Omg, the absolute highlight of my birthday trip. Shoutout to the crew for taking care of us! Jesus,…read moreAlex, Axel, Lola, and Dustin! Es muy bien! :D My friends and I did the 5-hour In-Ha Snorkel & La Bocana Tour. The yacht included a paddleboard, snorkeling, and fishing gear. The crew was so nice and friendly. Towards the end, it was a party with them, it was such a great way to end my trip. The vibes were WONDERFUL. During the experience, we had freshly made ceviche and burgers. They were also accommodating with my dairy allergy and the drinks they made were fantastic! I appreciated the crew prioritizing safety while keeping the environment exciting and fun. I loved it! Lola took AMAZING photos of our entire experience. Jesus got photos of my friends and I snorkeling and some fishes that we saw. It was beautiful! Thank you for making memories with my friends and I definitely would do that again!

Aldo and crew were AMAZING!!!! I've been on plenty boats but this was the best. The hospitality was…read moreamazing ! They were so attentive! They even helped my 2 year old swim while I was on the boat. The guacamole was delicious and fresh. I legit have zero complaints.

We took a private tour of artisan workshops around Oaxaca, MX with the Mexico Kan Tours branch in…read morethat location. Jorge was our guide and Lucas was our driver. I can't say enough about how knowledgeable and enthusiastic they were. The workshops were incredible, to witness the artistry and industry first hand. We went to see black clay pottery, wood carving alebrijes, the master sculptor Jose Antonio of Manos que Ven, and a mezcal tasting at La Locura. It was a perfect way to learn about the region's history and get out of the city for a day. I highly recommend it.

Did the Chichen Itza & Cenote tour and had a great time - no complaints! Our tour guide was super…read moreinformative and the van was very clean and comfortable. The pick up was very punctual. If I had one critique- I do wish they could charge the full cost of the excursion at the time of booking so it's not something we have to do during the actual excursion. There was a 7% fee charged which felt unnecessary.

JORGE! Our favorite day during our stay in Tulum was spent with Jorge, Clemente and El Captain of…read morePunta Allen! Jorge customized a wonderful snorkeling trip for us (family of 6) through Sian Ka'an. He provided such great wisdom and knowledge of the landscape. He opened our eyes to the beauties in nature, and the unfortunate reality of what human development has contributed to the destruction of nature and all it has to offer. What an interesting experience to see it in both ways. Spend a day with Jorge - come out a new person. MAGICAL. We saw so many magical things... birds, sea turtles, dolphins, fish, rays, lush vegetation and a small sleepy fishing village called Punta Allen. Words cannot describe the beauty of that day and our trip around a small part of Sian Ka'an Biosphere. Thank you Green Maya, Sara, Jorge, Clemente, and our wonderful boat captain - a Punta Allen resident.

I had the most amazing get away in Tulum with my tour guide Jorge! We did Jungle Trekking and…read moreCanoeing at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve. We went to beautiful underground cenotes and swam around in the water. He took us to a quaint little restaurant with a view of the water and great hospitality. I feel like I got a genuine experience-Tulum wouldn't have been the same without Green Maya!

We had an amazing Cenote tour with our guide Alex. They took us to 3 very unique cenotes which gave…read moreus an incredible variety of experiences. Alex was super informative and had a ton of really interesting knowledge about the area. The cenotes were absolutely incredible. Alex showed us a bunch of cool spots to dive and some secret areas that the other tours that were there didn't seem to be going to. I can't even describe how cool the cenotes were. It's like being on another planet! I highly recommend this tour company. Worth every penny and seriously made my trip so memorable.

Super fun tour learning and exploring nature's beauty…read more Booked the 3 cenote tour and had a blast with ATC. Alex, our guide; was super knowledgable explaining to us how cenotes form and also the cultural importance. He made us feel right at home, especially since I'm not the best swimmer. I've had issues before with snorkeling equipment malfunctioning on other trips but everything worked great this time with Alex's tips. We explored 3 unique cenotes and had plenty of time to relax and enjoy exploring them. Alex showed us how to free-dive (it's important to equilibrate your ears) which came in handy when he showed us hidden spots in the mangroves and even had us explore some underwater caves fully submerged (only if you felt comfortable). In between swims, he had ice cold sweet pineapples and water for us. Although you could technically do the cenote swims yourself, I believe it's worth the little bit extra to have a guide show you how to use the equipment properly (nothing worse than a water-filled snorkel mask) and also the hidden spots (all of the other tourists that came on their own to the grand cenote just stayed attached to the buoyed lines that were laid out). Well worth it in my opinion.

