Cobá is a Maya city hidden in the jungle, crossed by ancient white roads (sacbés) that you explore by bicycle or Mayan "limousine". We arrive early to be among the first there, then cool off in two cenotes with premium snorkel gear and your own local expert.
What's included
Private transport, a certified English-speaking guide, the Cobá entrance fee, bicycles or Mayan limousine, two cenotes and professional snorkel equipment. Cold water all day.
✓ Certified archaeological guide
✓ English-speaking driver
✓ Cobá archaeological site entrance fee
✓ Bicycles or Mayan limousine (you choose)
✓ Open cenote entrance fee
✓ Cave & underground river entrance fee
✓ Premium snorkel equipment (disinfected)
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time in every activity
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
An early arrival at Cobá means quiet jungle paths, then the cenotes when the day warms up.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your English-speaking guide picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Cobá archaeological site
Ride through the jungle along ancient sacbés and discover temples, ball courts and stelae.
Open cenote & cave river
Snorkel an open cenote and a cave with an underground river, sacred places for the Maya.
Optional lunch & back
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant if you like, then head back to your hotel.
Pickup & departure cities
We offer private hotel pickup from Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Duration and the suggested pickup time depend on where you are staying — your guide tailors the departure time to your hotel.
Pickup area
Suggested pickup
Duration
Playa & Costa Mujeres
6:30 AM
9–11 h
Cancún
6:30 AM
9–11 h
Riviera Maya
6:30 AM
8–10 h
Playa del Carmen
6:30 AM
7–9 h
Akumal
6:45 AM
6–8 h
Tulum
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Exact times depend on you — everything happens at your own pace — and can vary with traffic and whether you stop for lunch.
Why book a private tour
On a private tour the day moves at your pace. You skip the long waits, get personal attention, stop for the photos you want and travel only with your own group. For families, couples and small groups, it's the difference between seeing Cobá and truly experiencing it. Rated 5.0 by 3,500+ travelers on TripAdvisor.
Full price list
Group size
Price per person
2 adults
$275 USD
3 adults
$235 USD
4 adults
$200 USD
5–7 adults
$175 USD
8–10 adults
$150 USD
Kids (3–10): $125 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel & swimsuit
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Lunch (optional local restaurant)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Cobá & 2 Cenotes private tour?”
Between 6 and 11 hours depending on your hotel — 6–8 h from Tulum or Akumal, 9–11 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. depending on your location.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your guide, Cobá entrance fee, bikes or Mayan limousine, two cenotes and snorkel equipment.
“Can I climb the Nohoch Mul pyramid?”
Climbing is currently not allowed at Cobá; your guide will take you to the best viewpoints of Nohoch Mul.
“Is this a private or a shared tour?”
100% private — only your group, with your own guide and vehicle.
“Do I need to pay a deposit?”
No. You reserve online and pay on the day of your tour in cash (USD or MXN), card, PayPal or Zelle.