The Ultimate Adventure in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

The whole tour was exceptional from beginning to end. Each day was perfectly pitched with a great variety of activities - nothing was too rushed, too long or too hard and each day there was a good mix of things to do. Particular highlights were the cenotes, the visit to Ek Balam and the food! The one day marked as having 4. 5 hours of driving, really didn't feel like it. The driving was broken up into stints with activities along the way so you didn't really notice you were in the car for that long (it's also unavoidable to get to the different places, so you just have to go with the flow!) Easy is the right grade for this tour - you need to be generally fit but everything can be tackled by a complete beginner. You just need a bit of confidence and willingness to give it a go. The biggest challenge was contending with the heat - the cenotes helped with that - and the steep climb at the ruins at Ek Balam. Some training at the gym on the stair master and you'll be fine. The tour leader, Marco, was extremely knowledgeable about history and the local wildlife. He made sure everything ran like clockwork and that all tour members had a great experience. Pablo, who also supported the tour, had a great sense of humour and helped the group really bond. Would recommend this as a great trip for anyone who wants a taste of Mexico and MBA.

We covered so much of this beautiful area in a week, ancient ruins, town life, village life, amazing wildlife and water life! We snorkelled, swam, kayaked, ziplined, then drifted down the natural lazy river! A cleansing ceremony and tent in the jungle all added to balanced mix of activities in line with the 'Easy' rating. Expertly guided by Marco, (thank you,) backed by Tamara in the office with a great group of fellow travellers. I'm already looking for the next adventure.

Beautifully put together and jam packed trip spanning two regions of Mexico. Crystal clear cenotes, Mayan culture and friendly locals. Who knew Mexico has the world’s largest underground river ecosystem? Well, for these tips/nuggets of wisdom we thank our guide Marco, (could call him “David Attenborough” of Mexico), who shared knowledge of his country with us throughout the trip. Not to forget lovely Ursula who was our guide for a couple of hours on the bikes around chilled Tulum, showing us all the street murals and quirky places. Big thanks to Tamara for her kindness and immaculate organisational skills. Highlights? Where do I start? Turquoise cenotes, zip lining, snorkelling, food, Ochos home stay, birdwatching. Float in the lazy river of Sian Kan natural reserve, crocs, Mayan ruins, Caribbean Sea, colonial town of Valladolid and pink salt flats, flamencos and food. I, myself, usually book challenging MBA trips. But I can tell you, although this one is classed as easy, it’s a nonstop full on trip. Very fun and educational adventure, totally opposite of January 2025 review! Did not know much about Mexico prior to the trip and will definitely be back.

This was such a fantastic week. Really well organised - Tamara was lovely and so helpful, and Marco was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge to share. We also loved the cycling tour with Ursula! Highlights included seeing howler/spider monkeys, crocs, flamingos, even a snake or two! We also swam in some beautiful cenotes, met interesting people (really enjoyed the night at Ochos), and each archeological site offered different insights into ancient mayan life! Pink salt lake was stunning. The food was tasty, and hotels were very comfortable. Overall, a great trip!

Being my first MBA tour I wasn’t sure what to expect, it was great & better than expected. We had a great group of people, our tour guide Marco was so friendly and funny. Each day was filled with activities, sometimes too filled but never a dull moment & everyone we met were so lovely. The food was delicious, the breakfasts were amazing & the granola bars provided each day while staying in Tulum were so so good. Great and very safe way to experience the east side of Mexico.

This an an excellent trip. The days were varied and busy. It's hard to pick a highlight as we did so much. It is definitely an easy trip: no need for hiking boots and the cycling was very gentle. There is quite a lot of transport time throughout the week and I would have liked to have seen more of the beaches in Tulum and spent a bit more time in Valladolid. We had a lovely friendly group which really made the trip.

This is a fantastic tour through a beautiful country with friendly people. Tour guide Marco is excellent, always helpful, upbeat and flexible, ably helped behind the scenes by Tamara. Highlights for me included floating through mangroves in Sian Ka’an (and yes, it’s a novel way to wear a life vest), cooling off in several cenotes, kayaking in El Cuya and the beautiful town of Valladolid. The food (several meals included as part of the trip) was excellent. Oh and how I struggled being the only bloke on the trip with seven lovely ladies! As has already been noted, some of the timings are fluid and I would have gladly sacrificed some time elsewhere for an extra night in Vallidolid; the camping wasn’t was remote as it could have been (you don’t fall asleep to the sound of nature, more like music from the nearby village), and for me Las Coloradas is worth a visit but perhaps not a full tour, but these are minor niggles. I thoroughly recommend this trip!

I had an incredible time on this tour. The scenery is stunning, and for me this was a fantastic mix of activities, none of which are strenuous (but all of which are fun!) Marco is a friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, so thanks to him and Tamara. Marco also helped me with my Spanish phrases! I was lucky enough to have a great group, which makes the trip even better. I would agree that the activity times are less than advertised, but somehow most of the days were still full, and I don't think this detracts from the trip. You definitely don't need hiking shoes, trainers and water shoes are fine! Lastly, if you're on the fence having read the negative review from January, ignore it! The activities are fun, and the places and food are lush. If you want a challenging trip, book a challenging trip! This one is 'easy' as stated in the trip notes :-)

This is a fantastic trip. The itinerary was perfect for the week: well paced, variety of activities, balance of relaxation and activities. Marco and Tamara were excellent in organising and guiding the trip during the week. There has been thoughtful attention to the details of the trip such as the homemade flapjacks as snacks, managing the heat, recommendations for eating in different locations. Expectations well managed for the description of the trip and activities. Mexico is a great country and I will definitely return. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this trip.

Excellent week which exceeded all my expectations- perfect itinerary balancing a range of activities and experiences which never got too much as was all done at an easy pace while enjoying the gorgeous weather and scenery of Mexico. Marco was an incredible guide, with Tamara behind the scenes looking after each detail. I don’t agree with previous negative reviews about the camping night - the intention is to experience a night in the jungle with the sounds and feel of this, whilst having he comfort of a place to eat and wash. None of the distances driven were too much, food and cocktails great, activities such as kayaking, easy zip lines, swimming etc enabled different ways of exploring yucatan whilst also funded local environmental preservation. I can’t recommend this trip enough. Much better than staying in an all inclusive in Cancun!