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Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave and Swimming with Turtles From Tulum

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Tulum, Mexico
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Kelly_C ·
Apr 2026
Pablo was an excellent guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He was an absolute delight and made the day even better! We enjoyed all of the different activities very much. The Nohoch cenote and Mayan lunch were exceptionally wonderful. Highly recommend!
· Thea_K ·
Mar 2026
Swimming through the cenote caves and the Mayan Ruins of Tulum we an absolute highlight. The guides were knowledgeable and the whole experience including lunch was seamless

Overview

    What's Included

    • Archaeological guide in Tulum
    • Bottled water on board
    • Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
    • Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Lunch
      Buffet lunch
    • Use of Snorkeling equipment
      Use of Snorkelling equipment
    • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
    • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Andreas Tulum
      Ruinas de Tulum, Manzana Av, 24, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

      Meeting point is Andreas hotel doors at 09:30 am . Our staff will call your name when they arrive. For logistics reason drop off to Andreas Hotel could be in a public transportation if we don't have the minimum passengers to provide drop off service. Our staff will pay the ticket for you.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:30 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Tulum

    2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Cenote Nohoch

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Akumal Beach

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
    • Not Included: Marine Tax: Turtle protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date
    • Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 20 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date.
    • The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Traveler Photos

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    Featured review

    Jennifer_B
    This excursion was truly the highlight of our trip to Mexico. From start to finish, it exceeded every expectation. We visited Tulum and learned so much about Mayan culture thanks to our guide, Juan Ramon, who was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He brought the history to life in a way that made the experience meaningful, not just informational. The absolute highlight, though, was swimming in the cenote. Words honestly can’t capture how beautiful and magical it was. I went in not knowing what to expect and was completely blown away. It was one of those rare, unforgettable experiences that stays with you. We were originally supposed to snorkel with sea turtles as well, but the beach was closed by the government due to rough conditions. Our guide, Pablo, handled this with complete honesty and professionalism. He offered us alternative options or a partial refund, which we really appreciated. That kind of integrity says a lot. Pablo was fantastic—knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about what he does. You could tell he genuinely loves sharing his country with others, especially experiences like the cenote. He didn’t just guide us—he elevated the entire day. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area. It was memorable, meaningful, and beautifully done.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 31 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    This experience was so...

    Atiya_W, Apr 2026
    This experience was so fun for me and my friends. I would make sure to wear sneaker cause there is a lot of walking. Our tour guide Otto was amazing. Definitely something you should experience when in Tulum

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Atiya We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Pablo is the best!

    Kelly_C, Apr 2026
    Pablo was an excellent guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He was an absolute delight and made the day even better! We enjoyed all of the different activities very much. The Nohoch cenote and Mayan lunch were exceptionally wonderful. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Kelly We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Perfect day to see it all

    Laura_D, Mar 2026
    Such a great day! Our guide Ivan was incredible and made everyone feel safe and comfortable, along with giving us some great info everywhere we went. We had a fearful 10yo with us and he chauffeured her around all the water activities, ensuring she was safe, saw everything and had a great time! Our driver Cesar was quietly behind the scenes, setting up and taking down, remembering everyone’s items, ensuring we were hydrated and happy. We had a great group and would definitely recommend again!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Laura We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Pablo was fantastic!

    Amy_W, Mar 2026
    We got to do 2 of the 3 activities on our excursion. Pablo, our guide, shared with us that the government had closed the area with turtles due to weather. He gave options and our group opted to receive a portion of the cost refunded and arrive earlier back to the hotel. The refund was sent within 20 minutes. Our guide Pablo was absolutely fantastic. He was just the right mix of knowledge, relationship building, and quick wit. Communication around transport to/from the excursion was somewhat confusing. In the booking process Viator’s system showed that transport was not offered to/from our hotel, but after contacting NS Tours directly I learned it was included.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Amy We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Top Notch Excursion

    Jennifer_B, Mar 2026
    This excursion was truly the highlight of our trip to Mexico. From start to finish, it exceeded every expectation. We visited Tulum and learned so much about Mayan culture thanks to our guide, Juan Ramon, who was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He brought the history to life in a way that made the experience meaningful, not just informational. The absolute highlight, though, was swimming in the cenote. Words honestly can’t capture how beautiful and magical it was. I went in not knowing what to expect and was completely blown away. It was one of those rare, unforgettable experiences that stays with you. We were originally supposed to snorkel with sea turtles as well, but the beach was closed by the government due to rough conditions. Our guide, Pablo, handled this with complete honesty and professionalism. He offered us alternative options or a partial refund, which we really appreciated. That kind of integrity says a lot. Pablo was fantastic—knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about what he does. You could tell he genuinely loves sharing his country with others, especially experiences like the cenote. He didn’t just guide us—he elevated the entire day. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area. It was memorable, meaningful, and beautifully done.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Jennifer We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Best company!

