Private Coba & Tulum Tour w/ Caving Experience
What your day looks like
We start at 7.00 in the morning because we want you to be one of the first ones to arrive and enjoy this site intimately, without lines and multitudes, and feel the freshness of the jungle around you. Our local expert will meet you punctually in your lodgment and you should be arriving at Coba around 8.30 am (1.30 hours of transfer from Playa del Carmen, it may vary from other starting points). We love this site because it’s the only one in Riviera Maya in which you can ride a bike and truly feel and explore the jungle. Coba is an opportunity to reconnect yourself with nature. To reach the main pyramid, you will need to cross 1.2 miles of fresh jungle. Bike, walk or use a Mayan tricycle with driver (what is called a Mayan limousine) through the jungle is a great adventure. The breeze and smell of the jungle, the green color of the trees, the sing of birds and the sight of wild animals will make you feel free and in peace. Without doubt, you will deeply immerse yourself into the Mayan culture. In Coba you will encounter Mayan steles, traditional ball game courts and small Mayan roads that will enchant you. At the end of the crossing, you will see the pyramid of Nohoch Mul – the tallest in the Yucatan Peninsula. Take your time to recharge your energy and refresh (it’s important to drink a lot of water). When you are ready start your way back through the jungle, at your rhythm, your pace. Our second stop is Tulum, the only Mayan ruin in front of the Caribbean Sea. Its old name, Zama, means "dawn", and its current name, Tulum, means "between walls", so literally your guide will open the doors of these barriers to contemplate the immensity of the Caribbean Sea, where the water flashes in 7 shades of blue that you will see from the viewpoints of the citadel. This is the perfect place to take a picture and share with your friends the beauty of Mexico and its turquoise sea. Again,the visit is at your own pace, no rush and your guide Will answer all your questions. It has been an amazing day and now we want you to relax and refresh. For the last stop you have to choose between 2 options: 1) An open sky cenote in the middle of the jungle, a piscine of crystalline water. We chose this place for you to admire the jungle but more importantly to have fun and refresh. You will dive, jump, swim, and take the most compelling photos. Or 2) A cave that has underground rivers. This cave belongs to a Mayan family and is in the middle of the jungle. Here you will explore and discover unique and unknown sights; we will enter the heart of the jungle to see its roots and mysteries. Both are unique experience. Around 2 pm, you will have a big appetite, ¿what about one of the best local restaurants? Seafood or Mexican cuisine, Tulum or Playa del Carmen: your choice. If you don’t desire to visit a restaurant, no problem; our objective is to take you back to your lodgment as fast as possible so that enjoy the rest of your day.
The experience, in brief
- Experience the best two Mayan views (sea and jungle)
- Ride a bicycle in the jungle
- Explore an open cenote or a cave
- Enjoy the clam of palm trees and birds signing instead of having overwhelming crowds
- View the Peninsula of Yucatan, the Riviera Maya, Mexican traditions, local life
- Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, or caving
Your day, step by step
Cancun
Archaeological Exploration at Coba Archaeological City.
Cancun
Archaeological Exploration at Tulum Ruins.
Cancun
Sightseeing at Riviera Maya.
Cancun
Caving.
Cancun
Swimming.
Coba
Cycling.
What to know before booking
Included
Certified archaeological guide all-day English speaking driver Entrance fees to both archaeological sites Bicycle or Mayan Limousine in Coba (you choose) Entrance fee to Cenote OR Cave & Underground River (you choose) Professional & disinfected premium snorkel equipment. Passenger insurance Free time in all activities
Not Included
The food at the local restaurant (optional) Souvenirs Tips (optional)
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes Towels & Swimsuit Sunscreen
Restrictions
Tour not available for Playa Mujeres, Cancun and Puerto Morelos. Only pickups from Playa del Carmen to Tulum
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum Any Hotel or Airbnb in the Riviera Maya is included.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Our tour was excellent! We really appreciated Irving's deep knowledge of Mayan civilization history and his passion for story-telling. He was also very observant to our group's varying personality dynamics and adjusted to suit everyone's needs, which I greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Irving for a tour in the Riviera Maya region.
This was absolutely amazing. The private guide experience is the way to go. Abraham, our guide, was so knowledgeable. It was an incredible day.
Excellent tour from start to finish! Our guide Aranza was extremely professional, fun, friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites we visited. I would recommend this tour to anyone and I would definitely do it again.
From the client: Excursion was great. Tour guide was great, punctual and informative. ATV was crowded but still a great experience.
I booked this tour for myself and my husband and had a great time! Juan was our guide and was incredibly knowledgeable - he was an archeologist and has worked at Coba. It was great learning information from a real expert! We chose the cenote in the cave and it was AMAZING. I have also sent clients on this tour and they loved it as well. I highly recommend it and make sure you request Juan and Antonio (he is the excellent driver).