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Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony
4.5

Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony

By OlMar Travel Mexico
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Ages 16-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Round transportation
  • Guide specialized in the wished language
  • Ceremony of purification
  • Temazcal
  • Swim in the natural well (Cenote)
  • Typical mayan dinner with water and soda
What's not included
  • Tips


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Hotel lobby in Cancun hotel zone; for downtown hotels/accommodations in Cancun we offer several meeting points; and meeting point in Puerto Juarez Ultramar for Isla Mujeres hotels. Pick up from All-Inclusive Hotels on Riviera Maya, Akumal and Tulum is included. For Hotels in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Playacar and Tulum we offer several meeting points. Please make sure you mentioned your hotel/accommodation details when making a booking. Please contact local supplier at least 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pick up time.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Ultramar, Av. José López Portillo Calle 49, Puerto Juarez, 77525 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
      • Ultramar Ferry Playa del Carmen, C. 1 Bis Sur Manzana 7 Lote 17, Playacar, 77400 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32724P14

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 32724P14

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        GlobeTrotting258313
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020 • Family
        On our last night in Cancun saved this tour for last. We have travelled extensively and the ceremony felt authentic to us. It was an awesome evening with delicious homemade food served by Mayan people in their own community. The drive out is long ie 1hr 45 min from Cancun so be warned but on the way back you are so relaxed you sleep the whole way! The swim in the cenote under the moonlight was especially memorable. Would highly recommend.
        Written January 5, 2020
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        Bronwyn H
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        Aug 2023 • Couples
        My husband and I were spending our honeymoon in Tulum and found this tour at the last minute. I was a little nervous since there were not a ton of reviews for it. However, the whole experience was wonderful. The staff were kind and very informative. The Temazcal was rejuvenating and a very spiritual experience. That being said, if you do this please be respectful and do not talk during the Temazcal. It is not only rude and disrespectful to the Mayan people, it hurts the experience for the other people in the group. Also, be aware that the sensory experience can be a bit overwhelming given that you are in a small hut all in the dark with 20 other people and it is very very hot. If you struggle with sensory issues this may not be for you. I found that once I got used to the sensation it was quite pleasant. After the Temazcal, we swam in a cenote located in the village. The water felt magically cool after the Temazcal. Finally, we finished with an authentic Mayan dinner, which was absolutely delicious. A 10/10 experience that I would definitely do again!
        Written September 9, 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Dear Traveler, First and foremost, congratulations on your recent marriage! 🎉 Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your experience with our Temazcal tour. Our dedicated team strives to provide a memorable and authentic experience, and it's heartening to hear that it resonated with you and your husband. Your advice to future participants is invaluable. We wholeheartedly agree that respecting the sanctity of the Temazcal ceremony is of utmost importance. We aim for all our guests to have a transformative and enriching experience, and that's best achieved when everyone is respectful and present. For those who are new or unfamiliar with the Temazcal, it can indeed be an intense sensory experience, and your insight will undoubtedly be helpful for them. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the cenote swim and the Mayan dinner afterward. We believe that these experiences, combined with the Temazcal, offer a holistic and immersive understanding of the rich Mayan culture. We hope to welcome you back soon, perhaps for an anniversary trip or another adventure in the region. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of happiness and beautiful journeys together! Warm regards, Mariia Kireeva The OlMar Travel Mexico Team
        Written September 20, 2023
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        Dariuus V
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        Oct 2021 • Family
        Good show, sauna and swimming in the night. Food was also good. Giving 4 of 5 because Blue Caribe didn’t provide water on a van.
        Jesus from Delta Vacations organized this tour perfectly before my arrival to Mexico.
        Written October 30, 2021
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        Dear Travelers, We are pleased to hear you´ve enjoyed the Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony tour. The tour does include water and soft drink during the lunch, but doesn´t include water in the transportation. You can find the full list of inclusions in the tour description. Thank you for travelling with OlMar Travel Mexico. Best regards,  Mariia Kireeva  OlMar Travel Mexico +52 1 998 2636588 (whatsapp) olmartravel.com
        Written November 12, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Elo I
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        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2019 • Couples
        The activity itself was very good but unfortunately very VERY touristic... we went there as a couple and we meet a large group of Russian people there. You will be with 20 people at the same time, and your guide will jut explain you what to do but not why we do it. No history background just a cash machine with local people forced to play like maya... too bad, it could have been very good.
        Written May 3, 2019
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        Kristy F
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        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        I want to first say I would’ve rated a five out of five, the experience was amazing! Only because my husband and I have been properly taught how to sweat out of the US. Why I chose a 3 is, My complaint that the Tour Guides MUST prepare the Tourists better! We are Going to a working Mayan Village, and choosing to participate in Real Ceremony, but then tourists undermine that by being disrespectful. The Guides not teaching people the APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS like NOT TALK during the sweat while the Curandero is singing! To teach people that THEY are going to experience a Healing and a Cleansing So THEY Should be respectful to the villagers AND OTHER TOURISTS by not SMOKING by the Temezcal, to RESPECT the Curanderos AND OTHER TOURISTS Who may Actually Know the traditions and were there for the EXPERIENCE IN A DIFFERENT WAY, to be restful of other tourists, to clean up after themselves. Also if there is going to be tour guides from other countries going multiple times over months, I suggest they have their OWN tour, and to not be mixed with new comers. As their inappropriate opinions of the experience can taint another’s opinion or experience!! It was Extremely Disappointing to be around ignorant people and guides that made it No Big Deal.
        Written July 20, 2023
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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