The 15 Best Maya Tours in Cozumel

1.Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Ride an ATV through Cozumel’s rough country trails, swim at Jade Cenote, and visit El Cedral’s Mayan temple and old church. Guides such as Sergio, Alonso, Miguel, and Donny provide safety help, local history, and pickup from cruise ports, resorts, and homes.

“This ATV ride was an incredible experience! Our guide, Alo, was amazing, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The scenery was absolutely beautiful! Transportation was easy; it was very convenient getting to and from the port. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for adventure, culture, and great people all in one experience!”

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2.Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

At Ix Kool near Cozumel’s southern cruise dock, Paco, Juan, and the kitchen team guide you through Mayan food traditions, from grinding spices and making tortillas to preparing guacamole and roasted tomato salsa. Expect a cultural presentation, several drinks, many tasting plates, and a private class setting that may feel more like a cooking demonstration than a full kitchen lesson.

“Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning about typical Mayan cooking and preparation, a bit of history, participating in some of the process, and then enjoying a delicious meal freshly prepared by the restaurant… also a musical Mayan ceremony prior to the meal ….restaurant hidden away in a mall near the Celebrity cruise port called IXKOOL…simple decor,. Clean and modern, but the food had a history all its own. Highly recommend to take a cooking class or just stop by for a meal….”

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3.Island Buggy Tour & Mayan Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel in a buggy with a local guide. Visit Mayan monuments, learn about artisan tequila at Mi Mexico Lindo, see El Mirador, and stop at Chen Rio’s warm natural pools. Guides such as Bernardo, Bernie, and Victor have personalized routes for guests.

“Our guide Victor was the perfect host for a wonderful day touring Cozumel. A quick 45 minute ferry from Playa del Carmen offered a great day trip that did not disappoint. A great mix of Mayan history, tequila tasting, exploring the coast with a stop at a local beachfront taco stand for the absolute best fish tacos I've ever had, and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters where we saw so many beautiful fish and even a stingray! Victor seems to know everyone on the island, including the other tour guides who all mentioned he was the best of the best and we agree. What a day!”

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4.Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours with a private Leon Tours guide such as JC or Gerson, visiting San Gervasio, coastal viewpoints, Playa Chen Rio, and San Martin Beach. Expect bottled drinks, a certified ruins guide, flexible pacing, and time for an optional beach lunch.

“We had such a great experience on this excursion. Jose Carlos (JC) was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable.”

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5.Cozumel Buggy Tour: Snorkeling , Otoch Mayan Experience & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel by manual buggy, visiting El Cedral, Otoch Mayan Experience, Playa San Martin, and SkyReef. You’ll snorkel, eat fajitas, taste Ixtabentun, tequila, honey, and chocolate, and hear island stories from bilingual guides such as Reyes, José, Ruy, and Alex.

“Ruy was a marvelous guide. He made sure we were safe, and having fun. I am not a strong swimmer, but I like to snorkel, and he was fine with leaving me in the shallow water, and taking the others to the deeper water. He treated us to not one, but two meals-ceviche on the beach, and the best fajitas EVER at a restaurant in the city. You have the option of driving or, he will drive if you prefer. One warning-the buggy does not have doors that open-you must climb in from the top. I have mobility issues, and that was a challenge-but that made it even more fun.…”

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6.Half-Day Island Tour with Mayan Experience & Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

See Cozumel by shared vehicle with stops in town, at San Martin Beach, and at Otoch Mayan Experience. You’ll taste honey, chocolate, tequila, and local food before relaxing at Palm Beach. Guides such as Reyes, Gizmo, Tony, and Arturo may shape the day.

“We thought it was a bus or van and turned out to be a personal car with a third row seat. My 6’4” son and husband had to crawl in and out at every stop. Very uncomfortable!!! Guide wasn’t very informative. Didn’t talk much.”

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7.ATV Seashore + Cenote Combo: Mezcalitos & Mayan Cenote Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Ride a semiautomatic Honda ATV along Cozumel’s rough east coast, stop at Castillo Real and Ixpalbarco Beach, swim in a Mayan cenote, then eat lunch and optionally snorkel at Playa Uvas. Guides such as Sergio, Daniel, and Javier are praised for patient instruction.

“The ATV excursion really was a fun adventure along a nice natural beach setting, and really felt like you were experiencing the natural side of the island, outside of the main tourist spots. The ATV driving was easy, and a very good length of time, and the equipment was all in good shape, and seemed to be well maintained. The lunch and opportunity to snorkel and kayak at the beach was definitely a big bonus too. In the end, the entire trip was highly worthwhile and definitely recommended. The only criticism of the experience was limited/lacking communication about what was happening, and what to expect next, which was a bit…”

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8.Jungle Jeep Adventure to Mayan Caves, Cenote and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Drive a shared Jeep through Cozumel’s rough jungle roads, visit El Cedral and Jade Caverns, taste tequila, and snorkel at Dzul Ha Reef. Guides such as Miguel, Julio, Jerry, and Roy are praised for local insight and friendly service. Lunch and a $5 government fee cost extra.

