TEMAZCALPrivate Tours

MAGICAL CAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUNGLE

After 45 minutes on the highway (if you are coming from Playa del Carmen and 1 hour and 45 minutes if you are coming from Cancun) we will turn right and drive into the middle of the jungle for 15 minutes until we reach a local Mayan community that we nicked named “Chukum”.

Here, we will step out of the van and we will equip ourselves with our premium quality snorkel equipment and some proof water lamps. To access the cave, we will walk through a small hole in the floor of the jungle, a window into the underground and a door to the Mayan Underworld. This is the part of the tour is where the adrenaline will start to run through your veins, there is no need for speed, heights, or danger, the beauty of this place is so overwhelming that you will begin to feel the adrenaline for the simple fact of seeing something so beautiful. We will snorkel in the depths of the jungle to get to know its roots and mysteries; you will see incredible rock formations as you slide through underground tunnels. This is an amazing way to start this mystical experience – The Mayas believe that Cenotes are SACRED PLACES with MAGICAL POWERS and you have to know that Cenotes are UNIQUE to the Peninsula of Yucatan. If you are more adventurous ask your guide to take you to the secret back side of the cave!

Our guide will make you feel SAFE and PROTECTED at ALL TIMES, if you don’t know how to snorkel he will teach you and even if you are a pro he will give you the best tips to make your experience better – you can also check our article “Snorkel Tips for Beginners” in our blog. In addition, our snorkel expert is equipped with a water rattle that improves the guide-tourist aquatic communication, he also carries a floater in order to assist you if you are having difficulties, if you are tired or if you want to look around more relaxed, we call it the “Taxi”.

To guarantee the best snorkeling experience we use PROFESSIONAL SNORKEL EQUIPMENT. The masks that we use have NO FOGGING and are LEAK PROVE. The tube has a special vent that does not allow water to come in and our vests have the right design, size and color. It is important to emphasize that all our equipment is DEEP CLEANED and SANITIZED every day. We know that the right equipment is key to a great experience and it will allow you to only focus on ENJOYING and HAVING FUN.

If you wear glasses, don’t worry, we have GRADUATED MASKS, when booking indicate your prescription number level and we will bring the right mask for you.

MAYAN CEREMONY & TEMAZCAL

From the cave, we will drive for 10 minutes through the jungle and we will reach neighbor Mayan community of Sonia. As we arrive, you will see the Shaman and the fire warrior (his assistant) making the last arrangement for your ceremony. But before starting, your local expert will show you one of their houses. Mayan houses are simple, small and very charming. You will learn their customs and you will see the instruments that they use in their daily life. This might be a cultural shock for you as they live very different than what we are used to in big cities.

When you are ready, start your walk to the circle of fire, this is the name of the place where the Shaman will captivate you with his wisdom and good wishes in a lovely ceremony. The Shaman is an authentic Mayan shaman and does not speak English, so your local expert will be the translator. Cheer up to ask something anything you want to the Shaman; he is a very wise man and is a delight to talk with someone of such a high spirit.

The ceremony is a moment of reflection. You will stand around the fire listening to the Shaman. He will give a little stone of copal (a vegetable resin) that you will throw into the fire to soothe any negative feeling or thought that you can have. Your energy will start to rise and you will start feeling liberated.

After the ceremony, the Shaman will ask you to enter the Temazcal. In the darkness you will hear the Shaman chanting and suddenly you will see the fire warrior bringing red burning stones into the Temazcal. These stones were heated in the circle of fire under the wood and charged with all the energy of the Ceremony. The stones will be stacked in the center and after the last stone the Shaman will close the door. The only thing you will see inside is the bright red points of the burning stones and some shadows, at this moment is when people are given. Note that indeed they must expect a very peculiar mystical night.

The shaman will begin to throw a mixture of water and healing herbs to the stones, the steam will spread throughout the Temazcal, in the midst of chants and mantras you will begin to understand the true objective of the Temazcal. Close your eyes and free yourself, let go of your fears, connect and be reborn. We cannot describe this moment with words, is something so beautiful and personal that that you have to live it! The only thing we can tell you is that the temperature will raise, and you will be out of your temperature comfort zone. If you are looking for a spiritual trance and want to detoxify your body through sweat in a closed dark environment, then this tour will enchant you. However, if you don’t like dark closed places or you are claustrophobic, we advise to only stay inside a very short time.

