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Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
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1. VIP Cenotes Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
- Deep clean and sanitize van and equipment (done for every tour). - VIP Private Tour. Just for you. - Get early & avoid the crowds. - Snorkel as never before. - Jump & refresh in an open sky Cenote. - Feel the crystalline cold water of the underground rivers in your body. - Explore a cave. - Snorkel in a turquoise blue water Lagoon. - Eat the best fresh ceviche in the Riviera Maya from local fishermen restaurant. - Everything is done at your pace. No rush. - Customize the schedule if you want.
Inclusions: English speaking Snorkeling Expert all day. , Professional and disinfected premium snorkel equipment., Yalku Lagoon entrance fee., Open Cenote entrance fee., Cave & Underground River entrance fee. , Free time in all activities., Private Transportation., Air-conditioned vehicle. , Passenger insurance., Cold bottled water all day.
Exclusions: Don’t forget your towel & swimsuit., Don’t forget comfortable shoes., Don’t forget a good sunscreen., Not included - Lunch at local restaurant (optional), Not included - Tips (optional)
Reviewed By ZestyChic
Fantastic tour!! Damien promptly responded to all our tour related questions. He communicated well and provided great background on our ride to 45 min drive to Tulum. Joel was an amazing tour guide for The Tulum ruins and 2 Cenotes we visited. He is so passionate and proud he is of his heritage. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and provided great history facts and old photos of the Mayans ruins in all their glory. He was cheerful, fun, polite, professional and helpful along the tour. He’s a gem on this tour. He also had great recommendations for the best photos along the tour. He swam with us in the Cenote underground cave and pointed out places to check out or avoid as we snorkeled. He’s a genuinely positive and happy-go-lucky guy. He drove us to the beat keep secret Cenotes and the did not disappoint! They were truly beautiful and magical. We were the only ones at the Taak no-ha Cenote underground cave and it was truly a special experience to swim and snorkel there. The second Cenote was a swimming hole with some diving planks (Xunaan-ha). Also very fun. Both were pretty chilly water - but definitely refreshing after walking the ruins in 90’. Thanks for sharing your beautiful secret spots- Cenotes with us! This private tour was so worthwhile. We got to go at our own pace, take our time and enjoy our day. The owner, Damien followed up with us to confirm we enjoyed our tour were happy customers. You can tell they love what they do and they do it well. We would highly recommend this tour company!
2. Chichen Itza Private Tour with Sacred Cenote
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 362 reviews
WE ARE THE NUMBER ONE tour operator in all the Riviera Maya ON TRIP ADVISOR check out our reviews!!!!! • Private tour • Enjoy at your own pace • Private air-conditioned vehicle with pick up and drop off at your hotel or rental home • Enjoy Chichen Itza archaeological exploration with a "Living Dreams Mexico" private guide • Sacred Cenote swim • Colonial city Valladolid • The most talented and passionate guides in the region • Secluded Locations • No gimmicks, No upsells, No Souvenir Shops • Included: entrances, archaeological federally licensed guide, parking fees, toll road (if applicable), soft drinks, beers, water, snacks • Photos taken during your expedition are a courtesy from Living Dreams • Although we do not include lunch, you can request free time at no additional cost. Consult with your knowledgeable guide about the many culinary options colonial Valladolid has to offer. We are sure that you will be provided with the option that best suits your tastes and interests
Inclusions: Private tour with professional archaeological licensed guide, Local taxes & National Park fees, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Beverages are provided inside your vehicle, Private transportation, Round-trip transportation from all hotels in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Snacks, Free time if desired
Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (In restaurant) * Only included on board vehicle., Feel free to request free time at no additional cost. Consult with your knowledgable guide about the many culinary options colonial Valladolid has to offer.
