Top Punta Sam Classic Car Tours

Seriously, you can stop searching for tours now. We have been fortunate to go on many tours in different countries with our children. This was THE best. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and hospitable. He was so accommodating and willing to change the itinerary as one of our children started to not feel well on the tour. He made sure that everyone was taken care of and we learned so much!Paul picked us up from our hotel lobby. He communicated clearly what we should bring with us and what he would bring. He was on time and let us know as he was approaching.It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Paul on the drive to Chichan Itza (which is not a short drive!). He is interesting and engaging. He gave us some relevant history and was able to answer our questions. He partners with a local guide at chichen itza who is brilliant. The other guides were all friendly and it is clear that he is well-liked by the broader community, which speaks to how he interacts with others. We took a long time here asking many questions and shopping with the local artists. Paul never rushed us and gave us as much time as we needed.We went to a fantastic lunch at a small roadside restaurant that was packed with locals (it was a local holiday the day that we went). He is friends with the cooks and one of my children was able to make tortillas with them.The cenote that we went to was great! Paul gave us the inside scoop so that we skipped lines and knew the best ways to have fun there. He tailored the choice of cenote to the interests of our family and the timing of our arrival to ensure the best experience.Our last stop was a town that we ended up not exploring much because one of our children started to not feel well. He adapted the schedule so that our son was more comfortable while making sure that we still got to try the amazing food there.Really, I can not say enough good things about this experience. As a professional researcher, I can assure you that you can stop searching now and just book!

Comfy car, good inf and coordination with local guide.

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!!!

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.

This was such a great tour! Paul offered customized recommendations and slight detours based on our individual preferences. He was very knowledgeable about all the stops and everything else in between. Based on the above, we definitely got a local taste of the region. Thanks again, Paul!

Our day with Paul was phenomenal. I’m an over-planner and over-thinker, so I connected with Paul months ahead of our trip, and he engaged with me immediately and continued to be a resource for questions prior to us ever meeting!Everything from booking, pick up, the tour itself, and returning to the hotel was super smooth. Zero stress from point to point. The cost of the tour is 100% aligned with value.Our day with Paul was filled with history, cultural insights, humor, and yummy food we would not have discovered without him! Our group of four opted for the Chichen Itza, Cénote, and Valldolid day, and we are so glad we did! We certainly would have booked another day with him exploring other sites and areas if we were here longer!The four of us are the on the big and tall side, so we opted for the Mitsubishi Xpander vehicle over the VERY COOL VW Bug. The ride was comfortable and quiet.This adventure was without a doubt the highlight of our visit, and should we return, we will be seeing Paul again!

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!

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.

We had an excellent experience with Senior Travel Bug, touring the pyramids, a cenote, and a nearby colonial town with Paul. The entire day was thoughtfully curated and never felt rushed or overly scripted.Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and he brought the history to life in a way that was engaging without being overwhelming, and he adjusted the depth of information based on our interests. What really stood out was how he tailored the pace of the day to us, making it feel like a truly personalized experience rather than a standard tour.He’s also genuinely friendly and easy to spend the day with, which makes a big difference on a full-day excursion. We had a great time and would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a high-quality, customized tour experience.

Excellent experience. Good transport. Great historical explanations. Really interesting Cenote swim. Lovely lunch venue. Ended with a swim with turtles. Lovely day from start ro finish.

Paul was recommended to us by our friend who used to work with him and we are so grateful to her for introducing us. We spent 2 full days with Paul and could have happily gone on for so many more. We cannot recommend him and his trips more highly. On the first day he took us to Chichén Itzá and on the way we got to know him whilst he explained the history of the Mayan period and that of the Yuucatan penninsula in general. Once at Chichén Itzá he continued his brilliant tour telling us about all the buildings, and combined this with his characteristic friendly and fun approach so that the whole experience was both fascinating and totally enjoyable. He was happy to go at any pace to suit our questions. After that he took us to a beautiful Cenote, timing the visit perfectly to avoid the crowds. After a delicious lunch in a restaurant he chose to suit our needs, we wandered around Valladolid with him where, once again, his immense knowledge of the area and its history made the visit brilliant. At the end of the day, driving around in his wonderful and incredibly comfortable Beetle we felt like we'd certainly made a new friend, as well as having had a perfect day. As already mentioned, we could not recommend him more highly!

We had an amazing experience with our guide Paul in Mexico! He was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He made the whole trip feel special and memorable.Paul even took some incredible photos and videos for us, which we will always cherish. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time.We will definitely recommend him to everyone, and we truly hope we will meet again someday. Thank you for everything, Paul!

What a fantastic tour from start to finish great fun! Paul was just superb from local area knowledge, to information around the ruins, He designed the tour to suit our needs and desires, kept the kids interested and included in all with interactive experiences along the way. Plus also a professional photographer so win win. The Absolute highlight of our holiday and strongly recommend to all. We Will be sure to contact Paul next time we visit Mexico again.

We had a wonderful time with Paul. We had a group of 4, and were skeptical about travelling the distance in the VW Bug, so Paul made arrangements to drive us to Chichén Itzá in a quite comfortable Audi Q5. He arrived promptly at 6:30 am, was patient with hotel security and got us on the road promptly. We made it to Chichén Itzá shortly after opening, before the vast majority of the crowds formed. He was a great guide, answered any questions we had and was very interactive. We felt very comfortable with Paul. We opted to skip the cenote experience (as we have already done similar experiences). It was great to have that flexibility. On the way to Valladolid, we stopped by a great authentic restaurant in Kaua. He showed us our lunch being prepared-handmade tortillas and pork. It was delicious. We shopped at Valladolid, ate too much, talked about our experiences and travels - and headed back. At the end of our journey, Paul sent us all the photos that he had been taking throughout the day - which was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Paul to my friends and family if they ever visited the area. Thanks, Paul!

We had a wonderful time with Paul. We had a group of 4, and were skeptical about travelling the distance in the VW Bug, so Paul made arrangements to drive us to Chichén Itzá in a quite comfortable Audi Q5. He arrived promptly at 6:30 am, was patient with hotel security and got us on the road promptly. We made it to Chichén Itzá shortly after opening, before the vast majority of the crowds formed. He was a great guide, answered any questions we had and was very interactive. We felt very comfortable with Paul. We opted to skip the cenote experience (as we have already done similar experiences). It was great to have that flexibility. On the way to Valladolid, we stopped by a great authentic restaurant in Kaua. He showed us our lunch being prepared-handmade tortillas and pork. It was delicious. We shopped at Valladolid, ate too much, talked about our experiences and travels - and headed back. At the end of our journey, Paul sent us all the photos that he had been taking throughout the day - which was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Paul to my friends and family if they ever visited the area. Thanks, Paul!

If you’re considering booking with Paul absolutely do it! We are fussy travellers and Paul hit every point and more! The tour itself and the knowledge is absolutely fantastic we learnt so much, but Paul really tailored this experience for us and he is great company it felt like a tour with a friend not a guide! The extra advice and food stops were very welcome and even our teenager loved the day! If we ever come back Paul will be the first person we reach out to for tours