Private Tour
Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling
Overview
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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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Swimming skills mandatory
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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, experienced and dedicated private guide
Tulum ruins and Cenote entrance fees, National park bracelet
Drinks at the restaurant
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tulum Archaeological Site
Experience the thrill of beating the crowds with an early pick up! Say goodbye to long lines because your guide already has the tickets. Be the very first to enter the magnificent Tulum ruins and embark on a private guided visit. Explore the entire site at your leisure, accompanied by your knowledgeable guide who will happily answer all your questions and help you capture those picture-perfect moments! After your incredible adventure, enjoy some well-deserved free time to browse and shop for unique souvenirs at the exit of the ruins. Don't miss this opportunity to make unforgettable memories at Tulum! We will pick you up with a private vehicle from your hotel-rental (approx 1h driving from Playa del Carmen and 15-20 minutes from tulum).
Parque Dos Ojos
You can choose to swim and snorkel in 1 of the following cenotes, accompanied by your private guide: - For some adventure, go to Cenote Jaguar, an open-air cenote with cliff jumping and ziplining. -If you prefer a more relaxing experience, Cenote Nicte Ha is perfect for you. -And if you're up for exploring an underground river, head to Cenote Taak bi Ha, a cave cenote.
Options
Private Van 3
Just you, your guide & driver: Pick up from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. We advise 7am pick up from Playa and 7:45 from Tulum to avoid crowds and heat.
Pickup included
Private Van 2
Just you, your guide & driver: Pick up from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. We advise 7am pick up from Playa and 7:45 from Tulum to avoid crowds and heat.
Pickup included
Reviews
258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch family experience
Mindy B,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour 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!
Amazing Mexico Excursion!
Angie T,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
The Best Experience
S3701URkarenb,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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 😀
Love this company the tour was perfect
kaityrae,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina and Omar were AMAZING. I can't speak highly enough about them and this tour. It is so reasonably priced for a private tour and lunch. Christina was there to engage and answer any questions and was highly knowledgeable about every place we went. They offered plenty of drinks. The reservations were easy and they answered questions quickly. If we come back I'll do more tours.
Cristina and Omar were the best!!!
O1565GAchrise,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Tulum tour our first day here with Cristina as our guide and Omar as our driver. Omar was an excellent driver! Having been to Central America before, the driving can be challenging but we felt perfectly safe the entire time and got to where we needed to one time! Cristina was a delight as well! She shared with us so much knowledge about the region. She was knowledgeable about the history as well as current day ongoings of the sites we visited. Out of all the tours I've done, this has been the best! I would highly recommend!
Excellent snorkeling experience
Jennypay,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling. The cenote we chose was Yal Ku Lagoon. It was spectacular for snorkeling and one of the highlights of our trip! We then had a lunch with Alex which was very nice. Thanks to our driver, Enrique, as well. It was nice to talk to him about his life and experiences in this region of Mexico.
A simple experience, with a wealth of knowledge
731rudyu,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down, Alex is the best! My family and I have taken this tour twice now, mostly for the same activity, just so we could get the opportunity to pick his brain some more about the area, the food and above all, the culture. I don't think I've found another tour company in Mexico that had the knowledge and personality that Alex had. I will continue to come back, so long as he's still here. Absolute Adventure, give this man a raise already!! He's well deserving and Enrique as well. They are incredibly helpful and courteous all the way around. Hope to see you soon!
Even better than expected! Just great
Daydream53816705990,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christina and Omar were great. Great tour, very informative, def. helped us maximize the trip. Felt safe the whole time
Awesome tour guide and driver!
sallysuestevenson,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex and Simón were fantastic tour guides. They went above and beyond to make our trip great. I even forgot my shoes in the car and they took the time to return them to me. Really amazing trip!
What an amazing tour!
melissadW1232HT,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour! Josh was our welcoming guide & he made each moment of our day extra special. Omar was our friendly driver that did a great job shuttling us from site to site. Josh's knowledge of the history & geography made it such an interesting, learning experience. From the tour of Tulum, to a beautiful cenote, lunch at a local restaurant & swimming with the sea turtles, Josh was well connected & had all the resources to make our private tour an unforgettable experience. Josh's suggestions were spot on. I'd highly recommend this company & especially Josh & Omar to anyone looking to create safe & fun memories in Mexico!
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