Gulf Coast
Xcambó & Flamingo Shore Excursion from Progreso
Docking at Progreso and want a Xcambó & flamingo shore excursion Progreso plan? We arrange a private vehicle and local guide for Xcambó, timed from the pier and back with a buffer before all-aboard. Request a quote with your ship name, date and group size.
Excursion options
Xcambó is a small Maya site near the coast east of Progreso, set among salt flats and mangroves. We pair it with a coastal wildlife stop where flamingos may be seen, and the exact stop is confirmed when you request a quote.
Whether you search for Xcambó & flamingo from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Xcambó & flamingo excursion, the plan below is the same: a private vehicle and a guide for your group, with the day built around your ship's schedule.
- Xcambó ruins and a wildlife stop with lunch on the coast
- A shorter visit with extra beach time
- Xcambó with a stop in a coastal village
Timing: pier to pier
For a Xcambó & flamingo shore excursion Progreso day, ships dock at Progreso roughly from 8:00 to 17:00, and the cruise pier is about 6 to 7 km long, so the first minutes of the day go to getting from the gangway to the meeting point.
For Xcambó, the drive is about 50 minutes each way, or about 1 hour 40 minutes on the road in total.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 9:50 Arrive at the first stop (about 50 minutes of driving)
- 9:50 Xcambó archaeological site (about 75 minutes)
- 11:05 Coastal lagoon for flamingo viewing, subject to season and water levels (about 90 minutes)
- 12:35 Lunch on the coast (about 60 minutes)
- 13:35 Start the drive back to the port
- 14:25 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Xcambó & flamingo shore excursion Progreso are typical market ranges per person in USD for a private vehicle, driver and guide, and they fall as the group grows. The Xcambó entrance fee is small and generally paid on site; flamingo viewing costs depend on the stop.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $110 to $140 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $65 to $80 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $55 to $70 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $45 to $55 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Xcambó & flamingo shore excursion Progreso plan.
What to bring off the ship
- Your ship card and photo ID, as required by your cruise line
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit and a towel if your stop has a swim
- Small cash in pesos for entrances, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles
Other Progreso shore excursions
FAQs
How far is Xcambó from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 40 km, about 50 minutes by road each way.
Will I be back before the ship leaves?
We plan the day with a buffer before all-aboard and agree a return time with you. We cannot promise a formal guarantee, so keep your ship's schedule in mind.
Where do we meet the driver?
We arrange a meeting point at the pier and confirm it before the day. Pickup can be arranged for the ship you are on.
How do I book?
Send a quote request through the contact form with your ship name, date, group size and all-aboard time.
Will we definitely see flamingos?
Sightings depend on the season and water levels, so we cannot promise them.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.