Adventures

ADVENTURES

Explore the Yucatan Peninsula during your Deja Voom trip. All Adventures below are available to purchase via our Guest Dashboard.

ATV & ZIPLINES
Beach Clean Up
Catamaran Catamaya
Chichen Itza
Jungle Maya
Temazcal Healing & Wellness
Rio Secreto
Tulum Day Trip
Xel Ha
Punta Laguna

ATV & ZIPLINES

Ready to ride? Experience a guided ATV tour through some of Mexico’s most picturesque backcountry. Drive through an enchanting jungle, while stopping periodically to zip-line and dip in a freshwater sinkhole, also known as a cenote.  After working up an appetite, your fun-filled day will come to a close with a lunch buffet consisting of fantastic local cuisine, including grilled chicken, rice, beans, a salad bar, corn chips and hot sauces. Es muy bueno!

 

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Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 11 AM
  • Approximate return time – 5 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 4 out of 5
  • Expect moderate to light hiking. All participants must be able to swim, and be capable of handling a motorized vehicle over long distances.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 20 minutes
  • Mayakoba Properties: 50 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel

Beach Clean Up

Leave the beaches better than you found them! Be Interactive is rallying other eco-conscious, positive, and giving people — we’ll take a bus ride to a beach in need, and keep harmful plastic out of the ocean together. Gloves, hats, pokers, bags, and water will all be provided on this very important mission. There is a $5 fee that will be donated to charity to hold your seat on the bus. Thank you for cleaning up after other, less conscious tourists while you enjoy the beauty of Riviera Maya!

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your package and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Friday, March 1st ONLY, we depart at 10 AM
  • Approximate return time – 1 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 2 out of 5
  • You can expect to be out in the sun on a beach, cleaning up a beach. It will be warm!

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: TBA based on location
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: TBA based on location

Packing List

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Snacks (if you want them)

Offsite adventures are not included in your package and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

On-site Purchasing Ability
While space on these adventures is extremely limited, guests are allowed to reserve available adventures on-site at our Concierge Desks.

Catamaran Catamaya

Explore the Caribbean’s dazzling depths on the snorkeling adventure of a lifetime! Sail from Puerto Aventuras to the second largest coral reef system in the world on a luxury 65-foot catamaran. Swim amongst hundreds of tropical fish species, turtles, whale sharks, and fabulous coral reefs. While you’re frolicking in the ocean, a meal will be prepared on board. Enjoy an exquisite lobster or New York strip steak with a full open bar including mixed drinks, beer, margaritas, soda and purified water.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 9 AM
  • Approximate return time – 3 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 1 out of 5
  • Honestly, you’ll spend most of the day kicking back aboard our luxury catamaran, but you must have the ability to swim/snorkel freely if you wish to participate in that portion of the adventure.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 15 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 45 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Water Shoes

Chichen Itza

Journey to the capital of the ancient Maya empire, Chichen Itza. Its majestic buildings date back to 435 and 455 BC, and is geographically located in the middle of the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula. At this site you can visit magnificent temples such as the Kukulkan Pyramid and the Pok ta Pok ball game court. The Pyramid of Kukulkan is the most impressive temple in Chichen Itza, it’s renowned for the number of tombs beneath its seemingly endless 91 steps. Declared as one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is a landmark that needs to be seen in order to be believed! 

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 8 AM
  • Approximate return time – 5 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 1 out of 5
  • You can expect moderate to light hiking.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 2 hours 15 minutes

Packing List

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable Shoes

Jungle Maya

Discover the breathtaking Sistema Sac-Actun, the world’s longest underground river! Visit this historic natural landmark and participate in thrilling local activities, such as snorkeling in the Nohoch Nah Chich cavern, exploring the rainforest on an all-terrain Mercedes Benz Unimog, swimming in cenotes, and even flying over the jungle on an exciting zip line! If that’s got you all fired up, then you don’t want to miss the ultimate Jungle Maya tour. 

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 7:30 AM
  • Approximate return time – 2:30PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 4 out of 5
  • Expect moderate to light hiking, driving in off-road vehicles over uneven terrain, and ziplining . You must have the ability to swim/ snorkel in open water

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 25 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 50 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Comfortable Shoes

Temazcal Healing & Wellness

The perfect adventure after a long night of music and dancing on the beach. The Chaak Tun Eco Park is the ultimate setting for an encounter with the Mayan jungle’s impressive beauty. Your healing and wellness retreat begins with a refreshing dip into the waters of a thousand-year-old cave, full of history and magnificent stone formations. After an exciting fire ceremony, you will prepare your body and spirit for purification in the temazcal. This prehispanic ritual has been used for hundreds of years for hygienic, medicinal, and spiritual purposes and offers participants the opportunity to rediscover themselves with mother earth via a steam bath that uses medicinal plants. Once your body and mind have been purified, it’s time for a gratifying and relaxing 30-minute massage… after all, you’re on vacation! Once finished, a seasonal fruit bar accompanied by fresh natural waters awaits while you share your experience with the rest of the group.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 11:30 AM
  • Approximate return time – 5 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 1 out of 5
  • This adventure is not recommended for guests who are more than three months pregnant or currently suffering from asthma or heart disease.

