Coba & Tulum – Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide
Overview
Attention all enthusiasts of Mayan history!
Discover two of the Riviera Maya’s most iconic Mayan sites in one day with your private certified archaeological guide.
Begin at the Tulum ruins, perched on a cliff with spectacular Caribbean views, and learn about its role as a thriving seaport.
Continue into the jungle to explore Coba, once one of the largest Maya cities. Cover more ground with a bike for every guest or a rickshaw for two, included at no extra cost, while your guide explains the city’s fascinating history.
After your visits, enjoy a delicious authentic Mexican lunch before relaxing in the comfort of your private transportation.
An all-inclusive private experience of history, culture, and convenience.
What's Included
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Tulum and Coba ruins entrance fees, National park bracelet
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Bike rental at Coba
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Rickshaw
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from all hotels - rentals located from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. An additional pick-up fee will be due to the guide on the day of the tour if you are staying in Puerto Morelos (USD 45) or Cancun (USD 90). 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.
What To Expect
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Tulum Archaeological Site
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Zona Arqueologica de Coba
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Zona arqueológica de Coba
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte.
- Tulum and Coba ruins entrance fees, National park bracelet.
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van.
- All taxes and commissions.
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Bike rental at Coba.
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
- Rickshaw.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Coba & Tulum – Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Coba & Tulum – Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Tulum and Coba ruins entrance fees, National park bracelet
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Bike rental at Coba
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Rickshaw
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
