Private Tour
Tulum Ruins & Swim in a Cenote – VIP Private Experience
Overview
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Explore the magnificent Tulum Mayan ruins during the optimal times to ensure a crowd-free experience.
This extraordinary tour offers not only a visit to the ruins but also an opportunity to take a refreshing swim in one of three stunning cenotes: Nicte Ha, Jaguar, or Taak bi Ha.
Additionally, a delectable lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Enjoy the convenience of private transportation and the expertise of a personal archeological guide throughout this half-day excursion.
Whether you're a couple, a family, or a group of friends, this is the perfect way to check off two incredible activities from your bucket list.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tulum Archaeological Site
Start your day off right by beating the crowds and heat! We will pick you up with a private vehicle from your hotel-rental (approx 40 minutes driving). Experience a personalized tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins at your own leisure, led by a private certified guide. Afterward, take some time to browse and shop for souvenirs.
Cenote Taak Bi Ha
Swim & Snorkel in Cenote: You have the option to swim and snorkel in any of these cenotes: - Cenote Jaguar, which is an open-air cenote with cliff jumping and ziplining; - Cenote Nicte Ha, an open-air cenote perfect for relaxation; - Cenote Taak bi Ha, a cave cenote where you can explore the underground river.
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
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 3
Just you, your guide & driver: Pick up from all hotels and rentals in Tulum. We advise 7:30am pick up to avoid crowds.
Pickup included
Private Van 2
Just you, your guide & driver: Pick up from all hotels and rentals in Tulum. We advise 7:30am pick up to avoid crowds.
Pickup included
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever! Worth every penny.
Allison C,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of 12 extended family members from ages 11-70. Every age enjoyed the tour. Alejandro and Antonio were very friendly and seemed happy to be there. Alejandro was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about Tulum and Cenotes. The ride from our resort in Cancun to Tulum went by quickly because he taught us a lot about the history. We opted to start with a 7am pickup instead of the recommended 6am time and I can see why they suggest to start early. While it worked great for us, I wouldn’t have wanted to be any later. We mostly stayed in front of the crowds and had very few people at the Cenote, which was nice. The humidity in Tulum was super high and we were really hot at 9am. By 10am, when we were leaving Tulum, we were all dripping with sweat and so excited to jump in the cenote. The Tulum tour was wonderful. The scenery was beautiful and Alejandro taught a lot about the history. The cenote was so refreshing! 11 of the 12 people in our group jumped off the platform into the water, which was really fun. They gave us all lifejackets with snorkel gear and a few waterproof flashlights. It was so amazing to see the formations under the water. We all loved it. After spending as much time as we wanted in the Cenote we changed into dry clothes and went to lunch. The restaurant was cute and local and delicious! The people were very friendly. We lucked out because it started to rain when we left the cenote. Driving back to our resort it rained really hard. The timing for everything was perfect. When booking this tour, we were considering renting a car and doing it on our own. I am SO happy we didn’t go that route. It would have been stressful and hard to navigate. Thank you Alejandro and Antonio for an amazing experience! We would recommend them to anyone looking to create memories with their family in Cancun.
Family fun trip
Bryan B,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guides were very knowledgeable and very accommodating and flexible. We had our 9 year old and 6 year old and they made the tour interesting and fun for them. Kids absolutely loved the jaguar cenote zip line and platforms to jump off, highlight of our trip and highly recommend
tiffanybY2521TL,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to get a taste of Mexican history on your trip, but don’t have as much time, this is the trip for you! We learned so much on our tour of the Tulum ruins! Alex is so knowledgeable and an amazing guide. He goes over the top in every way! The cenotes are an experience not to be missed. Do not skip the ziplining and diving. What an adventure! We were so thankful that Julio drove us safely everywhere and made sure everything was protected and taken care of. This team is the absolute best!
Great tour and awesome lunch
Rachel g,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Arturo took us to Tulum. One of the prettiest Mayan ruins I have seen. The we went swimming in a lagoon and snorkeling in a cenote. The little kids had a great time as did the adults. Lunch at La Barracuda was delicious.
Outstanding tour with knowledgeable guides - perfect for all ages!
423olew,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our guides Rodri and Cris. Our group included a 6-year-old and grandmother, and both guides went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt included and had an amazing time. Cris was incredibly knowledgeable about Maya history and culture, while also being an expert on cenotes and their geological origins. The combination of cultural insights and natural history made the tour both educational and fascinating. Our visit to Pet Cemetery was truly breathtaking - an unforgettable experience that we’ll treasure forever. I highly recommend this tour company and we’re already planning to book with them again on our next visit to the region. The guides’ expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to cater to different age groups made this one of the highlights of our trip!
Tulum & 1 cenote with Mexican lunch
882cassandrat,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Josh and driver was Omar, they picked us up at 7:30 and we’re so friendly from the get go. The van was all air conditioned and nice and clean which was welcomed in the heat. We went to the ruins first stop and Josh shared all his knowledge about the amazing Mayan history. His passion and enthusiasm and pride was evident in his story telling. It was great being there so early at 8 as soon as the park opened as we beat the crowds. From there we had picked Jaguar as our cenote however it begun pouring rain, so Josh suggested another cenote so we can experience the beautiful water out of the rain. taak Bi Ha was where we went and this place was pure magic! Josh let us swim for as long as we liked. From there we went to juanitas for a yummy Mexican lunch and the restaurant was so family friendly, the boys had a great time playing with the local pets and exploring. I can’t recommend this company enough. Private and very friendly.
A highlight of our trip!
laurenmE5701UZ,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our trip! My husband, myself, and our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 4) were picked up promptly by Juan and Rodrigo and got to the ruins as soon as they opened - no crowds! They had booster seats we requested for the kids and a wide selection of drinks. They even happily made a pitstop for us to grab snacks for the kids. We were the only people at the Cenote and there was a great little place to jump off for the kids. Highly recommend! It felt like a super safe and fun experience!
2 private tours with Christina and Rodrigo...wonderful!
J4375AAamyh,,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned so much about the Mayan people and their history with our tours of both the Tulum Ruins and the city of Chichen Itza! Cristina was our guide and her passion, respect and knowledge of the environment, the history and the people of the Yucatan were inspirational. We loved learning about the network of cenotes and their geological and cultural significance as well. We had a lovely snorkeling tour of Taak Bi Ha with a delightful lunch after. Many thanks to Rodrigo, our driver, who made sure we were comfortable thru-out our travels. I would not hesitate to book with this tour company again!
Great excursion.
davef343,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex and Rodrigo took us to Tulum and a cenote, Alex was a great guide with a lot of information about the ruins and the history of the Maya and Mexico. We didn't have to worry about anything Alex got all the wrist bands ready where we didn't have to do any planning just walked straight into our tour sites. Would recommend to anyone looking for an excursion.
Tulum Ruins and Los Dos Ojos cenote
bigjazzmama,,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute Adventures was the only tour group that I could find that did an excursion from Tulum to both Los Dos Ojos cenote and the Tulum Ruins in a single day. This was a great private tour and Juan was a great and very personable guide. He was very informative about Tulum ruins in particular and Yucatan pre-colonial history in general. The ruins themselves are not large, but are beautifully situated along the coastal cliffs. Going with a guide in Los Dos Ojos allowed us to go in areas closed off to the general public. Life jackets are required. There are showers and changing rooms. Bring water shoes to get down the stairs to the pools. I highly recommend this tour.
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