VIP Coba Private Tour
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VIP Coba Private Tour
By My Quest Concierge Private Tours
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Ages 0-75
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Bicycle or Mayan Limousine (you choose).
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Use of bicycle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueológica de Cobá
- Entry/Admission - Chemuyil
- Entry/Admission - Cenote Taak Bi Ha
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup is available from Playa del Carmen, Tulum & any place in the Riviera Maya. Tour not available for Cancun nor Playa Mujeres. We pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Airbnb. Suggested pickup time is 7.00 am but we are happy to accommodate the schedule to your wishes.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 142800P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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: 142800P8
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- T554FSdavids0 contributionsA great day in Quintana RooArnulfo was a great guide, private tour with a Spanish speaker, and one English speaker, so he had to do double duty. Very knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and accommodating. Would do this tour again or any that he was the guide for.Written 13 January 2025
- ilyal5300 contributionsTulum ruins visit - perfect for family afternoon trip with babyTulum ruins trip was great. Oscar was very personable, knowledgeable, helpful, and patient, especially as we had our 18mo in tow, which can be challenging. The tour duration and terrain were perfect for a family with a baby and a stroller.Written 12 January 2025
- Traveler425550769580 contributionsAwesome timeThe views are amazing! Oscar Sanchez is the best tour guide ever. Very knowledgable. Very fluent in english. Truly cares. Thank you for the great time!Written 10 January 2025
- 651claird0 contributionsTraveling with Younger KidsOur group had so much fun! I was nervous to take on such a long day with my 2 and 7 year old, but our guide, Arnulfo, was so kind and patient along the way, even with one kiddo getting unexpectedly carsick and the younger one having a little meltdown around nap time. He did not make us feel rushed or like it was a burden but instead he helped as much as he could. We were able to get our kiddo who was carsick some Dramamine and he was good to go! I’m so thankful we did the private tour as well— we were able to take the time we needed and enjoy the experience the way our family wanted without worrying about interrupting others’ experiences. It did not feel like the experience took way too long either which I was worried about. We actually made it back to our resort in time to have dinner at a decent hour which I was very happy about (I’m sure it could depend where your resort might be, ours was between Playa del Carmen & Tulum). Our guide was very knowledgeable and you can tell he enjoys the history of it all which such makes learning about everything so special. I would definitely recommend this private tour to anyone who is looking, but especially if you are looking for a good experience traveling with younger kids!Written 8 January 2025
- Suhrstrat0 contributionsBeautiful sights and highly efficient!Our private tour of Chichen Itza with Abraham was exceptional! Abraham's expertise and engaging storytelling brought the Mayan ruins to life. Being a private tour, we had the luxury of setting our own pace and starting early, avoiding the crowds and enjoying the site's tranquility. The highlight was undoubtedly the refreshing swim in a cenote, a truly magical experience. To top it off, we savored an incredible lunch in Valladolid, where the lime soup was a standout dish. Highly recommend!Written 6 January 2025
- 709stephannyf0 contributionsPRIVATE tours in Mexico- prompt, knowledgeable, safe, and flexible - AMAZINGIt's no wonder this company has 5 stars from everyone. They deserve 10 stars. I was a little nervous about finding a tour in Mexico - we have 4 young adults, new travelers, and I was fearful of things you read about Mexico. MY QUEST is so safe, so well protected, SO PERSONALIZED, and private. It starts from the beginning. The administrator Fer is communicative and handles every detail. She responds to every email immediately and even took a phone call when I was being neurotic. She is calm, assuring, LISTENS to what you want and then sets up a tour perfectly. Firstly, she guided me to the right area to stay to maximize our tour times, she guided us to the right activities based upon asking us questions prior to arrival (e.g., switching from Coba to Ek Ba-lam), allowed us to bring our on food on days that didn't include food (so no