Reviewed By beachnuttylaura
I was referred to Living Dreams when I was inquiring concerns regarding a different company. I am so happy I was referred to Living Dreams! We booked 2 tours with them... The Coba Jungle Tour and Cenotes, and the Underground River Tour and Turtle Snorkeling. We had Hector as our guide and enjoyed him so such we requested him as our guide for our second tour. These are private tours so you are not rushed and they go to less crowded sites which makes each experience more memorable and pleasurable! They helped us design our tours based on our likes and desires and I must say every place they suggested and took us to exceeded our expectations! This company is very professional, honest, and have a wonderful staff working for them! I recommend you book all your tours Living Dreams you will not be disappointed :-)
3. VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
- Deep clean and sanitize van and equipment (done for every tour). - VIP Private Tour. Just for you. - Avoid the crowds & the midday heat. - Shortest travel time (Toll highway). - VIP Access (no lines). - Be one of the firsts to arrive & take the best pictures. - Stay as long as you like in the archaeological site with your certified guide. - Jump & refresh in an amazing open sky Cenote. - Everything is done at your pace. No rush. - Customize the schedule if you want.
Inclusions: Certified archeological guide., English speaking local expert all day., Toll highway (shortest travel time)., Entrance fee to the archeological site., Lunch buffet at Ex-Hacienda Mayaland., Open Cenote entrance fee., Visit to Valladolid Colonial Town., Free time in all activities., Private Transportation., Air-conditioned vehicle. , Passenger insurance., Cold bottled water all day.
Exclusions: Don’t forget your towel & swimsuit., Don’t forget comfortable shoes., Don’t forget a good sunscreen., Not included – Drink at the Buffet. , Not included - Tips (optional)
Reviewed By ZestyChic
Fantastic tour!! Damien promptly responded to all our tour related questions. He communicated well and provided great background on our ride to 45 min drive to Tulum. Joel was an amazing tour guide for The Tulum ruins and 2 Cenotes we visited. He is so passionate and proud he is of his heritage. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and provided great history facts and old photos of the Mayans ruins in all their glory. He was cheerful, fun, polite, professional and helpful along the tour. He’s a gem on this tour. He also had great recommendations for the best photos along the tour. He swam with us in the Cenote underground cave and pointed out places to check out or avoid as we snorkeled. He’s a genuinely positive and happy-go-lucky guy. He drove us to the beat keep secret Cenotes and the did not disappoint! They were truly beautiful and magical. We were the only ones at the Taak no-ha Cenote underground cave and it was truly a special experience to swim and snorkel there. The second Cenote was a swimming hole with some diving planks (Xunaan-ha). Also very fun. Both were pretty chilly water - but definitely refreshing after walking the ruins in 90’. Thanks for sharing your beautiful secret spots- Cenotes with us! This private tour was so worthwhile. We got to go at our own pace, take our time and enjoy our day. The owner, Damien followed up with us to confirm we enjoyed our tour were happy customers. You can tell they love what they do and they do it well. We would highly recommend this tour company!
4. Visit 4 Cenotes at Casa Tortuga
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 55 reviews
It is a unique opportunity to enjoy the 3 types of cenotes that are in the Mayan Riviera, open, semi-open and cavern, our guides are local and with your visit you support the economy and the nature conservation plans that we have
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, cookies and fruit
Exclusions:
Reviewed By glotaub
What happens when you find paradise? Do you share the news, or keep it to yourself? This place is so special - I’m terrified the Instas are going to come and exploit it! Spectacular beaches, stunning sunsets, fabulous food, the beautiful, warm people who await you to share their slice of Heaven. Come, relax, stroll for miles on the sandbars - just don’t tell anyone - it’s our secret
5. Full-day tour to Tulum and Jungle Maya Native Park with Ziplines & Cenotes
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 137 reviews
Explore the impressive Tulum archaeological site. It is set on a cliff giving you stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. This beach has been declared one of the best in the world! Discover Jungla Maya where is the entrance to the amazing Sac-Actun system, the world’s longest underground river, explored and recommended by National Snorkeler specialized cave divers. Snorkel surrounded by awesome rock formations. Rappel down into a cenote (underground cave) and swim in a unique natural pool. Enjoy nature flying over the jungle’s foliage on exciting zip-lines. Participate in a traditional Maya purification ceremony. The expedition includes: Transportation for small groups, traditional lunch, water, archaeological tour guide, entrance fee to Tulum, entrance fee to the park, equipment required for activities, towel and lockers.
