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B Bekki hace 7 años

I booked this, not really knowing what I was signing up for. Juan, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the Mayan history going through the Coba ruins and made the experience very enjoyable. We then went to two different cenotes, and swam in one before heading to lunch. The early wake up call was WORTH it to beat the crowds and Juan was so personable, even that early in the morning üòä

6 627luv2travel hace 7 años

Juan and Manuel were our guides for this private tour. The tour was booked by the bride and groom for wedding guests who wanted to visit these sites. Juan was very knowledgeable about the Mayan history. Manuel provided the fun entertainment! Both guides were very courteous and on time. They gave us time to tour the ruins before boarding the bus to Coba. Our tour included lunch at a local restaurant known for its conchita ( pulled pork).

B Barry hace 7 años

Smooth and awesome trip from start to finish. Our guide, Claire, was awesome! Definitely would book again.

C Cfs21 hace 7 años

I picked this private tour based on the recommendation from EverythingPlayaDelCarmen.com and we had fabulous time! Our guides, Manuel and Hector, were personable, knowledgeable and helpful. We were picked early to beat the heat and, best of all, the crowds! The guides took care of all the details of getting into the park and getting us around, filled us in on lots of historical details and language differences of Mayan & Spanish. I like that they took our pictures for us, no need for selfies! The cenote was refreshing, I had never been in one so it very interesting to be there. And, finally lunch, a restaurant in a Mayan village, that was the best meal of our entire trip.

A Amber hace 7 años

We did the Coba and Tulum tour, Hector was our guide and Carlos was the driver. The tour was fantastic. Both Hector and Carlos were very nice. Hector was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The hired guides at both sites were very informative. Added bonus that Hector took pictures for us so we could enjoy the tour. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a private tour.

O Olomov hace 7 años

This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Playa Del Carmen. We came for a bachelorette party and booked the private tour with Juan. The van was on time, comfortable, and stocked with all sorts of drinks including beer. Juan took us to the ruins before all the crowds arrived, took pictures of us, and explained so much about the history and nature there, it was great! We then swam in a cenote and snorkeled with turtles. Juan was an amazing guide that made our day so much fun! He was knowledgeable and extremely personable. I highly recommend this trip as a way to see the beautiful area!

L loomosh hace 7 años

My husband and I booked a private tour for Tulum/Cenote/Sea turtles and wondered if it would be worth the higher price. It was! Hecter and Pascual were ready and waiting for us, bright and early. The van ride was comfortable and we felt safe the entire trip (if you’ve had an experience on a taxi in Mexico, you know this is an important detail!) Hecter was full of interesting information on the way to Tulum. We got there right when they opened and enjoyed a tour with a certified archeological tour guide. Can’t wait for Hecter to finish his requirements to become certified, he will be great. Afterward, Hecter helped us with buying some souvenirs and spoke Spanish to the sellers for us, which was really nice. At the cenote, we were offered wet suits, life jackets and snorkeling gear. We did not have snorkeling experience and are not expert swimmers, but Hecter took the time to help us feel completely comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our snorkeling experience! Next, our lunch was delicious! It was my birthday and Hecter surprised me with an awesome drink! Although he did think I was a little loco for wanting it virgin haha. We then headed for Akumal beach. The sea grass was pretty bad, but between our guide there and Hecter, we were able to see three sea turtles and some fish around the reef. It was seriously my goal for the trip to see sea turtles and it was an amazing experience!! Hecter knew we were a little apprehensive about snorkeling in the ocean so he worked it out so he could come help us while snorkeling. Honestly, I can’t imagine us trying to do it with a big group, this was definitely the way to go!! Pascual was quiet but a pleasure to be around. The two of them made a great team! We highly recommend Absolute Adventure and found ourselves recommending them to everyone we talked to around the pool back at our resort. If you’re thinking of booking them, do it!

L lauracvit hace 7 años

I always look for a private tour that specializes in avoiding crowds and Juan and Carlos did not disappoint! The guys were friendly, accommodating, and funny, and did their best to insure our good time. We arrived at Tulum just as it opened and were able to see the site and take pictures before the tour buses arrived. Juan was full of interesting facts and happy to take time with us answering our questions. We moved onto a cenote and cave system with a private entrance and had the underground cenote nearly to ourselves. As we left the area, we saw crowds waiting to get in at a larger, separate entrance. We had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then on to swim with the turtles. We saw many turtles, a stingray, and various fish. All the while, Carlos made sure our belongings were safe in the van. The company provided cold drinks, wet suits, and snorkels, and pick up and delivery at our hotels. Thank for a wonderful day in Mexico!

