Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All-Inclusive Beach Excursion S1203

Costa Maya, Mexico (Excursion ID S1203)
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  • Duration
    7 hours
  • Activity Level
    Low
  • Minimun Age
    All Ages
  • Languages
    EN| ES

Description

  • Round-trip transportation from your Costa Maya cruise ship terminal!
  • Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
  • English-speaking certified guide!
  • Chacchoben Mayan Ruins site entrance fee!
  • Guided tour at the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins!
  • Cold drinks during the ruins part (water bottles and sodas)!
  • All-inclusive beach break with beverages and food!

    • Your Costa Maya Ruins and Beach cruise excursion will start right outside your cruise ship terminal where your friendly guide and transportation will be waiting for you The drive to Chacchoben ... Read More
    Meeting Point

    For the Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All Inclusive Beach Break Excursion, you will meet just outside your cruise terminal. All details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.


    What is included?
    • Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
    • Round-trip transportation from your Costa Maya cruise ship terminal.
    • Drivers are federally licensed.
    • Traveler insurance.
    • Chacchoben Mayan Ruins site entrance fee.
    • Native local English-speaking and INAH-certified cruise shore excursion guide.
    • Guided sightseeing excursion at the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
    • Cold drinks during the ruins part (cold bottled water and sodas).
    • All-inclusive beach break with beverages and snacks.
    Excursion Notes
      • Bring along sunblock, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a camera, and cash for souvenirs.
      • The use of video cameras is subject to an approximate USD 5.00 fee at the Mayan Ruin entrance by the Federal Government Authority (INAH).
      • Regular child rates apply if the infant uses a car seat.
      • The Chacchoben ruins close their gates at 5:00 PM.
      • Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All Inclusive Beach Excursion duration may fluctuate depending on crowds and ship time in port.
      • Only available for cruises arriving before 11 AM.
    Excursion Restrictions
    • Some walking over uneven surfaces is part of this excursion and is not recommended for guests with walking disabilities. Wheelchairs, scooters, or strollers are not allowed.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    How long is the ride from the cruise pier to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins on this Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All Inclusive Beach Excursion?
    It is a 50-minute drive, during this ride your guide will share important information about Mayan culture.
    Can the Mayan Ruins at Chacchoben still be climbed?
    Some structures at the Chacchoben Mayan site can still be climbed, however, the local policies can change at any time without prior notice. As of the latest information, you can still climb some of the Mayan Ruins, others are closed for preservation or safety reasons.
    Do I need to take my passport with me on the Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All-Inclusive Beach Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
    No, it is not necessary to take along your passport unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.
    Cancellation

    For the Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All-Inclusive Beach Excursion,we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:

    • You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
    • Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
    • Your ship misses/skips the port.
    • Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
    • A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
    • Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
    • Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.

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Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and All-Inclusive Beach Excursion Reviews

