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Private archaeological tour to Coba and Tulum Mayan ruins
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Private archaeological tour to Coba and Tulum Mayan ruins

By Absolute Adventure Mexico
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Ages 0-70
Duration: 6–7 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
  • Tulum and Coba ruins entrance fees, National park bracelet
  • Bike/rickshaw rental (2 people per rickshaw) at Coba
  • Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
  • Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
  • All taxes and commissions
  • Entry/Admission - Tulum Archaeological Site
  • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueológica de Cobá
  • Entry/Admission - Coba
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at the restaurant


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from all hotels - rentals located from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. If condo or house rental, we require the full name and address of the place, sharing location via phone upon arrival is requested. For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of either 6:00 am from Playa del Carmen or 7:00 am from Tulum. This will allow you to avoid both the crowds and the heat, ensuring a more enjoyable outing. No shows applies 15 minutes after confirmed pick up time.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12011P28

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12011P28

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        • Absolute Adventure Mexico
          1,706
          Mexico
          Joined in February 2014
        • anthonyp116
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour with a great tour guide
          I had an incredible time on the Cenotes adventure in Tulum, and Arturo was a huge part of that experience! He was super friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and always made us feel safe and comfortable. His passion for the cenotes and the history of Tulum really showed, making the adventure even more enriching. Arturo is someone you can truly trust, and I would 100% recommend him for anyone looking to explore the cenotes!
          Written September 16, 2024
        • 533maxwelll
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Cenote Tour
          Arturo and the driver were perfect tour guides. They we knowledgeable, safe, and friendly. Highly recommend this tour and Arturo as a tour guide.
          Written September 16, 2024
        • D6376CScristinaf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Had a great experience
          Highly recommend this tour. Joshua,our guide was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed lunch at the end of the tour 😋
          Written September 16, 2024
        • sonas957
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Experience
          This was our favorite part of the whole trip! Our guide was wonderful and shared so much interesting information throughout.The lunch was delicious! Definitely recommend booking this tour.
          Written September 12, 2024
        • Sktalati
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend!
          Had a wonderful tour guide and a great private tour for the family. Saw the full ruins and got a good understanding of the history.
          Written September 11, 2024
        • Samantha S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          The tour guide was wonderful, transportation was easy and right on time. Would recommend this experience to anyone coming to this area.
          Written September 9, 2024
        • vtvoyager
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun and Educational
          The main reason we travel is to learn and appreciate cultures that are different from ours. Our guide, Juan, provided us with wonderful insights during our visit to Chichén Itzá. He was very passionate about teaching us about the Maya civilization as he competently answered all of our questions. We were never bored, which is quite a feat for a whole day tour. This is one of the best private tours we've ever had so many thanks to Juan for making this a very worthwhile use of our vacation time. Thanks to our driver, Enrique, as well for delivering us safely on all our stops.
          Written September 7, 2024
        • 887sheriw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cenote, lunch, lagoon
          This was our second tour with this tour company (first in 2023), and I can’t say enough good things! Always on time and catered to your specific needs. Alex is the best tour guide, he’s so fun and so knowledgeable. I would not do a tour with anyone else in this region. Highly recommend!
          Written September 4, 2024
        • C8337WKlauraz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous day in Chichén Itzá
          Absolutely fantastic company! I booked online for the first available date for the private Chichén Itzá tour. I wanted something sooner, so I emailed and the owner Claire made arrangements for us to go sooner. We chose a private tour because we are tired of the stops at other resorts, loud and/or possibly annoying people in the bus, and high pressure sales stops. From the moment our guide Arturo and our sweet driver arrived, I knew the day would be peaceful and great. Arturo’s knowledge of the Mayan civilization is phenomenal! We had such a great, informative, and peaceful tour of Chichén Itzá. Arturo is like an old friend you haven’t seen in awhile, very laid back, easy to talk to, and incredibly intelligent. Well traveled! Another reason why we chose this particular company and your was the lunch option. Instead of the mass crowd Buffet most tours offer, Arturo took us to a fantastic restaurant in Vallodid, where we ordered from the many and it was included in the price. The food was authentic and delicious, and we got to have a great conversation with Arturo. I will absolutely recommend and continue to book only private tours with this great company, and I will always request Arturo. Fabulous day! 5+ stars all day long.
          Written September 3, 2024
        • kristinmD9006NZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Coba Express Tour
          We happened to find absolute adventures when we were getting the run-around from another tour company. We hadn’t considered a small private tour for 3 of us but the price was right and 1/2 day Coba only was all we wanted. Absolute was courteous and professional from the beginning - I changed our pick up time with no problem, I got immediate confirmation for my purchase and reminders/instructions of the tour the day before. It sounds silly to love that, but not all tours are this organized. Our van showed up on time to our hotel lobby with our driver, Enrique, and guide, Arturo, and had the most amazing day! Coba is beautiful and less touristy than the other ruin sites and honestly it is the guide that makes or breaks your day on these excursions. Arturo was amazing, so knowledgeable and congenial. It wasn’t a point and click presentation, it was a fascinating conversation with a lot of laughs the whole tour. We got to the site early and Arturo led us on a great path of discovery, just beating the other tour groups to each location at Coba, at times it really felt like we had the jungle to ourselves. Without a doubt, I will be booking tours with Absolute Adventures again. Thanks for an incredible day!
          Written September 1, 2024
        • karinm729
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful Coba
