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 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.
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
Pickup points
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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
263 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Large family excursion, good times despite the rain
PaulineB2830,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
Best Tour and Tour Guide
49amir,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan 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 😊
Highlight of our trip!
CurlGurl310,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Adventure day!
Sightsee62567667442,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristina 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.
Amazing Tour! Highly recommend!!!
J910KIpaula,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!!!
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!
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