stopping for lunch or shopping, no being forced to eat somewhere), and provided some flexibility on the days of. I recommend calling MyQuest before you book your hotel then you can fit all the tours in with them! They also provided a small discount since we booked three days of tours with them. Then, once arrived, omg Oscar Sanchez - tour guide AMAZINGNESS!!! We have ancient civilization buffs in our group and all that Oscar said tracked with what was known already and enhanced knowledge. Further, his knowledge of the area and the systems was amazing. As an itinerary, Day 1: VIP Tulum Private Tour, Day 2: their full day Chichen Itza Tour (with lunch included) and Day 3: Ek Ba-lam VIP tour. AMAZING. They were willing to pick us up at 6:00 a.m. to be the first into many of these sights. Skipping the crowds. They also had the best photo angle recs as well! We honestly cannot say enough about this company. I cannot thank Oscar S. and Fernanda enough. THANK YOU for making the trip the BEST ever.Written 6 January 2025
- amyaI3818WY0 contributions10/10 Recommend to EVERYONEAmazing day! Absolutely recommend this private tour. Eric, our guide, was so much fun, personable and extremely knowledgeable. We took our entire family (kids of all ages and adults) and everyone had the most incredible time. 10/10 worth every penny.Written 5 January 2025
- chaitanyaa20250 contributionsAbsolutely fantastic experience with OscarOscar Sanchez is an excellent guide and is very passionate about the history, sciences as well as regional folklore. We had a one of a kind experience that we will remember forever! Highly recommend going with him.Written 5 January 2025
- 571marin_f0 contributionsComfortable tourReally nice tour. Comfortable to drive in a Mercedes. We got to see everything we wanted and more. Oscar our guide was really nice and informative. He made us feel relaxed and made the tour better.Written 4 January 2025
- Q6399JRandyg0 contributionsAmazing Chichen Itza ExcursionTrip of a lifetime! Eric was absolutely amazing. From the moment Eric picked us up at the resort, through the entire tour, Eric was courteous, kind, and extremely knowledgeable about the culture and history about the excursion. We beat the crowds through Chichen Itza, swam in one of the best cenotè, and had an amazing lunch in at a Mayan restaurant. Eric even offered to take us shopping for souvenirs off the beaten tourist path! I highly recommend Eric to be your tour guide on a VIP trip to Chichen Itza!Written 4 January 2025
- G2487LNdavidr0 contributionsFantastic day tripThe trip was fantastic. Our guide, Abraham, was knowledgeable and fun. The cenotes are an incredible experience. Couldn't have asked for a better day.Written 3 January 2025
- acoop7610 contributionsBest Experience. Highly recommend a tour with OscarThis was an incredible trip! Highly, highly recommend. Oscar was our guide and he was extremely knowledgable, courteous and professional. I’d say this tour with Oscar was the highlight of our trip! Would do it again. It’s by far the best option out there!Written 3 January 2025
- hollyb8550 contributionsAmazing timeWe had an amazing time! Juan was the best tour guide. He was informative and knew everyone. I highly recommend this tour!Written 3 January 2025
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naturalkid
65 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This is my fourth time using this service, and each guide was unique. I'm grateful to Aranza for taking the time to explain everything in detail. I thought I had some knowledge, but I made many new discoveries. Even at the same cenote, the atmosphere is different every time I come. Lunch was also the best choice of Mexican food, and I was surprised at how good the value for money was. The Mayan civilization is amazing. I'll use this company again because I can move at my own pace.
Written 14 December 2024
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Bill L
Reno, NV4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a group of 10, including 3 small children, and spent the day with Jony touring the Coba ruins and two cenotes. Without a doubt, Jony was the highlight of our entire trip. He showed us a wonderful time, was very informative, and absolutely amazing with the children. Jony showed up early with car seats and floaties for the children, snorkels and masks for everyone. In the cenotes, Jony put the kids in a floating ring and swam them around leaving the parents free to enjoy the sites. Afterward, he took us to a great lunch spot that we would have never found on our own. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated and enjoyed our day together and could not have asked for a better tour guide. My Quest rocks, and Jony is the best we could have hoped for. iMuchas Gracias!
