PRIVATE TOUR: The perfect private tour for history enthusiasts: delve into Maya history by visiting the ruins of Tulum and Coba, including its famous pyramid (climbing is no longer allowed), with a private certified guide. Enjoy a typical Mexican meal, and you also have the option to add a visit to the cenotes of Coba!
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If you’ve come to visit the Riviera Maya because you’re fascinated by the ancient Mayan cities, then this all-inclusive private Tulum Coba tour is perfect for your group. Not only will we take you and your fellow history lovers to explore the ancient city of Coba, which dates back to the Classic period of the Mayan history, but we’ll also visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, a former trading port that was at its peak during the civilization’s Postclassic period.
Our tour begins with a visit to Tulum, which is widely considered to be one of the most important sites left by the Mayans.
We plan our tours to avoid the crowds so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and also provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable personal tour guide who will show you all of the archaeological highlights and share fascinating facts about the Mayans with you. In addition to viewing the beautiful temple of the descending god, you’ll be able to view the impressive main temple “El Castillo” and spend as much time as you like enjoying the breathtaking views of the nearby Caribbean Sea.
Once you’ve explored every single nook and cranny of Tulum, we’ll head to the ancient city of Coba, which is located a bit further inland. To start, we’ll go for an unforgettable ride through the jungle on the city’s famous network of ancient stone roadways.
Your tour guide will also take you to see Coba’s most interesting features, such as the large pyramid Nohoch Mul, which you’ll be welcome to climb if you want! Finally, we’ll end the tour by stopping for a delicious lunch of authentic Mexican food at a local restaurant, where you can relax and discuss all of the amazing things you’ve seen and done throughout the day.
Want to do more in your day trip?… Nothing better than swimming after the ruins!
To extend this adventure, we offer the option to add a cenote swim at the end of the tour. In that case we visit the 2 cenotes of Coba! One of them including cliff jumping! To book it just select the tour “Tulum Coba Cenote” just below the calendar.
Interested in visiting other ruins or trying a different combo?
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with a focused visit to the iconic Chichen Itza ruins, perfect for those short on time but big on history.
Ek Balam Private Tour: Visit the lesser-known but fascinating ruins of Ek Balam, where you can still climb the main pyramid and admire well-preserved Mayan carvings.
Coba and Cenote: Combine ancient history and natural beauty with a visit to Coba’s jungle-covered ruins followed by a refreshing swim in a nearby cenote.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
The recommended early pick-up time helps you avoid traffic,
crowds, and heat at the sites, but you can opt for a later pick-up when
booking.
Timing may vary based on traffic and your exact location.
We can spend more or less time at each location, moving at your own pace.
If you choose to add the cenote option, please add an extra hour to the itinerary (before or after lunch).
FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN AREA
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 03:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
FROM TULUM AREA
07:15am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 02:15pm: Transportation to your hotel
FROM CANCUN AREA
06:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 04:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
This tour doesn’t include Tulum centro/Tulum beach-hotel areas. Only Tulum Mayan ruins.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes and
preserve the reefs, even if they are biodegradable products. Compliance
with this rule is essential for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting you can leave the
things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always be in the van,
so keeping your things safe!
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If you’ve come to visit the Riviera Maya because you’re fascinated by the ancient Mayan cities, then this all-inclusive private Tulum Coba tour is perfect for your group. Not only will we take you and your fellow history lovers to explore the ancient city of Coba, which dates back to the Classic period of the Mayan history, but we’ll also visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, a former trading port that was at its peak during the civilization’s Postclassic period.
Our tour begins with a visit to Tulum, which is widely considered to be one of the most important sites left by the Mayans.
We plan our tours to avoid the crowds so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and also provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable personal tour guide who will show you all of the archaeological highlights and share fascinating facts about the Mayans with you. In addition to viewing the beautiful temple of the descending god, you’ll be able to view the impressive main temple “El Castillo” and spend as much time as you like enjoying the breathtaking views of the nearby Caribbean Sea.
Once you’ve explored every single nook and cranny of Tulum, we’ll head to the ancient city of Coba, which is located a bit further inland. To start, we’ll go for an unforgettable ride through the jungle on the city’s famous network of ancient stone roadways.
Your tour guide will also take you to see Coba’s most interesting features, such as the large pyramid Nohoch Mul, which you’ll be welcome to climb if you want! Finally, we’ll end the tour by stopping for a delicious lunch of authentic Mexican food at a local restaurant, where you can relax and discuss all of the amazing things you’ve seen and done throughout the day.
