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Tulum & Coba Private Tour
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Tulum & Coba Private Tour

By EcoColors Tours
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Visit the archaeological site of Tulum, where your guide will give you info about the history of this great Mayan civilization. The site of Tulum is the only Mayan City that is located near the coast of the Caribbean Sea. After the site of Tulum, you will also visit the archaeological site of Coba, where your guide will provide further information on the amazing Mayan civilization. Climb the highest Mayan pyramid (130 ft/42m) in Mexico. Finally, enjoy cooling down in a fantastic underground river with amazing stalactites and stalagmites.
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Ages 8-99
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Fruits & peanuts
  • Beverages (Soda and water)
  • Bilingual guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Entry/Admission - Tulum Archaeological Site
  • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueológica de Cobá
  • Entry/Admission - Tulum
What's not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • You will be picked up at the lobby of your Hotel. We will confirm your exact pickup time ONE day before your tour.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3467P24

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • We use mouth covers all the time.
        • We use gel antibacterial.
        • We wash our hands every 30 minutes.
        • We do not touch our face, noise, and mount.
        • We say “Hello” with 1.5 mts of distance.
        • We take the temperature to our employees every day.
        • 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: 3467P24

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        C$1,597.21
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • EcoColors Tours
          1,141
          Mexico
        • Sara D
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tour
          Alex was an Amazing guide with so much information while being entertaining. The tour was like hanging out with a local friend including a great spot to eat. Carlos our driver was so sweet making sure we were comfortable
          Written January 14, 2025
        • karenrF3374NP
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          So much fun packed into a few hours
          This was an amazing trip. Our guide Alex, participated w/us which made it more fun. Zip lining was exciting & rappelling into the cenote was magical. The monkeys were AWESOME! This day was my favorite part of my Yucatan trip.
          Written January 9, 2025
        • katiemC5350OC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best tour company in Yucatan Peninsula for nature lovers!
          Best tour company in Yucatan Peninsula for nature lovers! This was our second time with Ecocolors and our guide, Alex. Both times we went on a custom tour to see wildlife and areas that no other tour company is going to. This visit we explored the coast and jungle of Sian Ka'an.
          Written January 1, 2025
        • Explore293113
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Private Cenote Dive
          Riaz took me to the Cenotes on a less than ideal day and gave me an awesome, private tour of the cenotes and the surrounding areas. He taught us about the formations of the cenote and the impact it has on the area. He made sure I felt safe and comfortable and was extremely informative the whole time. He is a fantastic tour guide who seemingly enjoys what he does. I would recommend to all friends and family.
          Written October 20, 2024
        • Bethan R
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Whale Sharks and Dolphins
          We had a great trip this week. Very well organised from booking, and pick up to drop off on the day. It's the end of the season so the whale sharks took a while to find, and it was worth it! As a bonus we swam with dolphins we saw on the way. We stopped at Isla Mujeres for lunch, freshly prepared by the team it was delicious. The whole team were really informative, friendly and made the trip a great day.
          Written September 21, 2024
        • DanielleBrouwers1
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best whale shark tour
          The whale sharks are incredible and everyone on our boat got to swim with them as well as dolphins! We spotted a manta ray while heading to Isla Mujeres. At the Island they made the most DELICOUS, to die for, fresh ceviche and guacamole. Alex and the rest of the crew made it comfortable and fun!
          Written September 17, 2024
        • stephanierL5805BC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Excursion in Cancun
          The BEST excursion we took in Cancun. Pick up was on time and only a short drive to the marina. We had 10 people on our boat and the staff was attentive to both English and Spanish speakers. The boat ride to find the whale sharks was pleasant and not very long, albeit it can take longer some days since they are trying to find a swimming creature. The time in water to swim with the whale sharks was awesome (Swim hard and fast to keep up) and they were so close. People swam two at a time, so you were not crowded or left behind. It really was a marvel to see and such a personal experience. Lunch and light snorkeling was a great treat at the end of the swimming.
