Published on Oct, 2022
Took the tour on 2022/10/18
First, the downsides:
1) complicated booking experience.
It took a while to get booking confirmation, I never managed to log in to the website to get the actual boarding pass, the contact phone number was hard to reach without access to a Mexican phone provider, and there didn't seem to be an easy way to book a trip on behalf of someone else.
2) The bathrooms along the way ranged from frankly appalling to barely tolerable. Also, while the breakfast on the bus was good, the included drink was a very unpleasant little juice box that tasted more of chemicals than juice.
The upsides: EVERYTHING ELSE!!!
Take this tour, guys! At least if you get the same guide. Pity I can't recall his name, starts on "A", but he was superb: an expert, no nonsense, charismatic, highly interesting, and genuinely interested in promoting Mayan culture and history, and sharing local knowledge. I'd marry him. (photo attached, from the back though)
If you only have one day to experience the best, and relatively off the beaten track, Yucatan history and culture, this trip is a proper adventure: just enough time to marvel at the gorgeous remains of Tulum, a bit of exciting jungle hike/biking through Cobá, a scenic buffet by the Cobá lake, and a swim in a secluded underground cavern, plus a bonus amble through the crowded and fanciful Playa del Carmen main promenade at night.
A tiny bit of everything, as one could spend a day doing each activity, but just enough to get the idea in limited time with a great tour guide who was really sensitive to giving our group the best experience of the place. Saved my whole vacation!
Tl;dr: if you're pressed for time and don't have own transportation, THIS IS THE TOUR. I wish I had an opportunity to try other tours with this company.
NOT A SCAM and in fact the OPPOSITE of a scam company. Unlike some others I could mention. Much love & thank you for the adverture!
P.S. The booking process & the toilets did leave something to be desired though.