Scott Cyn Posted August 22, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2005 We will be in Cozumel from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM and would like to make a trip on our own to see some Mayan ruins. Has anybody done that? Are they easily reachanble once I get on the mainland? Easy to do? Do I need a guide? Or should I just rent a jeep and get a map? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2cruisegirl Posted August 22, 2005 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Scott Cyn, There is a thread going about Tulum...lots of good information-you might want to check it out. From what I've read here on the boards, Tulum can take a pretty long while (excursions usually run about 5-6 hours). I've found that most people suggest booking this through the ship-wouldn't want to run a risk of not getting back in time & missing the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMare Posted August 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Scott, you can customize a trip over to visit the Tulum ruins and then maybe do a little snorkeling in Akumal or something. We customized our trip through Sherri at CozumelInsider in June and had a fanstastic time. We were in Cozumel for 11 days so we had plenty of time to spend on the mainland. But, you can book a trip for the length of time that best suits you. Check it out: http://www.cozumelinsider.com/Custommnld?From=Mainlandruins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solita Posted August 24, 2005 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2005 You do not have enough time to do it. Tours to Tulum are 7 hours from Cozumel. Travel time alone is about 4 hours round time. Please don't attempt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenandlaura06 Posted August 24, 2005 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I have seen it several times...this is one excursion you don't want to attempt on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Cyn Posted August 24, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I have gathered from the responses and from studying maps that I should not try to do Tulum on my own. But both http://www.cozumelinsider.com and http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com offer six-hour guided trips. We will be in port for nine hours, albeit starting at 1:00 PM. Why would there be a problem with plugging a six-hour tour in there? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMare Posted August 24, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I don't see a problem with it, myself. We did a customized tour of Tulum through Sherri at CozumelInsider. Here's how our day went: -- First ferry over to Playa del Carmen from Cozumel took roughly 30 minutes -- Our private driver met us just beyond the ferry pier and drove us to Tulum -- about an hour -- We hired a private guide at Tulum and toured the ruins -- about an hour -- Our driver took us to Tulum beach and we walked the beach -- about 30 minutes -- From there, we went to Akumal (20 minutes?) and snorkeled at a lagoon -- maybe 90 minutes -- Lunch -- about an hour -- Our driver took us through Puerta Adventurous (20 minutes) -- Back to Playa del Carmen and we caught the 6:30 or so ferry I would think you could easily take the ferry over, have the driver take you to Tulum, tour the ruins, go back to Playa del Carmen and maybe even grab a bite to eat and still make the ferry back in time to catch your ship before it departs. Rather than rely on my timing, though, I would e-mail Sherri or Jacqi at CozumelInsider and ask them if it's doable. BTW, the driver Sherri arranged from us was absolutely wonderful -- extremely friendly, perfect English, very knowledgable about the area, safe driver, etc. We really enjoyed his company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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