Chichen Itza & Izamal Mayan Ruins Excursions

A great all-in-one trip for a big group 4 Worlds took our giant family reunion on a bus tour to Coba, lunch, and a cenote cool-off with optional zip lines and kayaking. They were a really solid choice, no complaints other than the uncontrollable weather. Riaz's insightful commentary gave us a way better understanding of the area's past cultures than we expected: We got history and geography lessons and even visual aids, and warnings about how much historians don't know or might be misinterpreting. And considering the heat and post-hurricane humidity, 4 Worlds planned the day out so well! We had great A/C, cold water, and snacks just when we needed them, all the directions we needed on timing, bathrooms, etc, and our cenote experience was ideally placed at the end, when we were all most thrilled to be jumping into cool water. They thought of everything, from offering paired "trike" rides to those of us who haven't been on a bike in decades to masks for looking to the bottom of the clear water. A great all-in-one trip for a big group that was just in the area for a few days.

Cenote adventure My husband and I booked an excursion through the resort we were staying at (Rosewood Mayakoba). We decided to visit some Cenotes since they are unique to that area. Our driver, Marvin, ensured that we had a very comfortable ride. The SUV was very clean with refreshments and even included Wi-Fi. Our tour guide, Israel, was so knowledgeable. As we explored the Cenotes and the park he shared a bunch of information/facts and explained some Mexican culture and history with us. He was able to answer all our questions and more! We visited 3 different cenotes and each one was so unique. The first was an open cenote, my husband and I zip lined into it! The next one was we arrived at the water was crystal clear. It was a little ominous at first because when you looked down into the cenote with goggles you just see a deep black hole! It was so deep that there were actually scuba divers. I actually found comfort that they were doing a dive while we were enjoying the surface. The last cenote was in cave, the water was also crystal clear however much cooler (but we got used to it quickly). To look at some of the rock formations under water you had to use a flashlight which was actually pretty cool. Israel guided us around the cave and made sure we had our footing everywhere we went. After the cenotes we headed into Puerto Morelos to grab lunch and went to a place that Marvin recommended—it was delicious! Overall it was a terrific experience and I highly recommend it. If you book with 4 Worlds Expeditions ask for Israel and Marvin!

Swim Caves and Cenote / paired with Akumal introduction and lunch. Of course you engage with Four Worlds Expeditions for some of the BEST guided days you can imagine in the Yucatan. From Cancun to Merida, from Cancun to Isla Mujeres.... all covered. But what are you really getting? Freedom to explore, relax, learn, enjoy, take a few risks... without the (major) hassle of driving in Mexico. They are your foot on the accelerator and your friend in the passenger seat, guiding you through a magical day. Face it, we don't know, what we don't know down there. From wildly amazing day trip options to risks we shouldn't take. Let me explain. The pitfalls for Americans driving a car in this lovely area are many. (Scams, less lawful drivers hitting you, language issues should you have an accident...police bribes.....truly vacation buzz-kill.) Save your money, time and effort - let 4Worlds take you where you will have a blast, always in an authentic way. Ask for Sylvie or Manuel if you want to talk in depth on tours. Don't miss the swim caves, Isla Mujeres by catamaran and Coba!! Your vacation fun just started.

Amazing private cenote tour Our party of 6 booked two private cenote tours with 4 Worlds - each was a unique and amazing experience! They make it easy by providing everything needed for the activities, and organize the day to avoid other groups or crowds. They provide all the flexibility needed to create a luxurious and custom experience. Our guide Anna was amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and a warm and wonderful human being. Highly recommend!

Amazing Guide and Experience After searching for the perfect tour during our stay in Riviera Maya, my travel advisor (Creosote Journeys) suggested a private tour so we could pick exactly what we wanted our day to be like. I'm so glad we decided book and I'm so glad that she booked with 4 Worlds Expeditions. Ana our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to share so much information about the Mayan Ruins in Tulum. She smartly made the ruins our first stop of the day so we didn't experience big crowds and while it was still hot, we weren't there for the hottest part of the day. After shopping and lunch we got to explore a cave and underwater river. I was so impressed that Ana guided this portion herself! We also got to enjoy one of the cenotes. I wish we could have stayed all day! I must also highlight our excellent driver, Marvin. He was always waiting with towels, water, granola bars and hand sanitizer. He even went ABOVE and beyond by finding some cajeta that my friend was looking for in the shops! We felt safe during the entire experience with the COVID protocols, which is another reason why I'm glad we opted for a private experience. We were able to relax and have the car to ourselves.

Life changing Absolutely incredible. Axel is the best at what he does. Will be a lifelong customer. Can’t wait for the next adventure with him.

Best guide to Mayan ruins near Mayakoba Our guide Axel Yahir Flores Labastida was excellent. He explained the Mayan culture and the significance of the ruins at Chichen Itza and Tulum. He was charming, professional, and gave very clear explanations of what we were seeing. He studied archeology so he is very well informed. He and his drivers are a great team . They made sure we had plenty of water, snacks and cold towels as the day warmed up.

A first class operaiton This is a first class operation and created great memories for us! While vacationing at the Belmond Maroma, the hotel booked our tour with 4 Worlds Expeditions to the Tulum archeological site and then snorkeling at Yal Ku. Axel Flores was our guide for both and we enjoyed his deep knowledge of the Mayan civilization. Axel brought ancient history to life for us with enthusiasm as we toured the site together. We enjoyed a beachfront lunch then went snorkeling at Yal Ku. Yal Ku is a quiet lagoon and natural breeding ground for a wonderful assortment of fish. Axel actually swam with us to insure we experienced all the sights the lagoon had to offer. Our driver was very friendly and looked after our comfort both in and out of the car during the entire day. 4 Worlds Expeditions exceeded our expectations.

Chichen Itza private excursion On our first post-Covid family trip, we decided to book one private excursion during our stay and asked our hotel (the Rosewood Mayakoba) for a recommendation. They referred us to 4 Worlds and we are so glad they did! We were guided by our tour guide Axel and our driver Ivan, who were both super accommodating, kind, and cheerful throughout our full-day excursion to Chichen Itza. Since it is a long drive each way (2.5 hours), we were able to nap thanks to Ivan’s excellent driving, and when we were all awake, Axel would provide information to us in an engaging and highly entertaining way. Unlike the rest of my family, I love sightseeing and learning as much info as I can while touring - my teen daughter and husband, not so much. But Axel managed to get all three of us engaged in a way that has never happened before. Ivan and Axel made everything incredibly smooth and easy for us all day - we literally did not have to do a thing. They showed up to our hotel super early in the morning at our request (so we could beat the tour group crowds at Chichen Itza), Axel acted as our professional photographer at Chichen Itza, they took us to a beautiful and quiet cenote so we could swim and cool off (and get some cool photos/video), they took us to lunch at a restaurant that they recommended and made reservations at for us (the food was incredible), and they even stopped by a convenience store when we mentioned we needed some sunscreen. It was a wonderful experience and worth every USD/Mexican Peso we paid to experience Chichen Itza in such a personalized and professional manner. We will definitely be back to book 4 Worlds on our next trip to Cancun/Playa del Carmen (next time, the Tulum ruins!).

A cave exploration I had a great tour with some great people. It was very exciting as I got to experience something that I have never experienced before.