Excursions & day trips in Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Coba, Chichen Itza, cenote and Valladolid tour with lunch
Book now a guided excursion to visit in one day Coba, Chichen Itza, and Valladolid. You'll also swim in a wonderful cenote.
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You'll enter the secret world of the Maya on this private evening tour with a difference. Visit a typical Maya house in the heart of the forest near Playa del Carmen and open your eyes to their food and rituals, then swim in a cenote during the hours of darkness.Journey to a Maya community in the jungle and enjoy a spiritual experience that you'll find nowhere else. We'll firstly visit a typical Maya hut to learn about their ancient customs and meet the local people, after which you'll be shown how to make tortillas and achiote chicken from scratch. Then a healer – or shaman – will take you step by step through the ancestral purification rituals, including seashells and fire in a temazcal, a stone-built sauna.Before dinner, we'll walk through the rainforest to an ancient cenote, where you'll be able to swim in the crystal-clear water. Finally, you'll feast on local dishes with the villagers before returning to your hotel.
Guided Tour of Ek' Balam and Valladolid with Cenote and Lunch
Get a close-up look at Maya history and traditions on this off-the-beaten-track tour. You'll visit the ancient Maya city of Ek' Balam – the most recent to be opened to the public – as well as Yalcoba to swim in the cenote and a stop in Valladolid. Francesca, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Archaeologists only began uncovering Ek' Balam in 1985, and they're still digging away today. It's a more complete site than many others, and you can still imagine daily life in the Maya town going on around you as you explore. But the main reason I enjoy Ek' Balam is that there are so few visitors.'We'll start the adventure with a guided visit of Ek' Balam, which translates as ‘Black Jaguar.' The site has more than 40 structures and its walls formed a maze, while the main pyramid, known as the Acropolis, has a well-preserved entrance surrounded by the open jaws and fangs of a jaguar. It's bigger than even El Castillo at Chichen Itzá. Best of all, you can climb to the top – which few Maya sites allow.Afterwards, we'll head to Yalcoba where you can try your hand at chocolate-making and learn how to craft obsidian at a workshop. After a tequila and mezcal tasting you'll have time to enjoy the crystalline cenote, then tuck into a tasty buffet lunch of typical regional dishes. Lastly, we'll have a quick stop in central Valladolid, a city known for its art and architecture and a picture-perfect medley of colourful colonial buildings and historic churches.
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Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Boat Cruise
Swathes of white sandy beaches, tropical bird sanctuaries and dazzling coral reefs – these are just a few characteristics of Contoy and Mujeres islands. And, on this full day boat trip, you'll hop across the sea from Cancun for a day of snorkelling, sunbathing and wildlife spotting.
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Sian Ka’an Reserve Tour with Boat Trip and Maya Village Visit
The ancient Maya called it ‘Where the Sky Begins' – and there's definitely a touch of heaven to Sian Ka'an. Its mangroves, coral reefs, wildlife and archaeological sites mean that it's both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve, placing in the champions' league of natural parks.
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Tulum Private Tour with a Local Guide and Maya Community Visit
This exclusive private tour ensures you'll be one of the first visitors through the gates to explore the Yucatan's best-preserved archaeological site – the ancient ruins of Tulum. A guided tour is followed by a swim in an underground cave and a stop by a typical Mayan community.
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Private Tulum Tour with Nopalitos Lagoon and Lunch
This private tour has an ideal 50/50 mix of culture and relaxation. First, you'll explore the Maya ruins of Tulum, their only city by the sea, then while away the remaining hours at the Nopalitos lagoon, which only recently opened to the public. Gustavo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Just when you think the Riviera Maya has no surprises left up its sleeve, you discover Nopalitos. Its flat water, with virtually every shade of blue imaginable, changes before your eyes as the clouds drift above the lagoon.'You'll kick off with a guided tour of the archaeological site of the Maya city of Tulum – the only one they built on the coast. As you admire monuments such as the Temple of the God of Wind and El Castillo pyramid, you'll be treated to views over the Caribbean. Afterwards, you'll have some free time to either hit the beach – famed for its turtles – there or take a few more photos. Gustavo says, ‘Tulum is that perfect balance between culture and nature. You see all these iguanas lazing around the ruins of the city and turtles ambling along the beach.'Then, it's on to Nopalitos. This freshwater lagoon gets its name from its similarity to the pads of the nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear. It's darker in the middle because there's a deep cenote there. It's ideal for relaxing or trying out some paddleboarding and kayaking. After lunch, you can hit the hammocks or dangle your feet over the water from the wooden jetty.
Mexico's most famous club brings its brand of entertainment extravaganza to the beach. Coco Bongo's all-new seafront venue puts on the craziest pool party in Cancún with their signature style. Set to a soundtrack of the summer's biggest hits, there'll be drinks, dancers and a whole host of surprise acts in a sizzling session by the Caribbean Sea.Choose from four ticket options:- Regular & Ladies: Includes beach club access and open bar- Premium: Includes beach club access and open bar- Bottle Pack: Includes beach club access for up to 4 people, a reserved table, 1 bottle of premium brand spirit, plus 5 soft drinks or 2 juice jugs
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Garrafon Natural Reef Park & Dolphin Experience Ticket
It's double the fun with this full-day trip to Isla Discovery. You'll tick off one of life's must do's with a family-friendly dolphin experience before heading onward to Garrafon Natural Reef Park to continue the fun. Try out snorkelling, kayaking or simply kick back and enjoy the pristine views on offer. And to top it off, a tasty buffet lunch is thrown in, too.
Tulum & Museums Photoshoot & Beach Club
It's like the ancient Maya had Instagram in mind when they built Tulum. And on this tour, you'll have plenty of opportunity to fill up your socials. With a professional photographer in tow, you'll swing by some of the best photo-worthy spots including the 'Ven a la Luz', 'Follow that Dream' and 'Blue Wings'. Once you're all snapped out, you'll hit the beach club to soak up the sun with a drink in hand.
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