Coba Sunset Tour with Mayan Villages or Ziplining Plus Show and Dinner
Overview
This daylong, small-group tour is like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book: visit the Mayan city of Coba by bicycle, explore the ancient ruins, and climb up a pyramid for panoramic views. Then, choose to zipline and swim in a "cenote" (underwater cave) or take a ceramics workshop to learn some of the secrets of Mayan culture. Enjoy a buffet dinner of regional specialties, wine, and dessert while watching a live show that includes music, dance, theater, and a traditional Mayan ball game.
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Dinner - Buffet dinner
- Wine
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of bicycle
- Zip-lining (if option selected)
- Ceramic workshop (if option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica de Coba
What to expect
Option A: Cultural - Ceramics
Visit authentic Maya villages and learn about how the people of these traditional cultures craft everything, from plant-based medicine, to tortillas, to elaborate ceremonial costumes. See ancient clay-making techniques during a ceramics class, and make a piece of your own to take home as a souvenir.
Option B: Adventure - Ziplining
Fly 100 feet (30 meters) over the Coba Lagoon on the region's longest zipline of 1, 680 feet (512 meters). After your adrenaline-filled trip, cool off by swimming in a cenote, an underground swimming hole with crystal-clear freshwater and hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites.
Visit authentic Maya villages and learn about how the people of these traditional cultures craft everything, from plant-based medicine, to tortillas, to elaborate ceremonial costumes. See ancient clay-making techniques during a ceramics class, and make a piece of your own to take home as a souvenir.
Option B: Adventure - Ziplining
Fly 100 feet (30 meters) over the Coba Lagoon on the region's longest zipline of 1, 680 feet (512 meters). After your adrenaline-filled trip, cool off by swimming in a cenote, an underground swimming hole with crystal-clear freshwater and hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites.
Highlights
- Option A: Cultural - Ceramics<br><br>Visit authentic Maya villages and learn about how the people of these traditional cultures craft everything, from plant-based medicine, to tortillas, to elaborate ceremonial costumes. See ancient clay-making techniques during a ceramics class, and make a piece of your own to take home as a souvenir.<br><br>Option B: Adventure - Ziplining<br><br>Fly 100 feet (30 meters) over the Coba Lagoon on the region's longest zipline of 1, 680 feet (512 meters). After your adrenaline-filled trip, cool off by swimming in a cenote, an underground swimming hole with crystal-clear freshwater and hundreds of stalactites and stalagmites.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ctravelforeverg
November 2018
We had an amazing time with our tour guides, "Gato" and Antonio. So much history crammed into the afternoon and evening. We chose to do the zip line, which was a little less exciting for my boyfriend than he had hoped for, but for my first time, it was perfect! We climbed the Coba temple, learned...
We had an amazing time with our tour guides, "Gato" and Antonio. So much history crammed into the afternoon and evening. We chose to do the zip line, which was a little less exciting for my boyfriend than he had hoped for, but for my first time, it was perfect! We climbed the Coba temple, learned all about Mayans and their culture, zoomed off to a Cenote and swam in it! An unknown bucket list item for me for certain. We wrapped up our busy day with a dinner and a traditional Mayan show and demonstration of Pok Ta Pok. Be aware if you are staying in Cancun, the drive is quite long... we stopped on the way for trinkets, and bathroom, but no lunch. No lunch is advertised, and we didn't really think it out... but you won't be eating until nighttime. Water is provided. I highly recommend taking the "taxi" at the Mayan ruins. Having someone else peddle for you before and after climbing seems much better than biking yourself. Gato had lots of great information and he enjoyed answering questions.BruceMac19
November 2018
Lovely afternoon and evening out on this tour. A ninety minute drive from our hotel - 20 mins Cancun side of Playa Del Carmen - and as it was a small tour group of nine, plus driver and guide we were in a little Toyota mini-van, not the most comfortable, but it turned out to be part of the charm ...
