Tour Code: 26HWR

Tour Manager & Leader: Maleni Chaitoo

Tour Highlights:

Click LINK to watch an introductory video about the tour.

Join us for a rejuvenating 5-day wellness retreat in Tulum, Mexico, at a five-star eco luxury resort designed for sign language users. This experience blends ancient healing with modern practices in a tranquil, inclusive setting. Reconnect with yourself, nature, and a community of like-minded souls in this transformative retreat. Perfect for those seeking relaxation, personal growth, and healing in a peaceful, sign language-friendly environment.

MONDAY, JULY 20 • • •

• Arrive at Cancun airport from your favorite home airport (it’s a great idea!).

• Grab a shuttle van with Maleni, Tour Manager who holds a sign of "HOT/Kaaba Luum" from the Cancun airport.

• Arrive at Kaaba Luum Resort after 3 PM. Check in, relax, or take a peek around.

• Snacks will be available at 3:30 PM.

• Get ready for the opening activity at 5:30 PM.

• Enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation at 6 PM.

TUESDAY, JULY 21  • • •

• Get up bright and early with tea, coffee, or fruit around 7 AM!

• Enjoy a Temazcal session at 8 AM.

• Indulge in brunch at 10 AM.

• Free Time - let’s take some time for ourselves at 12 PM.

• Join us for a Cacao Ceremony at 4 PM.

• Dinner is served at 6 PM, followed by some free time to relax.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 • • •

• Get ready to start your day bright and early with tea, coffee, and fruit around 7 AM!

• We’re planning workshops where you can dive into Deaf Mexican Studies and Mexican Sign Language (LSM) starting at 8:30 AM.

• Brunch is on us at 10:30 AM.

• Then, we’ll head to the cenote with an art installation called Vesica at 12 PM.

• We’ll swing by Vesica to pick you up and then head over to Tulum Downtown around 3 PM, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and some shopping.

• You’ll be back at 5:30 PM.

• Dinner is at 6:30 PM, and you’re free to enjoy some downtime afterward.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 • • •

• Early Birds: Enjoy tea, coffee, or fruit around 7 AM!

• This is your last chance to make the most of your free time at 8 AM.

• Brunch awaits you at 10:30 AM.

• Pick up for Delek at 11:30 AM.

• Return to Kaaba Luum by 4 PM.

• Dinner’s at 6 PM, and we’re having a farewell party with a special performance!

FRIDAY, JULY 24 • • •

• Breakfast is served at 8 AM.

• Please check out by 12 PM.

• We’ll shuttle you to Cancun airport, where you can catch your flight home, feeling refreshed and ready to go! 😎

Schedule subject to change.

Included Activities Description:

Mayan Culture

• Tulum, originally called Zama or "City of Dawn," served as a sacred coastal hub, trading port, and ceremonial center for the ancient Maya.

• Remaining structures, such as the cliffside temple, were dedicated to ritual, astronomy, and nature's cycles.

• Maya life followed cyclical time, guided by the sun, moon, and stars in connection with the earth and cosmos.

• Cenotes were revered as sacred portals to the underworld (Xibalba) and used for offerings and ancestral connection.

• The living Maya culture persists today through descendants who maintain ancient languages, traditions, and wisdom.

Temazcal

• Sitting in ceremony with Abuela and being held through a first temazcal can be a deeply profound experience, representing the womb and a rebirthing ceremony in Mayan culture.

• The traditional ceremony lasts approximately two hours and consists of four rounds called "doors," each increasing in intensity.

• During each round, the door is opened briefly for fresh air, and additional heated "grandfather rocks" are added to the center of the stone dome structure.

• The experience can be emotionally, physically, and spiritually activating, requiring preparation such as clean eating, hydration, and avoiding substances.

• Following the ceremony, participants typically rehydrate with water and fruit, with the option to cool off in a nearby cenote.

Mayan Cacao Ceremony

• Provides an opportunity to reconnect with your soul and spirit, opening your heart to your inner child.