          We had an incredible experience on our tour of the Coba ruins, and we were especially fortunate to have Arturo as our guide, he was delightful! Arturo’s knowledge of the Maya civilization truly enhanced our visit. He shared many fascinating details, making the ancient history come alive for us and teaching us a lot about the Maya in a way that never felt boring or pedantic. We chose Coba because we liked that it wasn't an all-day excursion. We hoped it would be less crowded than other ruins and we liked that it was tucked away in the jungle and out of the sun, and all these things were true! We got there early and it was so peaceful biking around the sites before it got too hot. Arturo was very thoughtful and attentive, always offering to take our pictures at the perfect spots! He structured the tour in a way that helped us avoid the big crowds, and took care of all the logistics, including purchasing tickets and arranging our bike rentals, so we could fully enjoy the tour without any hassle. If you’re planning a visit to the Coba ruins (and you should!) we highly recommend this tour. And if you’re lucky enough to have Arturo as your guide, you’re in for a truly memorable experience!
          Written August 30, 2024
        • Vacation32525617338
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highlight of our trip!
          This tour was the highlight of our trip! We were two families, with kids ages 8-15 and everyone loved it. Online booking was super easy, prices were reasonable, and communication from the company was great. Alex was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We were picked up promptly and the van was clean and comfortable. They had it stocked with waters, juices and beers for us. Tulum was a great option to see ruins with the little kids. We chose the cave cenote and WOW. We could have stayed there all day. Alex had water proof flashlights for us to swim with which really helped us explore and see more (none of the other tour guides had those for their groups). After the cenote we had a fantastic lunch at the family owned restaurant onsite at the park where the cenote was located. We highly recommend this company and would absolutely use them again!
          Written August 30, 2024
        • B2841VGjacquelineb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing private tour
          We had the best day today with Alex and Omar. We first went to Tulum and Alex shared some amazing Mayan knowledge with us. After Tulum we went to the cenote which was amazing. 😍 It was our first time snorkeling and honestly, incredible doesn't describe it well enough. We then went and had a delicious lunch before coming back to the resort. The private tour was absolutely the right choice for us. We could go at our pace, ask questions, and it was so nice to have Alex with us throughout. Highly recommend this company and hopefully you get Alex as your guide. 🩷
          Written August 27, 2024
        • Dreamer49579936682
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tulum, cenote snorkeling and swimming with sea turles-- wow!
          Fabulous early morning tour of Tulum ruins, where our interesting and cool guide, Juan, explained the structures and the culture of ancient Mayans here on the Carribean coast. Then we stopped for a refreshing swim/snorkel in a beautiful cenote full of lillypads and little fish. After the swim, we enjoyed interesting conversation with Juan over a delicious lunch at the local restaurant by the cenote. Then we headed to TSUUK Akumal national park, where specially trained swiming/snorkeling guides lead you into the ocean to look for sea turtles. Our guide, Manuel, found five turles, including a HUGE one so close we probably could have touched it when it came up for air. But of course we didn't. After all that, we savored the cold beers we had requested for the short drive back to Playa del Carmen. Our driver, Omar, was great. This was our first private tour, and so worth the money. What a great day!
          Written August 26, 2024
        • M8420IWlaurak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Chichen Itza Private Tour
          We booked a private tour of Chichen Itza because I was looking for a personal experience to learn more about this amazing place and I had tons of questions. From pick up to drop off, our driver ensured a safe and comfortable ride and we arrived before it opened and left when it was starting to get very crowded. Our guide Arturo was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, personable, and it was very appreciated that he tailored the tour for us. It was an incredible experience we highly recommended.
          Written August 25, 2024
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        René V
        San Diego, CA1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Couples
        This was an excellent private tour. We spent the day touring the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Cobá. Amazing tour and what was more cool is that it was a private tour with just the two of us, our tour guide and our driver. We learned a lot and since Alex, our tour guide was aware that we had studied history and watched several National Geographic programs on the Maya Civilization, therefore he gave us a more detailed and technical discussion of the varios sites, including connections between the maya and nahuatl languages. Lunch was also excellent. Highly recommended!
        Written July 4, 2024
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        Thank you very much for recommending our team! We're glad you had an excellent experience with our team! Come back soon for more adventures & discoveries.
        Written July 20, 2024
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        Leah H
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022 • Couples
        Could not have asked for a better day. The Ruins were amazing, the van was comfortable. Omar our driver was always there with a cold beverage. Alex our tour guide was so informative, gave us great insight into this fabulous culture. Added the cenotes at the end which were refreshing after our day
        Written December 18, 2022
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        Thanks a lot for taking the time to review your experience! We're glad your had an excellent day with our team. Indeed adding the cenotes after the ruins is a great way to cool off! (for travelers reading this review, adding the cenote is only possible with bookings made on our website)
        Written December 28, 2022
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        Priya S
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        We just completed our tour and this is the best way to go to the ruins. Our guide Juan was excellent! His knowledge is wide and he was able to provide us with many insights. He is very articulate and made our time there worthwhile, The added bonus was wonderful vegetarian food in the end.
        Written June 12, 2022
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        Thank you very much for your excellent review!
        Written June 14, 2022
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        Caroline M
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Phenomenal private tour - worth every penny! We did a private tour of the Tulum and Coba archeological sites with Arturo. He was a superb guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about Maya civilizations. We loved learning about the different architectural structures and styles, while taking in the incredible views at Tulum.