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A combo of stunning Mayan Ruins followed by some relaxation time on the beach with an all-inclusive day pass! A truly great Costa Maya shore excursion that has it all!
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Very informative - history and photos Prairie Grove
4/5  (Visited on January 2024)
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Our guide gave us much information of Costa Maya and the ruins. He had a notebook of many pictures and diagrams to share. We had ample time at the beach site and were transported back at our leisure. The only complaint is the instructions to get to our guide from the ship
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amazing ruins, and beach London
4/5  (Visited on January 2024)
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My complaints would be too late leaving the tour office to go to the ruins and a bit too long (maybe 20-25 minutes)at the ruins, in order for those going to the beach to have some time there. The tour guide was great and really nice. The ruins were amazing and will continue to get even better as they excavate more areas.This location will soon rival Tulum and Chichen Itza.
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Fabulous Ruins Tour and Beach Break Hayes
5/5  (Visited on May 2022)
13
Mr Estrada lead/drove us on a wonderful excursion! He was so informative explaining life in Costa Maya. He had great knowledge of agriculture, schools, businesses, wildlife, worship, and small businesses located along the trip. He could answer every question we asked. His knowledge of the ruins was amazing and he was happy to take pictures when needed. The food and atmosphere at the beach break was relaxing and the options to spend your time at were plentiful.
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Great day excursion San Antonio, Texas, US
5/5  (Visited on February 2020)
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Although it was a bit of a walk to get to the bus, it was a nice day. The ruins were interesting. Guide interesting. Bus was nice. Beach was fun, great food and drink. Lots of stray dogs on the beach but they were friendly.
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Good expererience Titusville, FL
5/5  (Visited on October 2019)
13
I was impressed with the tour from start to finish. This was really one of the best excursions I have done, visiting a Mayan ruin has been a big dream f mine since highschool. The group was small, hence very enjoyable. The weather was lovely so the beach break at Big Mama was amazing, the staff was very friendly. I highly recommend this trip.
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Love it, thank you Toronto, Ontario, CA
5/5  (Visited on November 2019)
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Our whole family group of 11 totally satisfied with the excursion on Nov 9. Our guide Carlos was very knowledgeable, he explained to us Chacchoben's history, culture, animal and plants in great details and in entertaining way. The lunch buffet was great and the beach was beautiful. Can't expect anything more. Thanks a lot.
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Great! Austin, TX
5/5  (Visited on August 2019)
13
Being able to see the ruins was amazing!! The guide was super knowledgable and willing to answer our questions. Highly recommended. We think the beach break was a plus to this great experience.
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Myan Ruins Chochoban Ruins
4/5  (Visited on July 2018)
121
We were 10 people on our own tour of the myan ruins. We got there before anyone else(6 cruise ships in port that day in late June).. Our guide was a myan descendant, who taught us so many things about the old culture, habits, and buildings. You will not get this kind of service with the “cruise ship” tours of 50 - 100 people. Everyone told us: You might get out there and miss your boat with a non-cruise excursion! Well, that just wasn’t a possibility or concern! They have been doing this for years and they are not going to let you fail! on the contrary we had more fun that everyone else, and we had no concerns!
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Good experience overall Ohio
4/5  (Visited on June 2018)
131
After we got out of the port and walked a few blocks, someone from (tour operator) was waiting to help us get to the stand. The directions weren't as confusing or as far as many of the reviews reported. Everyone we dealt with at the stand and during the tour were super professional and friendly. We felt totally safe the entire time of the Ruin excursion. The tour company provided us plenty of bottled water. Don't forget your bug spray! We stopped for pineapple after the Ruins tour. The tour guide bought our pineapple, but I recommend you pay an extra dollar or two for a baggie with about three more pieces. It was so sweet and juicy! We put chili on it, which was way more flavorful and spicier than what I'm used to but delicious - just start with a little chili and add more if you can take it. You can also buy a bottle of pineapple juice for $1. We were fighting over it because it was so yummy! My daughter bought a bottle of dragon fruit juice because it looked pretty, but the texture was so gross. It was like gel with a very mild fruit aftertaste. We couldn't get past the consistency. Anyway, after the Ruins trip, we went to a restaurant where we had a choice of fajitas, quesadillas, and I think burritos. The food was tasty and the waiters were very attentive. It also included unlimited drinks. We're not drinkers, but we all enjoyed a few virgin drinks. We would have loved to enjoy a soda with our meal but the pop in other countries always tastes odd to us. I thought we were going to a resort where we could use their facilities to change into our suits, but I guess it was just an outdoor restaurant. So we used the bathrooms in the back of the restaurant to change our clothes. The bathrooms were rough! You have to go around the back of the building/shops and it feels a little unsafe and secluded, so take someone with you. It's not that any