Remember that this experience is only for you, your family and friends and don’t worry about anything external, your guide will take the BEST photos for you.

CLEANING YOUR BODY & MAYAN DINNER

When the ceremony ends and the door is opened, the shaman will wipe your sweat by pouring warm water into your body with a jar, from there you will go down to a cenote and while your body is still hot from the Temazcal you will jump into the cool water of the cenote, the fresh water touching your warm body is a delicious sensation of freshness, a temperature contrast that your body will appreciate.

After being in the peace at the cenote, we will go to a thatched hut, the Mayans have prepared dinner and a charming atmosphere under the sounds of the jungle and the light of candles, a perfect closing of a magical night.

If you are vegan or have special dietary requirement, please let us know and we will arrange the right menu for you.  

TRAVELING BACK

The tour was planned to be finished around 9.00 pm but since everything is done at your pace the exact time of the return will depend on you. Also please note that this is your private tour and so you have the FLEXIBILITY to go back to the hotel at any point or skip any activity you don’t want to do.

If you would like to read the REVIEWS that past clients have left on TripAdvisor about this tour, please click HERE.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW AND REMEMBER ABOUT MY QUEST CONCIERGE

MY QUEST CONCIERGE is committed to give you the BEST SERVICE and an AMAZING DAY. We take care of EVERY DETAIL to guarantee the best experience. (This has been our secret to becoming one of the best TOP 10 COMPANIES in the Riviera Maya according to TripAdvisor in only 10 months). 

CLEANING and SANITIZING. Today more than ever is very important to have the HIGHEST STANDARDS of HYGIENE. At My Quest Concierge, we DEEP CLEAN and SANITIZE ALL our vans and equipment DAILY. We also provide HAND sanitizer and FACEMASKS to have the uppermost precautions during your tour.

ALL our GUIDES are certified, they are KIND, FRIENDLY, FUNNY and KNOWLEDGEABLE, they are our biggest asset and they have been CAREFULLY SELECTED to give the best experience.

Everything is done at YOUR PACE. The schedule that you see is only for you to have an idea of what to expect from the tour, but the exact time that you will spend in each attraction will depend on you. Our guides and local experts will NEVER rush you and for MY QUEST CONCIERGE is very important that you enjoy every moment of the trip at your own pace.

My Quest Concierge ONLY offers PRIVATE TOURS and we will love to adjust the tour to anything you or your family wants or wishes. If there is anything you want to change from the schedule all you need to do is contact us or look at other options that we have already build for you. You tell us where to pick you up and where to drop you off (your hotel, Airbnb or any place you are staying or wish to be left) and, if part of your family or friends are staying in different places, we can do multiple pickups.

SAFETY is FIRST. For our regular tours we use a VW Transporter (up to 7 people) and Ford Transit Bus (from 8 to 17 people). We have chosen these vans because they are the SAFEST VANS in the market. They have solid frames and 3-point seatbelts. These vans are also very comfortable and energy efficient. If you are a small group and you wish to UPGRADE for an SUV, please contact us.

Traveling with KIDS and BABIES. We know that kids and babies have their own times and needs that is why our local experts and guides will help you with anything you need – from making an additional stop to pushing the stroller, they will make sure that you have an AMAZING DAY. We also have BABY SEATS and booster seats for kids. This service is for FREE so just write this request on your purchase or contact us.

WHEELCHAIRS. We know that sometimes is not easy to walk for several hours so if you want or prefer to use a wheelchair just contact us and we will bring one (with special wheels for the retain) – this service is FREE. If you have your own wheelchair, please bring it along, our vans have enough space. 

We are LOCAL EXPERTS and want to be your VIRTUAL Concierge in Mexico so feel free to contact us via WhatsApp, Email or call us and ask us any question about your holidays. We will be more than happy to give you the BEST TIPS or help you with anything you need.

EASY reservation and payment. We want to make this experience as SIMPLE as possible for you. If you want to make a reservation through one of our local experts just send us an email, WhatsApp or give us a call. Once the reservation is confirmed you can pay on the day of the tour with cash and/or credit card and you can use as many cards as you need.