Pac Chen tour

shellb · 06-19-2003

Me again! I did the search, did not find any mention of the Pac Chen tour, so was wondering if anyone here did it, and feedback. The variety of this tour is appealing. We are doing the fatcat, and flopping between Xacaret or Pac Chen-since we are only on holiday for a short while, and want time to just lay on the beach thus we can't do everything we want! Thanks in advance. Have a great day. Michele

Juanito · 06-19-2003

Mrs Juanito & I went on the Coba-Pac Chen tour that Alltournative operates.

We did not go to Xcaret or on the Fat Cat tour, so we can't compare them.

The tour was great! The story about it on this website is pretty complete, so I can't think to add much.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, only use that biodegradable sunscreen and bring extra water and a wide-brimmed hat.

My only complaint is that they charged me the regular rate instead of the Internet rate; but maybe that's my own fault because I did not book far enough in advance.

Bring a little extra money to rent a bike at Coba, to buy a picture of you flying over the cenote on the zip line and to tip the guide and the lunch service staff.

KKIL · 06-19-2003

Shellb,
If you go to the top of the page and pick read more scroll down to the features and then choose Alltournative Trip report. The report is all you need to know about Pac Chen tour.
Have fun.

mr. pooh · 06-19-2003

Hi, we did the Coba/Pac Chen tour with Alltournative last week and had a really wonderful time. It's a very full day but well paced, and with enough quiet time in between activities to not totally tire you out. Ours had Coba in the morning and then Pac Chen in the afternoon (other groups have it reversed with Pac Chen in the morning) which worked out perfectly because we were able to swim in the cenote just when the sun was getting too hot. Our guide was knowledgeable and had stories to share without being too rehearsed and rigid about schedules.

Just a few things to keep in mind that might help you out:
1. Try to wear comfy shoes, keeping in mind that there will be a lot of walking on uneven terrain. One of the people on the tour with us was in flipflops and she herself was not only uncomfortable (both in climbing the ruins and trekking through Pac Chen) but felt that she came very close to twisting her ankle several times.
2. They do provide water for you, but in small bottles so you may want to bring an extra supply.
3. We brought a disposable underwater camera with us and were able to take some nice pictures in the cenote. They take pictures of you when you are ziplining and rappelling as well and these cost about 85 pesos each. Although they might sound a little pricey, please do consider buying them as a way of directly supporting the community's efforts.
4. On the ride home you'll stop at the resthouse halfway--don't make the mistake of going straight to the bathroom as I did and miss the tequilla shots!
5. Although we chose to walk the 2 km to the big ruin in Coba, in hindsight it might be a good idea to rent a bike from the stand there and save yourself time and sweat getting to the ruins.

We thought that it was one of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend it. It was a nice change from all the laying out on the beach that we did. Have fun!

shellb · 06-19-2003

You guys are great, thank you all for sharing info with me, I really, really, like being cued in on the restroom/tequila info!! I can definitly "hold it" till after the shots, thanks Mr pooh!! Now I will take the advice and try to book it now, online. Thanks for the feedback, and I'll wear my sneakers! Michele Have a great night.

Juanito · 06-20-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by "mr. pooh"

. They take pictures of you when you are ziplining and rappelling as well and these cost about 85 pesos each. Although they might sound a little pricey, please do consider buying them as a way of directly supporting the community's efforts.

Yeah, Dittoes on that.

Buy a picture & support Sustainable Development.

They have a really cool setup; their computer & printer are powered by a solar panel. No Hydrocarbons were harmed in the production of your picture.

They can make money selling you pictures or they can clear-cut the jungle & run cattle; the choice is yours........

shellb · 06-20-2003

:wink: I planned on getting the picture definitly! My teen and younger kids already told me to make sure I get a pic doing it, since they think I will chicken out. Plus I am all for supporting nature, hoping to visit a RainForest in Costa Rica in the next year or so! Have a great day.Michele

06-19-2003	#1 (permalink)
shellb lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 13	Pac Chen tour Me again! I did the search, did not find any mention of the Pac Chen tour, so was wondering if anyone here did it, and feedback. The variety of this tour is appealing. We are doing the fatcat, and flopping between Xacaret or Pac Chen-since we are only on holiday for a short while, and want time to just lay on the beach thus we can't do everything we want! Thanks in advance. Have a great day. Michele

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

06-19-2003	#2 (permalink)
Juanito reposado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The state of 5 national parks and 1 crappy soccer team Posts: 1,049	Mrs Juanito & I went on the Coba-Pac Chen tour that Alltournative operates. We did not go to Xcaret or on the Fat Cat tour, so we can't compare them. The tour was great! The story about it on this website is pretty complete, so I can't think to add much. Wear comfortable walking shoes, only use that biodegradable sunscreen and bring extra water and a wide-brimmed hat. My only complaint is that they charged me the regular rate instead of the Internet rate; but maybe that's my own fault because I did not book far enough in advance. Bring a little extra money to rent a bike at Coba, to buy a picture of you flying over the cenote on the zip line and to tip the guide and the lunch service staff.

06-19-2003	#3 (permalink)
KKIL lost on fifth Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 22	Shellb, If you go to the top of the page and pick read more scroll down to the features and then choose Alltournative Trip report. The report is all you need to know about Pac Chen tour. Have fun.

06-19-2003	#4 (permalink)
mr. pooh lost on fifth Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 21	Hi, we did the Coba/Pac Chen tour with Alltournative last week and had a really wonderful time. It's a very full day but well paced, and with enough quiet time in between activities to not totally tire you out. Ours had Coba in the morning and then Pac Chen in the afternoon (other groups have it reversed with Pac Chen in the morning) which worked out perfectly because we were able to swim in the cenote just when the sun was getting too hot. Our guide was knowledgeable and had stories to share without being too rehearsed and rigid about schedules. Just a few things to keep in mind that might help you out: 1. Try to wear comfy shoes, keeping in mind that there will be a lot of walking on uneven terrain. One of the people on the tour with us was in flipflops and she herself was not only uncomfortable (both in climbing the ruins and trekking through Pac Chen) but felt that she came very close to twisting her ankle several times. 2. They do provide water for you, but in small bottles so you may want to bring an extra supply. 3. We brought a disposable underwater camera with us and were able to take some nice pictures in the cenote. They take pictures of you when you are ziplining and rappelling as well and these cost about 85 pesos each. Although they might sound a little pricey, please do consider buying them as a way of directly supporting the community's efforts. 4. On the ride home you'll stop at the resthouse halfway--don't make the mistake of going straight to the bathroom as I did and miss the tequilla shots! 5. Although we chose to walk the 2 km to the big ruin in Coba, in hindsight it might be a good idea to rent a bike from the stand there and save yourself time and sweat getting to the ruins. We thought that it was one of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend it. It was a nice change from all the laying out on the beach that we did. Have fun!

06-19-2003	#5 (permalink)
shellb lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 13	You guys are great, thank you all for sharing info with me, I really, really, like being cued in on the restroom/tequila info!! I can definitly "hold it" till after the shots, thanks Mr pooh!! Now I will take the advice and try to book it now, online. Thanks for the feedback, and I'll wear my sneakers! Michele Have a great night.

06-20-2003	#7 (permalink)
shellb lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 13	:wink: I planned on getting the picture definitly! My teen and younger kids already told me to make sure I get a pic doing it, since they think I will chicken out. Plus I am all for supporting nature, hoping to visit a RainForest in Costa Rica in the next year or so! Have a great day.Michele

register to remove these adverts