Mayan towns, cenotes and bee farm full-day private tour
Excursions & day trips

Mayan towns, cenotes and bee farm full-day private tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 hours
Do this because
  • Skip the crowds and venture off into some off the beaten path sites in Yucatan for a memorable adventure
  • Explore the quaint Mayan towns of Yalcoba and Tekom
  • Visit some lesser-known cenotes such as Cenote Xcanahaltun and Cenote Sac Aua, and swim in the emerald waters
  • Learn about the ancient Mayan beekeeping practices and its special stingless bee species at a local bee farm
What to expect

Explore some off-the-beaten-path sites of the Yucatan Peninsula for a memorable experience.

Start nice and early with a pickup from your accommodations in Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Make your way to Yalcoba, a small but quaint town in Yucatan, steeped in history and filled with a few scenic spots. Explore the town, whipping out your camera and snapping photos of the local life and scenery.

After Yalcoba, you’ll head to the first cenote, Cenote Xcanahaltun. This lesser-known cenote is a hidden gem tucked away in the northwest area of Valladolid. Descend the staircase that leads to the cave cenote and see the wondrous stalactites and stalagmites all around. You’ll have some free time to jump into the cool waters from the wooden platform and swim around in the turquoise waters.

Next, you’ll visit Cenote Sac Aua, one of the only cenotes with an island in the middle. This was caused when the roof of the cenote fell some thousands of years ago. You’ll have some time to swim in the emerald waters and maybe even kayak around the island before heading to the next stop.

You’ll head to the town of Tekom next and drive around to see one of the largest settlements on the Yucatan peninsula. You’ll also visit a church and get a glimpse of some of the locals as they pass by on their day-to-day errands and activities. Then you’ll head to Sardin Alak to visit a local bee farm.

Once there, you’ll learn about the ancient Mayan beekeeping practices, as well as the special species of bee called ‘Melipona beecheii’ or in Mayan ‘xunan kab’ which roughly translates to ‘regal lady bee’. Discover how the ancient Maya people used honey primarily for medicinal purposes rather than a sweetener and check out the local byproducts of the bee farm.

After the bee farm tour, you’ll partake of a local Yucatecan lunch before making your way back to your accommodations in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

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What's included
  • check Air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Drinking water
  • check Yucatecan lunch
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off (hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen)
  • check English and Spanish speaking tour guide
  • check Entrance fees
What's not included
  • x_not_included Snorkeling equipment (available for rent on-site)
Where
Meeting point:
Please indicate your pickup location (hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen) at checkout.
What to remember
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • Before entering any cenote in the area, you have to take a shower to remove sunscreen and bug spray
  • Basic swimming knowledge is needed for this tour
  • Please be at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the stated pick up time
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Provider
Trip Guru Limited
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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