Cozumel Private Dune Buggy, Island Highlights, and Snorkel Excursion with Lunch

Description

• Round-trip dune buggy transportation from the meeting point near your Cozumel cruise ship pier!
  
• Private English-speaking certified dune buggy excursion guide!
  
• Open-air dune buggy!
• All vehicle insurance and fuel charges!
  
• Entrance fee to Punta Sur Eco Park!
  
• Tour El Caracol, the crocodile observatory, the lighthouse, marine navigation museum at Punta Sur Eco Park!
  
• Guided snorkeling at Punta Sur!
  
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
• Lunch at East Side Beach Restaurant!
  
• Free time at the beach!
  
• Tequila tasting!
  
• City sightseeing!
  
• Personalize the sites with your guide!

Enjoy sightseeing around the island with your private guide driving an open-air dune buggy!

Come along with us on this private excursion that includes all the best of Cozumel but without the crowds! You will get to pick your departure time, and who you include in your party, and then head out on a private guided dune buggy excursion that will include Punta Sur Eco Park, private guided snorkel over a beautiful reef, a visit to the island's east side along with a Mexican lunch at a beachside club, and so much more. Escape the crowds and enjoy your private excursion. Personalize the excursion to suit you...spend less time at one location, more time at another, or switch out to do something you might enjoy more.

This great day will start close to your Cozumel cruise ship pier at the departure time that suits your group the best. Your friendly, private, guide will meet you there and take you to the dune buggy. The buggies are all stick shift and seat up to 4 adults and 1 small child seated in the back. These are open-air dune buggies so get ready to enjoy the island in a fun style. Please note that the minimum you need to order is a combination of 4 passengers - adult and child mix.

Then it's time to follow your private excursion guide along the island to Punta Sur Eco Park, which is at the southern tip. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of the Caribbean while driving through the lush jungle vegetation.

Once you've arrived at Punta Sur, you'll have the chance to see the original lighthouse known as "Faro de Celarain," see Columbia Lagoon known for its large population of crocodiles, visit the ancient Mayan weather station El Caracol before moving over to spend time on a spectacular beach with hammocks and lounge chairs. There are over 50 species of tropical birds that call this park home along with various other wildlife such as iguanas and the Cozumel raccoon so keep your eyes peeled along the way.

At the beach, you'll also have the chance to do some snorkeling over the second-largest reef system in the world. Your guide will pass out all of the snorkel gear including mask, snorkel, fins, and flotation devices, and demonstrate how to use it all before leading you into the water for a private guided snorkel. You'll be amazed at the tropical beauty of the coral reef system and the underwater fan garden. Guests may choose to skip the snorkeling portion and just relax on the beach in a beach chair.

Once the snorkeling is completed, it's time to head along the paved road of the wild side of Cozumel. Check out miles of sandy beaches next to unbelievable turquoise waters, blow holes, and unusual rocks along the shore. No resorts here, just a few beachside clubs and bars scattered here and there. It's not unusual to take a stroll and see no one else.

You'll stop at one of the beach clubs, Punta Morena, for an authentic Mexican lunch that will include 1 choice of chicken, beef, or fish fajitas, quesadillas, or regular nachos. Drinks are not served with lunch but are available to purchase along with additional food. There are beach lounge chairs, hammocks, a pool, and lots of sandy beaches to explore before heading out to the next stop of your private dune buggy excursion.

Finally, your guide will lead you on the cross-island road back into town for some sightseeing and a stop to taste some true Mexican tequila. Learn about this drink, much that might surprise you. There are many ways to age, flavor, and drink tequila.

Your guide will lead you back to the meeting point where, depending on your cruise ship pier, you may either walk or take a taxi back to your pier at your leisure and cost.

Note: If your ship arrives on a Sunday, Punta Sur may not be open. Snorkeling will be substituted at Sky Reef. You may also have an additional stop at El Cedral. Additional locations could include Chocolate Factory, San Gervasio, Parasailing, etc. at an additional price.

What is included?

• Round-trip dune buggy transportation from the meeting point near your Cozumel cruise ship pier
  
• Private English-speaking certified guide and staff
• All vehicle insurance and fuel charges
• Open air, stick shift shared 4 seater dune buggy
• Entrance fee to Punta Sur Eco Park
• Tour of El Caracol, the crocodile observatory, the lighthouse, marine navigation museum at Punta Sur Park
• Guided snorkeling at Punta Sur Cozumel
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest
• Lunch at the East Side Beach Restaurant
• Free time at the beach
• Tequila tasting
• City sightseeing

Excursion Notes

• We suggest guests bring their swimsuit, towel, sun protection, cash for the taxi (if applicable), balance payment, drinks, additional food at the beach restaurant, purchases, etc.
  
• Child seats are available upon request.
• Note that these are island-style vehicles. Please check our other excursions if you want a more American standard option.
  

Where we meet

For the Cozumel Private Dune Buggy, Island Highlights, and Snorkel Excursion with Lunch you will meet after a 2-minute walk from the Puerta Maya or SSA International pier and a 5-minute taxi ride from Punta Langosta downtown pier. All necessary information will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to snorkel is 8 years old.
• Parents must supervise their children at all times.
• This excursion is not allowed for guests with limited mobility (no walkers, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, etc).
• The minimum age to drive a dune buggy is 18 years old.
• All drivers must present their valid driver's licenses. Guests may switch off driving duties.
• Guests will mobility issues (knees, hips, etc.) must be able to get in and out of buggies that do not have doors.
• The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old. Guests may be required to show proof of age for the tequila tasting.
• The buggies are only available with standard transmission so all drivers must know how to drive stick-shift.
• This Cozumel Private Dune Buggy, Island Highlights, and Snorkel Excursion with Lunch may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.