Cobá Ruins Tour: Explore Ancient Mayan Civilization on a Private Half-Day Journey

Embark on a private half-day journey to the majestic Cobá Ruins in the Yucatán jungle. Explore the ancient Mayan civilization, learn fascinating facts, and enjoy a walk or bicycle ride through the jungle. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica de Coba - Explore the beautiful Mayan ruins of Cobá! This historical site includes a peaceful walk or bicycle ride through the jungle to get to the main structure, which is the last site in the area that you can still climb on. At the top you will be able to look out far over the jungle canopy in all directions! Lots of history and a beautiful site!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is approximately a 5 hour private tour (including travel time) to the majestic Cobá Ruins located in the Yucatán jungle. You will learn many interesting facts such as why different structures were designed the way they were and why they are located where they are. After entering the site, there is a short walk or bicycle ride through the jungle…

Location
Zona Arqueologica de Coba
Carretera Federal Tulum 307,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janicecd
May 30, 2025
Trike ride thru Coba - I travel to Tulum 2-3 times a year & I always tour with Yucatán Eli’s Tours. I usually tour with Eli but this time I toured with Rodrigo. They are both the best tour guides ever. They are so dedicated to the history of the Mayans & make the tours fun & interesting. They always have water & snacks & umbrella to block the sun or rain. Coba is really pretty. We rode the trikes with a guide. That was a good way to see Coba. I love the fact that their tours are private. I highly recommend Yucatán Eli’s Tours.
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Badger6170
May 30, 2025
Great trip to Coba - We booked a private trip to Coba with Yucatan Eli’s Tours. From beginning to end they made the experience amazing and so easy. They arranged stress free pickup in a clean private vehicle. Our guide Eli shared an abundance of information with us about the history and importance of Coba and he made sure we got to everything possible. His knowledge of the site and Mayan history overall was top notch. I can’t wait to come back to Mexico and book more tours of Mayan sites with Eli! Book with Yucatán Eli, you won’t regret it!
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Marilenar870
Mar 31, 2025
Wonderful and memorable visit of Coba - My daughter and I visited the Coba Ruins with Eli, and it was an unforgettable experience. We were staying in the south part of Tulum. Eli picked us up at the hotel and we drove for about 45 m to our destination. I understood the importance of Coba only during this visit: this is the only Mayan city that was completely preserved after Mayas left it. The city remained untouched by other pupulations, it preserved it's original late classic Mayan features. The city is located in the middle of the jungle, it is mindblowing to imagine 40,000 people living there. We feel lucky to have Eli as our guide: is an exceptional guide as well as a lovely person. He has a vast knowledge and an infectious passion for his culture. You will feel like those few hours are not enough, you will want to hear more and more. This tour truly felt like having a friend picking you up to show you around the places he loves, and that is priceless. Eli was punctual, erudite and fun, sensitive to our needs, drove us very safely and even took us (per our request) to look for a small gift for a friend, and waited while we purchased some last minutes souvenirs in Tulum. I used to be a tour guide in a different country, I know that this is a difficult job: you have to combine impeccable preparation, enact your best social skills, be patient, empathic, indefatigable. Eli was all of this and much more, a miraculous human being. I know that we will contact him again on our next Mexico trip. He ignited a new curiosity for the Maya culture, we are starting our homework with Popol Vuh, as Eli recommended. And we will return. Thank you, Eli! So, yes. Go visit Coba, you cannot miss it. And do it with Eli.
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Jon
Mar 29, 2025
Epic trip into the jungle - Rodrigo was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, easy to do this trip. Was on my bucket list to see ruins and Coba is must see from my perspective. Pictures don't really do the setting justice!
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Kevin_o
Mar 28, 2025
Rodrigo was the absolute... - Rodrigo was the absolute best! He was kind, caring and knowledgeable! We are a bit mobility challenged and Rodrigo was more than patient and helping. I strongly recommend him!
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Jkbright
Mar 6, 2025
Mayan history - Rodrigo is exceptionally knowledgeable about Mayan history and culture. Very informative and he was also a gracious host.
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K3401gtemmaj
Feb 13, 2025
Great Experience! - Had a great time with Rodrigo who took great care of us! On the drive there he made sure we were comfortable, dropped some facts about the area and he stopped briefly to get us some fresh coconut water which was delicious! We stopped briefly by the lake which was beautiful. At Coba he was so knowledgeable, had great upbeat energy and took lots of pictures of my sister and I. We didn’t feel rushed and we learned a lot. On the way back we stopped to get some souvenirs. He knew the best places to go. Highly recommend.
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Michael_g
Dec 6, 2024
The entire tour took... - The entire tour took about five hours. We were picked up at our hotel at 8 AM and it took about an hours drive to the site of the Coba ruins. Rodrigo, our guide was thoroughly knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. The private tour was a relaxing and no stress way to see the archaeological site.
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991bradu
Nov 14, 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide - This was an excellent tour! Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and friendly and went out of his way to take outstanding care of us. Would recommend this tour, and Rodrigo, with the highest praise.
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Ingridlh1845gw
Oct 29, 2024
Definitely a MUST to Book! Honest & Wholesome Company - HIGHLY Recommend! We always do private tours in Mexico in order to ask all the questions and go at our own pace! Great communication! Arrived on time! Was prepared with umbrellas and inspect repellent for us as well! No complaints! Fun time with Eli! Really enjoyed the tour! 😊🌴
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From $184
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).