of the locals gave us reason to feel unsafe, but I'm always on alert when traveling with my teenagers. We swam for a little while and then were taken back to the port with plenty of time to spare. On the way back, another family shared with us that they gave one waiter $5 then another waiter approached them and said tips aren't included in the excursion fee, so they got nervous and gave him $5. Then the family said our tour guide told them we aren't supposed to tip. So perhaps it would be helpful for the tour company to give us a heads up about the tipping policy before we get out of the van. I think if I had to do it over again, I would just have booked the Ruins excursion and then went back to the boat to eat. It would have saved me $30 a person just touring the Ruins, but I wanted some beach time for my kids. I'm sure the extra $30 for lunch was so pricey because of the unlimited drinks, but that doesn't benefit us since we're not drinkers. It was still a good experience and the locals were so nice and welcoming. Be ready for LOTS of locals to approach you during your lunch to buy their items. Everyone was very nice and not as aggressive as other islands we've been to, but I bet we were approached 15 times during our 20 minute lunch. All in all, good local company and I would book an excursion again with them.
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RICHMOND HILL
3/5  (Visited on September 2017)
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We felt we did not get enough time on the beach We were there for less than one hour and 1/2 And we thought we were there for at least 3 hours Otherwise it was fine Joel the guide was good and David the driver was ok but he refused to stay more than the 1 and 1/2 he was told
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Wonderful day Texas
5/5  (Visited on June 2016)
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My family and I booked this excursion and were very satisfied. Our guide was super. Some of the people on our van had only booked the ruin part, so he let us out at (the beach club) while he took them back to the ship and came back to pick us up when we asked.
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Long drive, but great tour guides Sacramento, CA
4/5  (Visited on June 2016)
113
It is a bit of a long walk from the boat to where you meet, but this isn't a tour for those who don't like to walk! It is a long drive to the ruins, but I appreciated that the guide told us about the ruins and history, as well as about the vegetation. So it was part nature hike and part ruins. Ruins weren't what I expected, don't go inside (they are solid) but we had a great tour guide who explained every detail. One of the gentlemen in our party wasn't as mobile and the driver carried around chairs for him to sit (which I think was nice). The driver was super nice but didn't speak English, which proved difficult when our tour guide ended up staying at the ruins. There were many people in our group, and although we all bought tours to the ruins, our activities after differed. The inability of the driver to speak English caused some confusion but in the end, we made it to the beach break where the service was fantastic. Open bar and food are always a bonus. The water was super shallow and not great sand, but it was still a nice day.
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this was one of our favorite excursions USA
5/5  (Visited on December 2014)
124
We were afraid that we would be late for our scheduled time for the tour. When we arrived we were advised that there was no need to worry and were happily greeted and offered a cold bottle of water. There were only about twelve of us on the tour and were able to take lots of photos and ask questions. Iszmael Martinez was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. I noticed the people that had booked thru the cruise ship came on a bus and it appeared to me that they did not spend as much time as we did as they were herded along. My boys chose this tour and I was not sure what to expect but have to say this was one of our favorite excursions. The beach was beautiful at Big Mama's and Ricardo took care of our every need. We had a massage on the beach and truly enjoyed our day. Would highly recommend Shore Excursioneer!!
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Too big Kentucky
3/5  (Visited on May 2014)
121
The ruins were too big. My kids got tired from walking around but the beach was really nice.
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Good, Full Day Leland
4/5  (Visited on May 2014)
104
We got to take this tour not too long ago while on our cruise vacation. It was a full day of very interesting sights and facts. We were surprised at how much we learned. The ride getting there was a bit long, but there was plenty of beautiful scenery to look at along the way. There is so much to see in the jungle and it is almost spooky how little the ruins have aged. The beach was a refreshing touch. We had a lot of nice photos to share at dinner that night.
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Best Of Both New Haven
5/5  (Visited on May 2014)
116
We were traveling with several couples and some wanted to see the ruins in Costa Maya and others wanted to go to a beach. When we saw this tour offered.....problem solved! It was amazing looking at the ruins and trying to even imagine them being built. They were beautiful and surrounded by the jungle. We got great photos. At the beach club we enjoyed the water and beach, with good food and drinks. Everyone wins!
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Just enough time Seattle
4/5  (Visited on August 2013)
90
I thoroughly enjoy the Mayan ruins - the structures were in very good shape and there was so much green vegetation all around. We saw many varieties of birds and there were a lot of iguanas. Our guide was a native Mayan was so interesting and gave us some excellent information about the area. The Beach Resort was a nice way to relax after the tour of the ruins. I recommend the margaritas! Overall, it was a nice tour.
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