Mayan Inland Expedition
FULL DAY TOUR TO COBA RUINS, PUNTA LAGUNA & CENOTE
"A great day out in the wild !
The perfect mix of history, exploration, wildlife, gastronomy & culture"
The ancient Mayan city of Coba was once a metropolis of the north eastern Yucatan. Massive pyramids, squares, palaces and monuments have been buried in the jungle for over 1000 years, only recently discovered by archaeologists. Coba ruins are a wonderful environment to learn about the Maya as well as local fauna, where the lush vegetation is pre-eminent, with half-excavated buildings emerging from the vines and tree roots, lots of tropical birdlife and an extensive central area that we visit by bicycle!
Cobá was built around a series of small lakes, which provided a good agricultural environment and gave rise to possibly the largest pre-Hispanic settlement of the Classic period in northern Yucatán (200-800 AD). There are five main architectural groups distributed around the lakes connected by an impressive network of ancient white roads.
The community of Punta Laguna provide eco-tourism activities which are aimed towards the preservation of their culture and the forest. The marvelous natural environment of this area is characterized by impressive lakes, deep well cenotes with crystal-clear water and a semi-deciduous jungle with trees of up to 100ft. An extraordinary bio-diversity of flora & fauna live in this environment, and we are guided by the local community through jungle trails on the lookout for some of the many species of birds, mammals orchids, insects & bromeliads. The standout resident is the spider monkey, who the community have built a very special relationship over the last 20 years, as they have become experts in observing their behavior and can identify each individual in the group! You will also paddle canoe on the calm waters of the lake and enjoy a thrilling zipline over the water.
Also on this tour: we visit a family owned and run cenote, great for swimming and cooling down, and jumping or diving for the brave. In the nearby village of Nuevo Durango, we stop for lunch at the house of a local family who show us their gardens, medicinal plants and project that reintroduces endangered animals into the wild. And of course, a delicious home cooked meal all made from local ingredients.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Archaeological site of Coba
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Nature, culture and history
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Jungle ecology and wildlife observation
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Adventure (zip line, canoe, hike, bike and swim)
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Cenote
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Local gastronomy
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Eco - tourism
TOUR PROGRAM
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8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. pick up
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Visit the ruins of Coba (history, bike ride)
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Delicious meal in the house of a Mayan family
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Visit the Punta Laguna nature reserve (hike the jungle in search of monkeys and other wildlife, canoe on the turquoise colored lake, zip line, participate in a Mayan ceremony)
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Swim in an immaculately kept cenote
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. drop off
IMPORTANT
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Who is this tour for ?This tour is for those interested in wellness, healing and traditional medicine, spiritual development and Pre-Hispanic worldview. The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
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What to bring for this tour ?We recommend to bring : Bathing suit & Towel Extra towel or pareo that can be put into the temazcal and get dirty Comfortable shoes Cash (Please note that there are few ATMs in the area and few vendors accept card payments) Also, hydrate well and eat lightly before the ceremony
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What is the size of the group ?This is a private tour. It is available from 1 person. If you are more than 20 people, please contact us for us to quote the service.
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Is this tour weather dependent ?This tour operates rain or shine. In the event of a major event or severe weather, we will contact you.
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Are there extra fees for credit card payment ?Credit card payments have a fee up to 7% depending on Credit Cards. We recommend bringing cash. Our prices are in USD. Please be aware that we work with a monthly based exchange rate for Payments in Pesos or Euros. When you book your tour, you will receive a confirmation email with all the details.
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What is the cancellation policy ?Each tour should be booked by paying a deposit. In case of cancellation more than 24 hrs before the pickup, we do not charge you any cost and will give you back your deposit. In case of cancellation between 24 and 12 hrs before the pickup México Kan Tours will take your deposit in order to pay for the costs already made. In case of cancellation less than 12 hrs before the pick up or in case of no show we will charge you 100% of the total amount of your tour. Please understand that we have to pay all our providers and staff although you do not come.
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Are tips or gratuities required ?It not mandatory but is customary to tip guides and field teams as a thank you for excellent service.
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How do I know my Pick Up / Drop Off time ?Please be aware that your confirmation voucher from the booking platform will provide you an automatic and approximate pick up time which is not the exact pick up time. Your real pick up time will depend on your hotel/villa location and logistic of the day. It will be communicated to you via a personalized email and is subject to changes until 9pm before the day of your tour. Please be aware that drop off time vary depending on hotels/villas locations and the rhythm of each group.
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Where can I be Picked Up /Dropped Off ?Our prices include Pick Up & Drop Off in front of your Hotel/Villa in Tulum City and Tulum Hotel Zone. If you wish to be picked up somewhere else in the Riviera Maya, this is possible. The extra fee depends on the zone. At the moment of booking you will see the different zones and prices.
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What is the difference between "Private" & "Private Self Driving" ?The "private" tour includes transportation and driver. The "private self driving" tour does not include transportation and driver. In this case, the tour starts and finishes on the main avenue of Tulum as you have to pick up and drop off your guide and the necessary equipment for the tour (be sure to have enough space!). You will be driving and paying for gas.