    Mellissa_N, Mar 2026
    Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with our plans and caused the National park for turtle portion to cancel. The host was awesome, Pablo and driver tom cruise lol, to have multiple options. The option we went with was partial refund, even Viator, 4 thumbs up, was prompt to notify on refund of the missed excursion

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Mellissa We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Must see Mayan Ruins and cenote cave swim

    Thea_K, Mar 2026
    Swimming through the cenote caves and the Mayan Ruins of Tulum we an absolute highlight. The guides were knowledgeable and the whole experience including lunch was seamless

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Thea We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Absolute yes!

    Lindsey_O, Feb 2026
    Wonderful tour guides Israel and cezar. Best excursion hands down. Highly recommend. Would go again in a heart beat

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Hi Lindsey We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    We LOVED the cenote tour....

    Maggie_B, Jan 2026
    We LOVED the cenote tour. Great fun guide. Wonderful lunch. Swimming with the turtles was fun, but probably could have been a bit shorter. The ruins were cool, but we were the only English speakers in our group, so we had to wait for an English tour group, and consequently lost our additional free time to explore the ruins and check out the shops.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Hi Maggie We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    The experience was...

    Joahna_J, Nov 2025
    The experience was organized. I would skip the tortiugas tour. The water was so murky. Was only able to see a few tortugas.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hi Joahna We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    An experience, but wouldn’t do it again

    Vanessa_K, Nov 2025
    The day tour in Tulum was… an experience. Our guide seemed to be on their own mysterious inner journey, communicating only when absolutely necessary and even then, just barely. A good portion of the day was spent waiting around, which we assume was part of the “authentic slow-living Tulum vibes.” The shared tour with multiple languages also added a unique touch, as everything had to be explained twice. Great if you enjoy hearing the same information in stereo, less great if you prefer to keep things moving. However, snorkeling with the turtles was enjoyable, even though the water had a slightly cloudy, vaguely seagrassy quality, as if the turtles and we had all shown up at the same time to moisturize. Still, seeing them up close was definitely the highlight. All in all, fun moments, but we wouldn’t repeat the shared multilingual group setup, and a bit more engagement from the guide would have gone a long way.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hi Vanessa, we are so sorry you didnt enjoy the tour We open an investigation about the guide works on your tour Best regards

    Loads of fun

    Diana_D, Nov 2025
    This is our first time in Mexico so everything is very new to us. This experience was a lot of fun! Oscar and Fredrick (guide and driver) are the perfect team! My only complaints have nothing to do with them or the service they provided. My complaint, make sure that you coordinate your meeting place and how you will get there at least the day before. We thought they were picking us up at our hotel and found out that we had to take a taxi from hotel to meeting place at the last minute. The experience itself was fantastic, just make sure of prior travel arrangements.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hi Diana We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Amazing experience!

    Carrie_Y, Sep 2025
    This was a fantastic experience! The ruins were amazing and swimming in Akumal Bay and seeing the sea turtles was such a unique experience. Our favorite part though was going in the cenote. Oscar, who took us through the cenote, totally made the experience so special. Thank you!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Hi Carrie We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Good time

    Andriana_S, Aug 2025
    Enjoyed the excursions. Ivan was very informative and nice!! The driver Caesar was great as well ! !

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Hi Andriana We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Amazing Cenotes!

    logan_s, Aug 2025
    This was an amazing experience! Julio was a great guide! I loved going to 3 very different cenotes! One had the cave to explore, one good for jumping, and one that was like a river. Very awesome experience and highly recommend to anyone!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Hi Logan We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    This is a must, Cristobal is they way to go!

    Garrett_N, Jul 2025
    Seemed a little expensive but was so worth it! Felt like three separate tours. Helps if you speak Spanish, but what doesn’t, even if you don’t they will still cater to you. Mayan ruins may not be as significant here as in Belize or Guatemala but still important to see, the turtles are just down right awesome and you don’t have to know how to swim to participate, lunch is good and there’s something for everyone, the cenote tour can be what ever you make it, a quick plunge or an in depth cave tour.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Hi Garrett We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Oto and Javier were...

