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Tulum Private Tour: Exploring Mayan Ruins, Swimming with Turtles & Cenote Snorkeling
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Tulum
Embark on a private tour of Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swim with turtles, and explore stunning cenotes. Avoid the crowds, enjoy a delicious lunch, and create unforgettable memories in the Riviera Maya.
Embark on a private tour of Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swim with turtles, and explore stunning cenotes. Avoid the crowds, enjoy a delicious lunch, and create unforgettable memories in the Riviera Maya.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Start your day with an early pick-up to avoid the crowds! Skip the long lines as your guide already has the tickets. Be among the first to explore the stunning Tulum ruins with a private guided tour. Wander through the site at your own pace, with your knowledgeable guide ready to answer any questions and help you…
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Tulum Archaeological Site - Start your day with an early pick-up to avoid the crowds! Skip the long lines as your guide already has the tickets. Be among the first to explore the stunning Tulum ruins with a private guided tour. Wander through the site at your own pace, with your knowledgeable guide ready to answer any questions and help you capture those perfect photos!
After your amazing adventure, enjoy some free time to shop for unique souvenirs at the exit of the ruins. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable memories at Tulum!
A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or rental (approximately 1 hour from Playa del Carmen and 15-20 minutes from Tulum).
- Parque Dos Ojos - Choose to swim and snorkel in one of the following cenotes, with your private guide:
- For adventure seekers, visit Cenote Jaguar, an open-air cenote with cliff jumping and ziplining.
- If you prefer a more relaxing experience, Cenote Nicte Ha is ideal for you.
- For those interested in exploring an underground river, head to Cenote Taak bi Ha, a cave cenote.
- Parque Dos Ojos - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant nestled in the jungle near the cenote your guide takes you to. They offer a variety of mouthwatering dishes like tacos, empanadas, and other traditional Mexican specialties!
- Akumal Beach - Swim with magnificent turtles alongside your personal snorkeling guide! No need for a boat as snorkeling is done right from the shore. The ocean in this protected bay is wonderfully calm, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience. Prepare to see the awe-inspiring sea turtles up close, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot elegant stingrays and a variety of vibrant, colorful fish. Get ready for a snorkeling adventure you’ll never forget!
After this activity, you’ll be taken back to your hotel or rental.
What's Included
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
- Turtles cooperative fee and beach entrance bracelet
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Certified,…
- Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
- Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
- All taxes and commissions
- Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
- Turtles cooperative fee and beach entrance bracelet
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
- Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
- Tulum ruins and Cenote entrance fees, National park bracelet
What's Not Included
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information
Explore the wonders of Tulum Mayan ruins with your own personal certified guide in the early morning to avoid large crowds.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of a cenote, with the option to choose between the Jaguar, Nicte Ha, or Taak bi Ha cenotes.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters and swim alongside majestic turtles in Akumal.
This exclusive tour…
Explore the wonders of Tulum Mayan ruins with your own personal certified guide in the early morning to avoid large crowds.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of a cenote, with the option to choose between the Jaguar, Nicte Ha, or Taak bi Ha cenotes.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters and swim alongside majestic turtles in Akumal.
This exclusive tour offers the perfect blend of must-see activities in the Riviera Maya. And to top it off, enjoy a delectable lunch at an authentic local Mexican restaurant in the jungle.
As a trusted private tour agency for a decade, we guarantee an exceptional experience!
- Swimming skills mandatory
Location
Tulum Archaeological Site
Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(271 Ratings)
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928danyar
Jan 30, 2026
Private tour of Tulum that exceeded our expectations - We spent the day with our guide Alex and driver Hugo. What a fantastic experience! They took care of everything and really made our experience so special. We had a wonderful tour of the Tulum ruins before it got busy. Alex gave us so much history to go along with the amazing views. The cenote and swimming with turtles were also great experiences. Alex's knowledge was incredible and we felt we got so much more out of the experience and more of an appreciation for the Mayan and Mexican cultures.
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M5767fzkater
Jan 21, 2026
Fun tour with the best guide in Cancun! - We spent a wonderful day with Christina and Henrike. Christina was full of interesting history of Tulum. We loved her energy! The Cenotes were far beyond our expectations. Such a unique experience and so fun to be with our guide.