Want to do more in your day trip?… Nothing better than swimming after the ruins!
To extend this adventure, we offer the option to add a cenote swim at the end of the tour. In that case we visit the 2 cenotes of Coba! One of them including cliff jumping! To book it just select the tour “Tulum Coba Cenote” just below the calendar.
Interested in visiting other ruins or trying a different combo?
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with a focused visit to the iconic Chichen Itza ruins, perfect for those short on time but big on history.
Ek Balam Private Tour: Visit the lesser-known but fascinating ruins of Ek Balam, where you can still climb the main pyramid and admire well-preserved Mayan carvings.
Coba and Cenote: Combine ancient history and natural beauty with a visit to Coba’s jungle-covered ruins followed by a refreshing swim in a nearby cenote.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
The recommended early pick-up time helps you avoid traffic,
crowds, and heat at the sites, but you can opt for a later pick-up when
booking.
Timing may vary based on traffic and your exact location.
We can spend more or less time at each location, moving at your own pace.
If you choose to add the cenote option, please add an extra hour to the itinerary (before or after lunch).
FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN AREA
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 03:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
FROM TULUM AREA
07:15am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 02:15pm: Transportation to your hotel
FROM CANCUN AREA
06:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:45am: Transportation
10:45am – 12:45pm: Visit of Coba ruins
12:45pm – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
01:30pm – 04:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
This tour doesn’t include Tulum centro/Tulum beach-hotel areas. Only Tulum Mayan ruins.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes and
preserve the reefs, even if they are biodegradable products. Compliance
with this rule is essential for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting you can leave the
things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always be in the van,
so keeping your things safe!
I highly recommend this agency for visiting Tulum and Coba. The guide was able to explain us everything. These guys were easy reach and communication was easy. Top notch service !
We had an amazing time visiting both sites. It was so interesting to learn about another culture. The vehicle was comfortable. The food was good. Everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone taking a trip to Playa del Carmen.
Great private tour to Tulum and Coba. Good communication prior to our arrival in Mexico. Well Informed guide. Pace was good and the tour was appropriately tailored to our interests. Having toured some of this area with other companies, these guys are much better. Far more personal and service oriented. Highly recommend
Our family private tour was awesome! Jaun was our guide and he was friendly, honest, knowledgeable and easy going. He was the best tour guide our family has ever had. Thank you for a great experience and for really making the private tour worth our time and money. Excellent service. Would work with the company again and again.
Absolute Adventure staff was very professional. They arrived on time at our hotel and we arrived first in Tulum. Arturo was always checking how we are doing and reminded us that we can go at our own pace. There were plenty of drinks in the van. We couldn’t have wish for a better day! Thanks Arturo!
We had such an amazing day!! Our guide was friendly and interesting. We felt very safe with him and our driver Juan took care of our bags when we where away. Ruins were beautiful and we managed to avoid crowds which was it was great!
We loved this trip. We visited Tulum ruins first and after we went to Coba. The lunch was very yummy – the best tacos we have ever had! Our tour guide, Arturo was fantastic and really made the trip.
We booked Tulum and Coba tour. Its was a great day, full of discoveries and fun. We will remember this day for a long time!
We were looking for a specific private tour of Tulum and Coba ruins and most companies offer an either/or option with snorkeling or a cenote swim. Juan and Ervin where our guide and driver respectively, and they were great. Juan was very knowledgeable, personable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a safe, fulfilling, and enjoyable experience. We were picked up at our hotel on time and headed out to Tulum first, arriving before the park opened and before the massive crowds. Juan got our entry tickets and arranged for our guide, selecting a guide that complimented my wife’s interest in botany, then accompanied us through the ruins, adding much to our experience with his knowledge. We then headed to Coba where again Juan took care of everything including bicycle rental and a guide of the archaeological site. Then off to lunch at a nearby local restaurant with great food. We cannot recommend Juan and Absolute Adventure highly enough.
Arturo was our guide for the Tulum and Coba tour. He answered all our questions and told us about the Mexican culture. We were not sure about booking a private tour but we loved it. We had a driver, van and guide for ourselves, and we were never rushed! Arturo took pictures of us and they were emailed to us the next day. Thanks for this “Absolute” Adventure!
If you are interested in archeological sites, they are great placse to visit. Tour guide was excellent and very well informed about this historic site. learned a great deal about the Mayans, glad we went.
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You’ll have a dedicated guide and vehicle all to yourselves—no crowds, no waiting, just a smooth and personalized experience.
