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
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
Select a pickup point
Options
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
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
Reviews
271 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolute excellence.
erikbQ8022PR,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, thoughtful, helpful, honest, and kind. The tour was beautiful, lunch was delicious, and we had a beautiful day which could not have been better.
Another great adventure
A9151SQjackiea,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second adventure with our private guide Arturo and his driver Hugo. We enjoy the private and professional experience, for us well worth the money. Arturo is so knowledgeable and makes each experience a wonderful learning and memorable event. We highly recommend the company 😊
Five Adventurers, Two Private Tours, Endless Memories
tammybM7984UX,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of five had the absolute pleasure of booking two private tours with Absolute Adventure Mexico during our February holiday in Cancun, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our first excursion was scheduled to be a half-day reef snorkeling tour in Puerto Morelos, but due to high winds the port authority closed the reef that morning. Instead of cancelling, the tour operator immediately offered flexible options and allowed us to switch days, giving us the opportunity to do our Tulum tour first and hopefully reschedule the reef snorkeling later in the week. We really appreciated how proactive and accommodating they were. That day, we explored the beautiful ruins of Tulum and swam in two incredible cenotes with our guide, Arturo. He was absolutely amazing with our family — especially our three daughters. One of our daughters had just completed a Grade 11 history course and learned a little bit about Mayan culture, and Arturo encouraged her to share what she knew as we walked through the ruins. He made the experience interactive, educational, and fun, mixing history with humor in a way that kept everyone engaged. Although the tour was originally supposed to include swimming with sea turtles, the winds made that unsafe. The company offered us an additional cenote instead, and we were so glad they did. Swimming in the cenotes was unforgettable — learning about the vegetation and fish in one, and then exploring stalagmites and stalactites in the other (Dos Ojos). Arturo guided us through caves and even into a dark bat cave that attracts many cave divers. He spoke with our oldest daughter about lichen (she’s majoring in biology), and gently reassured our youngest daughter as we navigated some narrow cave passages. His knowledge, patience, and warmth made the entire experience both exciting and comfortable. We wrapped up the day with lunch at a local restaurant, still chatting about everything we had seen and learned. It was truly a memorable and meaningful family experience. Later in the week — despite continued windy conditions — we were lucky enough to get out for our private reef snorkeling tour in Puerto Morelos with our second guide, Joshua. The town was buzzing with activity due to a local swimming event, and there were plenty of other tour groups around. Joshua did a fantastic job keeping us together and organized as we navigated to the boat and out to the reef. Snorkeling over the reef was absolutely incredible. We saw a sleeping nurse shark, several barracudas, and countless colorful fish. The highlight for me was floating above a sea turtle — a moment I will never forget. Having already snorkeled in the cenotes earlier in the week helped us feel very comfortable and confident in the water. Both tours reinforced the value of booking private experiences. Having full access to our guides allowed us to move at our own pace, ask questions, focus on what interested us most, and truly connect as a family. Everything was seamless — from resort pick-up and drop-off to having all equipment ready for us. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We highly recommend this company to any family looking for a personalized, educational, and unforgettable adventure in Cancun. We would book with them again in a heartbeat!
Great experience
L2081JDjoec,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Three of us (first timers in Yucatan) took the full day tour to Chichen Itza offered by Absolute Adventures. One advantage of this outfit is the opportunity to get to the site before the hordes of bus tours arrive. The site opens at 8AM (Central Time), and we were picked up at a hotel near Playa del Cwrmen at 6:15 (Eastern time), and were almost first in line when it opened. We had several hours of leisurely wandering around the site before the crowd surge began. Our guide, Dulce, was fantastic. Exploring the ruins with her was like being with a knowledgeable friend, rather than a standard tour guide. We had read up on the site before visiting, and she she was able to answer all our questions, remaining flexible to our requests to visit some of the non-standard places on the site. After chichen itza, the tour offers a choice of cenotes to swim in, depending on how much light comes in, from none to full opening. We chose the middle option, which was a delight. Before returning to the hotel, we ate at a local restaurant in Valladolid, across from the old monastery, and then went to the city center near the cathedral. As expected, there were lots of shops, but we opted to sit on a bench and enjoy the ambiance of a pleasant gathering place for local families and tourists alike. All in all, a great introduction to the history, culture, and geology of the Yucatan.
Incredible Experience!
stephaniemholmes,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day was incredible! We got to the ruins very early to avoid the crowds. From there, we swam in a cenote and had an incredible lunch. We were lucky enough to see sea turtles, sting rays, baby squids and more! Ivan was a wonderful driver and Cristina was an incredible tour guide. We learned so much from her!
What an amazing excursion — truly the highlight of our trip!
mikemX2930QQ,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing excursion — truly the highlight of our trip! Christina and Ivan picked us up from our hotel right on time, and from that moment on everything was seamless. Our first stop was the Tulum ruins, where Christina gave an incredible tour. She explained the history and architecture in such a fun, engaging way that we learned a ton while also having a great time. After that, we headed to the Taak Bi Ha Cenote, and this part was unforgettable. Christina guided us through the cenote with snorkeling gear, even taking us safely into some of the cave entrances. She kept us informed, comfortable, and always safe — which is so important with all the cave formations. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Juanita’s restaurant, then made our way to Akumal Bay to snorkel with sea turtles. Christina and our bay guide, Anna, took us out where we saw dozens of turtles, plus a stingray and even a barracuda! From start to finish, the day was perfectly planned, super fun, and absolutely memorable. Highly recommend!
Private tour of Tulum that exceeded our expectations
928danyar,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Fun tour with the best guide in Cancun!
M5767FZkater,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
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 😊
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