--- title: Private Cozumel Cave and Ruin Exploration Tour with Mexican Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Cozumel country: Mexico price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 360 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 44 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/tours/private-cozumel-cave-and-ruin-exploration-tour-with-mexican-lunch/ --- # Private Cozumel Cave and Ruin Exploration Tour with Mexican Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Combine cave and ruin exploration with tequila tasting and a Playa Chen Rio stop on a private tour for your party. Cozumel pickup, private transport, Ranch Buenavista admission, lunch and vehicle cooler drinks are included; drinks with lunch cost extra. 4.98 from 48 reviews at €100 per person for 5h–6h. In our comparison: #16 of 44 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview If you are looking for Island Adventure, you've found the right place! First we come pick you up from anywhere on Cozumel and then it's off to the Hacienda to learn the history of the famous mexican beverage, Tequila!! Descover its distillery process and do some tasting of the variety of different flavors and colors. Afterwards visit the Playa Chen Rio to get your feet wet, take some photos, and check the lagoon for Crocodiles. Now we are on to the Main attraction, Rancho Buenavista! Enter and see the huge marsh to go Crocodile hunting, continue driving your vehicle deeper into the jungle on a perfect offroad path, stop and do come cave exploring, walk up and close to the authentic lost Mayan Ruins. Once the Jungle exploration is done, it is time for an authentic mexican lunch. Dig your toes in the sand and enjoy the view as you partake in a oceanfront meal. PROVECHO! ## Before you book - Meeting point: When coming across on the ferry from… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 5h–6h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Jeep Riders Cozumel Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.98 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 48. - 5 stars: 47 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Lunch - Admission to Ranch Buenavista - Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only - Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only - Included beverages are in the vehilces cooler only - Private Transportation - Private Guide ## Not included - Dinks are not included with Lunch - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Once you arrive, you will be greeted by the ranch family, and learn about Mex...** (30m; admission included) - Once you arrive, you will be greeted by the ranch family, and learn about Mexico's most famous beverage, Tequila! Experience the flavors, colors and aromas of Tequila and learn about its distillation process. Make sure to pay a visit to the local animals on site. Cows,... 2. **Playa Chen Rio** (20m; admission included) - Stop and see one of the most beautiful virgin beaches on the island. Perfect area to have a walk in the soft sand, get your feet wet and take lots of pictures. 3. **The adventure continues on to Playa San Martin** (25m; admission included) - This big sandy beach is a hotspot for turtle nests. Here our guide will talk a little about the turtle season and point out the active or previously active nests. Walk along this picturesque beach and along the crystal blue waters and take a photo opportunity. You can also... 4. **Rancho Buenavista** (1h 40m; admission included) - Here is the main atraction of our tour. Drive along a beautiful off road trail where we will navigate the vast Jungle, passing by an allagator swamp, exploring caves and walking along the path of the Mayas as we check out the lost Mayan Ruins. You can even cool off and take a... 5. **El Mirador** (25m; admission included) - Hop back in your vehicle and lets visit the last of the east side virgin beaches, El Mirador. Here there are many artisanal huts where you can find a large variety of handmade goodies. Take the opportunity to grab something unique as a souvenir. Then climb to the top of the "... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point When coming across on the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, your meeting point will be at the Cozumel ferry dock. Our guide will be waiting for you directly across the street from the Cozumel ferry dock at Palmeras restaurant and wearing a Blue or White uniform with our Jeep Riders logo on it. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 44** | €100 | 5h–6h | 4.98 (48) | private | | [Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience](/mexico/cozumel/tours/lagoon-39ft-private-catamaran-5hr-el-cielo-full-experience/?format=md) | €1999 per group | 5h | 5.0 (673) | private | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/cozumel/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Deluxe Private Boats - 40 ft Catamaran](/mexico/cozumel/tours/deluxe-private-boats-40-ft-catamaran/?format=md) | €1667 per group | 3h | 4.98 (132) | private | Ranked #16 of 44 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €270, median €91; typical length 4h 45m. 44 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/private-tours-cozumel/?format=md ## More in Cozumel - All Cozumel tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/tours/private-cozumel-cave-and-ruin-exploration-tour-with-mexican-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/?format=md