It typically lasts between 7 to 8 hours, depending on your hotel location and how much time you’d like to spend at each site.
Yes, round-trip transportation is included from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Akumal. We’ll pick you up right from your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for a stress-free start to your day.
Please note: we don’t offer pick up from Cancun Playa Mujeres hotels unless your group has 6 or more adults.
Yes, you’re welcome to choose your preferred pick-up time when booking.
That said, we recommend an early morning start to help you beat the crowds, skip the traffic, and enjoy cooler temperatures—it really makes a difference!
We take a shuttle from the parking lot to the main ruins entrance, so you won’t need to walk far to get to the site.
The guided visit lasts about 45 minutes and we go at a comfortable pace, with breaks if needed.
Just a heads-up—there aren’t many spots to sit. If you have any limitations with walking or taking steps, keep in mind that a few are required to get in and out of the site and to reach the cliff area.
No, unfortunately, we cannot. The beach located within the Tulum ruins has been closed since 2020 and remains inaccessible to visitors.
Additionally, this tour does not include any stops at the Tulum beach area, the hotel zone, or Tulum town center.
Not much! Coba is a large archaeological site, but we make it easy and comfortable to explore.
You can choose to ride a bike or take a pedicab (taxi tricycle) to visit the different structures. The terrain is flat, so bike riding is easy and suitable for all ages.
The guided visit usually lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
No, climbing the main pyramid at Coba (Nohoch Mul) is no longer allowed. For safety and preservation reasons, access to the top has been restricted since 2020.
If you're looking for a site where you can still climb a pyramid, check out our private tours to the Ek Balam ruins, where climbing the Acropolis is currently permitted and offers stunning jungle views.
Yes! You can enhance your Coba tour with a refreshing swim in a cenote. Just select the cenote option when booking your tour.
The cenote visit includes entrance fees and life vests, so everything is taken care of for a fun and safe experience.
Yes. Facilities include clean showers, restrooms, and changing areas.
Essentials include swimwear, a towel if cenote option and comfortable shoes.
You can safely leave your belongings in the van—our driver stays with it the entire time while you're out enjoying the activities.
Yes, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs or allergies.
After booking, you can let us know your needs by filling out the check-in form—just follow the link in your booking confirmation email.
You can cancel free of charge or reschedule (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before your tour.
We’re a small team and often fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
Bonus: if you book at least 2 months in advance (60 days), you’ll qualify for our early bird discount*!
For full details, check out our booking policy page.
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Natasha –
We had a great time on our private tour with Alex to the Tulum and Coba Ruins. Alex shared lots of information and you could tell he really enjoyed his job. We learned so much and had fun along the way. Thanks for a memorable experience. Highly, without a doubt recommend Absolute Adventure!
Ryan –
10 out of 10, highly recommend, would use Absolute Adventure again.
5 Stars for Josh our tour guide at Tulum. We booked a half day for our family (9 total, 6 adults and 3 children). For less than $100 each, we were picked up from our resort, transported to Parque del Jaguar, guided through the ruins for about 2 hours, bought some gifts, and taken back to our resort. For our family (ages 9 to 70), a half day tour of the ruins only was perfect. Our guide Josh provided an excellent explanation of what we were seeing, how the Mayans lived, what the Conquistadors would have encountered, and answered all our questions about life in pre and post colonial Yucatán. He even had pictures on his tablet to reference for more details. Overall, we never felt unsafe, unsure, or unsettled. 10 out of 10, highly recommend. Would use Absolute Adventure again. Thank you to Josh for making our time in Mexico wonderful!
Jennifer –
Joshua was amazing! He took us to the Coba and Tulum ruins in addition to 2 cenotes. We had a phenomenal time!
Claire –
We took a trip to tulum and coba with absolute adventures and it was a highlight of our vacation. Our tour guide Josh was fun, knowledgeable, friendly and answered all of our dumb questions in perfect English. The included lunch was also excellent. Will book again in the future!!
Kellynda –
Awesome tour of the Coba ruins. Josh was awesome, personable, knowledgeable and great fun. We learned so much and enjoyed the tour immensely. The cenote swims were out of this world. Lunch too! We took home awesome photos that will make the experience so memorable.
Cat –
Absolute Adventures was amazing. We made a mistake on our part and they were more than happy to help us make it right. Thank you guys so much for showing us Tulum, Cobá, and two different cenotes! The timing was amazing and there was basically no one else there when we went.
