Chankanaab National Park

This is a free-style tour that gives you access to the national park, botanical gardens, and snorkeling area. You'll enjoy world-renowned snorkeling in the waters surrounding Cozumel, more than 350 species of plants and trees in the botanical gardens, and the beach, lagoon, ruins, jungle trails, and more located within the national park. Optional activities available for an additional fee include swimming with the dolphins, snuba and sea-trek tours, shore diving and more. The park has lockers for rent and a souvenir shop. The tour includes a tour guide, round-trip transportation, and access to the national park, botanical gardens and snorkel area. Snorkel gear is available for rent for a fee or you may bring your own.

Snorkeling Adventure

You really can't go to Cozumel without trying out a bit of snorkeling. If you really enjoy snorkeling, this tour is definitely for you! The crystal clear warm waters of the Caribbean Sea will spiol you wiht a beautiful tour of the shallow reefs within the National Marine Park "Reefs of Cozumel." Follow a professional guide who will instruct you and point out items and fish of interest. This tour allows a snorkeling time of about 45 minutes.

Cobá Ruins

Cobá is one of Mexico's oldest Mayan cities and is set in the lush jungle amidst five lagoons. This historical civilization was a thriving city from 600 CE to about 900 CE, although it is believed to have been settled about 1000 years earlier. You will climb the highest pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula - it is even taller than Chichén-Itzá's El Castillo. The tour includes a bilingual tour guide, round-trip transportation, lunch, and the entrance fee to the archaeological site.

Optional Tours for an Additional Fee

• Tank Dive
• Snorkel in Catamaran
• Horseback Riding and Jungle Tour
• Atlantis Submarine
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Snuba and Snorkel
• Lobster Dinner Pirate Cruise
• Swim with Dolphins

Please Note:

• Detailed tour information - on both free and optional tours - is available at the Palace Resorts/Chaza Travel & Tours desk at your hotel
• Guests are required to make tour reservations at the Chaza Travel desk in advance of the tour, but not prior to your arrival at the hotel.
• Not all tours are offered every day so please book your tours as soon as you arrive at the Palace Resorts

Additional Costs:

• Most parks and ruin sites will charge a fee of approximately $4.00 US to bring a video camera onto the site
• You may wish to bring money for souvenirs as there are often markets and shops set up nearby or within the parks and ruin sites.
• If snorkeling, or other water sports are part of your tour, please ask Chaza Travel if there is a fee for equipment rental. There may also be a fee for locker use.
• While some tours include meals and/or beverages, please ask Chaza Travel if they are included. You may want to bring extra money to purchase these if they are not included.

What to Bring on the Tour:

• Comfortable Walking Shoes, especially for ruin tours
• Jacket and Hat
• Water, particularly if beverages are not included
• Biodegradable Sunscreen
• Mosquito Repellant
• Camera
• Swimsuit for snorkeling or water sports