S Sjam4321 hace 7 años

We booked a private tour of Tulum and cenote snorkeling. Everything was fantastic from beginning to end. The pickup at our hotel was right on time, and we got to Tulum before it got too hot and crowded. Our guide, Manuel was fun and very knowledgeable, and our driver, Pascual, was great also. We chose the underground cenote for snorkeling, which was amazing! The lunch was delicious and a great way to end the tour before returning to our hotel. Highly recommend this tour operator!

S saramorganscott hace 7 años

Juan-Jose took my partner and I on the perfect Tulum excursion! We first visited the Tulum ruins. We arrived early, which was great because we basically had the place to ourselves! Juan-Jose was a great guide and had tons of knowledge concerning the ruins.

J jordjas hace 7 años

We booked a 745am pick up from our hotel in tulum to see the Mayan ruins and 3 cenotes plus lunch.

S Susan hace 7 años

Tour started with Juan and Pascal arriving promptly a few minutes ahead of time. They had a newer van and a supply of water, juice and drinks on ice for us. We arrived at Tulum for opening. Juan was excellent at explaining the history and answering all our questions. He also had a binder with pictures which also explained some of the history. A very pleasant surprise was he also took pictures for us, both at Tulum & Coba. We went at our own pace and could just enjoy the tour knowing we would have pictures of all the right highlights with us in the pictures or not, our choice. They were emailed to us. Thank you Juan! We then proceeded to Coba. Another surprise was our tour included the rental of pedi-cabs, as this is very large and the best way to get around is to use the pedi-cabs, which we had planned to rent our self. Juan then took us in a reverse direction thus avoiding the large tours that had now arrived. This was a excellent way to do it. Juan again explained and pointed out all the history. This made it so much better than having to deal with a large group on tour. All the while suppling cold drinks for us as it was very warm. When we finished at Coba we then went to a lovely restaurant not to far from Coba. Once again Juan helped us with ordering, the food and drink was delicious as we now were ready for lunch, which was also supplied by the tour. We returned to our resort early afternoon allowing us to relax after a wonderful tour. Juan was a excellent tour guide. Absolute Adventure made our priority of touring the ruins a highlight memory of our vacation. The extra cost of a private tour is more than worth it. They have excellent customer service. The booking and payment, which they do no take full amount until day of your tour, was very easy. You get so much more information and at your pace than a large tour, you will never want to do the large tours again. What ever you want to see or do on your vacation this is the very best and only way to take a tour. We highly recommend Absolute Adventure as the best tour company!! Susan and Christina (Marie)

H Henrietta hace 7 años

We had a wonderful tour with Claire to Chichen Itza. She was personally lovely, very punctual (6.30am sharp at the hotel), hugely knowledgeable about the site and the Mayan people (very helpful colourful booklet which helped us to visualise how it originally looked) and sensitive to the needs of our whole family (ages 3, 12 and 15; navigating with a buggy, who needs suncream, water and needs a rest). We could not recommend her company more highly. Thank you again for a wonderful day, we could not recommend this company more highly.

J J&S-adventurers hace 7 años

My wife and I enjoyed a great day learning and experiencing Mayan culture and exploring the mysteries in two cenotes. Manuel and our driver, Pascual, picked us up right on time (0630) from our hotel. Pascual's driving was superb! He kept us gently rolling through stop&go traffic around Playa and Tulum. He made it easy for us to chat on the way to Coba with Manuel, who was intelligent and conversational. More like a discussion about Mayan living and history, not a lecture. Our discussion was good preparation for appreciating what we experienced in Zona Arqueologica (ZA) Coba. Arriving before the big rush of tourists allowed us to get bikes and "taxi" (three wheeled pedal cab). It also allowed us to get right up to the buildings. For instance, Manuel was able to point out several places where then walls had remnants of the paints that used to cover them. Manuel encouraged us as we tackled climbing the big pyramid, which was the highlight of the ZA (actually). By the time we had seen all we wanted of the ZA, the place was packed with visitors. Great to see so many adults and kids learning about this remarkable civilization. What best follows an adventure of hiking/biking/climbing in the Yucatan jungle? Jumping into a cool, virtually deserted cenote or two. Pascual and Manuel took us first to a deep cenote approx 30 meters below ground. This one was a big cavern, but without much in the way of stalactites and stalagmites. After splashing around that one, we took a short journey to a smaller, but more interesting cavern with lots of those formations. After drying off, Pascual took us back to the village of Coba, where Manuel curated a great lunch in a local restaurant. We were sad to say goodbye to our two new friends; our 8 hours together left us richer in experience and appreciation for an advanced pre-colonial civilization within easy reach of the continental USA. Bottom line: Manuel is a gifted guide, Pascual a considerate driver, and getting to ZA Coba as early as possible in the day will increase your enjoyment.