Written 2 November 2023
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Sherpa783441
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
Jony was a Fantastic guide and is incredibly knowledgeable and very articulate. He answered a million questions that I had. The transportation was excellent and the private tour made it more personal and less rushed. We loved learning about Cobá and the cenotes’ were amazing. Highly recommend this tour that I learned about from a co-worker who also had an excellent experience.
Written 5 April 2024
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Caroline F
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I couldn’t be more happy with the experience and Manuel our guide, was sensational. We immersed ourselves in rich culture, incredible sights and mind blowing hospitality in the jungle. I can’t wait to see this team again for future holidays. My partner said this is one of the best birthday gifts he has had.
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Written 7 October 2023
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slbtravelsty
6 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We had a great little day trip to Coba and cenotes with our guide, Manuel. He was knowledgeable, friendly and bonus: a great photographer! Manuel knew how to get all the best shots. He was always very attentive to what we wanted to do and even brought us to an awesome local’s taqueria that had delicious authentic food. Would 10/10 recommend this tour.
Written 6 July 2021
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Spencer O
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This is our 2nd tour and it was great! Arnie is the best tour guide we have ever had. He is so knowledgeable and so nice. We did the Coba tour and 2 cenotes this time. A previous trip we did Chichin Itza. We also used their airport transport and it was great. I highly recommend this company and Arnie!!!!
Written 17 August 2024
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Go788628
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide, Heber, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We would gladly take another tour with him in the future. The locations we visited during our tour were excellent. We really enjoyed bicycling around Coba and visiting two cenotes.
Written 12 March 2024
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Roving24482418979
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
The tour to Coba and area Cenotes was amazing! Our guide, Heriberto, was fantastic. He was so informative and it was evident he was passionate about sharing the history and culture with us. We had two young kids (ages 1 & 2) along and Heriberto was so patient and helpful. The provided car seats worked great. We felt very safe and well taken care of with Heriberto at all times. We definitely hope to come back to this area and do a tour with this company again. If we do, we hope we can get Heriberto again! Overall the entire experience was a 10/10!
Written 14 April 2024
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jjdecd
Arlington, VA13 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Excellent experience from start to finish. Logistics were handled smoothly, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and the sites were fantastic. The private nature of the tour made for an extremely flexible day (we could spend as much time at each site as needed, without worrying about other guest schedules), and we basically felt like we had Coba and the beautiful cenotes to ourselves. It was a VERY full day, and we felt the tour represented true value for the money.
Written 29 March 2024
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Alyssa I
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
Perfect private excursion for my boyfriend and I who like to avoid crowds! Israel made everything easy going and smooth- tickets already in hand and we didn't have to think about anything. He picked us up on a Sunday (most companies didn't even offer tours on Sundays) at 7am. This means we got to Coba at 8am before the crowds. Israel gave us an awesome history about the ruins, then he gave us alone time to explore the rest of the Coba site by bike- the ruins are fascinating. I was able to spot beautiful birds and even a monkey with her baby on back swinging through the trees!
Next we visited the cenotes, an open and a closed. The closed cave cenote was probably the most incredible experience I've ever had on any trip. Israel led us around the whole time so we felt safe--he provided life jackets,snorkel gear, and flash lights-- we dropped into the water and you basically feel like you're flying through a cave. It's a completely different experience than what you've ever had!
We thank Israel for this trip!!
Next we visited the cenotes, an open and a closed. The closed cave cenote was probably the most incredible experience I've ever had on any trip. Israel led us around the whole time so we felt safe--he provided life jackets,snorkel gear, and flash lights-- we dropped into the water and you basically feel like you're flying through a cave. It's a completely different experience than what you've ever had!
We thank Israel for this trip!!
Written 5 March 2024
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