How it works
Driving a 1970s legend
You will be driving a vehicle designed in the 1930s and built with all the technical sophistication of the 1970s: no air conditioning, no power steering, manual gearbox. That is the fun. Martin teaches you everything before you leave.
The essentials
- Pick-up
- 14:00 (early pick-up 9:00)
- Drop-off
- 12:00 (late drop-off until 20:00)
- Where
- Our place in Tulum Centro, 5 blocks from the ADO bus station
- Drivers
- Minimum age 23, valid licence and a credit card
- Driving zone
- Quintana Roo. Going further (Chichén Itzá, Holbox, Mahahual…)? Tell us first
- Speed
- Up to 70 km/h: it’s a 1970s engine, enjoy the view
- Insurance
- Third-party liability (classic vehicle) + roadside assistance in English
- Deposit
- No deposit
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival; after that the booking is non-refundable
- Minimum rental
- 2 nights
Driving tips from Martin
- Keep to 70 km/h: air-cooled engines like it calm, and you get more time for the view.
- Check the oil level every one or two days, in the morning, before starting the engine.
- Crosswinds push a kombi more than a normal car: slow down when it’s windy.
- You sit over the front wheels: on tight turns, pull further forward than you think, like a city bus.
- Fill up with Magna (the green pump) and return the kombi with a full tank.
- No driving on unpaved roads, except to reach licensed campgrounds.
If something breaks
Our kombis are serviced by trusted VW mechanics, so problems are rare, but they are old cars. Call us first: we cover towing, parts and labour to get you back on the road. If it’s serious, we swap you to another kombi if one is available, or refund the remaining days.
What’s inside
- Westfalia pop-up roof (extra bed)
- Plenty of storage
- Bed sheets (a second set on request)
- 2 pillows and 2 blankets
- Portable gas stove
- Cutlery, plates, glasses and mugs for 4
- Bowls, pan, saucepan, cutting board and teapot
- Dish cloth and cleaning kit
- Cooler
- Solar shower
- Salt, sugar, coffee and tea
- USB charging points
- LED interior lighting
- The Kombi Experience book: routes, cenotes and places to sleep