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Private Tours and Excursions
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and the Mayan World
Prices are subject to change. Please contact us for current pricing.
We want you to enjoy your time on the Riviera Maya so we’ve
compiled a list of popular excursions that you can book directly
before you arrive if you choose. We also suggest you "Create your own Tour" with a personal driver and your own itinerary -- usually it is less expensive, much more fun and with none of the tourist trap stops!
Please contact us for current pricing.
If you have any questions or need more information, you can contact
us at:
info at ajuaweddings.com
Discovering
Sacred Mayan Waters
An Introduction to Cavern Diving
A Sacred Cavern Dive and Snorkeling Private Tour
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To cavern dive, a diver must be certified and be
accompanied by a certified cavern diver.
Most accessible cenotes open to the public in the Yucatan
Peninsula are equipped with a permanent line to serve
as a return reference line for snorkelers and divers.
Tour Itinerary
8:00 am Pick-up at Your Hotel
9:30 am Orientation and Snorkel/Dive
1:00 am: Lunch
3:00 pm Return to Your Hotel
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The Yucatan
Peninsula Cave System
The Yucatan Peninsula is noted for its famous spectacular
cave formations and the amazing clarity of the cenote waters.
In the jungles nearby the ancient city of Tulum, lie the
two longest cave and underground river systems known on
earth. Creatures found nowhere else have been discovered
in these caves. Diving or snorkeling these cave systems
is an experience not to be missed and one that your will
remember for a lifetime.
An Excursion of a Lifetime
There are two distinct forms of cenote diving –Cavern
Diving, which also snorkelers can share with an experienced
guide, and Cave Diving. What is the difference?
Cavern Diving and Snorkeling: The
perfect introductory experience. One either swims or snorkels
in sight of the entrance of a cave within the realm of natural
sunlight. This experience offers a safe and extraordinary
introduction to Cave Diving in underground rivers.
Cave Diving – One swims into a cave
beyond the reach of natural sunlight. You must be an experienced
certified diver with cave diving certification to experience
this.
All necessary equipment for open-water diving and snorkeling
will be provided as well as two battery lights and a line
reel for those who are diving.
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Additional
Riviera Maya Excursions
Xcaret |
Evenings feature the Xcaret Spectacular Mexico Night Show,
where 300 artists on stage will delight you with the best
of culture, music and regional dances of Mexico. (the night
show is included in the price of your ticket) |
For more than ten
centuries, Xcaret was one of the most important Mayan
ceremonial centers and seaports. Xcaret, "Little Inlet"
in Maya, is an incredible eco-archaeological park where
you can spend a wonderful day.
Its centerpiece is an underground river that gently carries
swimmers through a series of manmade underground caverns.
You can also visit a Mayan village and explore archeological
sites, snorkel in the inlet, home to lots of tropical fish,
interact with dolphins (extra charge), visit the aquarium,
butterfly pavilion or the aviary, stroll in the botanical
gardens or simply enjoy the beach.
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Discovering
Mayan Waters |
Deep
Sea Fishing
Approx. 4 hour fishing trip for 4
Boat leaves from shoreline
Up to 4 persons per boat
Deep Sea Fishing
Hatteras style boat leaving from a dock
There are many options, please call for information
Sail & Snorkel
Spend
a day on a magnificent 41 foot custom designed Catamaran
sailing on sacred waters, snorkeling, relaxing and enjoying
the sun.
Transportation, Snorkel Gear, Snacks and Drinks Included.
Groups limited to 35 persons
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Scuba
Diving the Reefs
Leave at 9 am or 1 pm
Discover Scuba Diving
for Non-Certified Divers
One Tank Dive
Training & dive approx. 3 hours
Leaves at 9 am or 2 pm
Scuba Certification
3 day course with PADI Certification
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Swim
with the Dolphins |
Experience
the action, feel the emotion and enjoy the closeness of
swimming with the dolphins in Puerto Aventuras, about
15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya.
Three different dolphin programs offer varying levels
of interaction.
Recommendation: Book Early! Due
to limited availability, book this in advance. Bring extra
bathing suit, towel, biodegradable sun lotion, money for
food & drinks.
