Cozumel: ATV Jungle & Reef Snorkeling with Lunch

Mud, Reef, and a Beach Club Lunch in One Cozumel Day

You ride an ATV through Cozumel's jungle trails near El Cedral, then boat out to snorkel the island's reef system at Tortugas Beach Club. The day includes snorkeling gear, a Mexican lunch with your choice of protein, an hour of open bar, and access to the beach club's water park. Transport picks you up, and you return in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure and snorkeling in Cozumel

• Drive through Cozumel to El Cedral
• Explore El Cedral town
• Ride ATV on muddy jungle trails
• Snorkel at Tortugas Beach Club
• Enjoy Mexican lunch and open bar
• Relax on beach and water park

The experience

One minute you're throttling an ATV through wet jungle trails outside El Cedral, the next you're floating above a reef watching parrotfish work. The contrast is the whole point. You start inland (dusty, loud, muddy), and end up in the National Marine Park on a boat, mask on, watching the actual underwater life that made Cozumel famous. Most people do one or the other. This day trip does both.

The ATV portion happens first. Transport picks you up and takes you to El Cedral, the island's original settlement, a small colorful town tucked into the center of Cozumel. From there you ride a powerful ATV through the jungle's off-road trails: the kind of terrain that's wet, uneven, and genuinely thrilling if you've never done it before. You need closed-toe shoes and a valid driver's license if you're the one steering (minimum age 16), but the pace is yours to set. Purified water and sodas come with the ride, so you're not stopping to find a stand.

After the mud settles, you head to Tortugas Beach Club, which sits right inside the marine park. This is where the snorkeling happens. A boat takes you out along the shoreline to Cozumel's famous reefs. The ones that actually have fish, coral, and the reason people come here. Snorkeling gear is provided. The water is clear enough that you'll see why this spot matters. One thing: no sunscreen during the snorkel (reef protection), so wear long sleeves and a hat instead.

Back on the beach, you eat. Mexican lunch means choosing between fajitas, quesadillas, or tacos (beef, chicken, or fish), and a one-hour open bar with domestic drinks. The beach club has lounge chairs, a water park if you want to move around, and enough space to actually sit and dry off without feeling rushed. You're there for the rest of the day, so it's not a quick turnaround.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and transport to El Cedral, ATV rental for the jungle ride, purified water and sodas during the off-road portion, boat snorkel tour with equipment provided, Mexican lunch with your choice of fajitas, quesadillas, or tacos, one hour of open bar with domestic drinks, access to Tortugas Beach Club's water park and lounge chairs, and return transport in the evening.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double RiderUp to 14 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 11:00Two people sharing a single ATV

Single RiderUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 11:00A solo rider on one ATV

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 5h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 09:00 and 11:00, from US$ 99.99 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 11:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 201 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.9 with pickup ›

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 to 65 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tortugas Cozumel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the rush of off-road riding and reef snorkeling in one day without arranging two separate outings: the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds without logistics getting in the way.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the minimum age to drive the ATV?

16 years old with a valid driver's license. Children as young as 7 can participate as passengers.

Is snorkeling gear included?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided. You don't need to bring your own.

Can I wear sunscreen while snorkeling?

No. Sunscreen is not allowed to protect the reef. Wear long-sleeve clothing and a hat instead.

What does the Mexican lunch include?

One dish of your choice: fajitas, quesadillas, or tacos with beef, chicken, or fish. Purified water and sodas are included during the ATV ride, and you get one hour of open bar with domestic drinks at the beach club.

Is there a weight limit for the ATV?

Yes, the maximum weight limit is 300 lbs per person on a single or double ATV.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs the full day, starting with transport pickup and ending with return in the evening.

What should I wear?

Closed-toe shoes are required for the ATV ride. For snorkeling, wear long sleeves and a hat instead of sunscreen.

Is the water park included?

Yes, use of the water park at Tortugas Beach Club is included in your day.