At A Glance
   | A perfect balance between FOODIE trip and ACTIVE adventures! This is a closed LGBTQ+ focused group trip, no other guests other than our group will be included. Off the beaten path, exclusively guided experiences:
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Mayan Culinary Adventure™
Original price was: $2,695.00.$2,649.00Current price is: $2,649.00.
May 14-18, 2026 – Only 8 spots left!
INCLUSIVE PRICING! Includes airfare, accommodation, meals, tours, guides and transportation!
Prices are per person, double occupancy in same bed. Please inquire about single sleepers.
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Heads up! This is a rustic and rural adventure. See travel advisories below.
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Itinerary & Details
Explore Mayan history and cuisine in this ADVENTURE of a lifetime! Trek through ancient history each day and return to your private jungle lodge to enjoy authentic cuisine created by Chef Sebastian. Breakfast with wild spider monkeys each morning. Everything about this adventure benefits the local people of the community from staying in family owned accommodations, employing local guides and drivers, and focusing on small businesses created by native local people.
Meet Your Guide, Priscilla
Priscilla is a master at customizing your tour to the group and you'll be able to experience the secrets of Mexico like no other. Guiding guests on tours all over the world, Priscilla is a resident of this region of Mexico and knows all of the right people and secrets to get you access that most don't have. She's also an avid environmentalist, having worked all over the world taking wildlife photos of rare species for scientific publications.
Itinerary
(Itinerary subject to change.)
Day 1:
We'll pick you up at the airport and transport to our jungle lodge outside of Playa del Carmen. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, experience the warmth and charm of this family-owned jungle lodge who have been welcoming guests for almost a decade. It is a magical place surrounded by incredible wildlife that truly makes you feel like you are one with nature.
Day 2:
Today we have the caving adventure of a lifetime! We will have a private tour through an underground river system and learn about the natural history and ecology of the region. Priscilla has been exploring these caves for years and you'll be VIP guests enjoying access to some parts of the caves that are closed to the general public. Everything you need for this experience will be provided (wetsuit, water shoes, helmet, head light, etc.) After our tour, we will enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon and group dinner.
Day 3:
We have an early start today as we drive out to one of the Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá. ("Chee-chen EEtza") We'll enjoy an VIP guided tour with a local and real Mayan guide with a master's degree in archeology. You'll visit us to parts of the site most guests don't see and hear insights most don't learn on regular tours.
After a hot day at Chichén Itzá, we'll head over to a locally owned jungle oasis where our Mayan host family will share a Mayan culinary experience with us. In the remote jungle, you'll enjoy a splash in their sparkling blue swimming pool and learn about Mayan food, history, traditions, and language while making ancient Mayan píib in an oven in the ground. At the end of the night after dinner and cultural entertainment, we will start making our way back to the lodge.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we will visit a beautiful locally owned cenote for a swim, and afterwards we hit the town of Tulum! Spend the rest of the day shopping or exploring the beautiful Caribbean white sand beach. We depart Tulum at sunset and return to the lodge where Chef Sebastian will be waiting for us for our final dinner, in celebration of our last evening together.
Day 5:
Enjoy our last breakfast together as our adventure comes to an end. Your transportation to Cancun airport will be taken care of.
What's Included
This is an inclusive adventure! That means all of this is included:
- Airfare to/from Cancun!
- Transportation to/from Cancun airport!
- Accommodations at an incredible local family owned jungle lodge!
- All meals, many prepared by Chef Sebastian!
- All tours with a personal tour guide!
- All ground transportation and driver!
- Travel insurance!
- 78 Adventures staff along 24/7
Not included: Alcoholic beverages and optional gratuities for your guides and driver.
Flight Information
Flights to Cancun (CUN) are included with this adventure. Although we will do our best to accommodate requests for airline loyalty and schedules, we cannot guarantee booking details, and requests may cause extra fees.
Your flight will be:
- Southwest, Delta, United, American, Alaskan or Frontier airlines.
- Basic economy class
- Round trip from ONT, LGB, SNA, LAX, SAN or PSP
- Maximum 1 connection, between 1 and 4 hours (approximately)
- Arrive and depart CUN mid-day.
- Include transportation to and from CUN airport.
With the exception of Southwest Airlines, most airlines do not include checked luggage with your ticket, and will cost extra in a basic economy fare.
Travel Advisory
Heads up! This is a RUSTIC ADVENTURE - which means most people would not consider the accommodations a luxury resort. You'll be staying in a family owned jungle lodge that is modernized and comfortable with electricity and plumbing, but is "off grid". Hot water is supplied by natural resources and pressure and temperature may fluctuate. Also, this area of Mexíco sometimes experiences midnight blackouts that could last a few hours. If you travel with a medical device like a CPAP machine, we recommend bringing an adequate backup battery. Inquire for advice.
Due to the state of affairs with the United States we know traveling internationally right now can be stressful and uncertain. Please be sure you are willing to travel in and out of the country right now prior to booking this trip. Read about how to prepare and our recommendations.