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Swim Adventure
During this 45 minute adventure program (30 minutes of
water time), participants are able to have the ultimate
close experience with dolphins, the dolphins kiss, hug
and watching them perform various fun and exciting behaviors.
Not Available for Children Under 8 years old
Transportation Not Included
Limited to 100
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Royal Swim
This program offers the most interaction with the dolphins.
During the one-hour swim program (30 minutes of water time),
visitors are allowed to perform various activities with
the dolphins including the foot-push, the dorsal tow, dolphin
kiss and free time.
Not Available for Children Under 8 years old
Transportation Not Included.
Limited to 48 per group
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The Encounter Program
The
Encounter Program is a unique experience designed for younger
children accompanied by an adult. During the encounter
the focus is on allowing everyone to enjoy a high degree
of contact with the dolphins, and at the same time our trainers
will teach you about these amazing animals.
Available for Children under 8 years old when accompanied
by an adult (must be 18 years or older)
Children under 2 years participate free with a paying adult.
Transportation Not Included
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Cobá
: Mayan Encounter Pac-Chén |
To
see the real Mexico you must leave the town and traffic
far behind and enjoy an expedition into the heart of the
Yucatan jungle.
You will be picked up at your hotel and taken on an historical
journey that spans 1500 years of Mayan culture. Our first
stop is the recently-opened ancestral city of Cobá,
an archaeological site hidden deep inside the rain forest
of the south-eastern Yucatan, where we will guide you
through these verdant green vegetation-covered ruins to climb
the Nohoch Muul temple, the highest in the state.
Leaving here you will penetrate deeper into the jungle
to the authentic Mayan village of Pac-Chén, a self-sufficient
community of approximately 100 indigenous people living
next to an integral part of the region's lagoon system.
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Together
with the locals, you will walk through their forest, learning
of the local fauna and flora, enjoy a zip-line crossing
over their incredibly beautiful “Cayman Cenote”,
rappel 45 ft down into and swim in the sacred “Jaguar
Cenote”, canoe on and swim in “Mojarras Lagoon”,
and next to the same lagoon enjoy a delicious lunch prepared
by the local Mayan women.
A great combination of history, archeology, nature, gastronomy
and culture all in one adventure-filled day.
Departure from your Hotel at 9:00 am – Return 5:30
pm
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Mayan
Jungle Crossing |
Jungle
Crossing offers an action-packed day that combines 4x4
trekking, jungle, Caribbean Sea, underground river systems,
snorkeling, kayaking and an encounter with a Mayan culture
that remains quite removed from our civilized world.
A unique and exciting expedition that will take you on
a journey of discovery into some of the most breathtaking
natural wonders in Mexico. You will be picked up at your
hotel where you will board a Mercedes Benz Unimog 4x4
all-terrain vehicles.
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From
there you venture into the heart of the jungle and visit
Rancho San Felipe, a small Mayan family community where
the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote system is located. There you
will experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure into
the fresh waters of the second longest underground river
system in the world. You will be amazed at the unsurpassable
beauty of the stalactite and stalagmite formations above
and below this crystal-clear water, while participating
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Horseback
Riding |
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See the exotic beaches
and tropical surroundings by horseback riding on this relaxing
day tour. This four hour trail ride winds through the jungle.
Once you reach the white sand beach, take a refreshing swim
in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea-you can
even take your horse in the sea with you!
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ATV
Tour |
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Discover the exotic
beaches and tropical surroundings on ATVs on this relaxing
day tour. Have fun and enjoy four hours exploring the pristine
Caribbean coastline. Surrounded by Mexican jungle and the
exquisite turquoise water, this ATV ride is scenic and exhilarating.
Once you reach the white sand beach, take a refreshing swim
in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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Tulum
and Dos Ojos
A Sacred Mayan Journey |
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Begin
the day touring the magnificent ceremonial archeological
site of Tulum, built upon cliffs overlooking the Caribbean
Sea and then in the afternoon refresh yourself with the
magical experience of the cold, clear waters of a sacred
Mayan cenote --an open cave leading to an underground
river with stalactites and stalagmites.
