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Tulum Private Tour: Exploring Mayan Ruins, Swimming with Turtles & Cenote Snorkeling
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Tulum
Embark on a private tour of Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swim with turtles, and explore stunning cenotes. Avoid the crowds, enjoy a delicious lunch, and create unforgettable memories in the Riviera Maya.
Embark on a private tour of Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swim with turtles, and explore stunning cenotes. Avoid the crowds, enjoy a delicious lunch, and create unforgettable memories in the Riviera Maya.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Start your day with an early pick-up to avoid the crowds! Skip the long lines as your guide already has the tickets. Be among the first to explore the stunning Tulum ruins with a private guided tour. Wander through the site at your own pace, with your knowledgeable guide ready to answer any questions and help you…
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Tulum Archaeological Site - Start your day with an early pick-up to avoid the crowds! Skip the long lines as your guide already has the tickets. Be among the first to explore the stunning Tulum ruins with a private guided tour. Wander through the site at your own pace, with your knowledgeable guide ready to answer any questions and help you capture those perfect photos!
After your amazing adventure, enjoy some free time to shop for unique souvenirs at the exit of the ruins. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable memories at Tulum!
A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or rental (approximately 1 hour from Playa del Carmen and 15-20 minutes from Tulum).
- Parque Dos Ojos - Choose to swim and snorkel in one of the following cenotes, with your private guide:
- For adventure seekers, visit Cenote Jaguar, an open-air cenote with cliff jumping and ziplining.
- If you prefer a more relaxing experience, Cenote Nicte Ha is ideal for you.
- For those interested in exploring an underground river, head to Cenote Taak bi Ha, a cave cenote.
- Parque Dos Ojos - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant nestled in the jungle near the cenote your guide takes you to. They offer a variety of mouthwatering dishes like tacos, empanadas, and other traditional Mexican specialties!
- Akumal Beach - Swim with magnificent turtles alongside your personal snorkeling guide! No need for a boat as snorkeling is done right from the shore. The ocean in this protected bay is wonderfully calm, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience. Prepare to see the awe-inspiring sea turtles up close, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot elegant stingrays and a variety of vibrant, colorful fish. Get ready for a snorkeling adventure you’ll never forget!
After this activity, you’ll be taken back to your hotel or rental.
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,…
- 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
What's Not Included
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information
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…
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!
- Swimming skills mandatory
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(244 Ratings)
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Fiona
Jun 1, 2025
BEST TOUR EVER ✨ - The most amazing tour!!!!!
Our tour guide Alex and driver Ivan were the absolute best! We started the day driving to the tulum ruins talking about the history of Mexico. They make sure you get to the ruins early, we were the first ones to enter! After that it was a short drive to a cenote where our tour guide let us have some time to explore. He also got in the water with us and explained what we were seeing, which I really appreciated! Lunch was about a minute drive, food was good and the place was beautiful! It was also nice to sit a chat with Alex and get to know him more! After lunch it was about a 20 minute drive to go snorkeling with sea turtles. The guide was amazing and goes at your pace. We were also able to go snorkel the reef which was very cool. All around an amazing tour, very accommodating and so much knowledge!
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Laura
May 31, 2025
Memorable 60TH Birthday - I was looking for a memorable excursion to celebrate my husband‘s 60th birthday with all of our friends. I found Absolute Adventures through TripAdvisor and I highly recommend the private tour. From reaching out to them to schedule the private tour, to communicating through email, and finally meeting our wonderful tour guide, Arturo, everything was absolutely seamless with Absolute Adventures. Arturo was an amazing guide and customized our private tour perfectly. We had such a fabulous time and we now have beautiful memories and pictures. I would definitely recommend Absolute Adventures and I will look to schedule with them next time I’m traveling.
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963mitchc
May 25, 2025
Great time! - Excellent excursion. Arturo was a great tour guide! Loved it!
My only recommendation would be to put a mat outside the van so when you change your shoes and clothes you do not have to stand on sand.
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Jonesey5
May 20, 2025
Fabulous family day! - Our tour with our guide Alex and driver Ivan was perfect for our family of five (2 adults and 3 older teens/college age kids). Alex is so knowledgeable and passionate about the Mayan culture and history...and his informal style meant that even my college kid who just finished his exams was engaged and interested. Driver Ivan navigated the dirt roads back to the cenote and lunch with ease. And swimming/snorkelling with the turtles was amazing - like a window into a different world. One of our kids has a physical disability which was managed by our guides with grace and discretion.
Overall, this experience exceeded my expectations, and I recommend Alex, Ivan and Absolute Adventure without reservation.
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Kristenandjohan
Apr 29, 2025
Amazing Day in Tulum! - We had an excellent private excursion with Absolute Adventures. Christina was our wonderful guide for the day, and KiKi was our driver. We saw the Tulum Ruins, went swimming and snorkeling in a cenote and had a delicious lunch. Then we snorkled with sea turtles. It was a memorable and exciting day with myself, my husband and our 17-year-old son. Christina was so sweet and funny and knowledgable. Kiki kept us feeling safe in the van. We had a great time and recommend them highly. Thank you for the fun adventure.
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S8902mkmelissam
Apr 23, 2025
Great experience of Mayan ruins and swimming with the turtles - We had a wonderful time touring the ruins followed by snorkeling with the turtles and ending with a delicious lunch. Our guide Arturo was attentive and informative. Highly recommend
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A9151sqjackiea
Apr 18, 2025
Fantastico! - My husband and I did the private tour to see the Tulum Ruins , Cenote Swim and swam with the sea turtles (we saw 4 and a couple of sting rays) . The Cenote was a tropical Narnia and the ruins tour was super fascinating. Our Guide was so super knowledgeable and was the icing on the cake - we look forward to our next tour with this company and hopefully same guide!
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591alaynae
Mar 5, 2025
Tulum and Turtles - What a fun experience!
Our guide was so knowledgeable. He answered any question we asked and then expounded on it.
It was great to be taken care of and to not have to worry about taxis, lines, and tickets.
We would definitely book with them again and recommend them to others!
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D4307jgjasonw
Mar 3, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Alex was a knowledgeable and kind. Very friendly and comfortable to be with in Mexico. He was very understanding of my anxiety. Rodrigo did an excellent job transporting us to all the beautiful sites we toured. They took us to a beautiful restaurant. The best authentic Mexican food I ever had! I teared up because the food was so good! I can't say enough about Absolute Adventure Mexico.
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Discover35248298205
Jan 17, 2025
A true highlight of our trip! - What a fantastic day! A big shout out to Juan. He was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, friendly and fun - and really added to our experience. Enrique drove us safely to our various destinations and had prepared everything just right, from cold drinks to snorkel equipment. Everything was just perfect! Thanks again, guys! Not a cheap (private) excursion, but definitely worth it.
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