Cozumel

Cozumel: Private VIP Tour by Van (up to 12 passengers)

Cozumel, Mexico
Private Tour in Cozumel
  • 5 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the best that the island of Cozumel has to offer on this half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, create your own itinerary based on your group’s interests, or let your guide take you to the island’s top attractions. Some points of interest include the municipal market, the downtown area, the eastern part of the island, and Chankanaab Beach Park.
  • Get a comprehensive overview of Cozumel
  • Combine culture, history, and nature in one tour
  • Observe local flora, fauna, and aquatic species
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Friendly tour guide
  • Fees to Parks or Beach Clubs
  • Guide inside San Gervasio Ruins
  • Each additional hour $30 USD

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Cruise Terminal Meeting Point Instructions: - Puerta Maya Cruise Terminal: Is the Hard Rock Cafe at the Royal Village Shopping Center. To get there, go through the pier terminal to reach the pier's outside sidewalk on Melgar Avenue and turn left. Without leaving the pier's sidewalk, walk 100 yards past the traffic lights until you see the pedestrian yellow stripes crossing zone by the Royal Village Shopping Center, which you will easily recognize. Get across the street. The Hard Rock Cafe is a few feet from the end of the pedestrian yellow stripes on the other side of the street. Our guide will be waiting with your name on a sign. Open link to see meeting point - https://bit.ly/3I6aTK8 - SSA International Cruise Terminal: The meeting Point is the Hard Rock Cafe located at the Royal Village Shopping Center. To get there, simply exit the pier, reach the outside gate and walk across the street by the pedestrian yellow stripes crossing zone, to the Royal Village Shopping Center. Your driver will be a few feet from the end of the pedestrian yellow stripes on the other side of the street with a sign with your name on it. Open link to see meeting point - https://bit.ly/3BHmkVM - Punta Langosta Cruise Terminal: Is by the lighthouse (Beside Hooters) located at the Punta Langosta Shopping Center. To get there, simply exit the pier, walk across the street by the bridge to enter the mall. Look for the stairs that are at the end of the hall to go to the ground floor. Your guide/driver will be expecting you by the lighthouse wearing a blue hat and will have a sign with your name on it Open link to see meeting point - shorturl.at/euJPW

