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Private Cozumel Cave and Ruin Exploration Tour with Mexican Lunch
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Private Cozumel Cave and Ruin Exploration Tour with Mexican Lunch

By Jeep Riders Cozumel
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If you are looking for Island Adventure, you've found the right place! First we come pick you up from anywhere on Cozumel and then it's off to the Hacienda to learn the history of the famous mexican beverage, Tequila!! Descover its distillery process and do some tasting of the variety of different flavors and colors. Afterwards visit the Playa Chen Rio to get your feet wet, take some photos, and check the lagoon for Crocodiles. Now we are on to the Main attraction, Rancho Buenavista! Enter and see the huge marsh to go Crocodile hunting, continue driving your vehicle deeper into the jungle on a perfect offroad path, stop and do come cave exploring, walk up and close to the authentic lost Mayan Ruins. Once the Jungle exploration is done, it is time for an authentic mexican lunch. Dig your toes in the sand and enjoy the view as you partake in a hot oceanfront meal. PROVECHO!
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 5–6 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Private Transportation
  • Private Guide
  • Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only
  • Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only
  • Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only
  • Lunch
  • Admission to Ranch Buenavista
  • Entry/Admission - Cozumel
  • Entry/Admission - Playa Chen Rio
  • Entry/Admission - Cozumel
  • Entry/Admission - Rancho Buenavista
  • Entry/Admission - El Mirador
What's not included
  • Dinks are not included with Lunch
  • Tips


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    7-Eleven, Av. Rafael E. Melgar 2, 77675 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
    The Seven Eleven convenience store is the meeting point for both SSA International Pier and Puerta Maya. It is located directly next to the Pemex gas station on the opposite side of the street of both cruise ship docks. Your guide will be wearing a Blue or White Uniform with Jeep Riders logo.
  • Option 2
    Plaza Punta Langosta, Av. Rafael E. Melgar 599, Centro, 77668 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
    The Starbucks at the Punta Langosta mall is the meeting point for any cruise ships docking at Punta Langosta Pier. The Starbucks is located directly across the street from Punta Langosta pier and your guide will be waiting at the lighthouse wearing a Blue or White Uniform with a Jeep Riders logo.
  • Option 3
    Restaurante Palmeras Cozumel, Ultramar, Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1, Centro, 77668 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
    When coming across on the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, your meeting point will be at the Cozumel ferry dock. Our guide will be waiting for you directly across the street from the Cozumel ferry dock at Palmeras restaurant and wearing a Blue or White uniform with our Jeep Riders logo on it.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 181933P9

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers 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: 181933P9

