Calakmul Ancient Maya City Tour: Local Guides, Certified Operators from Campeche
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22 Ratings
Calakmul Archaeological Zone

Embark on a captivating tour of Calakmul, an ancient Maya city, with local guides and certified operators from Campeche. Explore the rich history and culture of this fascinating site while supporting the local economy.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calakmul Archaeological Zone - Embark on a journey through the historic pathways of Calakmul, a prominent capital in the Mayan civilization and one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century. Encounter the lush wildlife that thrives in the neighboring jungle, where you may observe monkeys, toucans, ocellated turkeys,…
What's Included
  • Round transportation to/from your hotel in CAMPECHE CITY
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Water
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day adventure to the ancient Mayan city of Calakmul, a hidden treasure in the Mexican jungle. After your transfer from Campeche city, our unique tour begins with a scenic one-and-a-half-hour drive into the heart of the Biosphere Reserve, where the remnants of Mayan civilization await. Experience a rare opportunity to explore one of the…

Location
Calakmul Archaeological Zone
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Rosario_it
Mar 31, 2024
Long but enjoyable experience - We started our tour from Campeche early in the morning and we come back early evening, so it was a long day. Nevertheless we enjoyed the tour. Good experience.
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Claudiaj326
Nov 26, 2023
Great Mayan site in the jungle (still) without mass tourism - You explore the area in a very pleasant small group and not only get information about the Mayan site but also about the flora and fauna. We were treated individually. We climbed 4 pyramids and never felt like we had to rush. The drive from the "entrance" to the actual site is also very long. We were glad that we didn't have to drive ourselves.
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1971rwh
Nov 24, 2023
Climb Mayan pyramids for impressive views - Amazing tour to Calakmul from Casa Ka'an (Xpujil). The view from the pyramids is so impressive. We climbed 3 pyramids, which means, you have to climb approximatly 50 floors by staircase. We highly recommend to do this tour, because nobody knows how long you have the possibility to climb the pyramids and it is definitly a highlight of each Yucatan trip. Ka'an Expeditions is very professional and I can recommend them to everybody. We also did the jungle tour with them and stayed at their hotel (Casa Ka'an).
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Pamrvr8
Nov 14, 2023
An incredible place - The guide was very attentive and knowledgeable, the experience was incredible except for the horrible traffic on the Mayan train, a whole day in traffic but once in Calakmul you forget everything, the views are impressive.
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Coastal04338550792
Oct 23, 2023
It's worth the trip - We had a little inconvenience because they forgot to pick us up, we were actually at a campsite inside the jungle, but on the way home kaan, about 5 km further inside the jungle. However, when we managed to call (there was no network in our campsite and we walked towards the Kaan house) they managed to resolve the situation promptly. The guide was fantastic and the lunch provided was also pleasant. Highly recommended.
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Garysz6143ca
Oct 18, 2023
An unforgettable experience - Visiting Calakmul was a goal we had and we were finally able to do it with the best company. The tour was much more than we expected. Excellent drivers Carlos and Samuel and we were lucky to have the best guide Toño, if you book with them make sure that Toño can accompany you on your visit. Everyone was very attentive and the surprise of the picnic was very pleasant. It is truly worth doing this tour.
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Jhayesy1
Aug 12, 2023
Ruins, vistas and monkeys. - We had a wonderful tour with Bianca and Samuel, the driver. The view across the jungle from the top of the ruins (30 miles of green in all directions) will stay with us for life. We were a family of 5 and our youngest , aged 7, made it to the top of the ruins. Bianca was insightful and energetic and her English is perfect. Three howler monkeys showed up in the canopy just as we were about to leave. I fully recommend this tour. John Hayes, London.
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Gtenyc68
Jul 13, 2023
Calakmul Ancient Maya City Tour with Ka'an Expeditions Has My Highest Recommendation - The driver Samuel was timely, professional, and friendly. He promptly picked me up from my hotel, drove me to the destination, and returned me safely, at the end of the tour. The tour guide Manuel was very professional, informative, patient, and friendly. He made the excursion educational and enjoyable. The sandwich and salad lunch was good, plentiful, and tasty. This Calakmul Ancient Maya City Tour with Ka'an Expeditions has my highest recommendation.
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Cynthiak859
Mar 12, 2024
Best option to see Calakmul - The drivers and guide were great: professional and friendly. Calakmul had many impressive buildings and the view from the highest was truly awesome, like being in an airplane. We did not see many animals, except 2-3 Tapirs feeding in a small pond, and we were able to watch them for awhile. It does require many hours of driving, sometimes in traffic or roadwork, but the drive is nice. Viator was my only option to get there and I tried many times, so was glad for them. Only stressful part was when they sent an email the night before telling me they did not know where to pick me up. I had no way to get back to them and had previously told them my hotel and got a reply they would pick me up there, so I was worried, but, someone did show up as scheduled and the day went as planned. Not the best communication there, but no harm done
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Trail13066580741
Jul 6, 2023
Great experience - Long journey to the jungle. But experienced guides with many explanations and stories. Very good lunch.
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