What To Expect

Cozumel (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Visit Cozumel Shuttles & Tours.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Group of 10 girls
Cynthia_H, Apr 2024
Ricky and our driver (I think his name was Sean) did an excellent job. We told them where we wanted to go and they took us everywhere and a few extra places and we’re so courteous and knowledgeable! We love our experience and we do it again!!
Loved!
Holly_R, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Anna was great! She made recommendations on what to do and helped us book items on our wishlist. Highly recommend for larger groups that want to travel together.
Convenient, private multi-generational family tour of Cozumel
Gregg_A, Apr 2024
We were a family party of nine, late starting and with young grandchildren which constrained our choices but they are totally flexible about itinerary. The cruise port was large and confusing with more than one exit; it took some effort and phone communication to locate our guide. Our guide Anna and driver Tony were very personable and considerate. Anna's English was very good, the van large and clean. The tequila tasting stop was a surprising plus, with a guide explaining Mayan culture, preparing authentic Mayan chocolate samples, offering handmade, cooked-to-order tortillas with pumpkin and pepper salsa and, of course, a primer on primitive tequila manufacture. The aged tequila sampling was illuminating and quite tasty. The product was also fabulously expensive but my son generously bought some for the both of us. It was made and bottled to order in traditional, limited-by-law, western estados for this facility. We had seen the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins the previous day, so we skipped the less impressive San Gervasio. We stopped at a no-kill dog rescue facility to make a donation, then on to the eastern coast where we enjoyed a scenic limestone beach overlook(skipping the adjacent hotel bar), saw iguanas, looked for(but didn't see) crocodiles, had chilled, fresh coconuts and mango popsicles. We were offered but skipped a snorkeling stop, as the kids had had enough of sand and seawater. Instead, we asked and were taken to an authentic Mexican restaurant for lunch. It was the ground floor of a lady's home with a half-dozen large tables. You could order from a menu on your phone or just amble over into the kitchen to see what looked good! Really cool! And, it all was! We saw a bit of Cozumel after that before getting dropped off at the cruise pier. Private, flexible, affordable tour. Absolutely the best way to absorb the culture and Cozumel in a day(5-6 hrs).
Great option to see the island!
Justin_K, Apr 2024
Jesus was a great guide! He did a great job showing us around! The snorkeling spot was great and we made it back with plenty of time to stroll to the ship.
Great Experience
Erin_P, Apr 2024
Absolutely worth the money. Our guide and driver were knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible. We got to decide what we wanted to see and do and they took care of the rest. I would highly recommend hiring this company to take you around the island.
Elsy and Consuelo are the Dream Team!!
Dashawna_G, Apr 2024
This tour was amazing!!! Elsy and Consuelo was a joy to travel with. The were friendly, kind, and on time. The went above and beyond to ensure that we visited all the places of our interests. The made sure we were back to the ship on time. We were sad to leave them because they became part of our family!! If you want to tour the island with your group and create your own itinerary, this is the way to go!! I would definitely do it again with Elsy and Consuelo!!!
Amazing Experience in Cozumel
Cecilia_S, Apr 2024
Aldair and Chuy were the best guide and driver! They had great suggestions of things to do based on our group and our interest. We were 8 adults and two kids ages 8 and 10. We went to the Mayan village experience and made tamales and chocolate. Had some delicious traditional drinks and saw traditional dancing. Would recommend! Then we checked out the East side of the island and stopped for some of the best mojitos! Last stop was the Sky Reef beach club for some great snorkeling, delicious food and a tequila tasting. We couldn’t believe how fast the time went! Aldair and Chuy made our day trip to Cozumel one of the highlights of our vacation! We would definitely use them again! Thank you! Note: We booked our ferry tickets online ahead of time for the trip over and then booked the trip back when we got there and knew what time we would want to leave. Saves time to book online so you can maximize your day!
Awesome tour
Kyle_L, Mar 2024
Anna was very professional, knowledgeable and absolute delight! She took us to all of the places we wanted and had some great suggestions as well. Communication with staff before arrival was clear, pick up was on time and easy to get to. 100 %recommend Anna and this group for any tours of Cozumel!
A Great Day In Cozumel
Edd_H, Mar 2024
There were six of us on this excursion, all of us in our 70s. We enjoyed the whole trip. Our guide was excellent. The excursion was leisurely. We never felt rushed. We made several stops and spent time driving the coastline. Our excursion was a great experience and well worth the price paid.
Cozumel tour outstanding!
Scott_W, Mar 2024
A great day! Saw all the sights and our guide was super! Bar hopped along the coast and enjoyed the air conditioning in the van.
Wonderful trip.
Shama_P, Mar 2024