          Written September 8, 2024
        • Ariella R
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An adventure
          Nada was our guide and she was very communicative, speaking both english and Spanish. The sailor Lalo and captain Daniel were also very professional. On the tour, we saw several whale sharks, a giant manta ray and I even caught a glimpse of what I believe is a manatee. When it was my turn to swim with the whale shark, I had to swim very fast through a field of jellyfish (like slimy baseballs) to keep up with the shark. My second swim, the shark was swimming towards me and I got a really good look at it! Timing and luck is a big factor on these types of tours but the staff does everything they can to go you a good experience. By the way, the jellyfish do not sting because they are babies, I didn't know that during my first swim LOL. During the snorkeling, we explored a coral reef and we're lucky enough to see a large sting ray. This tour is for people who are adventurous and I had a great time.
          Written September 8, 2024
        • 645suzieb
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience/ guides, but operators could be better
          Experience was amazing, you get 2 swims up very close with the whales and we were even super lucky enough to see mantas and some of our group swam up close with the mantas too. Our guide (Riaz) was super friendly and informative, and our crew (Lalu) and Chanu (captain) were also wonderful. Lalu gets in the water with you so you feel completely safe and he took all our underwater videos. The ONLY downside was the tour company's organisation of pickup. We booked via GetYourGuide and a few days beforehand the operators asked if we could move our tour forward a few days. We said that was fine but on the day they sent lots of conflicting information about our pickup point which resulted in the guide not being able to find us and we didn't get collected that day. It meant we got up at 4am for nothing. They apologised and reorganized our tour for a few days later, but again sent conflicting information on the GYG app versus WhatsApp which really confused us and made us worry we wouldn't get collected again. None of the above was Riaz, or the crews fault (these guys are amazing!) so hopefully the operators can figure out a way to make the collection information more clear in future.
          Written September 7, 2024
        • Michelle M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          10/10 recommend
          Raiz, chano, and Lalo were fantastic! We had a wonderful time riding the waves, swimming with Tiburones ballenas (whale sharks) & mantas! We were lucky with beautiful weather. Delicious fresh fruits and ceviche, tasty sandwiches, and morning tea and sweet bread. They provided water and colas as well, and listen to your guide!! I took Dramamine when he recommended and I felt great. If you've never been on a boat before, it's better to be safe than sorry and seasick!
          Written September 7, 2024
        • mgd505
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Once in a life time. One and done.
          This trip sounds more fun than it was. Omar was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Whale Sharks and the ocean. Keep in mind, this is a small boat that fits only a hand full of people. It starts off in a remote part of Cancun. They offer you to rent a waterproof camera for $35, which we did. There’s no charging it, so don’t waste the battery! We spent the majority of our time searching in the middle of the ocean trying to find a whale shark. The water was pretty, but it was a little windy which made it really choppy. We had some foreigners that were sick the entire time. It would have made the trip SO MUCH better if there was music on the boat. Also, there's no alcohol, which was kind of a nice break. Instead, it was silent and we listened to people getting sick over the bow the entire trip. When they finally found a whale shark, we raced to where the other boats were. This was kind of stressful going that fast over the waves, but we made it. It was super chaotic and scary when we got there. There’s no time for anything. They told us that they would take the pictures for us with the camera we rented while we swam. We jumped in and swam with the one shark, which was amazing. There were lots of boats circling us. It was really scary thinking they were going to hit us. Ours almost ran over my wife and the tour guide, thankfully everyone yelled at the captain to stop. When it was lunch time, we got sticky bread sandwiches that were made at someone’s home and an 8oz coke. We opted for the vegetarian option, which was sliced sticky bread, mayo, lettuce and tomato. After sitting in the heat, it wasn’t edible. In the end, it was a memorable trip. Unfortunately, the camera never recorded, so the $35 was a waste and we never got pictures (and we didn’t know that until we got back home and put the card in a computer). I wish they had music to help pass the time. It made it very long. It was a one and done trip. I recommend it, but be prepared. It was a long day in the middle of the ocean with nothing to focus on. Check the camera before you get back. Ours was left on by the crew and couldn’t check the pictures. Also, be prepared when you get to the sharks. Its super scary with the boats driving around you so fast, while you are trying to take your turn with the sharks.
          Written September 5, 2024
        • Go28311108567
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Swimming with the Ocean's Majesty; Whale Shark experience
          The Whale Shark swim experience was a remarkable and rare opportunity to truly feel a connection to one of the biggest creatures in the ocean. The boat ride proved to be a bit much for my Colorado Land lovers. But I personally did fine despite my disability. The ladder was a little hard for me but the amazing crew; Captain Jack, Chano, and Euri managed to help get me back in the boat with safe assistance. I would recommend this excursion as at least a once in a lifetime experience.
