The ultimate Mayan adventure - Extravacantza.com

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

The Mayan culture has a history of over 4000 years.
Explore your Mayan heritage by visiting a traditional Mayan community to learn about their customs, participate in exciting and enjoyable activities, and conclude with a Mayan ceremony conducted by a traditional shaman.
You'll also have the opportunity to discover and prepare local dishes using organic ingredients, followed by a delicious lunch.

Our small group tours, limited to 12 people, allow you to share this experience with your loved ones. It's a rare chance to immerse yourself in an ancient culture that has always respected and lived in harmony with nature. In today's world, advancements in technology are everywhere, but encountering a living ancient culture is becoming increasingly rare. Take the time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, learn about ancient traditions, and indulge in fresh, organic food specially prepared for your visit. Feel truly special as you escape from the modern world!

Options

Shared Small-Group Tour

Small-Group Tour: Share the adventure with a small group of fellow travelers; the best price for a full day in a Mayan community.
Traditional Mayan Lunch: Make tortillas by hand and enjoy cochinita pibil cooked underground, served in an authentic Mayan home.
All Activities Included: Kayak, zip-lines, Mayan elevator into a cave cenote and a jungle walk with a local Mayan guide.

Private Tour; Your Group Only

Private Tour; Your Group Only: Just your group, no strangers; your guide adapts the pace to you within the tour schedule.
Duration: 6 hours: Have other plans later? As a private group, you can finish the tour earlier on request (no partial refund).
Tailored Mayan Lunch: Traditional Mayan lunch in a Mayan home; as a private group, a vegetarian menu can be arranged on request.
Flexible Private Route: Kayak, zip-lines and cave cenote; as a private group, you can skip an activity on the day (no partial refund).

What's included

Life jackets
Zipline and rappel protection equipment
A complimentary bottle of water x person
Cool off with a fresh Chaya lemonade, made from locally grown organic chaya leaves. This traditional Mayan drink is naturally refreshing and offers a unique taste of the Yucatán's culinary heritage.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round trip transportation included, from Playa del Carmen
Traditional Yucatecan meal featuring cochinita pibil, prepared underground and served with white rice, black beans, and local chayitas, everything is enjoyed taco-style with freshly handmade tortillas

Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.

What to expect

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in an authentic Mayan adventure, where nature, culture, and adrenaline come together in one unforgettable day.

Explore a private Mayan community as you kayak across a jungle lagoon, soar over breathtaking cenotes on two thrilling ziplines, cross a suspended bridge, and rappel into a hidden cenote before swimming in its crystal-clear waters.

Then, discover the heart of Mayan culture through a hands-on cooking experience, learning to make handmade tortillas alongside a local Mayan family.

End the day with a traditional feast featuring the famous Cochinita Pibil, slow-cooked underground using ancestral techniques and served with authentic local side dishes and refreshing natural chaya water.

Adventure, culture, and genuine Mayan hospitality; all in one extraordinary experience.

Yucatan Peninsula
Tres Reyes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playa del Carmen before setting off on your adventure.
Get acquainted, ask any questions and discover what awaits throughout the day.

Optional private hotel pickup and drop-off is available for an additional fee.

End point

Meet your guide at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playa del Carmen before setting off on your adventure.
Get acquainted, ask any questions and discover what awaits throughout the day.

Optional private hotel pickup and drop-off is available for an additional fee.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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