One of CASA MAYA KAAN best features is its well-positioned location to access many fascinating sites and points of interest for water and land-based activities. Travelling to CASA MAYA KAAN, guests will enter the astonishing Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, a vast tract of protected pristine forests, beaches, lagoons, mangrove-lined streams and natural sinkholes or cenotes all supporting extraordinary biodiversity. At the end of the same rutted road towards CASA MAYA KAAN lies one of the best-hidden places in the Mayan Riviera which they use to call “The End of The Earth”: the charming undisturbed fishing Maya village called Punta Allen reveals the Caribbean flair in a personal and relaxed way far from the crowds. Eco-adventure and sports activity opportunities abound in the area including fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and diving. A sailing day trip on a fabulous catamaran is also highly recommended.
The nearby energetic area of Tulum offers sites of incredible cultural significance that include the Tulum Maya Ruins, Coba Ruins, and Chinchen Itza best known as it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
OUTDOOR AND CULTURE IN COUNTLESS WAY
ACTIVITIES AND ECO-ADVENTURES
Boating
A luxurious private sailing charter company that specializes in sailing through the Riviera Maya beautiful coasts on board of a Lagoon 440 Catamaran. The guests can enjoy the warm hospitality and the excellent cusine as well as premium drinks during their unforgettable cruise in the Caribbean paradise.
Snorkling & diving
An eco-friendly dive tour-operator from Tulum offers personalized tours and cruises in the spectacular cenotes and reefs in the area. The snorkeling and diving excursions and eco-tours offered aim to give visitors a special perspective on Tulum’s natural wonders and ecosystems.
Biking
Professional nature and archaeology guides, passionate bikers and environmentalists offer guided tours of the natural, cultural and archaeological wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula. These expeditions take visitors through the diverse ecosystems of the land and the rich cultural heritage of the Maya. Top quality mountain bikes are provided and numbers of participants are limited to keep tours small and personal.
Standup Paddleboarding
Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing water sport in the world. It Is a great way to get on the water and have fun while increasing balance, coordination, core stability, strength, and endurance. Plus, it is an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy.
Fishing
A little fishing village called Boca Paila sends us their most experienced guides. They pick guests you up with their boat directly at CASA MAYA KAAN. Common fish found in the area: bonefish, tarpon, permit, jack and barracuda. Best fishing season is from March until August; nonetheless marine life provides abundant fish all year-round. For those interested we can also arrange flying fishing tours.
Yoga
At CASA MAYA KAAN yogis from all around the world come to offer private yoga sessions. All of them have different backgrounds and unique ways of approaching yoga. They will guide the participants to ensure they obtain the best from the yoga practice.
Sian Ka'an biosphere adventure
Tour starts at your preferred schedule. Includes:
- pick up and drop off at casa maya kaan
- professional guidance at all times
- all entrance fees
- equipment
- snacks, fruits and drinks
Coba ruins & Actun Chacmool tour
Duration 8.5 hours. Tour starts at 8 am. Includes:
- air condition transportation from casa maya kaan and back
- guides (mayan, spanish or english)
- snack box
- soft drinks and water
- lunch (typical mayan food)
- visit to the coba archaeological site
- walk through the cave (gruta) actun-chacmool
- visit and swim in the cenote actun-chacmool.
Tankah eco tour
Duration 5 hours. Tour starts at 8 am. Includes:
- transportation from town office
- equipment
- guides (spanish or english)
- traditional mayan lunch
- snacks and refreshments
Actives: swimming, canoeing, various zip lines, jungle trekking, mayan village & exquisite traditional mayan food.
Chichen Itza / Calladolid / Cenote dzinup excursion
Duration 12 hours aprox. Tour starts at 7 am. Includes:
- transportation in air-conditioned from office
- professional guidance at all times
- all entrance fees (chichen itza, cenote)
- snacks and drinks
- cool off swimming in a beautiful cenote (flooded cave)
- yucatec lunch at the colonial hacienda ‘el mesón del marque’s’ in downtown valladolid
- free time to walk in the main plaza of valladolid and visit to the sisal neighborhood.
3 eco system snorkeling tour
Duration 7-8 hours. Tour starts at 8 am. Includes:
- transportation from office in town
- equipment
- guides (spanish or english)
- lunch
- snacks
- entrance fees.
Activities: snorkel in akumal: a reef and sea turtle sanctuary near the beach, snorkel in cenotes saac actun: a mystic experience in the underground world, snorkel casa cenote: an extraordinary natural aquarium
Cenote bike trail tour
Duration 7 hours. Tour starts at 8 am. Includes:
- air condition transportation from town office
- guides (spanish or english).
Muyil forest & float excursion
Duration 7 hours. Tour starts at 8 am. Includes:
- air condition transportation from office in town
- guides (mayan, spanish, english, italian and French
- life jackets
- snack and lunch (typical food)
- entrance tickets to sian kaan
Activities: visit the museum (community), walk through the interpretive trail, visit muyil`s archeological site, boat trip to a lagoon system, have a glorious experience by swim in an ancient mayan canal.