Distance from resorts (to Valladolid)

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 30 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 30 minutes

Packing List

  • Towel
  • Swimsuit
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Bug spray (optional)

Offsite adventures are not included in your Playing in the Sand packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

On-site Purchasing Ability
While space on these adventures is extremely limited, guests are allowed to reserve available adventures on-site at our Concierge Desks.

Rio Secreto

If you think the Riviera Maya looks beautiful, just wait until you get a look at what’s under the hood! Rio Secreto is a natural underground cave filled with a kaleidoscope of speleothems, aka funky cave formations. The half-mile route will take you on a journey back through the ages, and you’ll marvel in this ancient, magical subterranean world that until now has remained unexplored and untouched for millions of years.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 10 AM
  • Approximate return time – 2:30PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 4 out of 5
  • Expect numerous hours underground navigating these underwater caves. Must have the ability to swim. Not recommended for people with claustrophobia.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 15 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 25 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel

Tulum Day Trip

Tulum is one of the most idyllic towns on the Yucatan Peninsula and a must-visit when you’re in Riviera Maya. With an extraordinary blend of unspoiled beaches, ancient Mayan architecture, and those languid, laid back vibes, there is no place quite like Tulum.

Your day starts at the famous Mayan temples, one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans over 600 years ago. Tour guides are available at the entrance to the ruins area, or you can head to our official Deja Voom beach club, where you can relax on sugar white sands, enjoy a couple of cervezas and take a dip in the ocean. Please note: food, drink and admission into the ruins are not included, only transportation to and from your resort.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 10:30 AM
  • Approximate return time – 4:30PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 1 out of 5
  • You can expect moderate to light walking.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 35 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 1 hour 10 minutes

Packing List

  •  Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable Shoes

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

On-site Purchasing Ability
While space on these adventures is extremely limited, guests are allowed to reserve available adventures on-site at our Concierge Desks.

Xel Ha

Spend an action-packed day exploring Xel-Há, the world’s largest natural aquarium park! Your Xel Ha package allow full-day access to the park and more than 20 incredible activities and attractions. Swim and snorkel with more than 90 marine species, Huck Finn your way through cenotes and mangrove trees, cliff dive, traverse rivers on ropes and zip lines, explore the jungle by train, or just kick it with a drink on Hammock Island. As always, breakfast, lunch, and drinks are included.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 9 AM
  • Approximate return time – 4:30PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 2 out of 5
  • You can choose your own adventure at this park, so swimming levels of all types are welcome. Expect moderate walking distances.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya Palace: 25 minutes
  • Rosewood Mayakoba: 50 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Water Shoes
  • Hat

 

Punta Laguna

Hike through the beautiful Natural Reserve Otoch Ma’ax Yetel Kooh and explore this protected land home to the spider and howler monkeys. During your hour-long guided jungle trek, you’ll learn about archeological sites, Mayan culture in its most natural form, and observe the monkey groups indigenous to the area. You’ll arrive at the Laguna Chabela Mayan home where you’ll meet a small self-sustaining Mayan community and learn the traditional ways of their culture. Your next stop will be at Cenote Aktunzots where you’ll have some free time to swim in refreshing crystalline waters. You’ll end the day visiting an animal rescue center and enjoying a typical Mayan lunch before heading back to the resort.

More Info

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

Shuttle departure and return times

  • Approximate departure time – 8 AM
  • Approximate return time – 4:30 PM

Difficulty rating + explanation

  • 3 out of 5
  • You’ll be hiking, swimming, and exploring through the beautiful natural Reserve Otoch Ma’ax Yetel Kooh.

Distance from resorts

  • Barceló Maya / Palace: 1 hour and 25 minutes
    Rosewood Mayakoba: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Packing List

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Water Shoes

Offsite adventures are not included in your Deja Voom packages and must be reserved through the Guest Dashboard.

On-site Purchasing Ability
While space on these adventures is extremely limited, guests are allowed to reserve available adventures on-site at our Concierge Desks.