A Amanda hace 7 años

Our guide Manuel and driver Pascual were excellent! They were punctual with pick up, and email communication before hand was prompt. We went to Tulum first, before the crowds and the heat, and we had Manniel as our guide around he ruins. He explained the Mayan ruins to us and provided much needed context. We then went to the Tak Be-ha Cenote, where we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves, which was amazing. The whole cave was amazing, and it was very accessible. We then had a very good lunch, where Manuel hooked us up with some amazing salsas, which was a nice change from the more bland resort food. We finished with snorkeling at Akumal, where we saw 5 turtles, and 2 sting rays. All in all, an amazing day, and the highlight of our Mexico trip!

C carole0223 hace 7 años

I emailed Absolute Adventure looking for a private excursion that would give us a chance to visit a lesser known and smaller Mayan ruin and also go for a swim in a cenote. We had seen Coba and Tulum previously and now, 7 years later (and 7 years older!) we wanted to learn more about the Mayan culture but we needed a less strenuous activity as well as a cenote that was accessible, without many steps or slippery sections. Absolute Adventure was great! They modified their private tour of Coba and instead we went to Muyil (in the nature preserve Sian Ka'an a little bit beyond Tulum) and to an open cenote, Escondido. Muyil is a set of small ruins that are older than Coba (Tulum is much more recent). The area was completely empty when we arrived and so we had the ruins to ourselves. Our terrific guide, Chris, was very knowledgable about the Mayan culture and equally about the trees and birds of the area and when he saw that we were interested in hearing about all, he gave us a great tour, highlighting and comparing Muyil to other Mayan ruins so that we were able to draw a picture and a timeline of the culture. He had a notebook filled with images and notes and used these to build on what we were seeing on location. He clearly kept up with the research on the Maya and shared his knowledge generously. We learned about the Mayan's multiple gods and what is really known and what is still supposition about the culture and Chris filled us in about other Mayan ruins in MesoAmerica. When we finished (and we were not rushed) we were hot and sweaty and ready to go to Cenote Escondido! Once parked, we walked a short distance and had an easy entry into the water--Chris watching and helping as needed. It was beautiful, the water soft and cool. Afterwards, we had lunch in a bright and friendly seafood cafe. Fish tacos and calamari, some of our favorites. I would trust Absolute Adventure to pay attention to your needs and design an excursion that works for you. They were punctual and made everything easy. Hello to Roderigo our driver and finally to Pixie, Chris's sweet sweet dog who joined us for the tour. Thank you for a memorable visit!

T Tracy hace 7 años

We enjoyed our Tulum/Cenote tour with Juan and Pascal through Absolute Adventure. Juan was knowledgeable and very personable...worth the money for the private tour!!

K Kelly hace 7 años

Our private tour with Claire was unbelievable. Claire and our driver picked us up at our resort early in the morning to avoid the crowds at Tulum ruins. While it was a little hard to wake up early, it was SOOO worth it watching all the crowds arriving as we were leaving the ruins. Our cenote experience was perfect as were the only ones there and had time to relax and even zip line a couple of times! Lunch was at an outdoor restaurant in the jungle that was some of the best Mexican food we've had. And then, swimming with the turtles was the perfect end to our day.

B birderPa hace 7 años

Our family group of 8, ages 10 to 70 loved this tour! Chris always made us feel safe and secure. We all did everything! Don't worry about the cenote, it's fun and safe and climbing out is a good challenge, with water shoes, and with the harness they can give you a pull from the top if you need it! There is also a changing room in the forest right at the cenote. The monkeys were a thrill and very close for excellent photos, so do that in the morning. We also enjoyed the beautiful zipline over the water, the canoe "race", the Mayan ceremony (brief) and very low key optional shopping of arts and crafts in the forest preserve, made by Mayans. Then we had a delicious lunch. The ruins at Coba were hot in the afternoon but if you exert yourself and climb to the top of one of the highest pyramids in the Yucatan, you will find a breeze and a great view. Most ruins do not allow you to climb the actual steps of the ruin anymore, so this is special. You can go back down on your bottom, if you need to,it is very steep! We rode the free clunker bikes at the ruins and that really helped with the heat. Plenty of cold drinks and an air conditioned van for transport to and from your lodging and between the preserve and the restaurant and the ruins. A great day for all ages,and a highlight of my travels on six continents.