Granite Company –
Completely professional, punctual and amazing service. You could not ask for any better than Joshua and Enrique. Beyond highly recommend this company for any of their services
Todd –
Tulum & Coba Ruins with Cenote Swim fantastic!
Our family of four had a wonderful Alejandro, our guide, was extremely friendly, helpful, and informative. Enrique, our driver, got us safely and quickly to all five stops and back to our resort. Claire was very responsive and helpful, promptly answering several emails prior to our tour.
All admissions, bike rental, and a delicious lunch were covered in the cost of the tour. We all had a very fun time.
Justin –
Tulum, Coba and cenote swims
Picked up from our accommodation early so we could get to Tulum before the crowds, on the way Alex the guide talked about the Mayan history and explained everything very clearly using pictures on his tablet. We were the first to arrive at Tulum so had the place to ourselves for awhile. As we walked around Alex explained each ruin. Was the same experience at Coba, but since Coba is a bigger site we rode around on bikes to get to each point a lot quicker. Both sites are different though as Tulum is coastal and has palm tress everywhere and Coba is in the middle of the jungle with trees growing over some of the ruins, so it was good to do both. We opted to do the cenote swims after visiting Coba to cool off which was also amazing. Barely anyone was at each one so practically had them to ourselves. I dropped my phone in one and it died on me so Alex and Enrique the driver offered to go to the shops while we were having lunch to get me a bag of rice. Thankfully it recovered and is working again! Thank you Alex and Enrique. In the van they also supplied water and sodas for the day.
Colin –
Full day tour of Tulum, Coba and Cenote swim
Great service from Absolute Tours. Our plans changed at the last minute due to weather and Absolute were flexible, prompt and efficient in their responses. Our full day tour with Arturo was educational, entertaining, fun and safe; a good value for the money. Highly recommended.
andreamA1165WY –
Great private visit of Coba, Tulum and cenotes!
We had an amazing tour with Absolute Adventure Mexico! Our guide and driver were very knowledgeable and friendly and we got to see all the sights we wanted at a good pace and avoided the crowds! They taught us a lot about Mexican culture and answered all our nerdy questions. They also took us to a great place for lunch! Highly recommend this company and will use them again the next time I visit Mexico!
kln17 –
Private Tulum and Coba tour with lunch
For anyone who isn’t wanting to visit a cenote, this tour is a great alternative.
I highly recommend going early as there were only a few people around at the same time. We got great photos, unobstructed views of the ruins and the ocean and our guide Juan was able to spend more time explaining the history of Tulum and Coba without having to rush because of crowds.
As soon as we left though, we passed by multiple bus loads of people just arriving so I’m so glad we came when we did.
The lunch we had after Coba was delicious, fresh and so much flavour. A lot of food for one order that you could probably share with someone (unless you’re a big eater).
Our driver Enrique was friendly and professional and our guide Juan (aka Banana) was the best. He kept us engaged with his humour, all the interesting facts about the sites and his friendly and outgoing personality.
Perfect tour to end our trip!
Glen –
Tulum, Coba tour
Amazing private tour of Coba and Tulum. Tour guide is very knowledgeable about the areas visited. Great time for the family.
Fab –
Amazing Tulum-Cobá Ruins Tour
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!
Climber365780 –
Amazing Private Tour of Tulum and Cobá
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!
Caroline –
Worth every penny!
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.
Rocio –
What a great way to celebrate my 50th birthday with my 5 closest friends. Our guide, Arturo, was fantastic. A wealth of information and quite entertaining. We met early to beat the crowds and we were always one step ahead of the big groups. A nice leisurely tour of Tulum before heading to Coba where we rode bikes through the jungle, before swimming in a cenote. As one of my friends said, we did a triathlon. As a group of active women, this was just our speed. I appreciate that Arturo was willing change things when I told him I wanted to find a sign with the name Nicte. Suddenly there was the perfect cenote we had to visit and so he adjusted the planned cenotes on our tour so I could take a picture with Nicte. Turned out that Nicte-Ha was stunning and the perfect end of our tour. Gracias Arturo and Rodrigo for helping make my 50th birthday trip one to remember.
Laura –
Alex was awesome. Great knowledge of all things Mayan. He’s very personable and has an obvious passion for his work. Enrique was also great and I felt very comfortable.
Susanne –
Joshua was very knowledgeable. Excellent Coba and Tulum ruins private tour. Well worth the fee. Enjoyed every minute!