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Ek
Balam & Cobá
A Historical Mayan Adventure |
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Discover two of
the most magnificent Mayans ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Ek Balam, a ancient site believed to have more than one
hundred pyramids, is known for its incredible sculptures
and stucco finishing of the pyramids exterior walls. Coba,
a large Mayan pyramid city, is built around a expansive
lake and is renowned for its roads, which still are in use
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Cozumel
No need for a tour. Just come to the ferry dock in Playa
del Carmen and purchase a ferry ticket. When you get there you
can rent scooters or book diving or snorkeling tours right off
the dock
Just
for Golf
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Golf Playacar
Located in the Playa del Carmen's hotel zone known as
Playacar in the Mexico's beautiful Mayan Riviera, this
18 hole Playacar Golf Course was built amongst the lush
foliage of the Yucatan Peninsula, making this golf course
not only beautiful, but challenging as well. The Club
provides a first class practice area, complete with a
spectacular driving range, and a large putting green including
chipping, pitching, and greenside bunker areas.
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Relaxation…
Spa Days
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Relax &
Pamper
10 am or 1 pm
50 Minute Massage
Manicure and Pedicure
in one of Playa's
Premier Mayan Spas
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Want to Rent a Car
Plan a Private Tour or Whatever
AjuaWeddings will make it happen for you
or by stopping by AJUA Maya
on Calle 4 between 5th and 10th Avenidas
Want to Call Home? Need a Wireless Hotspot or Internet?
First, telephoning ... an expensive option at the hotels, of course.
The least expensive option is to use one of the many Internet
Cafes that also have phone services.
Or, buy a Ladatel card from any little market and use a Telmex
public phone.
Better yet, come by Ajua Maya -- you can make 15 minutes of unlimited
phone calls to the USA, Canada and most of Europe with a $5.00 USD donation to the Fundación América
Maya
Bringing work with you and your trusty laptop? That's a no-no
on vacation but if you insist ...
Ajua Maya is a Wireless Hotspot.
Tips and Hints
Mosquitoes: Bring and put on insect repellant,
especially for weddings and events at sunset!!!! How to
Avoid Sun Stroke: This is easy -- make sure you eat something
during the day and drink lots of water, not just beer and margaritas!
Carry a bottle or two of Pedialyte in case you feel dizzy or nauseous.
Sun stroke comes from the loss of potassium and salts from sweating
and this replaces it quickly. Also, if you feel one coming on, ice
the top of your head, back of your neck, and your arms and body to
cool down quickly. Children: Mexicans love children
and so do we. One word of suggestion. Please bring table toys for
them to entertain themselves. Toys that are wonderful to travel with
include the micro ones that fit in their own play box. Also, remember
the sun screen and lots of water. Credit Cards:
Please inform credit card companies that you are traveling to Mexico
and will be using your credit card. If you do not, some credit card
issuers have security blocks when seeing several transactions out
of the ordinary and may block your card for your protection. Credit
Card Advances: To get an cash advance on your credit card,
you must use the ATM machines and you will need your pin number. Banks
in Playa del Carmen do not do credit card cash advances. Cash:
Many restaurants and businesses do not take credit or debit cards.
so cash is king! Some charge an extra fee if you choose to "charge
it." Bring your ATM card and/or traveler's checks (in $50s and
$20s are the best). Exchanging Money: Your hotel
will not give you a preferential rate and at the banks you wait in
long lines. It is recommended to use the "Casa de Cambios - Exchange
Houses" located on nearly every street corner. They offer a great
exchange rate and no lines! Always a plus. Tipping:
15% in restaurants is appreciated for excellent service. No coins,
please
Coins are not exchangeable in Mexico. In the all-inclusive hotels,
your service staff appreciates tips.
It is a good idea to bring lots of $1.00 USD bills. Note:
Reservations Required. Reservation services are arranged through Hacienda
Maya Travel.
Departure days, times, prices, cancellation, refunds and rescheduling
are determined by tour providers and can be subject to changes by
tour providers without prior notice.
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