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    • Jeep Riders Cozumel
      443
      Mexico
      Joined in August 2017
    • Y9302FAlaurac
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A spectacular cooking experience!
      Tania made our cooking experience spectacular! She walked us through the Mercado explaining what everything was while giving us options and picking up ingredients for what we would use for cooking later. The home where we cooked and ate was large and clean. We cooked SO much food! Come hungry. The food and drinks were all delicious and we can't wait to recreate them at home with the recipes that Tania shared.
      Written 7 February 2025
    • nutmeg-1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous afternoon adventure
      We had a wonderful day with Ricardo. He showed us all over the island with interesting stories and information. He is very knowledgeable about the area. So much fun riding in the little buggy. Highly recommend this tour. We saw lovely beaches, a cenote, and even crocodiles. Lunch was very good and drinks were reasonably priced. Also, Ricardo picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel - just let them know. (If you have long hair, secure it tight or at least wear a ponytail holder.)
      Written 5 February 2025
    • Terhunt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great private tour with John
      A private tour is the way to go. We really enjoyed John and his knowledge of the area. The money bar is a great location for lunch. We recommend the fish tacos! Store for tequila also think about stopping at a local liquor store to buy your tequila.
      Written 5 February 2025
    • Culture459925
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best island tour ever!!
      Sergio was amazing!! We will be coming back to take a tour with him. I how to come back and enjoy another island tour with Sergio.
      Written 4 February 2025
    • michaelmS1344YX
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not even a question
      Super intimate tour! Sergio was the man! Tequila was the best you’ll ever have. ATVs super cool. Worth every penny and more!
      Written 31 January 2025
    • kristahB1889TD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great
      Sergio was amazing! He had a lot of information about the island and was fun and friendly. We liked the flexibility to stay at each stop for however long or short we wanted.
      Written 31 January 2025
    • victoriavW1665PY
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Cozumel Tour!!
      Jon was an excellent tour guide! We appreciated his kindness and taking us on a great excursion! We explored the jade caverns, had a private beach experience and lunch with snorkeling after!
      Written 30 January 2025
    • chrise_nyny
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing, five stars
      We had an amazing time. Sergio was great we would definitely book again. Great communication and top notch service. Fully customizable.
      Written 30 January 2025
    • Susan T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time!
      It was like being with family! The good tour, helping with the cooking and the final Product was great. We highly recommend this tour!
      Written 29 January 2025
    • 500kelleyh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      John, best tour guide ever!!
      John made my husband’s and my trip to Cozumel better than we could’ve ever expected! Best bang for our buck. He gave us all the knowledge, took us to the hidden gems locals know about, drove past the crowded beaches and stopped at the secluded one so we could have our own private snorkel experience, took us to a great lunch spot, and made sure we were back to the ship on time!! He was such a down to earth human. We really felt special on a private tour vs the over crowded bus tours. Best way and only way we will explore in the future!
      Written 23 January 2025
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      Island and Cenote tour
      Miguel did an absolute stunning job with us in the tour. He was very knowledgeable and let us explore a lot of what Cozumel had to offer. Would definitely recommend Jeep Riders and Miguel!
      Written 20 January 2025
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private caves and ruins tour
      Sergio was amazingly friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. He made the tour personable. Would definitely recommend
      Written 19 January 2025
    • RebeccaSal
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun, authentic cultural experience. A must do!
      My 2 adult daughters and I wanted to have a cultural experience while on our cruise stopping at Cozumel. This cooking experience was perfect! Tanya let us choose between chicken or fish for our main entree and took us to a small local market to pick up the ingredients. That alone was so enlightening! We then went to the home to get started on making the meal. There was so much food! I highly recommend that you do not eat prior to this experience. It was authentic Mexican food, that we helped Tanya make, using her recipes that she has made for years. Tanya also made us several beverages that were absolutely delicious. The mango daiquiris were the best I have ever had in my life . . . . and HUGE! Tanya took us back to the cruise port after the experience, which we really appreciated. Skip the beach and spend the day with Tanya . . . . you won't regret it.
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    • Kimberly S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Gastronomic Treat!!
      Our hostess Tania was amazing! She showed us the delicious world of Mexican cooking and demonstrated how to create many yummy recipes for appetizers, mains, dessert and drinks!
      Written 15 January 2025
    • ck22478
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      Jeep tour
      Sergio was great, never felt rushed or pressured. We like to do more off the beaten path things when we travel, get in touch with local culture and this was it.
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    Robin S
    Maastricht, The Netherlands83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an amazing day in Cozumel, all thanks to Sergio, our fantastic guide. He was incredibly attentive, made sure we were well taken care of with drinks, and was genuinely kind and personable. Sergio shared fascinating insights about Mayan culture, which made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for a unique day tour that offers something different from the standard cruise ship excursions, we highly recommend booking with this company. Kevin was also very easy to reach via WhatsApp during the booking process, making it simple to coordinate the pick-up location.
    Written 16 January 2025
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    Juliana diaz
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    It is an excellent tour! Our guide Jordan explained everything to us very well, took photos and took us to beautiful places, and the lunch was spectacular!! Authentic Mexican flavors are a delight, without a doubt highly recommended, the tour is private only for the number of people you reserve, which makes the experience more personal and better.
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    Written 31 December 2023
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    Jessie T
    Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    Sergio was our guide, and he was fantastic! Fun and very informative of the Cozumel culture and Mayan history. My husband and I enjoyed the exclusivity of this tour and being able to get off the beaten path. We highly recommend this tour (and guide), and we will absolutely do tours with this company again when we return to Cozumel.
    Written 29 December 2023
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    rhiannoniona
    Ventura, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    Ricardo picked us up promptly from our place in Cozumel. He started by explaining the route we were going to take and also asked if there was anything specific we wanted to see or do. He made it so the experience was customizable and personal. Ricardo also is a photographer and offered to take pictures of my boyfriend and I! Such an amazing experience!
    Written 6 October 2023
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    Katy W
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    We had an amazing day with Ricardo! We have seen all the popular spots in Cozumel and we were looking for something more “local” without the crowds - this tour was exactly that! Ricardo was so knowledgeable and we never felt rushed. This was a great tour and we will def come back to use Jeep Riders again.
    Written 20 March 2024
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    Cookin W
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    This excursion was a last minute booking on our way to the ship. Absolutely appreciate Jordan's knowledge and patience to take us to all the "off the beaten path" spots to see some real history. We visited the lighthouse, a few shops, some Mayan ruins and tasted some small batch tequila. That seafood soup on the side of the road was out of this world, and I'm a chef. Thoroughly impressed with a simple and delicious lunch. If this is something you're considering, book it. Value for money, hands down.
    Written 15 January 2024
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    Pavel K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    Ricardo was our guide. I was traveling with my mom who has hard time traveling due to the health condition, but she really wanted to see pieces of Mayan history and culture with her own eyes. Ricardo was very accommodating and my mom had a blast visiting these sacred places. Thank you!
    Written 23 April 2024
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    Christa T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    Sergio was the best guide! He spent the day taking us to the places we wanted to visit (Mayan ruins, Punta sur) and so much more. We learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend this tour with Sergio!
    Written 7 March 2024
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    Lauren M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    We went on the Tequila/Beach/Ruins/lunch excursion today and it was so much fun! Sergio was our guide and he was great! He was so friendly and knowledgeable about everything. He took us to some really wonderful, off the beaten track places. And our lunch was phenomenal! The whole day felt like a truly customized experience thanks to Sergio’s guidance. I truly cannot recommend this tour and Sergio enough! You will not be disappointed!!
    Written 15 March 2024
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    Jacob B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    The tour was very fun and didn't requite much physical labor. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide was wonderful!!
    Written 5 December 2024
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