• Involves a millenary seed highly valued in American civilizations and once used as currency.

• Features fluid and feminine energy that channels through the body under expert guidance.

• Uses Cacao as a sacred drink to connect participants with the great creator and ancestors.

Cenotes: 

• Explore the Yucatan’s breathtaking cenotes through a private tour focused on personal exploration and Mayan traditions.

• Engage in swimming, snorkeling, or diving in crystal-clear waters while experts explain the geological and cultural history of each site.

• Participate in an immersive Mayan shaman-led ceremony to enhance the experience.

Vesica Tulum

• Vesica Tulum is a sustainable cenote sanctuary and social club located in the heart of the Mayan jungle in Tulum, Mexico.

• The entire destination and its artistic structures are built around and named after the ancient, sacred cenote waters.

• Website: https://www.vesicatulum.com

Downtown Tulum 

• Downtown Tulum is also known as Tulum Centro or the pueblo.

• It serves as a vibrant, bustling, and more affordable local counterpart to the upscale beach hotel zone.

• The area is centered along Avenida Tulum.

• It features authentic street food, boutique shops, and lively nightlife.

• It is located approximately 3 km (1.8 miles) from the coastline.

Delek Tulum, Hotel/Beach Club: https://delektulum.com

Excluded Activities: 

• Massage Therapy

• Facials & Body Wraps

• IV Therapy

• Yoga

• Fitness

• Ice Bath

• Breathwork

• Tulum Tours & Excursions

• 4 nights in 5-star eco luxury retreat center, Kaaba Luum, a private jungle sanctuary near Tulum, Mexico, with a shared bed.

• 2 organic meals daily, Brunch and Dinner by Chef Dorotea Vexenat, blending Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. Fresh, organic ingredients create nutritious dishes with personalized menus.

  Emphasizes honest cuisine and a conscious relationship with food for enhanced well-being.

• Services of a Deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day, as well as interpreting services when needed.

• All local transportation expenses, except optional activities.

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• All activities mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:  The itinerary and price are subject to change.

We recommend booking with a friend, as participants may need to share a queen-sized bed in a private bedroom in your villa. Each villa includes:

• Sleeps 4-8 People 

• Two main bedrooms each with private bathrooms. 

• Tempurpedic, deliciously-soft pillows & bedding. 

• Yucatan Senses hand wash, soaps & oils & natural bath robes in each room. 

• a spacious living quarter featuring a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast bar. 

• Breathe in the crisp, invigorating air as you lounge by your private pool

• Feeling weightless amidst the treetops. 

• From the secluded terrace, let the gentle breeze sweep away your worries, offering a refreshing escape from the world. 

• Away from any outside noise and light pollution.

• Seamlessly interconnected Villas for communal use + lock-offs for every room for more privacy.

• Immersive nature views from every room.

• 24/7 Security.

• Domestic and/or international airfares.
• All other meals are not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
• Any optional activities/excursions provided by the retreat center.
• Travel Insurance.
• All types of transit and tourist visas (if applicable) - e.g., ETIAS.
• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant(s) and/or Local Guides.

● Tour begins and ends in Tulum, Mexico, but please fly in/out of Cancun, Mexico between 1 and 4 PM.

● Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.

● Participants may be expected to share a queen bed in their own private bedroom; we highly recommend booking this tour with a friend. 

● When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.

● Please consult the most recent version of the HOT terms and conditions. Please click HERE. 

● Hands on Travel recommends that you purchase a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. To learn more, please click HERE.

Maleni Chaitoo,

A proud New Yorker, she began international travels at six months old, flying from JFK Airport in the 1970s. Cradled on her father’s lap, she spent six hours in the skies—a journey that ignited her lifelong passion for global affairs and humanity’s impact on the planet.

Maleni’s wanderlust is inspired by two quotes: Chief Joseph’s “The Earth is the mother of all people” and Solange Knowles’ “You get educated by traveling.” These reflect her belief in global stewardship and the transformative power of exploration.