Tulum VIP Private Tour with Sea Turtles & Cenote – Award-Winning

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Tulum, Mexico

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour lets you skip the crowds and have a personalized experience while exploring Tulum. Arrive early at your destinations with hotel pickup included. Swim with turtles in Akumal and choose from three cenotes for your adventure. Top it off with a delectable meal at an authentic Mexican restaurant.

Avoid the crowds and skip the lines at Tulum Archaeological Site
Enjoy cliff jumping, zipline adventures, and swimming at different cenotes
Eat a yummy authentic Mexican lunch, like tacos and empanadas
Snorkel and see sea turtles and stingrays up close at Akumal Beach

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
All taxes and commissions
Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
Tulum ruins and Cenote entrance fees, National park bracelet
Turtles cooperative fee and beach entrance bracelet
Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van

Drinks at the restaurant

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels and rentals from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. 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. An additional pick-up fee will be due to the guide on the day of the tour if you are staying north of Playa del Carmen (USD 30), Puerto Morelos (USD 45) or Cancun (USD 90). 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.

Itinerary

Tulum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cenote Taak Bi Ha

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Parque Dos Ojos

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Akumal Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Swimming skills mandatory
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 27 reviews

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Fabulous day swimming and exploring and eating!!!

Courtney_B, Apr 2026

This was our favorite day of our 6 day trip to Tulum. Christina and Rodrigo picked us up early so we could be the crowds at the Mayan ruins. They ate a fabulous pair, they exude so much warmth and care, we were immediately at ease. Christina is energetic and so full of interesting knowledge. She gave us a very thorough tour of the ruins, it was so interesting and beautiful to see. She quickly got a handle on our pace and adjusted as needed. We then went to a cenote, which was beyond stunning. They provide all the snorkeling gear and arrange sizes in advance so it was super simple. Christina gave us choices for different kinds of cenotes and the one we picked exceeded our expectations. It was also at this point, we realized how beloved Christina is by the people who work at the places we visited, which, of course, only enhanced our experiences. After the swimming, we went for lunch. It was delicious and fun. Again, Christina was on top of everything and it was a seamless experience. Our final stop was swimming with the sea turtles. Again, INCREDIBLE! We were warned we might not see any, but we saw four! The guide from the turtle area was lovely and after we had been out swimming for some time, he generously helped our 12 year old make the last stretch. Christina swam with us, so having two scouting for things to see made it amazing! We were exhausted and happy and better informed about the history of Tulum by the end of our day and it was worth EVERY penny!! Rodrigo the driver was such a good guy too! What a day! One for the memory books!!!

Response from Host, May 2026

We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day and enjoyed the early access and full experience. Thank you for choosing us and for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to our team!

That was a truly...

William_D, Apr 2025

That was a truly wonderful group trip. Our private and personal guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. It was the best day ever.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for the 5 stars review! We're happy you enjoyed the day with us.

An Absolute Must

Travis_M, Nov 2023

This is an amazing tour! Everything about it was wonderful - the description had said it included pick up from Playa Del Carmen and even though I couldn't find that option when booking a quick message confirmed they would pick us up at no extra cost. They also gave us an excellent recommendation to start earlier - we're glad we listened because it meant we got an amazing trip avoiding most of the crowds and heat at Tulum. Alex was an exceptional guide - friendly and knowledgeable and helpful at every moment and our driver Rodrigo was also super helpful. This is a great day exploring the area and getting to see some of the best that Mexico has to offer. Highly recommend!