          Written August 30, 2024
        • charlotteg233
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What an amazing experience!
          I have wanted to swim with whale sharks for quite some time but in recent trips to Mexico, I haven't because it is an expensive trip if you don't get to see them. However, this trip isn't just a whale shark experience. You also get to swim in the crystal clear waters of Isla Muejeres and have lunch. Its beautiful there. The ceviche was delicious and they also catered for two vegetarians on board. We got to see whale sharks and we got to swim with them twice! Just to manage your expectations, you only get a short time swimming with them to make sure the whale sharks are overwhelmed with lots of people...but it was AMAZING! When the whale sharks disappeared for a while, the crew tried their best to find them again so everyone got their second swim. Everything was well organised and Santiago (the guide) had lots of knowledge about whale sharks. My partner was adamant he wasn't going in the water but he felt well informed and safe, so even he swam with me! There was also an 8 year old boy who was scared but they reassured him and he swam too! I felt the guides did everything they could to make sure the whale sharks were protected and cared for during the experience. It is an hours boat ride from the port and it's quite jumpy so I would recommend taking sea sickness tablets. Even if you don't normally get travel sick. I highly recommend this trip!
          Written August 29, 2024
        • Nanalee1965
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Majestic Experience
          This excursion has to be my favorite excursion out of years of travel. My tour crew was Euri, Captain Julio, and Chano. They were incredible and made this memory to last a life time. The boat ride turned out to be more than a couple of my family members. My granddaughter and her fiancée They ended up not getting out of the boat. But my husband and I did and it was pure majesty
          Written August 26, 2024
        • K814VGdanc
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!
          Really recommend. Lovely people running the trip. Got more than I expected too. Really tasty lunch by Isla Mujeres after the whale shark swimming. Take your own gopro as the prices for the videos are a bit extortionate.
          Written August 21, 2024
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        Eric L
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Couples
        We had a private your with Marcella to Talum sites and a beautiful cenote. She was incredibly informative, friendly, and a blast to be around. We originally were trying to sign on for a group trip which was booked so we ended up paying a fair amount for a private tour. Well worth the money with Marcella as your tour guide. The driver Angel was great with his customer service and driving as well.

        Marcella is a kindrid soul, we wish nothing but the best for her and hope to see her again for a whale shark tour next time we are in Cozumel. Cheers and thanks for the adventure and helping us learn so much about Mayan culture and history. 5/5 would recommend!
        Written July 31, 2022
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        Matthew R
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2024 • Family
        Riaz and Mario were fantastic. Riaz was so knowledgeable with the history and archeology of both ruins and was a fantastic guide. The ruins were remarkable and the Cenote was beautiful and refreshing. Highly recommend this team with EcoColors and the excursion!
        Written January 5, 2025
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        PJH
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022
        Our guide Marcela and driver, Mario, were exceptional! While Mario ensured we were safe and comfortable, Marcela answered countless questions from my 10-year-old. Marcel is not only a patient and kind soul, but she is also very knowledgeable about the Mayan people and their culture. This tour is an enriching experience for both children and adults alike. I highly recommend it.
        Written June 21, 2022
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        madrusty
        Waynesville, NC32 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023
        Excellent trip with Angela and Angel. We learned so much about Mayan history. Never a dull moment but not rushed either. Highly recommend the private tour. Meal was great as well. Can’t go wrong with Eco Tours.
        Written August 8, 2023
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        Chad A
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had a private guided tour of Tulum’s archeological sites and the shopping district. Marcella was beyond amazing and so knowledgeable on the history. She and her team could not have been more accommodating. Would highly recommend and will come back for other tours with her.
        Written July 18, 2022
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        tomuchtravel
        Houston, TX315 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2022
        Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and extremely helpful. The van was comfortable an there are no complaints about anything on that front. the lunch in Tulum was good as well. We took the ferry from Cozumel which was a bit of a rocky start but the guide was there and easy to spot. Ok the turtle snorkeling well, I am so glad we had a guide - just showing up there I think would have been rough. The beach with the turtles is kind of sad as are they. I would think Mexico should just stop these types of tours as the environment is really suffering. However our guide got us in and around and out fast. Tulum is kind of interesting however a bit crowded.None of these shortcomings are our tour guides fault and having them as a guide was great - got better parking, etc.
        Written March 15, 2022
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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