Mario who is on the reservation team helped us plan our trip. He contacted us a few days before and asked us what kind of activities we were interested in doing. Else our guide was very helpful too.
Awesome day wit Etsy and Jorge - Cozumel !!
Faneeza_M, Mar 2024
We had an amazing day in Cozumel with Etsy and Jorge, they are the best!! Our cruise ship didn't dock as planned, we got off and asked for directions was told we had to walk 30mins, we decided to call and let them know but they were already aware and was waiting for us. They gave us options of places to visit since it was our first time and even took us to a newly open small eatery, had the best shrimp burrito, very tasty and everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Had time for photos by the beach, souvenir shopping, learned about tequila & chocolate making and even stop for some local fruits and coconut water. Will definitely book again in the future- thank you Etsy and Jorge!!!
Book it! You won't regret it!!!
Theresa_P, Mar 2024
BOOK IT!!!! Elsy & Gonzalo were amazing. They really listened to what we wanted to do & made it happen. We squeezed a lot into 5 hours but also ran out of time because there is SO much to do! We are just a family of 4 and didn't need all the space but ended up happy to have it. About the tour company/staff: Very knowledgeable, professional, trustworthy, and on schedule. The van option is great for a family. Plenty of space, air conditioned, clean & safe. Gonzalo was an excellent driver in a sea of crazy drivers around you. Elsy could tell you anything you want to know & more! They even brought a cooler of bottled water which I did not expect. Nice! As for the tour itself: If you are looking to sit at one beach/beach club or even maybe only 2 places, this may not be best for you. And the company was honest about that from the beginning. At that point you are just paying for an expensive (although clean & safe!) taxi. I will say the taxis we saw (the legit ones with upfront costs that are fair) were also mostly big vans but packed to the gills with people and zipping around all crazy! The island itself is beautiful with much to see, but we would have missed so much without our trusty guides! And yes, this is private. No other tourists in your van or in a following van. I wondered if it was a caravan type trip like a lot of the jeep tours, but we were fully on our own. Oh & the communication via email, whatsapp, text etc was stellar. Never worried that we were getting blown off or whatever. They provided ideas in the weeks before check out & decide on.
Awesome day in Cozumel
Matthew_G, Mar 2024
We had the perfect day with Ricky as our guide. Not knowing what we wanted to do beforehand, Ricky gave us a list of options to choose from to plan our day. We did the tastings (tequila, chocolate, tortilla), a tour of the undeveloped part of the island and spent time at a beach resort (swimming, snorkeling, food/drinks). We were treated like family and really enjoyed our day … would recommend this tour to anyone who comes to visit the island.
Amazing-So Fun!!!
Tara_T, Mar 2024
Aldair and Jesus (aka Chuey) did not disappoint!! They took care of everything for us, offered up some local stops for local treats in addition to ensuring we saw all the highlights we had wanted to see! We had four kids and four teens and our teens loved the team and had so much fun!! They know where to go and help make the trip an amazing experience and are just down to earth great guys!!! We will ask for them upon our next return and wouldn’t trust our experience with anyone else!!!
Fabulous Cozumel Experience!
Kathy_C, Mar 2024
Anna, our tour guide was such a wonderful guide, very easy going, funny and knowledgeable. I would definitely ask for her as a tour guide the next time I return to Cozumel. Also, driver Jesus was very kind and considerate. My family was traveling with our eighty six year old mom and sometimes she needed to stay in the van when there was too much walking and Jesus made sure she was looked after. Highly recommend Anna and Jesus. Fabulous time, food, and wonderful, friendly people!
Cozumel family day trip from cruise
gordon_s, Mar 2024
We used the competition the stop before on cruise - and viator was SO much better - had private van with a guide? ( not expected) to private beach and was a perfect day - Elsy was our guide and she was fantastic - will request her again for sure !
Great tour for the family.
Guy_D, Mar 2024
Ricky and Jesus did an excellent job showing us the island, answering all our questions, and exploring new spots! They had great suggestions for how to spend our day and were very accommodating. They provided clear instructions to meet up, arrived on time, and conveniently dropped us off. Treated us like familia!!
First-Rate Customer Service!!!
Missy_F, Mar 2024
Aldair and Chewy were the wonderful! They took us exactly where we wanted for shopping and offered suggestions for the rest of our day. They provided an awesome experience, and made sure we received great service where ever we were! Highly recommend and would definitely do this again!
Ladies Day on Cozumel
Tricia_D, Feb 2024
Chewy and Aldair were the best!!! They took us to the most delicious Mojito bar and offered suggestions on top of our ideas and made sure we had a fun filled ladies day on the Island of Cozumel! They made us ladies feel safe, protected and took care of getting us tables/chairs/waitors or anything we needed! Highly recommend , 5 star service!
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