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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.
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.
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.
You get to have an amazing lunch at a nearby restaurant in the jungle by the cenotes that your guide will bring you to. They serve incredibly tasty tacos, empanadas, and other delicious Mexican dishes! After lunch, we'll take you back to your hotel or rental in Tulum (approx. 40-minute drive).
We pick up from all hotels - rentals located in Tulum Akumal Puerto Aventuras. In case of rentals, we need the name and address, and that you share the location via whatsapp. No-shows apply 15 minutes after the confirmed pick-up time. For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of either 7:30 am or 8 am. 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.
Tulum Ruins & Swim in a Cenote – VIP Private Experience lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $204 per person for this Tulum experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from all hotels - rentals located in Tulum Akumal Puerto Aventuras. In case of rentals, we need the name and address, and that you share the location via whatsapp. No-shows apply 15 minutes after the confirmed pick-up time. For the best experience, we advise choosing a pick-up time of either 7:30 am or 8 am. 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. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyC8igIt+qsOq74bEolBttOA=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyAK5+xSdHP0r5ZO6n08892c=.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We had a great time with our guide Arturo. Swimming in the cenote was amazing after the visit to Tulum. We were able to bring our whole group of 15 people and they allowed our 4 year old to go on the tour and swim.
Thank you for your lovely review of your Tulum ruins and cenote private tour. We're so happy your whole group had a great time and enjoyed swimming in the cenote after visiting Tulum!
Our experience was fabulous! Enrique was our driver and did a great job. Arturo was our tour guide and was super friendly and knowledgeable! We learned so much at the Tulum Ruins and there were absolutely beautiful views. The cenote swim was also really fun and a great way to cool off. They provided everything we needed and having a private experience made it even better!
Thank you so much for your kind review of your Tulum Ruins and Cenote private tour. We’re delighted you enjoyed learning about the ruins, taking in the beautiful views and refreshing in the cenote. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Had an amazing experience. The Tulum tour was fascinating and the views were incredible. The cenote was the highlight and so much fun! Arturo was an excellent guide thank you Arturo & Rodrigo!
Thank you for your lovely review of your Tulum Ruins and Cenote tour. We’re glad you enjoyed the fascinating history, the incredible views and the fun cenote swim. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Joshua was an excellent guide. The ruins offered fascinating insight regarding the Mayan culture, and Joshua gave us a solid overview. He was very knowledgeable, ready to dive deeper with any question. The cenote was a perfect followup to the heat of the ruins tour- refreshing, cool, and naturally beautiful. Swimming in the cenote was absolutely a highlight of the trip.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience on your private Tulum Ruins and Cenote tour. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed learning about the Mayan culture and that the cenote swim was such a refreshing highlight of your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
This excursion was magical, definitely the highlight of our week in Riviera Maya. Our driver Ivan was so lovely, and our guide Joshua was just the best - down to earth, knowledgeable, engaged and engaging, and very patient with our 6 and 8 yr old kiddos! We got to Tulum right when it opened (I think we were the first people in!) which was perfect because it was already quite hot. Joshua shared so much interesting history, was happy to answer all our questions, and helped us find great spots for memorable pictures. What I appreciated about this tour as opposed to most of the other companies I was looking at, was that you are given several different cenotes to choose from, so you can figure out which one(s) are closest to what you're looking for. We wanted one open lagoon-type one and one cave-type underground one, so we did Nicte Ha and Taak Bi Ha. They did not disappoint!!! Both were beyond magical, and we all had the most amazing time floating around and exploring. We all loved both cenotes, but my 8you particularly loved Nicte Ha (and jumping in!) and my 6yo really loved Taak Bi Ha. Joshua was so wonderful - patient, helpful, and informative, which also giving space for our family to enjoy our time together. Ivan was also so kind and helped our kiddos with their wetsuits! We were on the fence about whether to do the lunch or not, but I'm so glad we did! The food was great (especially in comparison to the all-inclusive resort we were staying at) but the vibe was even better. So laid-back, with hammocks and swings that our kids got such a kick out of. I can't say enough good things about our day, it is definitely something we will remember for a long time!
We sincerely appreciate the time you took to write such a comprehensive review of your private tour to Tulum. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Thank you again for choosing our services! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
We had a great experience with Arturo as our guide going to Tulum, Jaguar Cenote, and Akumal. Our driver Ivan did a great job as well! I’d highly recommend them and would definitely use this company in the future.
Thank you for the 5 stars rating. So glad you had an amazing time with us — come back soon for more adventures!
Juan, Dulce, & Eddy were our tour guides and they were excellent. Very fun, informative, and considerate
Thank you for choosing and recommending us—we’re happy your large group enjoyed your Tulum tour.
Very good experience with this most cenote Tour de Tulum agency. Thank you very much to the Guide Josh very friendly and always attentive that everything went well. With very interesting indications during the visit to the ruins of Tulum. Thank you very much also to driver Pablo, with the Van in very good condition and with drinks to refresh during the visit. Agency, guide and tour highly recommended.
¡Muchas gracias por la recomendación! Nos alegra saber que lo pasaron tan bien con nuestro equipo.
This was the perfect way to see the ruins and visit a cenote in a half day. Our guide, Dulce, did a great job explaining while keeping us moving along at a good pace. She gave us three options for the cenote and we ended with a delicious lunch. A perfect way to see some Tulum highlights if you have limited time.
We’re very happy to hear the Tulum Cenote tour was the perfect fit for your schedule and that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for choosing us—we truly appreciate your kind feedback!
My sister, my daughter, and I had a girls trip to the riviera Maya. This was our second private tour we booked with this company. Both were amazing and this one was closer to our resort. Our driver was friendly and professional, and our guide Dulce was very knowledgeable and experienced while guiding us through the Tulum ruins and through a cave cenote ( pet cemetery). They provided a nice ride and plenty of drinks while also providing wet suits and life jackets for the cenote. I think my sis and I were a bit intimidated by the cold water in the dark cave but Dulce made us feel safe. They gave us waterproof flashlights too! The water is so clear and those beautiful stalagmites are worth seeing! You kind of float around the cenote. Tulum was beautiful and the history was amazing. This group is a great team and very reasonable prices too for private tours!! Don’t forget to tip 15 to 20%!! They earn it. The times they give you are accurate and we are so happy we did both tours. Our other one was to chichen itsa. I highly recommend this tour company and this tour!!
We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are happy to hear you enjoyed a smooth and comfortable experience with us. Thank you for choosing us—we hope to see you again on your next visit!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulum Ruins & Swim in a Cenote – VIP Private Experience | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (70) | $204 | |
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