Cobá Express takes you straight to the Maya city hidden in the jungle, crossed by ancient white roads called sacbés. We arrive early, explore with your certified guide and get you back to enjoy the rest of your day.
What's included
Private round-trip transport, a certified English-speaking guide and the Cobá entrance fee. Cold water all day.
✓ Certified archaeological guide
✓ English-speaking driver
✓ Cobá archaeological site entrance fee
✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time at the site
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
A focused morning in the jungle — temples, ball courts and the giant Nohoch Mul pyramid.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your guide picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Cobá archaeological site
Walk or ride the sacbés and discover temples, ball courts and stelae in the jungle.
Drive back
Head back to your hotel, with an optional lunch stop if you like.
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
7–8 h
Cancún
6:30 AM
7–8 h
Riviera Maya
6:30 AM
6–7 h
Playa del Carmen
6:30 AM
5–6 h
Akumal
6:45 AM
4–5 h
Tulum
7:00 AM
4–5 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
$225 USD
3 adults
$200 USD
4 adults
$155 USD
5–7 adults
$125 USD
8–10 adults
$115 USD
Kids (3–10): $100 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat & sunglasses
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Lunch (optional stop)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Cobá Express private tour?”
Between 4 and 8 hours depending on your hotel — 4–5 h from Tulum or Akumal, 7–8 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 certified guide and the Cobá entrance fee.
“What is the difference with the full Cobá tour?”
The Express version focuses only on the archaeological site. The full tour adds two cenotes with snorkel equipment.
“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.