Lovely afternoon and evening out on this tour. A ninety minute drive from our hotel - 20 mins Cancun side of Playa Del Carmen - and as it was a small tour group of nine, plus driver and guide we were in a little Toyota mini-van, not the most comfortable, but it turned out to be part of the charm as we met some really nice people, built up a camaraderie and it added to the day. Stopped en-route to pick up supplies and for a comfort break - cousins convenience store.....? - then again on the outskirts of Coba at gift shop. All proceeds go to local people and the tour guides also lived in Coba, which seemed appropriate. Guide - Samuel - was patient and informative, obviously proud of the Mayan culture. Took bikes, great fun - on a fifteen minute ride through the jungle (take insect repellent) then climbed the big ruin. Bit scary, but great views across the jungle and one of the last ruins you can still climb - although probably not for long. Come down on you backside, holding the rope if you are nervous and take decent shoes with tread and good support. Zip-Wired across the lake, not fast and felt quite safe, came to a slow stop with people waiting to help. Others did a 'cultural' side trip to village and meet some locals. We went on to a swim in a stunning underground Cenote, basic facilities, take towels and swim kit, but worth the effort. All joined up again for nice bbq meal in elevated open-side restaurant overlooking lake to watch sunset and a show of Mayan dances and rituals, again by the locals. Great afternoon and evening out.OnAir54180932753
June 2023
excelent attention. Very happy wuith this, all things made at time. the person who is wuith us pay always attention for all our requirements
excelent attention. Very happy wuith this, all things made at time. the person who is wuith us pay always attention for all our requirementsken_b
May 2022
Did not get what we paid for. Below is what was supposed to be included, what was not included is in capitol letters next to it. Would not recommend. Also attempted to contact operator via email, text and phone for 2 days and never reveived a response. What's Included • Local taxes • Bottled w...
Did not get what we paid for. Below is what was supposed to be included, what was not included is in capitol letters next to it. Would not recommend. Also attempted to contact operator via email, text and phone for 2 days and never reveived a response. What's Included • Local taxes • Bottled water • Dinner - Buffet dinner NO BUFFET, NO CHOICES EVERYONE GOT THE SAME, CHICKEN • Wine NOT INCLUDED HAD TO PURCHASE ALL DRINKS • Professional guide • Hotel pickup and drop-off • Use of bicycle • Zip-lining (if option selected) NOT OPEN, NO ALTERNATIVE OFFERED • Ceramic workshop (if option selected) NOT OPEN, NO ALTERNATIVE OFFERED • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica de Coba TRIED TO SAY NOT INCLUDED Tour guide JC was good and had a lot of history for us.Trek24855226171
September 2021
We booked and prepaid for this excursion. ($258 for two of us) I also booked two excursions from other companies during our vacation. Both of those companies contacted me personally, right away with further details about our excursion, things to pack, what to expect, meeting points, hotel pick up...
We booked and prepaid for this excursion. ($258 for two of us) I also booked two excursions from other companies during our vacation. Both of those companies contacted me personally, right away with further details about our excursion, things to pack, what to expect, meeting points, hotel pick up details, etc. Upon booking this tour, they never reached out to me. I made multiple attempts to contact the tour company in the days before the scheduled excursion to iron out details, with the contact info they provided via phone call, text message, and trip advisor messaging. We never heard anything back. Our pick up window (11:30a-1:30p) came and went and we never heard anything from the excursion company. I read good reviews, but the fact we paid and then were ignored is unforgivable. Horrible business, and now I have to go through the refund process since we prepaid. Book with them at your own risk.Derrick-Basler
July 2021
This was our second time visiting Coba, because we had such a great experience the first time and wanted to share it with our kids. The cons: - You can NOT climb the pyramid as advertised. We were told after we arrived that climbing was closed do to COVID precautions. - You will have to wear a...
This was our second time visiting Coba, because we had such a great experience the first time and wanted to share it with our kids. The cons: - You can NOT climb the pyramid as advertised. We were told after we arrived that climbing was closed do to COVID precautions. - You will have to wear a mask on the grounds of Coba. It was 98 F when we went. - Our guide had limited English this time around. - We thought we were going zip lining, but it was not the case. The pros: - I traveled with two teenagers and wasn’t sure if they would like it. Seeing their faces light up when the largest pyramid came into view and when they jumped into the Cenote was priceless! - This is the first time we saw the evening show and it was pretty good. I was always curious about how the ball game was played and we got a good overview in an entertaining format. - The Mayan village was neat. We were greeted by an old couple who shared how to make corn tortillas, natural medicine and demonstrated their bee-hives. - The Cenote was very refreshing after a day of hiking. This is an experience you won’t see anywhere else in the world. I was happy to share with the kids and will always cherish the memory. - My wife got a migraine midway through. The driver was very accommodating and allowed my wife to rest in the van while the rest of the group went ahead. - The included meal was substantial and tasty. (Rice, beans, pasta, chicken, pork, salad, tortillas, bread) - The facilities are clean and well maintained.