24 Jan 2023
Bus came to lobby door of hotel. Florencia Esteves was a very kind, knowledgable Guide. Can be tough to hear him at times due to situations, but he really made this a special trip for me and my gf on our 3 year anniversary. He went above and beyond to be patient, kind, and honorable. Never felt tricked or taken advantage of. Always felt safe & secure with my belongins. Always felt in good hands. This is an all day tour. It was well worth the money.
Paid $7usd for coba (do it). Picked up others along the way (11 total in our small bus). There was about 10 in the other bus coming too (same tour).
Yes free entrance through this tour to Tulum, Coba, Cenote, Lunch, Stores, etc. It’s legit!
1. Tulum 11-1:10pm. It’s quick, but i recommend snapping pictures as guide talks to you. You will not go everywhere with guide. There is a moment where you can go off on own—utilize it to see everything (15min max). Guide will wait a few extra minutes for ppl to return before leaving through exit on other side. Note* we had a couple that didnt come back within 10min past meeting point so we began to leave. They met up with us at van before departure. I would recommend asking what time to meet at bus and utilizing this moment to leave Guide. Too much waiting for others. Just leave. Meet @ Bus. Tell Guide this. Be courteous.
Lunch-cenote-shaman location: 2-3:50pm: Shaman does mayan welcome in Mayan Village in Zona Archaelogical by Cenote.
1. 2:30pm Lunch - Delicious.
2. Mayan village (shaman/healer $26usd—$500 pesos). Pancheta-Mexican shaman spirit of qotemoc. Not enough time for this, but you could.
Shaman will bless purchased items for free but gotta tip. Very cool experience. Do it. We bought a bracelet & necklace. Blessed it. Cool!
3. 3-3:30pm Swimming in cenote: zona de archaelogical de coba. AMAZING! Be quick. Upgrade when Guide says to. Saves time.
4. Coba 4pm-5:15pm: ruins. Beautiful! Paid for the optional upgrade ahead of time for $16usd/$300pesos to skip line, jump on bike at coba. Bike lets you see more faster without lines since ahead. Do it! Omg do it. So much to see & its a mile walk. No time to walk and see it all. Bike was great & fast. Worked well on dirt bumpy road. Trust me! If athletic and dont mind a few bumps its best.
5. 6:30-7:40pm: Playa del carmen on way back. Shopping district/street. Lots of restaurants. Some street food. Be fast on your own. See more. The 25pesos for pizza slices are the best bang for buck.
6. ✅Optional: Upgrade early with tour guide for free tequilla/drinks at bus from guide, Life jackets @ cenote (otherwise $) so save time, Bike rental in coba (otherwise $) so save time. It is 300 pesos / $16usd (card). Saves time/money. We loved it!
UPGRADE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Save time and money. They will feee you Tequilla or drinks through your time near tour bus. It was the way to go.