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.
Posted By : Katrina_M
Very knowledgeable guide. The driver and guide made sure we were taken care of and got us back to the pier in plenty of time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 10:57:35 
Posted By : corrine_g
We were pleased with the guides that led our excursion. The path to find the kiosk out the back of the port exit, not so much. It was a little hard to find but we were greeted, given our wristbands and boarded a 13 passenger van.
It was neat that our site guide was Mayan by heritage and was very well educated. Our other guide that was more logistical was very polite and both were very easy to understand. Lunch and drinks provided were good. Lagoon was lovely even though we had overcast weather it was nice to get refreshed in the not too cold not too warm water. Hubby took the kayak for a spin but I was not confident of my kayak skills so I stayed at the dock.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 15:23:54
Posted By : Vargas_H
Our host guides were amazing and knowledgeable from the beginning to the end of our adventure! They kept track of the time and got us back with plenty of time to get aboard our ship!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 15:36:14
Posted By : Kyle_W
Mayan ruins were cool to see but it was very crowded and very hot.
The lagoon was great, drinks and staff were very good. Overall good excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 10:16:48
Posted By : Twilla_L
I enjoyed the ATV adventure but it was unorganized. We paid to get pictures. One representative said he would bring our pictures to the lagoon so we didn't have to wait. He gave us a USB that had nothing on it. Too late, I contacted them, no response yet. There was a lady with a monkey that didn't tell us that we had to pay 10$, I wouldn't have taken the picture if I knew it was that much. One lady kept telling us to put a tip in her hand directly. We had already tipped. The ruin was just ok. I was just too hot to really enjoy it. The lagoon was great. I preferred it. The bar there was full of flies. The drinks had barely any alcohol in them. I watched the bartender just pour the smallest amount in it. I went with three other people. I don't think I would do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 01:22:13
Posted By : Amie_W
Smaller than many of the ruins we’ve been to but Chacchoben was nice. Beautiful waters at Bacalar. Good food. Guide great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 10:10:48
Posted By : Danielle_O
Amazing guides!!!! So happy we booked with a local company and not the ship. Our guide was fantastic and kept us on time - the sights were beautiful and a favorite for us on our cruise. Highly recommend this tour as a combo for both a cultural sight and relaxing at the beautiful resort,
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 15:17:09
Posted By : Laura_E
Our guide suggested less time at the ruins and more time at the lagoon due to the heat which was much appreciated! The ruins are worth seeing (bigger structures than Talum). My 13 year old wasn’t impressed but that’s a teenager for you. The tacos at lunch were delicious! Even the teenagers like them. It was all you could eat. The lagoon is gorgeous and was very refreshing after the ruins. We thought there was paddle boarding as well as kayaking but it’s just kayaking which was ok. The current where you launch was kind of strong and a paddle board would be tricky. It’s very rocky so you may want to consider water shoes. We just went off the ladder, swam out and kept our feet up. They weren’t small pebble type rocks, more like small under water boulders.
Getting out of the port is an absolute cluster!!! Once you make it out, go left and walk towards pyramid and the kiosk is on the right. I was very confused but I’m also directionally challenged. The guides dropped us off right by the road to the port with plenty of time to make it back to our ship. I was worried about getting left but our guide was very attentive to the return time.
If you’re looking for something adventurous this isn’t your excursion. If you want to see historic ruins and relax by beautiful water, this is a good one!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 14:05:23
Posted By : Kassandra_M
Lorenzo was great & got us back to our ship on time.
We ended up waiting almost an hour for a late couple, which was a bit unfortunate as we didn’t have any free time at the end of the excursion.
The Lagoon was beautiful, drinks and lunch served after an hour swim. Chicken & pork were great!
Ruins were really neat, some walking through the “jungle” which took about 15-20mins. I have a bad knee and opted out of the last bit where you climbed about 15-20 big steps.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 12:27:22
Posted By : Jennifer_G
A perfect Day from start to finish!!! The tour guide was knowledgeable and we felt safe and cared for. We had about 30 mins at the lagoon and we had a nice meal there. Wish it was a lil longer to have time for kayaking but overall this was a great excursion!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 16:52:56
