mangroves! The fruit salad was so delicious and we truly couldn’t have imagined a more peaceful and beautiful lagoon voyage. This is a can’t-miss experience in Bacalar
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Alexisds350rw
Jan 2, 2026
A passionate and exciting lagoon experience - We really enjoyed Liz and Dany's company. They are passionate and exciting! They pass on their love of the lagoon environment, their culture and their origins.
We had an extremely pleasant time. We recommend without hesitation.
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Katerinah403
Jan 2, 2026
Serene and delightful adventure - Dani and Liz were fantastic! Such a beautiful tour, we learned about the mangrove in the lagoon, the ecosystem and how 7 colors come to life. They provided binoculars so we got to see the birds (Dani was extremely knowledgeable about that too) and geriatric of iguanas as well as crazy tree leaving cactus! Along the way they told us about Mayan culture and traditions. And the fruit snack was decorated beautifully! If I could go for this serene and delightful adventure one more time I would in the heartbeat! 💗
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