Mayan Ruins and Beach Time

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Cozumel, Mexico

5 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s past at the Maya ruins of San Gervasio, an archaeological site on Cozumel. A professional guide leads you on an informative tour past ancient structures and shares insight about this civilization. Then enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean Sea from the sandy shores of an island beach club with an included lunch. Visit a local tequila factory for a tour and tasting.

Cozumel tour of Maya ruins with beach time
Visit San Gervasio archaeological ruins and relax at a beach club
Enjoy lunch and make use of provided snorkel gear
Pickup and drop-off available from a centrally located meeting point
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention

What's Included

Certified guide accredited by the Secretary of Tourism & transportation in an vehicle with A/C
Private transportation

Stay cool & comfortable in our air-conditioning vehicle, your comfort is our priority!
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Snorkel at your own pace! All gear and a life vest are included. Hire a local guide on-site for a small fee to explore more and spot extra marine life.
Lunch

Enjoy a tasty Mexican lunch with sizzling fajitas, cheesy quesadillas, tacos (chicken, beef, or fish), or loaded nachos. An authentic rice horchata, crafted with soaked rice, cinnamon, and a vanilla
Alcoholic Beverages

Enjoy a delicious Tequila Tasting (Not purchase necessary) Stay chill! A cooler stocked with plenty of cold bottled water is along for the ride to keep you refreshed throughout the tour.

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified (available to purchase)
Gratuities & Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Guide on-snorkeling site, available to hire for a small fee to explore more and spot extra marine life.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Jackpot Cozumel
Av. Rafael E. Melgar Km 3.5, Centro, 77666 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hacienda Antigua

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tortugas Snorkel Center and Beach Bar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 33 reviews

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Great Day in Cozumel Mayan Ruins/lunch & Tequila Tasting

Ronald_G, Jan 2024

We booked the Mayan Tour/lunch/ and Tequila tasting with Viator for Cozumel. We were pleased with our driver, Gerado who picked us up exactly where we needed to be. He was not JUST a driver but very informative as we rode to the ruins. He introduced us to the owner who introduced us to our guide, Pedro. Pedro was amazing and gave just the 4 of us in our group a private tour, avoiding the crowds and making our day memorable. When I mentioned I loved the Hibiscus, he picked one for me to put in my hair!!!! Lunch was slow but they were very busy and waiter apologized over and over. We were late but they squeezed us into the tequila tasting and still got us back to the ship on time. Would highly recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

It's fantastic to hear that Gerado, your driver, played a key role in ensuring your trip started off on a positive note. We are proud to have informative and dedicated team members like him. We are pleased that Pedro, your guide, made the tour memorable with a private and personalized experience, steering clear of crowds. His thoughtful gesture of picking a Hibiscus for you truly adds a special touch to your day. We appreciate your understanding about the wait during lunch, and we're glad to hear that the tequila tasting still became a part of your experience, ensuring you made it back to the ship on time. Thank you for highly recommending this experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future. Warm regards,

Love, love, loved this tour!

Eric_B, Mar 2023

This was an amazing tour! Our driver, Taz and guide, Pedro were both phenomenal. Both were very knowledgeable and personable. We went to a small beach where we had lunch and our drive purchased guacamole and ceviche for us so we could try it since it wasn’t included. It was a private tour so it was just our family in the van and they made it feel like they were friends showing us around their town. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting a personable tour of the island without the congestion of other people.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much for taking time to write this amazing review and for helping us to spread the word about our services. Again thank you for your trust and preference.

Great excursion!

Kelli_O, Jan 2023

We had a fantastic time, our guide met us at the port by our cruise ship and made our journey flexible for our family. He was knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the Mayan culture. We skipped out on the tequila portion of the tour since we had small children and were able to have extra beach time which they loved and the adults had a few extra drinks on the beach. The beach area was beautiful with lots to enjoy.

Great Learning experience

Steven_B, Jan 2023

Driver Jose and our guide Alfonso were the best!! We had a private tour of of the ruins and of the island. We opted out of the snorkeling so they took us to other places of interest to us. We went to the churches, hospitals, and cemetery. We enjoyed a spice store visit and several memorials and monuments around the island. We learned the history of the island and tasted it as well. Get a private tour!!!!! It is worth the extra pennies for what you get.

September 2019

John_C, Sep 2019

Thomas was awesome! Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Very patient and kind. Would recommend to everyone!

We had a wonderful experience on...

Joseph B, Mar 2018

We had a wonderful experience on this excursion. We were picked up by a private taxi and taken to the ruins where we had a private guide who patiently explained about the Mayan people. We then went to a Tequila factory where the fine points of the tequila process were explained followed by tasting. We then were taken to a beach area where our meal was provided. We had a very enjoyable driver and an enjoyable excursion.

Alberto took good care of us to...

Estrellita_S, Mar 2018

Alberto took good care of us to ensure we had a fantastic time and that we felt safe the entire time. He shared with us the island’s history throughout the tour and we got to know him personally. He was very accommodating and courteous. Everyone that we encountered on the island were very friendly.

the ruins were wonderful and the...

JENNIFER_N, Feb 2018

the ruins were wonderful and the driver we got was awesome full of knowledge. my disappointment came after the ruins, the lunch was just ok. and the beach time was horrible. We were taken to a kid friendly beach. They had a ton of things to do in the water. I can see why they called it a kid beach but we had to enter into a house that a ton of drivers were just hanging out at waiting for there guest. It looked like it use to be a really nice beach house but was abandoned or sold and they just set up shop in it. they one bathroom for ladies was occupied so they said we could go upstairs to a bedroom to change. it was scary and smelled like urine. We stayed about 10 mins and asked to leave and go back to the boat.

Well...we couldn't pronounce our...

Ryan A, Dec 2017

Well...we couldn't pronounce our guide's name without sounding stupid so he told us to call him Taz. He had a cooler full of water, soda, and beer and delighted us with his knowledge of the area and tales of current events and stories from his own family. We were nightmare tourists... four kids under five in our group... and not one person was anything but kind and helpful throughout this tour. We stopped at Mayan ruins which were super cool to see. We had a knowledgeable guide and learned many things. Next we stopped at a Tequilla distillery... fun, good tequila, and even the kids had a good time. Our final stop was a beach stop. Because we had the kids our guide took us to a more family friendly beach resort where we had great food, hung out in hammocks, and got massages. The snorkeling part didn't happen because of our change of venue with the beach, but this was our choice. The guide was great... the kids were free... nothing was rushed, we took our time and had a great time at a great price. Do this tour... I rarely write reviews but I felt compelled to tell you this one was a great one!

We were looking for an excursion to...

Christie D, Jul 2016

We were looking for an excursion to Mayan ruins that would not take an entire day of our Mexican vacation! This trip was four hours and was fantastic! Our tour guide, Taz, was charming, funny and very accommodating! Great trip!!