Cozumel Private Island Tour

Posted By : estherlA7348CD
We did a week of scuba and were ready for some history and culture. Nathaliel, our tour guide and driver, was the highlight of the tour with all the greatest facts and information about local culture and history. Loved the Mayan ruins at San Gervasio, but the Otoch and Coconuts bar stops were a little too touristy for us. We enjoyed the sun god ceremony, cochinita pibil tacos, honey and chocolate tastings at Otoch, but felt the tips requested at every activity a little disruptive which is not the fault of the private tour with Nathaliel. They should just include the tips in the price of admission or at the very end as an option so participants aren’t approached with an empty coconut for collections at every turn. Coconuts bar has a view worthy of a visit, but we don’t really drink so the $14 virgin piña colada was unnecessary. Really enjoyed Nathaliel taking us around the island and showing us the turtle nesting spots, crocodiles in the lagoon, and the beaches for locals and talking about the natural beauty of the island they’re trying to preserve for future generations, a battle the locals are slowly losing. The attractions are up to you on this tour so make sure you do your research and let the guide know what you’re most interested in. Overall a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 11:16:37

Posted By : Ashley_S
Had Gerardo as an amazing tour guide who took us to multiple places! We enjoyed the Mayan ruins & chocolate factory as well as the beaches!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 11:41:35

Posted By : Vivek_V
Essentially got a driver that was expensive. Driver was kind and nice but eventually in the options for beaches took us to a very expensive subpar beach not only with an expensive entry fee ( he did disclose that to us) and sold it as a very nice beach. The price of food and drinks was very expensive so didn’t spend much time there. Driver appeared to know the staff/owners of the beach so appeared to be more of a expected referral than really providing a good option for a beach with reasonable price for entry, food and drinks.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 12:09:48

Posted By : Johnel_S
We had a great time! Jenny was very flexible with our requests. We highly recommend having your own car to tour the island. It's well worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 10:23:18

Posted By : Dan_K
This was a great experience with our tour guide Taz. He was on time at our hotel, in a new car with AC and a cooler full of water and drinks. He worked with us to plan a perfect itinerary.

We started at San Gervasio for the Mayan ruins, and hired Ivan to show us around, who was cheesy but funny and explained all about the site and how the Mayans incorporated their beliefs and science into the structures.

Then Taz took us on a tour of the east coast of Cozumel and stopped at a few different beach clubs to get drinks and pictures. We saw everything from perfect white sandy beaches, cool rocky shores, surfers and snorkelers, and the bluest water.

A couple the clubs we only stayed at for a very short time, dipping our toes in the ocean, and didn't even have drinks, but it was no problem. Taz was happy to let us spend as much or as little time as each place as we wanted. He seems to know everyone at every club and we never had to wait in line.

Taz was wondeful the whole time, talking about the history of Cozumel and asking questions to engage us. His English is great, though he was happy to help us with Spanish. He's very friendly but not pushy and really tailored everything to us.

We ended up at the Skyreef Beach Club for snorkeling, which was fantastic. We were at the end of our time, so Taz recommended that we stay there as long as we want and take a taxi back, and he told us who to call and what the rate would be, which was perfect.

The only issue I had was that I didn't bring enough cash, as many of the places don't take credit cards. But Taz helped us out with that, finding a hotel with an ATM.

This was one of the best tour experiences that my wife and I have ever had. Muchas Gracias Taz!
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Posted On : 2024-03-18 11:22:41

Posted By : Krista B
We had an excellent afternoon as we toured San Gervasio ruins and enjoyed lunch in the eastern side of the island. Booking the activity was super easy and the owner made it easy to coordinate pickup from our hotel. Our driver George was knowledgeable and easy going. I highly recommend this service. You can plan you day how ever you’d like.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 16:28:03

Posted By : 581gretchens
Gerardo was a great guide! We met at the appointed location and discussed which venues we wanted to see, while we looked at the island map. He made his suggestions, and we were off. First, we went to a chocolate factory tour, which was fun with lots of free samples. Then we stopped and got yummy, homemade ice cream, and then we went to the Mayan ruins.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 10:47:27

Posted By : Cynthia_S
The guide was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He helped us plan our day so we got the most for our money. He made our tour very enjoyable!!

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Posted On : 2024-03-12 10:34:05

Posted By : Mary_K
Driver was very prompt & informative. Description of what was available to see on the tour description was what NOT accurate per driver's knowledge. Ended up at the Chankanaab Park and swam with the dolphins. Took up most of our shore time. Should of done the Dolphinaris instead and we would have had more time to tour. The driver took us to a tequila tasting was was very informative. Other than the Mayan Ruins, there's really not much to do in Cozumel.
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Posted On : 2024-03-05 23:02:10

Posted By : Bethann_K
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to some wonderful places, showed us some beautiful beaches, took us to a tequila tasting stop & a delicious lunch spot on a gorgeous beach in an air conditioned van. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-03 16:30:33