“They did take us to the jade cave as the tour promised for some reason without telling us in advance. We were very disappointed since this was the very reason we picked the tour. I wish we can get some credit back such as cave admission tickets.”

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9.Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Cenote/caves and Mexican Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend four to five hours touring Cozumel with a private guide such as Alvin, Ramses, Chris, or Arturo. Visit El Cedral, small Mayan sites, beaches, a tequila ranch, and Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso, with lunch and drinks included.

“Felipe was a wonderful guide! We saw and enjoyed places we had not known about. His knowledge of the area and the people are amazing.”

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10.Cozumel Jeep Adventure Natural Cenote & Mayan Experience OTOCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Spend about 5.5 hours exploring Cozumel by private vehicle with guides such as Claudio, Oscar, Carlos, Emilio, or Hugo. The day combines Otoch Mayan food and rituals, tequila and chocolate tastings, shore snorkeling at Skyreef, lunch at San Martin Beach, and a freshwater cenote visit.

“I enjoyed myself our tour guide was great, but saying that the Cenote did not even look close to the picture on the web page.”

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11.Off-Road Mayan Adventure in Cozumel with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride an ATV or off-road buggy through Cozumel, visit San Gervasio, swim at Jade Cavern, sample tequila, snorkel at Playa Uvas, and eat Mexican lunch. Guides such as Baltazar, Victor, Francisco, and Angel have earned praise, but vehicle condition, timing, and transport can vary.

“The dune buggies were rusted and in need of repair. The accelerator pedal was a piece of metal which caused the foot to slide off. There were no safety features, shoulder strap, helmet, googles, brake lights, tail lights, or turn signals. All this was a problem due to the drive across the island on city streets. Our tour guide was in the lead and his buggy broke down twice in traffic. Not a good situation. The off road adventure took place in an abandoned quarry strewn with old broken down equipment. We wore bandannas suggested by another review to keep the dust and gas fumes from choking us. A fun…”

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12.Cozumel: 5-Hour Private Caves and Ruins Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Ride in a private Jeep or SUV with an English or Spanish-speaking guide to Cozumel’s Chen Rio Beach, Buenavista Ranch, Mayan caves, and jungle ruins. You’ll also visit a tequila hacienda, enjoy lunch by the sea, and have time at El Mirador. Guides include Ricardo, Sergio, Fernando, Jordan, and Katy.

“The trip was really amazing! Fernando, our guide and driver (you can drive yourself if you want to), was really knowledgeable and friendly. He took really good care of us and we had a really fun time with him. He gave us a lot of information, not only about the Mayan caves, but about the island of cozumel overall and it's history. It was a really nice combination of the visit to the old caves in the jungle, the lunch at the sea, a quick stop at an amazing beach and the tequila tasting at the small family owned ranch, where we got a lot of information and had a…”

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13.ATV Adventure to Mayan Jade Cavern plus Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a semi-automatic Honda 250 ATV through Cozumel’s jungle to Jade Cenote, swim or jump into the cavern, visit El Cedral for tequila tasting, then eat lunch and snorkel at Playa Uvas. Guides such as Victor, Danny, Luis, and Armando have earned warm praise, though roads are rough and extra fees apply.

“My 16 year old daughter picked this excursion and loved the atv time and jumping into the Cenote. We wish the tour would have started an hour earlier, as we had a very rushed meal and didn't get to the beach.”

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14.Cozumel: ATV Seashore Adventure & Mayan Cenote Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $80

Ride an ATV near Mezcalitos, swim in a natural Mayan cenote, then spend two hours at Playa Uvas with fajitas, snorkeling, and kayaking. Guides such as Pablo and Reyas are praised for patience, safety, and clear English. Expect some paved-road riding alongside rough tracks.

“Great and wonderful tour, with very supportive and friendly guides! We had a lot of fun exploring Cozumel with ATV, visiting a Cenote and having some hours at a beautiful beach! We can really recommend this tour!”

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15.Private Jeep Tour: Punta Sur, Mayan Park & Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend 4 to 6 hours with a private guide such as Arturo, Isaac, Carlos, or David, visiting Punta Sur’s lighthouse, crocodile lagoon, beach, and reef before a Mayan dance and local tastings at Otoch Mayan Park.

“The overall tour was a great experience. However, things get dastardly sour quite quick. The whole excursion is tangled by an organized con artist operation. First tell was the vehicle selection, excursion title says "jeep" but that wasn't the case, I'm sure that seeing "suzuki jimny" would persuade you to reconsider. Although we got a great authentic guide "el tio", most places we visited left us with a bad impression. Based on the purchases we made, here's a rundown of things to look out for and research prior to booking or actually visiting. 1. Black coral - el tio called a local friend "calaca" to visit his shop for a…”

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