Lazy River Tubing, Cavern Swim & Ake Mayan Ruins
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Port
Progreso (Merida), Yucatan, Mexico
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$119
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
A comfortable motorcoach whisks you from the ship to a newly-opened ruins of Ake. This late pre-Classic period Mayan City remained influential until the post-Classic period, when the Spaniards arrived. It was the site of a 16th-century battle between the Mayans and Francesco de Montejo — patriarch of the Spanish family that conquered and built Merida. Ake's ruins merge two worlds — Mayan Mexico and a Spanish colony.
Head into the heart of nature with a wonderful lazy river tube float, an open-air cave swim, and cavern snorkeling in the crystal clear, freshwater of a cenote water system. Cenotes are deep, water-filled sinkholes in limestone — natural pools filled by rain and water from underground rivers. They often feature amazing stalactites and stalagmites, and are a stunning snorkeling destination.
A tasty Mexican-Mayan lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Notes:
Minimum age is 8 years. Guests who are pregnant or have a heart, knee or respiratory condition are not allowed to participate. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps. Wear closed-toe walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen (no other kind is allowed) and a hat. To avoid sunburn, bring light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Swim at your own risk. Snorkel gear is provided.