Inclusions: Lunch, All activities & all the equipment, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lockers
Exclusions: Photos (available to purchase), Souvenirs (available to purchase), Gratuities, Water, please bring your own container, Towel
Reviewed By siphoenix
We actually visited January 2020 but I have only just got round to writing a review. Our guide for the day was Joseline Martinez and she was brilliant!!! Very knowledgeable and informative. I feel like I learned a lot from our trip about Mexico and its rich history. We will be going to Mexico again some day and hope to use this company again ????????
6. Tour Cenotes Oasis Maya by Xcaret from Cancún and Playa del Carmen
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 234 reviews
Leap into four different cenotes (flooded sinkholes) amid a jungle oasis in the Yucatan – all in one day! Rappel and zipline over rock walls into the crystalline springs, and explore the caverns by kayak, snorkel and inner tube. Enjoy delicious snacks plus a gourmet picnic lunch amid splendid natural surroundings and hear about ancient Mayan legends of mythical guardians that protect these sacred waters. Receive personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 19 people.
Inclusions: Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Use of necessary equipment, Picnic lunch, Non-alcoholic beverages en route, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Light refreshments (coffee, chocolate, sweet bread), Priority Access: You can have your admission bracelets on the bus on your way to the park.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs (Available to purchase), Photos (Available to purchase)
Reviewed By F2816SEaa
Xenotes tour was amazing! We have a great guide and photographer. Highly, highly recommended! We visited 4 cenotes and each one was unique and beautiful. It was the high light of our trip.
7. ATV Mud Kicking and Snorkeling Experience in Cozumel (Private)
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 45 reviews
Your tour starts when our friendly Staff pick you up on board a comfortable A/C transport and drives you to El Cedral, located right in the hearth of the Cozumel, a small town which was the first settlement of the island. Saddle on your powerful ATV and go full throttle kicking the muddy Off-road trails of the Cozumel jungle! This is the most thrilling adventure in the island! The fun continues at Tortugas Beach Club for an exciting snorkel tour; embark your boat and cruise the shoreline for a gaze of the marvelous marine life inhabiting Cozumel's world famous reefs. After all the rush and adventure you’ll refuel your energy with a mouthwatering Mexican lunch and domestic open bar. Relax on the beach lounge chairs, jump on the funtastic Water Park or sit and enjoy the magnificent views before being dropped off at the starting point. A day full of excitement which you don't want to miss!!!
Inclusions: Air Conditioned Transportation, Mexican lunch of one dish to choose of Fajitas, Quesadillas or Tacos made of beef, chicken or fish., Domestic Open Bar (2 Hours), Purified bottled water, soft drinks and beer (after the ATV ride), Use of Snorkelling equipment, Free Wi Fi at Tortugas Beach Club, Use of Water Park at Tortugas Beach Club, Snorkel by boat
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By rick1060
We did the private jeep tour and Miguel was our guide. There were four of us.We had our own jeep and followed Miquel. We were met at our hotel and started our trip. First stop was the tequila tasting. Did not know about the flavored tequila's. We purchased several bottles. We then made a few stops on the east side and stopped at Miami. The drinks, snacks and view were fabulous. After a few more stops we went to Punta Sur. The veach was gorgeous. The food was fantastic. While the others got in the water, I stayed in the restaurant area and had a good visit with Miguel. We enjoyed the trip very much and would definitely do it again. We would request Miguel as our guide.
8. Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling, Breakfast and Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 209 reviews
Board our comfortable boats on an incredible voyage to the Caribbean island of Contoy and Isla Mujeres. Your first stop is a guided reef snorkel tour where brightly colored coral and tropical fish are plentiful. Next stop is the protected nature reserve of Contoy Island which boasts an incredible population of bird species, and clear shallow water perfect for snorkeling, swimming and just relaxing Caribbean-style. After a delicious lunch on the beach you will have some free time before we leave for Isla Mujeres. You can enjoy 1 hour of free time on this typical Caribbean island to see the colorful streets and beautiful beaches, to buy a delicious ice-cream or souvenir.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Round Transportation with AC, Snorkel Equipment & life jacket Mandatory, Continental breakfast, Lunch: Grilled Chicken or Tikin Xic Style Fish, Rice, Totopos, Salad and fresh fruit., Water, softdrinks & Beer.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), 13 USD for federal marina and national park fees
Reviewed By Lkelse
This tour is worth every penny. Jorge was the most amazing guide. He made sure we were always having fun and comfortable in each section of the tour. At one point when we were snorkeling he noticed a member of our group struggling to swim so he pulled her all the way through the wavey waters with a life saver. Still making sure we were all doing okay ourselves and making sure we were all able to see the turtles, sting rays and fish which were all over the place. I know Jorge had to be so tired by the end of that part because a lot of us were and he had to pull another persons weight almost the entire time. The very last section of the tour was my favorite. I would do this entire tour again but definitely because of the last part. The caves blew my might at how cool is was. Then we got fed this delicious meal at the very end. It really was a perfect day. Book this tour. It is worth it.
9. Half day tour - sea turtle and four cenotes - snorkeling from Riviera Maya.
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 26 reviews
With this tour you will visit four Cenotes, a unique experience to discover the Mayan underground world, We will take you to snorkel with the turtles 100% guaranteed, In front of the impressive Mayan castle of Tulum. The respect for wildlife is an absolute priority for each member of our team which is composed by experts and professionals (marine biologists and certified guides) that are qualified to deliver a fun and safe experience, without exploiting natural environment.
Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Certified guide – Dive Master/Dive Instructor. , Comfortable boat fully equipped, with shade area. , Visit four cenotes - two stages of snorkeling and two walking in the underground world, Snorkeling with turtles in front of the impressive Mayan castle of Tulum
Exclusions: Eco tax 10 USD to be paid on the spot
Reviewed By DianaNur
Overall very positive experience with this company and their pricing. This was not a private tour but it was a group tour combining visitors from Playa del carmen and Cancun. We had a full van with 10 guests, everyone wearing their masks during the commute to the boat but in a very close proximity. once we got on a boat we could space out and maintain the necessary distance. The staff was very nice and accommodating. One downside, it was impossible to know how many people will be in the tour and our travel plans were complicated so we were accommodated in this group last minute. There is also very limited number of tours occurring in the area due to pandemic. everyone got to snorkel with the whale sharks and manta rays several times, 2 people at a time. These creatures are magnificent and although I felt conscientious about the disturbance we may have caused them with our presence, seeing these creatures was absolutely amazing.
10. 3-in-1 Discovery Combo Tour: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling Plus Cenote and Caves
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 997 reviews
This is the perfect 3-in-1 combination tour of the Riviera Maya. You'll visit the Tulum ruins, then go snorkeling in the colorful coral reef in the Caribbean Sea and finally you'll get to swim and refresh in a crystal clear water cenote and visit some caves.
Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Round Transportation with AC, Equipment required for water activities, Box Lunch will be provided, Drinks: Bottle of water
Exclusions: The Natural Marine Reserve Fee 13 USD per person is payable upon pick-up in cash, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By erinrI2229AV
My boyfriend and I went on the half day sea turtle and cenote cave tour on a private tour with Xenia, Stefani (photos) and Daniel the driver extraordinaire! I highly recommend a private tour as we had the entire cave to ourselves. I also recommend private as the sea turtle snorkel portion felt much more intimate and you got much longer time observing them in their natural environment. What really made the excursion though was our hosts. Xenia was fantastic! She was so well informed and told us everything we needed to know prior to the excursion as well as throughout. Her excitement is infectious and you can tell she truly loves what she does and I cannot say enough good things about her! Please request her if you plan a day with them! Stefani was also wonderful! So sweet and kind to take pictures and allow us to focus on having a wonderful experience! Daniel was our driver and helped us with everything including equipment, water, and providing help with anything we needed to stay comfortable during the drive. Loved this group and we had such a great time spending the day with them!
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