Journey to the enchanting jungle, enjoy the delicious authentic Mexican cuisine cooked on a wood fire. Be captivated by the ancient ways in which this delicious food is prepared, while marveling at the impenetrable tangle of mass tropical vegetation.
Voyage to uncover the ancient Mayan secrets of Coba, locked up in this archaeological site. The great pyramid ‘Nohoch Mul’´s remote location is filled with historical and cultural artifacts. Detour to learn the secrets, facts, and legends of the ancient Mayan ancestors. This archaeological site in its peak was home to 65,000 Mayans, parts of the city are still being excavated like ‘Macanxoc’.
Explore a traditional working Mayan village, be welcomed with a mystical ceremony from the village Shaman when you arrive. Have your tastebuds tempted in a real working traditional Mayan kitchen. Sample tasty handmade fireside maize tortillas, chili peppers, beans, and squash. Savor the taste of honey from a stingless native bee known as ‘Xunan Cab’ this honey contains medical properties.
- We will meet at the Ferry Pier entrance under the Swallows' monument, where a host will collect your remaining balance and escort you to the ferry to Playa del Carmen.
- Board the ferry to Playa del Carmen and cruise the Caribbean Sea.
- In Playa del Carmen, your host will meet you outside Señor Frogs, out front of the Ferry Pier. The Host will drop you off with your driver-guide, and you will begin the ride toward Coba. There might be stops along the way to pick up or drop off more passengers since this is not a private activity.
- You will arrive at Maya Adrenaline and be driven deep into the jungle to experience authentic Mexican cuisine cooked on wood fire. Lime drinks accompany the traditional dish.
- After lunch it is time to drive to Coba in an A\C van transportation.
- On entering the archaeological site, you will have the option of renting a bike for $65* pesos or being peddled on a tricycle for $150* pesos. This covers the two kms to ‘Nohoch Mul’ pyramid and the 2kms around the large ruins site on the way back. (* additional cost, not included in tour price)
- Should you wish to walk, you are able to guide yourself around the Coba ruins for 1 hour and 30 mins.
- Check out the ruins with the company of your guide. This will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Once you are finished visiting the ruins, a connoisseur tequila tasting session is available and time to buy souvenirs.
- Now it is time to head to the Mayan Village, your driver-guide will let you know.
- When you arrive at the village you will be welcomed with a traditional blessing, a mystical ceremony from the village Shaman.
- You can experience a real Mayan kitchen and watch the old ways the ancestors’ handmade maize tortillas, sample the ancient tacos of yesteryear.
- Spend time tasting Xunan Cab ‘the royal lady’ honey of the gods. It holds a particularly important role in religion, cosmogony, food, and medicine.
- Explore the village, buy some souvenirs if you wish.
- Return to Playa del Carmen approximately 7pm
- When you arrive at Playa del Carmen, you can spend however much time you wish and return to the island anytime. Please be aware that the last ferry leaves at 10:00 pm and ensure you have enough time to catch it. The ferry tickets we will provide you are good for any departure that day. Ferry transportation Cozumel - Playa del Carmen.
Duration: 9 hrs (including transportation time)
Departure Time: 11am
Meeting time: 10:30am
Starting Point: Ferry Pier entrance under the Swallows' monument
Minimum # of passengers: 2
Maximum # of passengers: 40
✅English\Spanish speaking Guides
✅Ferry round-trip transportation Cozumel – Playa del Carmen – Cozumel
✅Ground round-trip transportation Playa del Carmen – Tulum – Playa del Carmen
✅Coba Mayan Ruins entrance
✅Refreshment & light snack Meal
❌Guests using home video cameras will be charged government fee of approximately $8 - 10 USD payable in cash at site
❌Rental costs of $65 pesos bike, $150 pesos tricycle
❌Shopping Areas with souvenirs, Mexican handcrafts, and photo shop
❌Guests must take taxi transportation to/from downtown ferry pier in Cozumel. At their own expense
❌$6 usd Tax at Coba ($100 pesos)
- It is important to be aware that the remaining balance will be charged at the meeting point (preferably in cash). Credit card may be used, but you will have to pay the added 10% bank commission.
- Ferry ride to and from Playa del Carmen is approximately 45 minutes and may be rough at times.
- Guests who suffer from motion sickness should take this into consideration.
- The bus ride is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes in each direction.
- We recommend you wear comfortable clothes, bathing suit, sunglasses, and a hat. Bring biodegradable sunblock (mandatory), a camera, cash, credit cards, towel, and a change of clothes.
- Guests must take taxi transportation to/from downtown ferry pier in Cozumel. At their own expense.
- FREE cancellation and full refund will be issued if notified within a minimum of 24 hours prior to your tour time; if it is made within less than 24 hours in advance, booking fees cannot be refunded.
- If you show up under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we will not allow you to take part in the activity and we will not issue a refund.
- Our tours can operate in light rain and other moderate weather conditions; however, tour may be canceled in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions with a full refund.