Our first day with Gil and Soliman Bay Tours was so amazing that we snatched up a second day when…read morewe some chuckle head cancelled and he had a last minute opening for us! Gil customized two day long trips for our family of 4 that perfectly matched our vacation goals of quality family time, adventure, learning about the local culture and safety. My 10 and 15 year old daughters absolutely loved every minute of the experience. We snorkeled in the bay. We zip lined above, floated across and swam in cenotes. We followed Gil's sage advice to make the most of our day exploring Tulum. We even, floated our way through the old Mayan trade canals cutting through the mangroves. A day with Gil and Soliman Bay Tours will be the highlight of your vacation. Both of our two days were far better experiences than our time at the big touristy parks. Call Gil! Go on... call him!

We booked 2 tours, one turtle snorkel with Gilmer and a 3 hour fishing trip with Manny and wow, I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm seven months pregnant and we have an 18 month old and I appreciated how accommodating both Gilmer and Manny were! Gilmer and Manny made sure to capture our experience so we could focus on the moment and sent us all the photos. Gilmer made sure to point out any creatures and give us insight. Manny & crew were able to help us snag 5 mahi mahi and the last one was a massive 60 pound male! Just incredible. On top of that they took us to a local restaurant to cook up our fresh fish. If we're not too tuckered out we may have to book another trip as I know it will be worth while. Great prices for life lasting memories, thanks again guys for being so awesome.

Nelson and Ed are truly the most hospitable humans…read more The experience from booking to end was so easy and helpful. We booked the night before and got a private tour with Nelson who made our experience magical! The ride was smooth- atm experience was adventurous- the cenotes and history magical- food was mouth watering a long with the chefs being so pleasant! They burned this amazing tree sap that cleanses space and gave us some to take home! They even bought my niece a cake for her birthday! Nelson is passionate and because of this experience we will be coming back annually.

Horrible Super rushed really bad experience do not book…read moreWas rushed through things booked for multiple hours and was done in half the time. Wanted to spend more time and was rushed. Horrible guide who made multiple inappropriate comments

Where, oh where, do I start?…read more We booked a trip for Tulum in February back in October and I hit Yelp to hunt for ideas for our trip. I came across a review for Yucatan Eli's Tours and was so impressed by what I read that I reached out to them to ask some more specific questions. Derek responded to me within a couple hours and not only answered all my questions, but encouraged me to reach out if I had more questions... which, because I am an avid planner, I did. Over the several months leading up to the trip Derek gave me many insider tips and local advice- we were basically best friends when all was said and done. We planned the Yucatan Wildlife Tour in the Premium Tour Packages. The price was incredibly reasonable, especially considering this is an ALL DAY excursion with pick-up, drop-off and lunch and snacks included. Eli picked us up at 7:30am with the kind of cheer and enthusiasm that confuses any New Englander, but he also had hot, fresh coffee waiting for us so we knew he was just an actual angel in a polo. This notion was only solidified when within 15 minutes we would be friends for life, because Eli is that awesome. Our first top was deep into the jungle in Coba. We hired a Mayan guide who deftly lead us into the jungle (in flip flops!) over and under dense tropical foliage making monkey calls with his hands cupped over his mouth. Eli followed closely behind quickly educating us on all that surrounded us. Not before long we see, HARK!, monkeys! A momma spider monkey and her baby skipped across the tree tops over our heads, and then we saw the ever elusive howler monkey, and lucky for us he was stopped to answer our Mayan guide's calls! Let me tell you something, nothing prepares you for how intense and cool a howler monkey's calls are! Even this experience alone would have been worth what we paid for the entire trip. From here we visited a local Mayan village and enjoyed some roadside fresh coconut waters (in the coconut like true tropical voyagers), chili covered mangoes, and handmade wares (of which I bought many, shop local, you know?!). From there we went back towards Tulum to enjoy a delish lunch at one of Eli's favorite local spots- he has great taste, and then off snorkel in an awesome unground cenote! The waters were so cool and refreshing and there were only a handful of other people there so it did not feel crowded. Our next stop was going to be snorkeling with the turtles in Akumal, but unfortunately Mother Nature was throwing a wind-party and whipping up sand so the visibility was null. Quick-thinking Eli came up with another plan for us to snorkel in a near by lagoon so that we could still see some of what the reef has to offer. We saw barracuda, massive schools of sardines, and rainbow parrot fish among others. We were sad to miss the turtles, but hey.... this is nature are dealing with, plus it is a great excuse to make another trip. This was hands-down one of the best experiences I have ever had. Eli clearly loves what he does and this translates through every part of the excursion. You better believe that we will be looking up Eli on our next trip to Tulum, and you should too! Thank you Derek and Eli for being one of our favorite parts of our Honeymoon!