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Paulineb2830
Jan 1, 2026
Large family excursion, good times despite the rain - Our family of 15, from age 10 to 76, enjoyed our day with JJ touring the ruins, snorkeling in a cenote and swimming with turtles. JJ was great with our group despite a downpour during our ruins excursion. He was funny, entertaining and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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49amir
Dec 30, 2025
Best Tour and Tour Guide - Juan was an amazing tour guide and made out trip so much more enjoyable. His knowledge and humor were great. He was like part of the family from the start of the trip, right until the end! Thank you for a memorable trip and tour 😊
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Curlgurl310
Dec 24, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - We had an incredible time on our private tour led by Alex and Ivan. Booking and communication were easy and clear, and pickup was right on time in a comfortable van stocked with a cooler of drinks. On the drive to Tulum, Alex shared fascinating history about Tulum and the Mayans—so engaging that even our teenage daughters put their phones down to listen and learn.
Tulum itself was beautiful, and Alex set the perfect pace for our family. We then headed to Dos Ojos Park, where we enjoyed a fantastic lunch. My vegan husband was thoughtfully accommodated, and the kids declared the quesadillas the best they’ve ever had.
The true highlight of the tour was the cenotes. Alex described several of his favorites and let us choose, and we selected the one with underwater lily pads. It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen—truly magical.
We finished the day in Akumal snorkeling with sea turtles. While conditions were a bit challenging with choppy water and limited visibility, our guide ensured we still saw dozens of turtles, along with rays and beautiful reef, coral, and fish.
Alex took care of every detail throughout the day, so we never had to worry about a thing and could simply enjoy our time together as a family. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
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Sightsee62567667442
Dec 13, 2025
Adventure day! - Cristina and Omar knew all the best places and kept us just in front of the crowds. Wonderful adventure to Tulum ruins, a cenote, and the turtle sanctuary. As a private guided tour we were well taken care of. You could feel the fun that Cristina was having and it was impossible to not have a good time too.
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J910kipaula
Dec 13, 2025
Amazing Tour! Highly recommend!!! - We cannot express how very happy we were that we decided to go on this tour! Juan and Ezekiel were amazing! From the start to the end, they were so friendly and courteous! Juan is such an excellent guide! He shared with us his insight and knowledge of the culture and the history of each of the places we visited. He was also just a very cool guy :) very personable and really fun! Ezekiel was also excellent and very professional. Overall, we fully recommend this tour! Thanks Juan and Ezekiel!!!
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Mindy
Dec 2, 2025
Top notch family experience - Tour of Tulum was educational and informative with my husband and 88 year old mom! Cenote was even more special as it was my moms first time snorkeling and our tour guide really helped her navigate the springs… both the tour guide and driver made the day special and also saved us as we forgot a towel!
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Angie
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing Mexico Excursion! - This tour was absolutely fantastic. From the moment of booking, I received clear communication by email, confirming our trip, explaining what to bring. Ruby was extremely quick to respond and even changed my reservation when I accidentally booked the wrong date. They kindly nudged us to leave a little earlier which helped us beat all the crowds. It was 100% the right choice.
We had a 3 experience tour: Tulum Mayan Ruins, Dos Ojos Cenote, and Akumal Bay Turtle swim. Joshua and Pablo arrived on time in a clean, spacious, and very comfortable private van. Everything about our day was exceptional. Josh was engaging, attentive, and perhaps one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He was deeply knowledgeable, giving the right amount of history, geography, science, and safety, while keeping everything so fun. He took care of all the details for every place we went. It was tailored perfectly to our large active family, and literally no detail was left out, including all gear (even wetsuits were provided for our comfort) and cold water and beverages in the van. It was truly one of the best guided excursions we’ve ever done (and we’ve traveled the world). First class service all the way. Thanks Josh and Absolute Adventure Mexico. I would highly recommend.
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S3701urkarenb
Nov 15, 2025
The Best Experience - I would highly recommend Absolute Adventure Private Tours. The trip itself was truly amazing but the knowledge and history shared by our guide Alex made the day for us. Alex and our driver Ivan looked after us so well and nothing was too much trouble. To end the trip we were taken to a traditional Mexican restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and food. Thank you Alex and Ivan for making our day so special 😀
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