This was one of the most beautiful tours I have done in my life. If you are a history nerd like me, you will LOVE this tour. Doing the Private... read more Tour was fantastic because then we could take our time with our amazing Guide Manuel and ask all the questions we wanted as well as take all the time we needed at the Ruins as well as the Cenote! Jose was the best driver I have had in Mexico EVER. He was so respectful and safe, it really made the day that much more relaxing. My boyfriend and I learned so much about how Tulum was founded, what architects have discovered after uncovering Tulum and it really felt like we could picture what it was like so long ago. The cenote we got to swim in was absolutely incredible. So much wildlife and such clear water. This is going to be in my memory for the rest of my life as one of the best things I have ever done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

  This tour enabled us to experience amazing sites up close, such as Edzna and Kohunlich, not included on typical tours. My daughter, our guide, Jose, and I were the only... read more people at a few of the sites. It was like time traveling back to experience the amazing Mayan civilization. Our guide had a wealth of knowledge and tour management was very flexible and helpful before and during our tour.

  We truly enjoyed a private tour to Chichen Itza and Valladolid with the driver Jose and guide Pepe. Although the pick-up time was early (6:00 am), the guys were... read more on time and off we went.... Pepe's knowledge of the Mayan culture and history was beyond what we expected. The tour was very educational and exciting, not your typical boring lecture. We almost had the entire archeological site to ourselves. Early morning departure is the way to go - we could not believe how big the tourist crowd was by the time we were leaving Chichen Itza. We were so happy that Pepe and Jose could accommodate our request to leave early. The lunch at the local restaurant in Valladolid was outstanding - the atmosphere, the food, and service - everything was excellent.

  We truly enjoyed a private tour to Chichen Itza and Valladolid with the driver Jose and guide Pepe. Although the pick-up time was early (6:00 am), the guys were... read more on time and off we went.... Pepe's knowledge of the Mayan culture and history was beyond what we expected. The tour was very educational and exciting, not your typical boring lecture. We almost had the entire archeological site to ourselves. Early morning departure is the way to go - we could not believe how big the tourist crowd was by the time we were leaving Chichen Itza. We were so happy that Pepe and Jose could accommodate our request to leave early. The lunch at the local restaurant in Valladolid was outstanding - the atmosphere, the food, and service - everything was excellent.

  This was an amazing experience! My parents in their 70’s, two boys under age 10, and my husband and I went on this tour. It captivated all of... read more our interests and activity levels.

Pros: The tour operator was highly responsive to all questions prior to and during our tour. He even assisted in arranging the Covid test according to CDC guidelines at our last hotel so we didn’t have to worry about that before departure. Every day was on time as expressed. We saw Mayan ruins we never would have been able to if we had attempted to do this on our own. Our driver Jose was excellent and I always felt safe. Our guide was very passionate about the Mayan History. At times, we were the only tourists at the sites and had the place to ourselves. My kids were able to explore and climb some of the ruins allowing them to feel transported in history. The guide often offered family photos together. Cold water was offered and provided daily. The accommodations were lovely and neat experiences that are not obtained by staying at chain hotels or resorts. There was always assistance provided by our guide and driver to load and unload baggage. The waterfall visit was magnificent and a bonus to the Mayan sites.

Cons: The English of the guide was challenging to understand at times.

Tips: Wear Hiking shoes, wear sun protection, take snacks as there was not always time to stop for meals in order to fit in the itinerary. We were never hungry as we were kept updated of this but glad that we had snacks. Check restaurant breakfast times as a quick trip to a grocer or fruit stand may need to be your breakfast in Merida. We gave my kids a Mayan History book before departure for context and that gave them a reference point and increased interest.

If I could add a day or two to increase time spent at some of the sites but otherwise 5 days was perfect.

I would highly recommend this tour and consider it one of my best life experiences with my family that I could not have otherwise had.

  This was an amazing experience! My parents in their 70’s, two boys under age 10, and my husband and I went on this tour. It captivated all of... read more our interests and activity levels. Pros: The tour operator was highly responsive to all questions prior to and during our tour. He even assisted in arranging the Covid test according to CDC guidelines at our last hotel so we didn’t have to worry about that before departure. Every day was on time as expressed. We saw Mayan ruins we never would have been able to if we had attempted to do this on our own. Our driver Jose was excellent and I always felt safe. Our guide was very passionate about the Mayan History. At times, we were the only tourists at the sites and had the place to ourselves. My kids were able to explore and climb some of the ruins allowing them to feel transported in history. The guide often offered family photos together. Cold water was offered and provided daily. The accommodations were lovely and neat experiences that are not obtained by staying at chain hotels or resorts. There was always assistance provided by our guide and driver to load and unload baggage. The waterfall visit was magnificent and a bonus to the Mayan sites. Cons: The English of the guide was challenging to understand at times. Tips: Wear Hiking shoes, wear sun protection, take snacks as there was not always time to stop for meals in order to fit in the itinerary. We were never hungry as we were kept updated of this but glad that we had snacks. Check restaurant breakfast times as a quick trip to a grocer or fruit stand may need to be your breakfast in Merida. We gave my kids a Mayan History book before departure for context and that gave them a reference point and increased interest. If I could add a day or two to increase time spent at some of the sites but otherwise 5 days was perfect. I would highly recommend this tour and consider it one of my best life experiences with my family that I could not have otherwise had.