Andrew –
We are from Cincinnati and did a tour of Tulum and Coba because our 6th grade son loves ancient history. Juan was an incredible guide and Claire was great to schedule with via email. We literally were the first in line at Tulum before it got crowded and riding bikes at Coba was awesome. Our first grader got to ride in a bike taxi. We found Absolute Adventure via Google and my wife was a little nervous about leaving the resort. It was the best day of our vacation. Now my son is building Mayan temples on the beach.
Shayla pink –
Amazing experience and highly recommend!
Gwen –
Joshua’s personal commitment to providing insightful cultural tours is truly awe inspiring. His personalized approach made my trip experience memorable. Ask for Joshua!
Melissa –
We had a terrific day with Alex, our guide, and Enrique, our driver touring Tulum and Coba. Alex is very knowledgeable about both places and Mayan culture and history. His English is very easy to understand. Alex was extremely considerate about modifying the tours to take into account our mobility issues and pointing out uneven areas where we could easily stumble, as well as the least challenging foot paths to see the various ruins. Enrique was equally thoughtful about helping us in and out of the van as needed. In addition, we had a very enjoyable lunchtime conversation with Alex. Everything about this tour was first rate.
Jane –
our tour guide Juan was awesome! He knows so much about those old Mayan ruins, it was really cool learning about the history from him. We had such a great day. And our driver Omar, he totally looked out for us the whole time. Felt real safe with him driving. Big thanks to both of them for such an excellent day trip, we all had a blast!
Justin –
Absolute Adventure is a must!!!
If you want a private guid they are the company to go with.
Leave per there suggestions at 7:00am from Playa Del Carmen, you won’t be sorry. They keep you one step ahead of the crowds at all times.
We did Tulum ruins, Coba ruins, added a cenote, and restaurant. I highly suggest all four, it makes for a perfect experience.
Juan, our guide, and Omar, the driver were exceptional. Juan was very knowledgeable of the Mayan Civilization, and had a lot to offer. This is not just a boring guide that just goes over history, but he knows how to keep things interesting. He is very well versed in English and Spanish.
The restaurant at the end of our adventure was best you will eat around here, a real authentic meal. I highly suggest this amazing company!!
Gwen –
We had such a good day. We saw everything we wanted to see. Our guide, Juan, was interesting, easy to listen to, and very engaging with our kids and our family member who has Down Syndrome. He gave us the perfect mix of activity and history. Lunch was excellent. We had so much fun. We even saw a monkey on our trip which was a bonus!
Arthur –
Alex’s deep knowledge of mayan sites and traditions made our trip truly enriching and enlightening. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts!
Sunshine07514544693 –
Incredible experience & memories!
Our family had an absolutely fantastic day with Arturo (our guide) & Carlos (our driver). We opted for a 7am start from The Fives in order to tour both Tulum & Coba before visiting/swimming at Choo-Ha & Tankach-ha cenotes & wrapping up with a tasty meal in Coba.
Arturo was both knowledgeable & friendly with our whole family… personally engaging all 3 of our kids (12yrs, 16yrs, 18yrs) all throughout the day.
Tulum was our first stop & stunning in the mid-morning sunlight. Coba was our second stop & we enjoyed biking btwn the various sites. We’re glad we opted to visit both ruins & definitely appreciated Arturo’s ability to help us understand the development of the Mayan civilization via compare/contrast ruins.
The cenotes were a great way to cool off & understand how local geology/hydrology intertwined with Mayan civilization. The stalagmites/stalactites in Choo-Ha were amazing & jumping/swimming/snorkeling in Tankach-ha was a great experience for our whole family! Arturo jumped from the 30-ft platform with my older teens & was very patient with my daughter & I as we worked up the courage to jump from the 15ft platform 😉
Can not thank Carlos enough for making us feel safe as he navigated the remote locations & congestion all day long!
Incredibly grateful for the wonderful memories we were able to make on this ruin/cenote tour with Arturo & Carlos!
Lian –
Our tour guide for the day was Joshua, who demonstrated extensive knowledge of Mayan ruins through his commentary and guidance. Thank you Joshua!
Sebastian –
Many many thanks for the best Tulum and Coba tour
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.
Hayley –
Fantastic Memorable Trip
Definitely recommend this private tour. We were picked up on time, traveled in an air conditioned mini bus with water and soda provided. We were the first to arrive at Tulum and was lovely to arrive early in the day to miss the crowds and cooler too. We then travelled to Coba and took a bike taxi and my son and guide had a bike. All included in the trip. Worth doing as it was a long walk in the jungle! We then were take to a lovely local restaurant where a delicious Mexican lunch was prepared. Again all included in the trip with non alcoholic drinks. They even cooked up chicken and chips for our fussy eater son. Would highly recommend Juan (JJ). He was lovely and looked after us from start to finish. Took some lovely group photos too. The driver was excellent too sorry couldn’t remember his name.
