Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling | 6 hours to 7 hours

224 Reviews | Playa del Carmen
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish
  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Mandatory Tulum Jaguar Park tax in cash (15 USD per person, adult-child rate)

Overview

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!​

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Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels - rentals located from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. An additional pick-up fee will be due to the guide on the day of the tour if you are staying in Puerto Morelos (USD 45) or Cancun (USD 90). If condo or house rental, we require ... the full name and address of the place, sharing location via phone upon arrival is requested. For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of either 7:00 am from Playa del Carmen or 7:30 am from Tulum. This will allow you to avoid both the crowds and the heat, ensuring a more enjoyable outing. No shows applies 15 minutes after confirmed pick up time. Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • 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).

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • 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.​

    1 hour

  • Parque Dos Ojos (Pass By)

    You'll get the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant situated in the jungle near the cenote that your guide will take you to. They serve a variety of mouthwatering dishes like tacos, empanadas, and other traditional Mexican specialties!​

  • Akumal Beach

    Swim with magnificent turtles alongside your very own personal snorkeling guide! You don't have to worry about getting on a boat because the snorkeling is conveniently done right from the shore. The ocean in this protected bay is wonderfully calm, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience. Prepare yourself to witness the awe-inspiring sea turtles up close, and if you're lucky, you might even come across elegant stingrays and a variety of vibrant, colorful fish. Get ready for a snorkeling adventure that you'll never forget!​ After this activity, we'll take you back to your hotel or rental.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Swimming skills mandatory
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Awesome Tulum and Turtles Experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Tulum ruins and swimming in the cenote and with the turtles. Alex and Omar gave their total attention to us and ensured we had a great time.

Arturo was an amazing guide

Published on Dec, 2024

My wife and I had an amazing private tour of Tulum ruins with Arturo, followed by a beautiful cenote, lunch and finally swimming with turtles. It was a truly magical day and it was so well-paced and organised. Arturo was a brilliant and knowledgable guide and I would recommend the company to everyone!

Amazing!

Published on Dec, 2024

A wonderful experience with friends and our amazing guide, Joshua and our amazing driver, Rodrigo! Joshua was so knowledgable and fun to talk to. My friends and I did the Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling. We were a group of 8, so it was exciting to experience walking on Mayan land, snorkeling in the cenotes, and snorkeling with turtles. The experience is about 5 hours and it flew by! Joshua made the experience immersive and he was a great guy to talk to. My friends and I enjoyed learning about the Mayans. He showed pictures and gave us a mini history lesson while we were touring the Mayan Ruins and it was an incredible experience. He also took awesome photos of me and my friends. The lunch that was included with the experience was delicious! A great way to relax and chat before we headed to our last excursion. We were staying in Tulum, so it's about a 15-20 minute drive to each location after you're done. After we were done, Joshua gave awesome recs to do in Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. Thank you again Joshua! You were an awesome tour guide. If my friends and I are ever in the area, we'll definitely do a tour with you again! Muchas Gracias! :D

Must Do Tour - Amazing Experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Wow, absolutely amazing tour! From the moment we were picked up at the hotel we had an incredible time. Our tour guide, JJ, was incredible! He had an answer for every question and had an amazing sense of humor. The tour bring you first to the Mayan ruins, we arrived at 8am before the heat a the crowds which was perfect. Next, we went to the Cenote. We were given the choice between 2 and picked the cave option. We were provided complimentary life vests and snorkeling gear. JJ gave our family of 22 all the guidance we would need and watched to make sure everyone was safe as there are no lifeguards on duty. We then stopped for lunch which was at a beautiful hotel. Again this meal was included in our ticket price. Finally we swam with the turtles. This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Playa Del Carmen or Tulum area. Thank you, JJ, for a fantastic experience

BEST Tour EVER!!! 4 Stars!

Published on Oct, 2024

OMG....We did two tours with Absolute Adventure on two different days, and both days couldn't have been more perfect. We loved our tour guide, Joshua. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, driven in a lovely clean spacious van to our various stops, given water and anything else we needed along the way. They helped us select the 2 Cenotes we visited, and they were both beautiful-truly special. Our tour in Tulum was detailed, and Joshua was very knowledgeable on the history of Tulum and the Mayan culture. We snorkeled with Turtles and the guide they provided was also very sweet and lef us to baby and adult giant turtles. It was truly all incredible and we will def use them for our next trip.

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