Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Combo Tour from Costa Maya
Description
Explore the best of Costa Maya in one unforgettable cruise excursion! Step off your cruise ship and embark on a journey through time, from the ancient Mayans to notorious pirates. Discover an off-the-beaten-path archaeological site dating back to 200 BC, hidden deep in the jungle. Be awed by the remarkable monuments, lush flora, and diverse wildlife that the jungle has to offer. After your jungle adventure and exploring the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we'll take you to the famous Bacalar Lagoon, once a pirate's paradise. Here, you can unwind, swim, or enjoy a relaxing kayak ride in the crystal-clear waters of the stunning seven-color lagoon. Take a break and savor delicious fajitas and your favorite beverage by the lagoon's edge while soaking in the breathtaking scenery and cool breeze. This tour is a must for first-time visitors to Costa Maya, offering the perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure.
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Itinerary
Embark on a fascinating journey in Costa Maya, Mexico! Explore a hidden gem, an ancient Mayan site from 200 BC. Discover remarkable monuments, lush rainforest flora, and exotic wildlife. Join our guided tour, immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery, listen to the sounds of nature, and ascend ancient temples for awe-inspiring jungle vistas. Don't miss this extraordinary adventure!
Continue your adventure at Bacalar Lagoon, once a pirate hideout, now a serene paradise. Relax, swim, or kayak in its crystal-clear, seven-color waters. Pause for a delightful meal of fajitas and your preferred beverage by the lagoon's shore, or simply savor the cool breeze and stunning scenery.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, just a few steps away from Costa Maya Port. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you detailed and easy to follow directions to the meeting point and a map. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes. IMPORTANT Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the ship's full name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving after 12PM make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- Sail Smoothly: Provide your cruise ship's name, cruise line, and port time to ensure a perfectly planned tour.
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
Reviews(95)
This is a great tour that gives you a chance to learn about and see parts of ancient culture, while also giving you the opportunity for swimming and kayaking in a pristine lagoon! We are a family with 3-thirteen year olds and they loved the tour. Elliot was our guide and he was amazing, a wealth of knowledge and a friendly, awesome person!
This excursion was wonderful. Our guides with The Native Choice were so welcoming, informative and organized. Our time included a good mix of education and relaxation. Lagoon is beautiful. Our 10 and 13 year old enjoyed it as well. Returned to port with plenty of time to spare.
The pick up location is 15 min walking distance from the cruise port, outside of the compound, not convenient. No restroom at the waiting area. The trip was totally 5 hr, half of them on the road. The second location - 7 color lagoon was not that impressive, we didn't see the different colors, probably due to cloudiness. Too windy to do the kayak, nothing to do there except swimming, but a bit cold. Lunch was good, and the tour guides at the Mayan ruins were knowledgeable and friendly.
Had a great time on this tour. Diego was a great tour guide. Enjoyed the ruins and the lagoon. It was a beautiful day when we went. Overall would book again.
Jose led us on an informative tour complete with a stop for lunch and tour around the city. The pickup part was a little confusing but other than that, it was a great day.
We did this tour with Diego and Jesus, and we had such an amazing time. We got a tour with a small group rather than all the buses full of people that came to the ruins from the cruise ship, which made it such a better experience. Diego shared so much knowledge about the Mayan culture and details about the ruins on site and around the rest of central America. The lagoon was so secluded, and the water was so beautiful. We had the most delicious tacos ever, with so many different types to try; it was a highlight of our experience. I highly recommend this tour for your Costa Maya visit!
Very informative tour of ruins. Guides and driver were great! Food at the lagoon was excellent! Overall amazing experience.
No experience. We demand a full refund. We went to the address given and approached 3 kiosks (Touscana, Native Choice, Shore Excursion ). All of them claimed that my name was not in their lists. So we really was not able to enjoy any of these experiences. We demand a Full Refund.
Excellent tour; combines both ruins and beach into one fabulous time; includes lunch and drinks or cocktails
Great tour. Guide Eliot was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and informative. Driver Heriberti was very professional. Highly recommend this tour! Ask for Eliot!!!