Angela –
Alex and Carlos of Absolute Adventure Tours were an excellent team!
My husband and I booked a private tour to the Tulum and Coba ruins. Our guide, Alex, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of these Mayan ruins. He was personable and even took a few photos of us at the two main ruins. Carlos was an excellent driver, and kind as well.
We loved the private nature of the tour. Alex was able to spend more time with us at each part of the ruins, and we learned so much from his vast understanding of Mayan, Spanish, and Mexican cultures.
We highly recommend Absolute Adventure Tours. It was easy to book online. The crew is very responsive in communicating, and Alex and Carlos picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. We had a perfectly beautiful day!
Julia –
Excellent tour with Juan! We did Tulum, Coba, and two cenotes and spent the right amount of time at each to enjoy the whole day. Juan is funny and friendly and knows a ton. Rodrigo was a great driver too!
Brad –
Great tour of Talum and Coba with Alex and Omar. Alex was very knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and history and taught us a lot more than we’ve gotten on other tours. He even taught us how to count in Mayan and had visual elements with him to better understand the writing. The private tour is more, but well worth the additional cost.
If you go to Coba take a bike. It was part of our tour, but if not, pay the fee. It is a really long walk otherwise. And if you’re hesitant at all about which option (bike or rickshaw, take the rickshaw).
Customer service and communication with Absolute Adventures was excellent. There are dozens of options for every tour in the Yucatán, but select carefully. I would recommend this company and this tour.
Vanessa –
We had an amazing tour of Tulum and Coba. Our tour guide was Alex and our driver was Carlos. They showed up at the agreed time and transport was great and air conditioned, cold drinks provided. Alex was very knowledgeable and has so much passion for what he does. The best tour guide I’ve ever had!
I highly recommend paying a bit more and using this company. Everything is organised and ran smoothly, I will definitely be using them again when I return to Mexico.
Ethan –
Alex was absolutely AMAZING! That dude knows so much about those Mayan ruins, it’s unbelievable. We had the BEST day ever exploring the ruins. Thanks AA, this was the perfect excursion and an experience we’ll never forget.
Christine B –
We had the best two days with JJ. Day 1 we toured the Tulum and Coba ruins. Day 2 we did the private tour of two cenotes. JJ was knowledgeable and personable. He timed our terms perfectly so that we had the cenotes to ourselves and virtually had the Tulum ruins to ourselves. Can’t recommend him enough.
Mary –
Great guide! Dulce had very deep knowledge of the ruins. She brought a book along with her that was helpful to point things out as sometimes it was hard to see exactly what she was describing on the ruin itself.
Leah –
A must cultural experience! 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
Delores –
Absolutely amazing time!! Great driver Carlos and our Guide Dulce. So knowledgeable and tasty lunch.
Mariza –
Such an amazing experience! Couldn’t of asked for a better Tour Guide. Juan was absolutely phenomenal, and we felt so safe with Carlos behind the wheel.
During our Private tour we learned so much from Juan. He did a really good job painting the picture of what life was like back then.
This truly was an experience of a lifetime.
Priya –
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.
Sheerin –
The tour was amazing. Our guide, Alex, and our driver Rodrigo, were knowledgeable, kind and very patient with us. They kept us engaged and I highly recommend this tour.
Brittany –
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!
Tom –
Our group of 10 had a wonderful time. Rodrigo was an expert driver with a comfortable vehicle and we can’t say enough praise for Juan “JJ”. He was so fun, informative and made our experience visiting the Tulum and Cota ruins, followed by 2 cenotes even better!
Bill G –
Tulum and Coba are very different Mayan sites, one on the shore and one in the jungle. Our 11- hour tour from Cancun was about 11 hours and included a nice lunch at Coba. Hector, our private tour guide was very informative and patient with our questions.
Tour67 –
My husband, myself and 3 young adult children went on the private archaeological tour to Coba and Tulum Mayan ruins. Everything was perfect and as advertised. Pick up at hotel was seamless. Early Tulum entry was much appreciated, having been there before in the crowds. This was my first time to Coba and it was the highlight of the trip. The Tour guide was very informative and answered all my questions about Mayan and Mexican history/geography. He was a wonderful host and took wonderful pictures of family. Definitely Excellent trip.
Barker –
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!
