Day trip from Cancun to Tulum and Cobá in minivan

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Jens R.

5 / 5
(1 reviews)
Cancun
German (Native), Spanish, English
10 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 8 people

Starting from your hotel in the Riviera Maya (between Cancun and Playa del Carmen) we pick you up at your hotel and with an official van for tourism we go to visit Tulum and Cobá. I will reveal to you some secrets about the history of the Maya and will show and explain to you some Maya hieroglyphs in Cobá. After lunch we will go swimming in a cenote (cave lake). This tour includes a Maya codex as present.

Meeting Point

At your hotel

08:00 AM

Your hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen

pick-up

10:00 AM

Tulum

I will guide you inside the ruins of Tulum, which is a beautiful maya site directly on the cliffs of the Caribbean. It has a very interesting history.

12:00 PM

Cobá

I will show you two pyramids in Cobá and will tell you the difference between Tulum and Cobá. Inside of Cobá you will be driven around in a rikscha (triciclo) so you don´t need to walk too much. We will stop everywhere where there is something interesting to see. We will see original Maya hieroglyphs.

02:00 PM

restaurant by the lake of Cobá

We will have buffet lunch in a restaurant overlooking the lake. Drinks included.

03:20 PM

cenote cave near Cobá

Let´s go swimming in a cenote cave!

06:00 PM

Your hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen

Depending on the loction of your hotel, we will be back there between 5 to 6 p.m., approximately.

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

The price includes guide fee, transportation in an official van permitted for tourism with a driver with a special driver´s licence for tourism, transport from your hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen to the ruins and back to your hotel, entry into the Maya ruins of Tulum and Cobá, video permit in case you bring a Go Pro camera or video camera, transportation in a rikscha (triciclo) inside of the ruin of Cobá, buffet lunch including drinks at Cobá overlooking the lake, entry to one cenote (cave) near Cobá for swimming, and one reproduction of a maya codex per couple.

What‘s not included

Tequila is not included.

Important Information

Normally, I am available every day. I prefer working as a guide doing round trips. My tours vary very much and usually last from 3 to 8 days. I can do day trips as well.

It is hot in Yucatan, so please, take enough water with you, sun screen and a hat. Also do not forget your swim suit.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we climb the pyramid of Cobá?

Since the Corona pandemic started, the pyramid cannot be climbed anymore. Nobody knows if this will be permanent.

Can we go digging for maya treasures?

No.

Can we use a tripod or a drone?

No, this is forbidden in all Maya ruins.

Reviews

J

John W.

5 / 5
Sep 25, 2022

Excellent triop to Tulum & Coba

We had a day trip with Jens today visiting Coba & Tulum. It was a wonderful experience & would recommend Jens very highly to anyone interested in exploring the Myan culture and Mexico. Our day started at 8.00am and we traveled by air conditioned mini bus to Tulum. The driver was superb, very friendly, very efficient. En route, Jens introduced us to Mayan hieroglyphics, explaining the system and meaning as well as the Mayan calendar. Hugely enriching. We then traveled to Coba where Jens sorted out a bicycle 'taxi' for us so we toured the ruins at leisure without having to walk much at all. Overall a wonderful experience We then stopped for what was an exceptional local buffet for lunch and finally a cenote to have a quick swim. Honestly, an excellent day. Very highly recommended!

Jens R.

The pleasure was all mine.

$680/ per group

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