We did the half day private tour to see monkeys near Tulum with Eli, and it was perfection! He's a…read moredelightful and fascinating person and made every minute enjoyable. We saw Mexican spider monkeys and black howlers, which was incredible, and also gorgeous butterflies and leaf cutter ants, and the forest walk was easy (even with terrible knees!). If you love nature and want to spend a delightful afternoon with an excellent guide, you will not be disappointed! Thank you, Eli!

Up early again for our 2nd excursion organised by Kay Tours Mexico, this time was to Isla Mujeres,…read morevia a luxurious catamaran with a snorkelling tour in the world's 2nd largest reef, beaten only by the great barrier reef. Never seen so much colour under the sea before, felt so privileged especially when an inquisitive turtle swam up to have a nosy at us. On Isla Mujeres, instead of staying in the north of the island (where we docked), John was excited to rent a golf cart and so we toured the less touristic, south part the island. The north also had it's own charm, street vendors, Playa Norte (rated in the top 10 of the world's best beaches) plus it was also home to a phenomenal dulce de leche icecream, so much so I had 2 of them in about half hour

I would highly recommend Kay tours. It was easy to book, and change the booking when more of our…read morefamily decided they wanted to come. We took the tulum/cenote tour and it was great! David was our tour guide, and on the ride to tulum gave us a lot of history about the mayas. At tulum, he took us around and told us about each site. The cenote was awesome. Again, David had tons of information about the ecobiology of cenotes, led us around, helped my son when he got scared, etc. highly recommend! Great tour and easy company to work with.

The idea of kite surfing always appealed to me, but I presumed that learning to kite would be time…read moreconsuming and difficult. The friendly, knowledgeable and gorgeous guys at the Sian Kite outpost at Papaya Playa made it easy. They had me in the water and flying in a matter of hours. Equipment was clean and in good repair. My instructor, Matias, was patient and highly competent. The owner, Sian Macondo, made sure we had all the right gear to match the wind and surf conditions. When wind conditions weren't right, we took a break and had a bite at the beach bar directly adjacent to the kiting center. If you are a guest of the Papaya Playa Project resort, the center is easy to find. If not, come to the main entrance of Papaya and tell them you are going to the kite center. A beautiful location with knowledgeable, multi-national locals who were a joy to meet and hang with for the day. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Kitesurfing Lessons Tulum, Learn to Kitesurf Mexico With…read moreSiankite you can book private courses / group courses / refresher courses or rent a complete kite rig, or just a board or even just the kite, anything from half a day to an entire week is possible, which can make your holiday quite simple. We have a range of rental and demo gear on offer for those not traveling with their own equipment. Feel Free to contact us direct on Tel: +52 (1) 984 185 1151 or email on siankitebookings@gmail.com

It doesn't get any better than this!!! So my best friend and…read moreI took the Mayan Backroads Bike Tour and the Sian Ka'an Mayan Wetlands tour and both were top notch!!! Hugo was our amazing tour guide on the Backroads Bike tour. This tour was absolutely life changing!!! If you're thinking about doing it, stop thinking, and book it. This tour is worth millions. Frank and Hugo are priceless! I don't even have the words to describe! This tour is pure adventure! We biked, hiked, canoed, zip-lined, and ate lunch in a Mayan village. I am so thankful for this experience. Wear a hat, wear sunscreen, take bug spray, drink the lemonade, and have the time of your life!! The Sian Ka'an Maya wet lands tour is pure joy!! Frank took us out on this one and I could have stayed forever! Floating in the canals and learning more about the ruins and eco system was pure perfection!! This place is absolutely beautiful. It's what dreams are made of. Once again, it's worth every single cent!! I couldn't thank Frank and Hugo enough for being great hosts! They are definitely on my Christmas list!!

What a great experience. We didn't want to waste time or energy figuring out how to see cenotes by…read moreourselves. Tulum Bike tours came through with the transportation, the bikes, the historical/cultural knowledge and the insider info that allowed us to just enjoy the adventure. All of this at an amazing price point. The groups are small enough to ensure you get personalized attention throughout your trip. We chose the Jungle Bike Adventure but there's a great menu of options (which we will be back for on future trips).