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 : 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
Posted By : Debbie_B
The ruins were just amazing and not over run with tourists, which was quite a pleasant surprise. Our tour guide Ivan was extremely knowledgeable on Mayan history and was patient in answering all our questions. Despite the heat, it was an amazing experience. The Bacalar lagoon was magical! And such a welcome swim after a very hot morning at the ruins. The tacos were delicious too. It was a perfect day and this tour should not be missed! It’s one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Margie and driver Edgar were just fabulous and made the trip extra fun. Thank you Viatour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 00:16:31
Posted By : Lauren_L
We learned a lot about the Chacchoben ruins and the Mayan people from our knowledgeable guide Erick. He and Alan took good care of us at the ruins, providing water and making no one was separated from the group. We then went to the beautiful Bacalar lagoon for a delicious meal and a refreshing swim. Kayaks were available for use as well. We had a great day!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 16:25:30
Posted By : Natalia_A
It was a great tour and our team who accompanied us (driver Avel, guide Eric, and Specialist on Mayan culture Evan) were very attentive. We liked very much the lecture about Mayan ruins by Evan. Eric was helping to everyone, he also gave us lots of information on the Costa Maya, and general questions as well. We were very pleased to go on a beach and spend time there. We very recommend this excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 20:12:59
Posted By : 54frederickt
The ruins were amazing and our tour guide Rosie was terrific in giving us all of the history behind all of the things on the tour and some not on the tour. We ended the tour with lunch in the lagoon where I kayaked in beautiful, calm, tropical waters. I highly recommend this trip. Just be mindful that it’s a one mile walk to the van and back to the ship. Thanks Rosie!
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Posted On : 2024-02-20 17:38:24 
Posted By : Thomas_G
It was confusing to meet up with the vendor. Once we were on the road, the trip went very well. The driver and guide were very helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-02-13 17:17:13
Posted By : Sarah_R
a little confusing to get to as you have to enter the cruise ship port completely and go towards the giant pyramid just outside of the gate. Great service Great informative guide and we had a wonderful time at the ruins and the lagoon as well! we'll do this again
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 09:24:08
