Top Merida Day Trips - page 3

Acanceh was our first stop … amazing. The shared history of this time period by our guide Carlos, made it even more special. His love of this land and it’s history is very apparent. The 4 cenotes were a welcome respite after the hike up the pyramid in Acanceh and the short but, hot bicycle ride to the cenotes. Each very different, and unique.

Small group van, full day, in both English and Spanish. Guide was knowledgeable and spoke well. Ruins were lovely! Be aware of specific spots in the ruins that have Instagram potential. Cenote is private owned and small entry fee is required whether you swim or just observe.

Jorge and Annie (sp?) were great guides, it was a friendly group, and the sites were beautiful. Navigating the steep stone stairs was at times hard. If you have mobility issues Kabah may not be possible. The bus was also extremely cramped, especially in the back. If you're tall or larger I recommend getting picked up at the headquarters/first pickup and getting there early to sit towards the front. On one of the bumpier stretches of road I smacked my head.

Don’t forget your swimsuit! The tour is full of fun, entertaining and educational moments. It is very well organized and the tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly. If you are interested in experiencing all the highlights of Yucatan in one full day, this is the tour for you.

This tour was AWESOME. We had such an amazing time. It was our first guided tour like this, so we didn’t quite know what to expect, but it ended up being one of our favourite excursions in years and we travel a lot. We did have a bit of trouble with timing at a few stops, mostly because the return times weren’t always very clear and it was hard to hear announcements or the stories, especially in busy places like the pyramids where there were a lot of other tour groups and guides speaking at the same time. A small improvement would be clearer time reminders and the guide speaking up a bit more. That said, everything still ran smoothly and we never felt stressed. The seats in the back of the van are definitely on the smaller side, we’re very tall, but we managed just fine. If you want the best seats, I’d recommend booking the first pickup spot and arriving early. Our guide Michelle was fantastic, and I wish I remembered our driver’s name because our daughter absolutely loved him. They both did an amazing job keeping everyone safe, organized, and on schedule while also watching over everyone’s belongings. One thing that isn’t mentioned anywhere... bring cash to tip both your guide and driver. They really earn it. The cenote was hands-down my favourite part of the tour... absolutely magical. Izamal was also beautiful and charming, and it was awesome to actually be able to climb a pyramid there, which was such a unique experience. The only thing I would have changed is having a bit more time at the main pyramids and slightly less time in Izamal. Not because Izamal wasn’t lovely... it was, but by that point we were pretty tired, and an extra 30 minutes at the pyramids would have let us explore more and do a bit more shopping. The lunch was fine. I just wish it had been more traditional Mexican food, as it felt more geared toward American tastes... but it did the job and gave us the energy we needed to keep going. Definitely bring extra snacks and water because it gets HOT. Overall, this tour was absolutely worth the money, especially if you don’t want to deal with renting a car, parking, navigating, or paying for all those things separately. Everything was handled for us, and we could just relax and enjoy the experience. Highly recommend! We would do it again in a heartbeat!

It was great! The guide was super friendly and helpful. He shared a lot of historic information about the areas we visited. It was nice to have some free time in the town so that everyone could do what they wanted. The cenotes were lots of fun and we were given the perfect amount of time to visit each. There was also barely any waiting time between activities. Overall everything was very well organized. Would definitely recommend!

We had such a great experience as a family (2 kids aged 10 and 13) with Mauricio and Victor! I won't say more on the 4 cenotes no to spoil the experience of future travelers but it is really worth it. They are all very different. Lunch was very good as well. Have a big breakfast before coming.

Driver was amazing. He had to wait for us for a bit because our flight was delayed. He was very patient. The ride to the hotel was amazing. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the town and about events happening that day. He made us feel very welcomed. Van was very comfortable and large.