Maya Secrets Private Tour
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Maya Secrets Private Tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
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82.00
Free cancellation
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duration
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Private tour to a Maya village in the Yucatan rainforest
  • Learn about the food and rituals of the Maya
  • Swim in a cenote at night
  • Experience traditional Maya shamanic rituals
What to expect

You'll enter the secret world of the Maya on this private evening tour with a difference. Visit a typical Maya house in the heart of the forest near Playa del Carmen and open your eyes to their food and rituals, then swim in a cenote during the hours of darkness.

Journey to a Maya community in the jungle and enjoy a spiritual experience that you'll find nowhere else. We'll firstly visit a typical Maya hut to learn about their ancient customs and meet the local people, after which you'll be shown how to make tortillas and achiote chicken from scratch. Then a healer – or shaman – will take you step by step through the ancestral purification rituals, including seashells and fire in a temazcal, a stone-built sauna.

Before dinner, we'll walk through the rainforest to an ancient cenote, where you'll be able to swim in the crystal-clear water. Finally, you'll feast on local dishes with the villagers before returning to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Dinner
  • check Lifejacket
What to remember
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.3/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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  • John

    From United Kingdom - November 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was an amazing experience which surpassed our expectations, everyone was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make this such a brilliant u ...

  • Dawn

    From United Kingdom - July 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The trip in itself was good visiting a traditional maya village and learning about their culture. The disappointing thing was the trip was advertised ...

  • ID

    From United Kingdom - June 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The cenote was stunning! And being able to swim in it was stunning. The Temazcal ritual was amazing to experience. The TUI communication could have be ...

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