    Monica_G, Jun 2025
    Oto and Javier were excellent tour guides and very knowledgeable about the area and the activities that we did. This was definitely a tour that me and my fiancé will remember, they made the experience worth remembering. Very humble and great hospitality. Thank you guys so much !

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hi Monica We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Unforgettable experience

    Kyla_R, Apr 2025
    The best way to experience a little bit of everything Tulum has to offer! Pablo was the most amazing tour guide- very personable, fun, and extremely knowledgeable! Even for those that couldn’t necessarily swim in our group, felt very safe and cared for when doing water activities. The cenote experience is out of this world and an experience I’ll never forget! Highly recommend

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Hi Kyla We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Pablo fan club

    kristine_r, Apr 2025
    Pablo was the BEST tour guide/biologist! My friend and I are truly his biggest fans. He was extremely personable and had so much information to share. It was amazing to hear about the history of the Mayans and science of what we saw. He was also great at calming our nerves during the cave cenote and really helped my friend when she felt sea sick during turtle time. I really appreciated him for answering all of my questions. He also made sure to know everyone on the tour! We loved being the “LA chicas” and laughed at Mayan sacrifice jokes. Thank you for making our trip Pablo - were your biggest fans! Oh an our driver was also amazing and helpful!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Hi Kristine We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    This was a great day! ...

    Emmanuelle_B, Mar 2025
    This was a great day! Otto the guide was amazing and knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend this tour

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Hi Emmanuelle We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Awesome 3 part adventure

    Chris_B, Mar 2025
    Jar was a great guide. Started with the ruins at the national park, make sure you have good walking shoes for this. Then to the bay for snorkeling above the sea turtles and stingrays. I had to plug my nose because I couldn't get a good seal on my face due to my facial hair. Then the best part was the cave cenote. Kinda scary at first but being brave will pay off. Water is clear and a little chilly, but not bad. No language barriers were had. Listen to your guide and you'll be fine.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Hi Chris We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    The Best

    DorisF_K, Mar 2025
    The Tour was so fun. Juan was the best Tour guide. The turtle were right under us and came right up next to me for air. The cave Cenote was just amazing. The tree roots under were cool. Loved every bit of it.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Hi Doris We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Great Experience!

    Josephine_S, Mar 2025
    It was amazing! The best part was the Cenote and lunch. Our tour guide Juan was awesome! We highly recommend this tour.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Hi Josephine We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Amazing Experience!

    Michelle_D, Feb 2025
    Booking was easy and the whole experience was top notch fantastic! Our guide, Padro, was the best. He took good care of all of us and provided a wonderful day! Very knowledgeable and FUN! Loved his personality and demeanor! Perfecto!

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Hi Michelle We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    A most do excursion

    lianne_o, Jan 2025
    This experience was absolutely incredible and highly recommended, the cenote experience was out of this world……. We had the best tour guilds which made the experience even more better

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Hi Lianne We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Though there were some...

    Hanadi_B, Dec 2024
    Though there were some glitches in the beginning, it was an enjoyable activity. The best part was snorkeling in the cenotes

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Hi Hanadi We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Memories abound with a great tour guide

    Steven_L, Sep 2024
    Nancy was an excellent tour guide. She is clear, informative, and precise. The Tulum Ruins were very good and beautiful. Reminded us a bit of Delos in the Greek islands. But NoHoch Cenote (swimming in a cave) and swimming in the ocean with the sea turtles was unforgettable. Also saw fish, squid, and a stingray.

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Hi Steven We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

    Amazing experience in...

    ANISSA_N, Mar 2026
    Amazing experience in Tulum! 🌴✨ We were lucky to have the best Oto guide: he speaks French, Spanish and English perfectly, which makes the tour super pleasant. His explanations of the story are clear, interesting and very well told. Besides, he’s funny, nice and sets a great mood — you never get bored with him! Between the ruins, the cenote and swimming with turtles, everything was magical 🤩 I recommend 100%, really the best guide! oto🙌🔥
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    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Anissa We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards

    Principiante en la actividad

    Mabel_B, Jan 2025
    Una experiencia que superó mi temor a las profundidades. Recomendada aun para los que no somos tan expertos en el agua.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Hi Mabel We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards

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