Cozumel Snorkeling: Private Jeep Tour with Lunch

You control the stops, the timing and where the day goes.

A private jeep, buggy or minivan tour of Cozumel with no fixed time limit. You and your group travel alone with a guide, stop at beaches, El Mirador Lookout, a cenote and a tequila distillery (optional), then snorkel and eat lunch at a beach restaurant. The tour runs a minimum of five hours and stretches as long as you want, with snorkel gear, lunch, water and beer included. You choose the vehicle type at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private island tour with stops and lunch

• Pick up and plan tour
• Drive through Cozumel city
• Drive around island highway
• Optional tequila tour and tasting
• Visit highest natural peak viewpoint
• Relax at Chen Rio beach
• Stop at San Martin beach
• Explore El Mirador lookout
• Optional stop at Miami beach bar
• Visit Cenote Aerolito and swim
• Lunch and snorkeling at beach restaurant
• Optional visit to Mayan monuments and WWII memorial

The experience

After pickup from your hotel or meeting point, you and your group ride in a private jeep, buggy or minivan, your choice depending on party size, while the guide drives you around the island on the coastal highway where all the stops sit. Because there's no time limit and no rush, you decide how long to linger at each place. The tequila distillery is optional and free. Skip it if you prefer, or spend an hour learning about the spirit and tasting. The same goes for the Welcome to Miami beach bar with its signature green mojitos. It's there if you want it, not if you don't.

The fixed stops anchor the day: El Mirador, the highest natural peak on Cozumel, where you climb ancient limestone formations millions of years old and shoot photos of the east coast; Chen Rio beach, where crocodiles live in a lagoon nearby (not on the sand); San Martin, one of the only accessible sandy beaches on the island; and a cenote called Aerolito, where the guide explains how cenotes formed and their place in Mayan culture. You can swim there if you want. Downtown Cozumel and a replica Mayan temple are optional stops if time allows.

Lunch happens at a beach restaurant where you choose fajitas, tacos or quesadillas, and snorkeling starts right there in the same spot. Snorkel equipment is included, as are water and beer in a cooler on the vehicle. Because the tour is private, the guide adjusts the route and timing to what your group actually wants to do, and you're never waiting for other travelers or watching the clock.

What’s included

• Private vehicle (jeep, buggy or minivan) with no other travelers.
• snorkel equipment.
• lunch at a beach restaurant with your choice of fajitas, tacos or quesadillas.
• water and beer in a cooler on the vehicle.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.

Options for this experience

3 options

Minivan tour with lunch and snorkelingGuide in English or Spanish · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Duration: 9 hours, with a minimum of 5 hours and as long as you wish; there is no time limit, and we can take you anywhere you want. Minivan: a minivan that seats up to 7 passengers and includes a private driver/guide. Includes pickup.

Buggy tour with lunch and snorkelingGuide in English or Spanish · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Duration: 8 hours, with a minimum of 5 hours and as long as you wish; there is no time limit, and we can take you anywhere you want. Buggy: an open-air buggy with leather seats and a removable top. Includes pickup.

Private custom jeep tour in Cozumel, including lunch and snorkelingGuide in English or Spanish · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Duration: 9 hours, with a minimum of 5 hours and as long as you wish; there is no time limit, and we can take you anywhere you want. Cruise passengers: if you come from a cruise, please know that our top priority is getting you back to your ship on time. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Laugh Tale Adventures Cozumel

Is this one for you?Choose the jeep or buggy if you want to feel the island wind and move fast between stops. Pick the minivan if your group is larger or you prefer more comfort. The no-time-limit structure means you're not racing through. You linger at the cenote, spend an extra hour at a beach, or skip the optional stops entirely without anyone pushing you along or charging extra.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3).

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.

Can I choose which vehicle I want for the tour?

Yes. The tour operates in a jeep, buggy or minivan depending on your party size and preference. Let the operator know what you'd like at checkout and they'll accommodate it if available.

What happens at El Mirador Lookout?

El Mirador is the highest natural peak on the island, where you climb ancient limestone formations that are millions of years old and take photos of the east coast views.

Is the tequila distillery stop mandatory?

No. The tequila tour is completely optional and free. You can skip it, and it doesn't affect the tour price or length. The same applies to the Welcome to Miami beach bar.

How long does the tour actually last?

The tour runs a minimum of five hours but has no maximum. You can tour all day without extra charges, and you decide when you're ready to head back to your hotel or ship.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch at the beach restaurant includes your choice of fajitas, tacos or quesadillas. Water and beer are included in a cooler on the vehicle. Drinks at the restaurant itself are not included but available for purchase.

Do I get to snorkel, and is the equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling happens at the beach restaurant after lunch, and snorkel gear is included with the tour.