        This was one of the highlights of our recent trip. If you enjoy beautiful views, archeological sites and a fantastic tour guide, book this tour!

        And shoutout to our driver for two days, Omar! He provided safe, efficient and punctual transportation for us.
        Written June 20, 2024
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        We're overjoyed by your phenomenal review! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team. We're delighted that you had an excellent tour!
        Written June 25, 2024
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        Brittany S
        25 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2022
        We had an amazing day with Dulce and Carlos doing this tour! Dulce was very knowledgeable and took wonderful photos at the sites. Tulum was very picturesque and Coba was a great adventure. We had so much fun and learned a lot about the Mayans and these sites. Carlos navigated the roads with expert skill and got us to and from where we needed to go safely. I could not recommend this excursion and this company enough!
        Written May 7, 2022
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        Thank you for your review Brittany. We're glad you had a 5* adventure touring with our team at Maya ruins! we will be happy to welcome you again, take care, Claire
        Written May 7, 2022
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        BarkerFamilyOK
        Norman, OK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2020
        Amazing day with Manuel touring Tulum and Coba! He was a wonderful guide and lots of fun to be around. He took some amazing photos of our family and we enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. So glad we took the private tour - very worth it!
        Written March 22, 2020
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        Thanks a lot! We will be happy to welcome you again.
        Written April 1, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Sebastian T
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Couples
        Excellent tour to Tulum and Coba for our 25 year anniversary and the best team with Arturo, our very knowledgeable guide, and Carlos our very attentive driver. Highly recommended and will be requesting them for Ek Balan next. Thank you again for a wonderful relaxing trip.
        Written October 25, 2023
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        Thank you for reviewing your private Tulum Coba tour. We're glad you had an excellent experience with our team. We look forward to bringing you to Ek Balam then!
        Written October 26, 2023
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        Fab M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Family
        AMAZING tour with Enrique and Alex! A must do! My husband was in heaven talking history with Enrique. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything with visuals! We were in awe at the beauty of the ruins and everything Enrique taught us! My kids enjoyed bike riding through the ruins and I know they will remember this tour as one of their favorites. We loved it! Bravo Enrique and Alex!
        Written July 24, 2024
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        Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team. We're delighted that you had an excellent tour and enjoyed the adventure.
        Written July 30, 2024
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        MickDeb155
        Griffith, Australia4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2018 • Couples
        We did the Tulum & Coba tour with Arturo and Manuel.
        Can not recommend this tour enough. Arturo was great, Very knowledgeable with all things Mayan- culture, history and Mexico in general. I believe that the private tours are beneficial and provide great flexibility and overall a fantastic experience.
        Early start for Tulum allow us to beat the morning rush (with hundred of people arrive as we were leaving) Coba was well worth a visit with a lot of history and a climb to the top of the pyramid making this a once in a life time experience. Dinner at a local Mexican restaurant was great and to add to the experience Arturo took photo's of the days tours and e-mailed the through. Manuel stayed with the bus at all times which allow us to leave our belonging on the bus knowing they would be safe at all times.
        Great day, Thanks you for a great experience.
        Written April 3, 2018
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        Thanks for taking the take to write a review about your private tour with us. It was a pleasure to welcome you in the Riviera Maya and we are glad to know that you had an awesome experience with our staff!
        Written April 13, 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        clayp730
        Pflugerville, TX9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2017 • Couples
        We took a private tour to Tulum and Coba with Absolute. Juan, our guide, was awesome! I've been on several tours around the globe and can't imagine a more friendly and engaged tour guide. He was on time and went above and beyond every step of the way. He even stopped to buy my girlfriend a birthday ice cream! The sites were amazing too. We beat the rush at Tulum, nearly had the place to ourselves. Coba was great as well, especially the lunch spot! Unexpectedly, Juan took a ton of pictures throughout the tour for us and sent them over via email a few days later. I highly recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico, especially if you get Juan as your guide!
        Written November 27, 2017
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        We are glad you spent an awesome day with Juan during your historical mayan tour of Tulum and Coba ruins! Come back soon, there are more ruins to visit around (with great restaurants!). Thank you very much for your review.
        Written December 1, 2017
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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