Private VW Beetle Tour Swim with Turtles, Visit Tulum Ruins&Town

Great trip to history and nature

Great trip! Spontaneous adaptation to our wishes was possible at short notice. Perfect smooth organization. We were traveling with 2 families, first in Coba, then Muyil and finally Sian Ka’an. An early start is recommended to avoid heat in Coba. Be sure to take the recommended bikes, you can get around better. The floating in nature reserve Sian Ka’an was certainly the highlight of our whole trip to Mexico! Incredibly clear water, with life jacket easily doable for all. Contrary to our initial feeling, the hot chocolate was the crowning achievement 😉 we would book with Paul again immediately. He knows all about it: Historical, fauna and flora, current development, no question remains unanswered! Thank you very much!!! Unfortunately, no more than 5stars are possible, we would give 10!!!

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Absolutely fantastic day trip to Coba, Cenote and swimming with turtles, packed with fascinating and brilliant adventure

If you are looking for an absolutely brilliant tour, where you end the day feeling fully educated about all thing Mayan, eating amazing food in the most beautiful locations, swimming in beautiful spots, whilst missing the crowds and with a tailor-made itinerary to meet your needs to boot, look no further. And what is more, with Paul, you will feel like you've gained a friend at the end of the day. I cannot recommend his tour in his BRILLIANT car highly enough. Paul sorted all the tickets and transport and all we had to do was turn up at the appointed time. He is a brilliant communicator, both before the trip when sorting details, and on the trip.

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Absolute highlight of our vacation

For our second stay at the lovely Secrets Maroma resort in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, we were seeking a unique and private excursion experience and Señor Travel Bug/Paul's name kept appearing in multiple Facebook groups. He came highly recommended and everyone who had been on one of his tours had a fantastic experience. We reached out to Paul about his Private VW Beetle Tour that included a trip to the Tulum ruins and a swimming with turtles experience, and he immediately put us at ease with his warm and engaging personality, his deep love and knowledge of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, and his willingness to work with us to shape a boutique excursion that was as fun for him as it was for us. Due to our concerns about the welfare of the sea turtles we opted to alter the tour and he offered to plan an a trip that started with a tour the Mayan ruins of the Coba Archeological Area. This included a climb to the top of the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, with a stunning view of the surrounding jungle canopy, and a bicycle ride through the site to see such stunning ruins such as the Pok Ta' Pok ball courts. We then drove to the Punta Laguna monkey sanctuary, where we encountered a small group of spider monkeys in their natural habitat, and it was definitely a highlight of the day! After stopping at a local restaurant for an incredible lunch, we continued on to the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote, where we swam in an underground cave system and encountered a bat colony living in the caves, among other stunning sights. All of this was framed by long drives to each site in a vintage VW Beetle, which was unbelievably fun. The vehicle itself definitely turned a lot of heads and numerous compliments were shouted as we passed locals in each village along the way. We can't say enough good things about the experience and Paul himself. We ended up spending 11.5 hours together in total and it seemed to pass in a flash. He is one of the nicest people we've met in our travels, and has a deep and broad knowledge of Mexican culture and history, is an avid photographer and birder, and a total mensch. He also continuously took stunning photos of us, animals, and the sites we toured, as well as multiple video clips that he edited together into a wonderful summation of our day, all of which he sent to us at the end of the day. HIGHLY recommended!

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Outstanding - without question the best tour company we have used.

This will certainly be the best tour you ever take from Cancun because the guide, Paul, is obsessed with giving you the best possible experience in the time available, carefully finding out in advance what you would like to do (more time at Coba? No problem! Longer in the Cenote, of course! Fine dining lunch or Mexican street food - you choose) and subsequently delivering on that. Our first tour was of the cenotes - after some discussion as to how much swimming we wanted, how much activity and (critically) any issues with claustrophobia, darkness or bats (more later) we headed for the first cenote, a beautiful, open site with jump points and a zip line. After as much time as requested, we headed for lunch - an incredible local place hidden off the beaten track - and onto the next site, the inside cenote. Snorkeling through the caves, with stalagmites, fully equipped and carefully guided, was one of the best moments of the holiday - truly breathtaking. Then a journey home, stopping off for the best hot chocolate ever on the way back. When a tour was this good, we enquired about the availability of another! We had seen Chichen Itza before, but wanted to visit the other sites at Coba and Tulum, both of which are breathtaking. Again, Paul was perfectly attentive to our wants, checking the most suitable method of going around the sites - in our case on bicycle, although other options are available, and giving as many options as possible to make the day perfect. The Beetle was very much part of the charm for us. It of course does not have the airconditioning or legroom of a modern vehicle, but as Paul alerted us, his other vehicle, an Audi Q5, did! (Go with the Bug - you won’t regret it.) Overall, you choose how you spend your holiday time. If you don’t want to waste a minute, get to see the things you want, eat at places you like, and have a bespoke experience speak to Senor Travel Bug. If you would rather save a few dollars to sit on a bus with 50 other people, spending an hour on hotel pickups/drop offs and get a bland bored guide feel free. But this tour provides everything. Even amazing photos of the day and a brilliantly edited video of your tour waiting in your inbox the following day. Our guide Paul was incredible, his passion for people and Mexico, his desire to please those on tour, the little extra touches are amazing. A truly outstanding tour that should be anyone’s first choice on holiday in Cancun and the surrounding area.

Response from the operator: THANK YOU!! It was brilliant to spend the day with another fan of a football team that plays in claret & blue, even if it wasn't the right one! :-) I think we will stay in touch and meet again, hopefully back here - there's still so much to see. Thank you for our two days together.

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Amazing Private Tour – A Highlight of Our Mexican Holiday!!

Our private tour with Paul was truly unforgettable. From start to finish, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly attentive to all our needs. His deep knowledge of Mayan history added so much richness to the experience, giving us insights we would have never discovered on our own. The tour took place in a classic VW Beetle, which made the whole journey even more special and memorable. It added a unique charm and fun vibe that we absolutely loved. Paul also took amazing photos throughout the day—beautiful, well-framed shots that perfectly captured the magic of our adventure. These photos will be treasured memories from our Mexican holiday. We can’t recommend this tour enough. Thank you, Paul, for an incredible experience!

Response from the operator: Thank you Hiten. I still can't believe that your wife had worked in the same bank I'd worked in for 20 years, and even in the same area albeit somewhere else. Small world! These were two wonderful days that I too very much appreciated.

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