K kadala hace 7 años

That was the best tour I have ever taken on any trip! In one long day we observed lots of active spider monkeys at play in the wild, experienced the most scenic zip line in Mexico, got to see what a cenote is like (and test our strength climbing the rope ladder out), enjoyed a canoe race, saw a present day Mayan village (and helped support them with our shopping), saw interesting birds, and hiked a through some good habitat! Then we ate an excellent lunch and biked around Coba, climbing Ixmoja, one of the few pyramids visitors are still allowed to climb and one of the tallest on the Yucatan peninsula. Biking around the site was awesome on our rattletrap bikes and helped us with the heat which was intense that afternoon. I'm glad I climbed the pyramid although that was the toughest activity on the trip. Punta Laguna in the morning was very special as we were the only visitors and the nature and activities were wonderful! The eight of us from 10yr old to 70yr old all equally enjoyed the tour.

J John hace 7 años

Coba was amazing. Fun to ride bikes between the various temples and other Mayan buildings. Awesome to go to the top of the large temple, Nohoch Mul.

J Judd hace 7 años

We had a great tour. Pascual and Manuel picked us up at our resort and drove us to Chichen Itza. We had an excellent tour with a seasoned Maya guide, we followed this up with lunch and a cenote swim. The restaurant in Villadola was excellent. We had a great Mayan meal in a beautiful garden courtyard opposite a 16th century church. We swam in a covered cenote and were returned home. The drive stayed with the van and our extra belongs while we were on excursion and eating. Drinks and snacks were provided. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgable. The duration of stay at each place was tailored to our needs at the time. We are a family of 4 with two older children (16 and 20). I highly recommend Absolute Adventure and would go on another of their tours when next in the Playa del Carmen area.

E Eric hace 7 años

I’ll try to speak for our large group of 15 people traveling from Colorado -we had an incredible time with tour guide Jose Manuel, and drivers Carlos and Rodrigo of Absolute Adventure. We got up early and visited Myan ruins at Coba and closed cenote snorkeling at Tak Bi Ha. Jose Manuel was our tour guide and did an excellent job of proving a lot of education for us all, as well as showing us the most interesting sights along the way at Coba. We all enjoyed bicycling and climbing the pyramid and noticed how lucky we were to arrive early and beat the crowds. This is important and I encourage you to consider Absolute Adventure for your trip to explore the wonderful historic archaeological sites of Mexico. The best part of our excursion was the opportunity to explore the underground water caves of Tak Bi Ha cenote. Snorkeling with the stalagmites and stalactites in the clear water with virtuallly no other people was amazing. We were a very lucky group to have this once in a lifetime chance to explore the wonders of this geological phenomenon without having to compete with crowds of other tourists and visitors. We finished our tours with lunch and cervesa near the cenote -a good time was had by all. Thank you also, Absolute Adventure, for donating to Coco’s Animal Welfare as well as working to be ecologically responsible to the preservation of the important sites of Mexico. We had a blast!

P paulp hace 7 años

We had a large group that included adults, young adults, a 12 year old and a 5 year old. Everything from our communication with Claire and Chris to our drivers, Carlos and Rodrigo was just fantastic! Our pre-trip questions were answered in a timely manner. Our partial day excursion with Manuel at Cobá and the Cenoté was said by everyone in the group to be one of the best days they had! Conveying how awesome Manuel was is impossible to express in words. Just go, use Absolute Adventure, and hopefully you will also have the best day of your vacation too!

T Timothy hace 7 años

This is our second time doing this tour. We wanted another shot at seeing turtles at Akumal, and since we enjoyed the other parts of the tour so much, we just did the same one.

D DSO2007 hace 7 años

First, we are not people who give reviews, however, we are people who read reviews. This was our second trip with Absolute Adventure for my wife and I on a private snorkel and we could not have been more pleased! We were fortunate to have Juan as our guide and he was very personable, friendly, informative, and truly made every effort to ensure our day was everything we had hoped for. Our day was blessed by calm seas that allowed us to spend the majority of our time in the "Garden" where we saw lobsters, a turtle, a huge stingray, and a reef teaming with wildlife every . If your looking for a trip that makes you feel as if you received more than you paid for, this is for you! Absolute Adventure is worth it! We will definately be using them again on our return to Mexico!

N NorthStar58166723497 hace 7 años

My fiance and I did a tour to Tulum and snorkled in a cenote. Juan was full of information and his passion for the Mayan culture showed. We had the best time and recommend Absolute Adventures 100%