Tulum Ruins: Cenote Swim & Turtle Snorkeling

Experience the magic of Tulum with a dedicated guide, swim with turtles in Akumal, and explore a stunning cenote. Book this exclusive VIP tour now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tulum Archaeological Site - Prepare for an exciting adventure by beating the crowds with an early pick-up (approximately 45 minutes of travel time, depending on your hotel or rental location)! Say goodbye to long lines, as your guide has already secured the tickets. You’ll have the exclusive opportunity to be the first to enter the stunning Tulum…
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
  • Turtles cooperative fee and beach entrance bracelet
  • Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Certified,…
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information

Tulum, Cenote & Akumal Turtles – Private Tour with Lunch
Experience the highlights of the Riviera Maya in a single, memorable day! Begin with an early morning tour of the stunning Tulum ruins, where a private certified guide will share captivating tales of this ancient Mayan city—before the crowds and heat arrive.
Next, cool off with a swim in the…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Courtney_b
Apr 11, 2026
Fabulous day swimming and exploring and eating!!! - This was our favorite day of our 6 day trip to Tulum. Christina and Rodrigo picked us up early so we could be the crowds at the Mayan ruins. They ate a fabulous pair, they exude so much warmth and care, we were immediately at ease. Christina is energetic and so full of interesting knowledge. She gave us a very thorough tour of the ruins, it was so interesting and beautiful to see. She quickly got a handle on our pace and adjusted as needed. We then went to a cenote, which was beyond stunning. They provide all the snorkeling gear and arrange sizes in advance so it was super simple. Christina gave us choices for different kinds of cenotes and the one we picked exceeded our expectations. It was also at this point, we realized how beloved Christina is by the people who work at the places we visited, which, of course, only enhanced our experiences. After the swimming, we went for lunch. It was delicious and fun. Again, Christina was on top of everything and it was a seamless experience. Our final stop was swimming with the sea turtles. Again, INCREDIBLE! We were warned we might not see any, but we saw four! The guide from the turtle area was lovely and after we had been out swimming for some time, he generously helped our 12 year old make the last stretch. Christina swam with us, so having two scouting for things to see made it amazing! We were exhausted and happy and better informed about the history of Tulum by the end of our day and it was worth EVERY penny!! Rodrigo the driver was such a good guy too! What a day! One for the memory books!!!
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Jsleeds
Apr 8, 2026
Perfect Day in Tulum, Cenote and turtle encounter - Another amazing day with Josh and Hugo! This tour to Tulum, a cenote, and swimming with turtles was unforgettable from start to finish. Arriving early at Tulum meant we could really enjoy the site before it got busy. Josh brought everything to life with his knowledge, sharing fascinating history and insights, and he took care of all the tickets so we could stay completely stress-free. Hugo once again made the journey smooth and comfortable. We then visited Nicte-Ha Cenote, which was absolutely beautiful. We were the only people there, which made it feel incredibly special and peaceful. Lunch was fantastic at a lovely restaurant with thoughtful touches the children loved—swings and a football table kept them entertained while we relaxed. The food itself was delicious. The final highlight was swimming with turtles—an unforgettable experience. During our 45-minute tour, we saw three turtles, which felt like such a privilege. Swimming out to the edge of the reef, we also saw some beautiful fish and truly felt immersed in nature. Tip wear a rash vest as the life jacket rubs your skin after a while. Once again, Josh handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy every moment of the day. Highly recommended!
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Jillid2017
Feb 4, 2026
Just do it- completely worth it - We had an oustanding experience with Absolute Adventures Mexico. Our tour guide was informative, friendly and professional as was the van driver. We enjoyed all of the sites we visited and the food for the included lunch was equally impressive. We had an amazing day that couldn't have been better! Highly recommend for all of your touring needs!!
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Volleyballtigger4
Jan 30, 2026
Absolute Adventures And Juan Are Absolutely Great! - My friend and I loved our private tour through Absolute Adventure Mexico guided by the wonderful Juan!! We started out at the Tulum ruins where Juan pointed the various structures and provided a through history of the Mayans. Next we swam in the serene Nicte Ha cenote, and because the overall tour starts early, we had the cenote to ourselves, which was amazing! After swimming, we had a fabulous lunch down the road at Restaurante Juanita. We ended our fantastic tour at Akumal Bay where we snorkled around the sea turtles, sting rays, and an array of beautiful fish. We would absolutely book again with Absolute Adventures Mexico and would request Juan as our guide!
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Caitlyn
Dec 2, 2025
Fantastic tour! Amazing day! - Our second trip was for two to the Tulum Ruins, the Tak bi ha cenote, and snorkeling in Akumal. Juan was our guide and he was so fun! He added to all the information Joshua had given us on our earlier Chitzen Itza tour. The ruins were amazing to see, And we were literally the first two people into the ruins and again so many great photos, some really great information and facts, even learnt some mayan words. We than went to the cenote and we arrived just as everyone else was leaving and had the whole place to ourselves other than divers gearing up to go! Again full of so much information and great knowledge. Ate at another great restaurant where certain items were included and than off to see the turtles. I wish I had gotten the guides name that took us into the ocean but it was the best experience, he guided us through the water, held us in place so we could view the turtles, squids, fish and sting rays all around. Was an amazing day!! Kika was out again our driver on another fantastic trip. Jaun and Kika were amazing and nailed the tour! It was one of my favorite days in Mexico. If your looking for a company with amazing people, thats super organized and great at communication, please use absolute adventure! You really won't be sad you did!!
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538allyr
Aug 18, 2025
Tulum, Cenote, Mayan lunch and snorkeling with turtles - Had the most amazing family day with Alex & Enrique. Everyone had the best time, especially our two boys 9 and 11. The highlight of the whole holiday.
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W1578esbrookew
Jul 3, 2025
Great Private Tour for Family - Josh and Max were wonderful! It was a great day and the kids loved it! As a family of 5 (kids ranging from 9-13), the private tour of Tulum ruins, cenote and snorkeling was a perfect fit. Our guides were on time, very informative and helpful. The pace of the tour was flexible which was great for our family so we did not feel rushed or have to stay longer than the kids were interested. Definitely would recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico and request Joshua and Max!
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William_d
Apr 7, 2025
That was a truly... - That was a truly wonderful group trip. Our private and personal guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. It was the best day ever.
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Aleksandramo6882lz
Mar 20, 2025
10/10 book it!!! - We took a private snorkeling tour with Josh, it was a lifetime expierence! It was absolutely beautiful. He helped guide us through the two cenotes we picked the jungle one and the cave onen absolutely wonderful experience. And we finished with an amazing local authentic Lunch! 10/10 highly recommend!!
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Shernazb2024
Dec 31, 2024
Wonderful experience! - We had an absolutely incredible experience with Absolute Adventures on our private tour of the Tulum ruins and snorkeling with sea turtles. Arturo, our guide, was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the ruins and wonderfully friendly throughout the day. He made the experience both educational and fun, answering all our questions and sharing fascinating insights. What really stood out was the exceptional level of service from Absolute Adventures. They were very responsive to all questions and went above and beyond to accommodate some last-minute changes to our itinerary. Highly recommend this tour!
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From $197
up to 14 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).