Jacalyn –
Excellent tour with Juan from start to finish. Because we were staying near the Tulum ruins we started there. Very informative information. Continued to Cobá to climb to the top of the temple and see the spectacular views. We did the two person sitting bike so we could really take in the views along the way as our guide described structures, plants and animals. Last stop at a small beautiful restaurant, chose to sit upstairs for viewing and nice breeze. Our food was delicious as was the host.
BProano –
We were so glad we found this private tour and had a great day with our guide Juan. Pickup and drop off were seamless. Being able to be on a private tour meant we got to both sites before the huge crowds, and we went at our own pace. Juan was able to provide the perfect amount of time, and information at each place based on our needs. He was friendly and very knowledgable. The authentic lunch in the town by Coba was great food we would have never found on our own. An overall 5 star experience.
Kelly –
My teen son and I had been most looking forward to our tour of Coba and Tulum out of all the things we had planned for our Mexican vacation. Having studied archeology in college it was a dream of mine to make a trip to see various mayan sites in the Yucatan including Coba. Our day turned out to meet and exceed our great expectations. The day was expertly planned so as to best avoid the crowds andJuan was extremely personable, knowledgable and patient with all of our many questions. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day and the lunch we had was delicious. I heartily recommend this company based upon the experience we had.
Ronyan90 –
My husband and I always plan our trips and never do tours. So this was a first for us and we could not have been happier. It was so simple to set up by email, all my requests were accommodated and everything went exactly as planned. We visited Tulum, climbed Coba, swam in a Cenote and ate a great lunch in a local restaurant. Hector was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide and Rodrigo a courteous, attentive driver. Both were a pleasure to hang out with for the day. Thank you for helping to make our trip to Mexico a great one!
Connie C –
This was a great excursion! It was exactly as described. Juan was a wonderful tour guide. The private tour and van were great. Getting to Tulum first thing in the morning meant that we beat the crowds and the heat. We had pictures with no one else in the background. The bike rental at Coba and climbing the pyramid were memorable experiences as well, and it was seamless and easy, with Juan as our guide! Lunch was at a real mom and pop restaurant near Coba, a place we’d never venture to on our own, but the food was good and the bathrooms clean. I highly recommend this excursion!
Corinne B –
This was an awesome tour, it was just my husband and I and our tour guide. We had Rodrico (our driver) and Hector (our guide). We left our hotel and went to Tulum, then went to Coba and then to a Mexican restaurant for lunch. Hector was super friendly and informative. Would definitely use them again.
Susan –
Excellent private tour of Tulum and Coba. Highly recommend Absolute Adventure. See review on Trip Advisor
Anilkum –
Excellent trip to historical sites our guide Juan was very personable and helpful.Hewas very knowledgeable and was a great resource I would recommend this tour to anyone
K.C. –
We had a wonderful time with Manuel on our tour. Everyone was prompt and courteous, and very informative. It was a great time and worth the money ! We had a splendid lunch. I would recommend this company!
Linda –
We were a family of 7 with a 5 yr old. We wanted to tour ruins and swim cenotes and chose Absolute’s private tour after researching and reading reviews. It was worth it and we are usually do-it-yourselfers. We did the Tulum, Coba ruins tour with 2 cenotes added on. The whole day was fun, educational, and well managed. Our guide Manuel was very friendly, informative, and passionate about his job. Pascual was a great driver and very sweet. The guides at both Tulum and Coba were excellent, we learned so much. Glad to have worn tennis shoes for the climb up the Coba temple. After the ruins, we went to 2 cenotes near Coba that were caves, very cool water but refreshing, fascinating, and not crowded. The lunch was very good too and we appreciated the drinks provided throughout the day. It was a long 12-hour day since our hotel was north of Cancun but Absolute worked it all out and made the experience pleasurable and worry free. We never felt rushed, it was nice to have everything taken care of even some group pictures. Thank you Manuel, Pascual and the Absolute team!
Kathleen –
I was really glad I found Absolute Adventure and didn’t just go on a cattle-call coach tour. Our day with Juan-José and Rodrigo was truly perfect from beginning to end. The extra expense was totally worth the personal pickup and service and we thoroughly enjoyed their attentive companionship. Tulum ruins were beautiful in the cool, early morning, and the ride through the massive grounds of Coba on two bike-taxis was a great way to experience the ruins in the jungle. We also liked the restaurant where we had lunch at the end of the tour very much. Juan was a wealth of information and kept us entertained throughout out 7.5-hour experience—he’s just a really warm, open, smart, interesting guy, and Rodrigo was a great driver. When we left them it felt like we were leaving really cool new friends.
