Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Combo Tour
Description
As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, take part of our adventure to experience Yucatan local culture. Travel through history and interact with Mayan descendants at the village of Chacchoben. Witness the daily life of the Mayan, interact with your hosts and a local family that will make this experience unforgettable. You will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been inherited from generation to generation with local products that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor of this exquisite food. To complete this experience, we will visit at the Seven Color Lagoon or Bacalar. A famous old haven for pirates where now you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven color lagoon. Just a short 1-hour ride away from the cruise port. This tour is a perfect mix of history, culture and relaxation. Don't miss this unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
We will visit the Maya villa of Chacchoben, the same name and ancestors of the ancient Mayan city. In this visit, witness the daily life of the heirs of this great culture as you interact with your host and his family. They will teach you from the ingredients of the classic tortillas to home remedies for some bites of the endemic fauna. A family visit could not be complete without a meal. In this tour, you will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, with local products and fresh produce that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor.
Visit the Bacalar lagoon a famous old haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Take a short break with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
Reviews(9)
It was a very good way to get to know the Mayan culture. Victoria, Orchid and Felipa taught us very kindly typical Mayan cuisine. And Magali, our guide, did a great job explaining everything. Abel also brought his kindness and great driving. We were lucky because we were alone on the tour and arrived first to the 7 color lagoon.
Peaceful & Authentic: Arriving on Enchantment of the Seas, I wanted something different from the usual big-bus tours. This small-group experience was exactly that. Sharing a traditional meal with a Mayan family felt personal, and floating in Bacalar’s clear waters was the highlight of my cruise.
Hi John, We’re thrilled you chose to spend your day with us in Costa Maya during your cruise on Enchantment of the Seas! It makes us so happy to hear that the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Combo Tour gave you exactly what you were looking for—peaceful, authentic, and away from the big crowds. Sharing a traditional meal with a Mayan family and floating in Bacalar’s crystal-clear waters truly are the highlights of the Mexican Caribbean! Thanks again for joining us on this adventure. We’d love to see your stories—feel free to share and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so other travelers can discover this beautiful destination too. Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next cruise vacation! Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
Three Generations, One Perfect Day: Our group had grandparents, parents, and kids, all from Wonder of the Seas, and we all loved it. The kids had fun making tortillas, my parents enjoyed the cultural stories, and we all swam together in Bacalar’s turquoise waters. This tour had something for everyone.
Hi Alexa, We’re thrilled to hear that your family had such a perfect day with us in Costa Maya during your cruise on MSC World America! It’s wonderful that the grandparents, parents, and kids all enjoyed different parts of the experience—from making fresh tortillas to learning about Mayan culture and swimming together in Bacalar’s stunning Seven Color Lagoon. Thank you for choosing us to spend your day in the Mexican Caribbean! We’d love for you to share your stories and tag us on Instagram and Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so other travelers can be inspired to visit this beautiful destination too. Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
Solo Traveler’s Dream: I was sailing on Grandeur of the Seas and booked this tour alone—it was the best decision! The guide made me feel included right away. Sharing lunch with a Mayan family was unforgettable, and relaxing at Bacalar Lagoon afterward felt like paradise.
Hi D9760, We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time with us in Costa Maya during your cruise on the Grandeur of the Seas! Sharing a traditional lunch with a Mayan family and then relaxing at the stunning Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon truly captures the magic of the Mexican Caribbean. Thanks for choosing us to spend your day in this beautiful destination! We’d love to see your favorite moments—feel free to share your stories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so fellow travelers can discover the beauty of Bacalar and the Mayan experience too. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure! Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
Very authentic tour with a mayan descendent. Enjoyed space Getting to share in the mayan culture and their fresh cuisine.
Dear Doug_R, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience on the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Combo Tour! :) We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the authenticity of the tour and appreciated the opportunity to learn about the Mayan culture from a descendant. We're also happy to hear that you enjoyed the fresh cuisine. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future. Best regards, The Next Experience Travel Team
Booked this trip 3 weeks in advance to do during our cruise. Received the itinerary but there was no meeting time or drop off time given, which made it hard to know if it would match up to the cruise arrival/departure. Contacted the booking agent twice to resolve this and was told the vendor (Next Experience) would provide the necessary details within a few hours. Never heard back - twice. Had to cancel.
Dear Z32man, Thank you for your comment. We regret for not having met your expectations this time. Nevertheless, we hope your experience at Costa Maya was a positive one. As stated in the tour description, the tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives to port. Meeting instructions and a map where sent to you via TripAdvisor/Viator message system before the date of your tour. We sincerely hope we will have the opportunity to regain your confidence in the service of our team. Cordially, The Next Experience Travel Team
Rosa was an amazing tour guide! She took care of everything for us and was very knowledgeable. The only thing we did not like about this tour was how long it took to walk down the extremely long pier and then another 15 min to where the tour began. Its a long walk with small children.
Dear adama487, Thank you for taking some time to send us a review! We are so glad you had a wonderful time with us and generally in Costa Maya ! We are aware that the distance from the dock to the marine terminal is relatively long. Please be aware that this is beyond our control and we regret the inconvenience this has caused you. We hope you can visit us again soon! Best wishes The Next Experience Travel Team
This was a great experience! Eric was a perfect host and we really enjoyed learning about his culture. I highly recommend this .
Dear deborahwN7237YS, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and feedback during your tour with us at Costa Maya! We are glad that you enjoyed your 1 Day Combo Tour: Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience and that you had a great day with us at Mahahual, Mexico! Once again, we appreciate your preference and on behalf of Eric and all our team, we hope to have the opportunity to see you again soon! :) Gracias! The Next Experience Travel Team
Brand new vans to take you around .Mayan family visit -food was really great ...hospitality with this company exceptional .There are no words to explain the beautiful lake went out kayaking the color of the water was so unbelievable...Best day Jim& Lucia
Hola Jim & Lucia! Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and recommendations! We are truly happy that you had enjoyed your Mayan Family Visit + Bacalar Lagoon tour and you had a perfect day with us at Costa Maya! Thank you again for choosing local and choosing us for your next experience! As we say, come as a traveler, leave as a friend! :) We look forward to show you a bit more of Mexico next time! Hasta pronto and our best wishes for 2020! Mario The Next Experience Team