Lou321 –
Excellent guide and driver,Arturo was very knowledgeable as well as the guides at Tulum and coba. We really enjoyed the trip and loved learning about the Mayan culture. We were looked after very well throughout the whole trip and would highly recommend absolute adventure especially when traveling with young children.
David M –
This is our first time in Cancun. We picked Absolute Adventure as it was highly rated and we were not disappointment!
Our guide, Juan, was amazing; knowledgeable, personable, humorous and just a lovely human being.
Both Tulum and Coba were breathtaking. The private tour is the way to go – avoid the crowds and don’t spend hours sitting in a bus while other tour companies drive all around Cancun picking up strangers. AA was prompt, our driver (Rodriguez) got us to where we wanted to go, safely. The personalized service ensures you get to see exactly what you want to, in your own time. I love the little touches like Juan taking photos of the day and sending them to us, as well as joining us for lunch and talking about what day-to-day life is like in Mexico (in addition to the history of the ruins, etc).
Thanks so much Juan. Make sure you come stay with us when you come and visit Australia!
David
London traveler –
Certainly recommend this company. We had a large group of us including two young children and a disabled adult. We booked a private tour of Coba and Tulum archaeological sites. Claire was very kind and very helpful on the phone regarding our booking – which we admittedly did with just a few day’s notice. They had snacks and drinks in the air conditioned vehicle. The price was very reasonable for what was on offer. Arturo was very knowledgeable and Ervin was very friendly. We went to a nice Mexican restaurant for lunch too.
Jason –
I highly recommend this agency for visiting Tulum and Coba. The guide was able to explain us everything. These guys were easy reach and communication was easy. Top notch service !
Victor –
We had an amazing time visiting both sites. It was so interesting to learn about another culture. The vehicle was comfortable. The food was good. Everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone taking a trip to Playa del Carmen.
Vincent –
Great private tour to Tulum and Coba. Good communication prior to our arrival in Mexico. Well Informed guide. Pace was good and the tour was appropriately tailored to our interests. Having toured some of this area with other companies, these guys are much better. Far more personal and service oriented. Highly recommend
Stephanie –
Our family private tour was awesome! Jaun was our guide and he was friendly, honest, knowledgeable and easy going. He was the best tour guide our family has ever had. Thank you for a great experience and for really making the private tour worth our time and money. Excellent service. Would work with the company again and again.
Sandy –
Absolute Adventure staff was very professional. They arrived on time at our hotel and we arrived first in Tulum. Arturo was always checking how we are doing and reminded us that we can go at our own pace. There were plenty of drinks in the van. We couldn’t have wish for a better day! Thanks Arturo!
Jacob –
We had such an amazing day!! Our guide was friendly and interesting. We felt very safe with him and our driver Juan took care of our bags when we where away. Ruins were beautiful and we managed to avoid crowds which was it was great!
Scott –
We loved this trip. We visited Tulum ruins first and after we went to Coba. The lunch was very yummy – the best tacos we have ever had! Our tour guide, Arturo was fantastic and really made the trip.
Gerard –
We booked Tulum and Coba tour. Its was a great day, full of discoveries and fun. We will remember this day for a long time!
Leslie –
We were looking for a specific private tour of Tulum and Coba ruins and most companies offer an either/or option with snorkeling or a cenote swim. Juan and Ervin where our guide and driver respectively, and they were great. Juan was very knowledgeable, personable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a safe, fulfilling, and enjoyable experience. We were picked up at our hotel on time and headed out to Tulum first, arriving before the park opened and before the massive crowds. Juan got our entry tickets and arranged for our guide, selecting a guide that complimented my wife’s interest in botany, then accompanied us through the ruins, adding much to our experience with his knowledge. We then headed to Coba where again Juan took care of everything including bicycle rental and a guide of the archaeological site. Then off to lunch at a nearby local restaurant with great food. We cannot recommend Juan and Absolute Adventure highly enough.
Theo –
Arturo was our guide for the Tulum and Coba tour. He answered all our questions and told us about the Mexican culture. We were not sure about booking a private tour but we loved it. We had a driver, van and guide for ourselves, and we were never rushed! Arturo took pictures of us and they were emailed to us the next day. Thanks for this “Absolute” Adventure!
Sam –
If you are interested in archeological sites, they are great placse to visit. Tour guide was excellent and very well informed about this historic site. learned a great deal about the Mayans, glad we went.