Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave
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Is Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave worth booking?
Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave is a 9-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $12500 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (44)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $12500 per person
A private guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a delicious local lunch included! This
What you get
- Lunch
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Bottled water on board
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
About this experience
A private guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a delicious local lunch included! This Private Tour to Tulum Swimming with turtles and Cenote brings you to three of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a great escape in history, culture and nature. Total time included the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel is between 10 and 11 hours, depending the location of your hotel We don't stop in places to shopping. We provide a cultural and history tour with our professional guides who explain to you all the details about the Mayan culture and Mexico's history. !!All taxes and fees are included!!! Buffet lunch is included! Drinks on board is included (Bottled water, soft drinks and beers)
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Bottled water on board
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
- Archaeological guide in Tulum
Not included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What you'll see and do
Tulum
The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away. Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide and discover why this is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Akumal Beach
Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once in a lifetime adventure in Akumal. This calm bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles who come to graze on the seagrass giving you an opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Cenote Nohoch
Head into the jungle and discover a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya! Cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes full of mineral-rich freshwater, the perfect “swimming hole” to refresh and play and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Group up 2 people
Maximum 2 people per group Pickup included
Group up 10 people
Maximum 10 people per group Pickup included
Group up 8 people
Maximum 8 people per group Pickup included
Group up 12 people
Maximum 12 people per group Pickup included
Group up 4 people
Maximum 4 people per group Pickup included
Group up 6 people
Maximum 6 people per group Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NS Vacations Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- Turtle protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date
- Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 10 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,
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
44 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This is the one!!! Tulum, Turtles, Cenote, Mayan Lunch!
Looking for an adventure and ruin tour? THIS IS THE ONE! We are a group of 8 ladies and this was a perfect private tour where you visit the Tulum ruins, swim with turtles, and swim in a cenote. Our tour guide was Oto and our driver was Cesear. Both were incredible! They made sure safety came first for us, the environment, and for the wildlife. We felt safe at all times. One of of our ladies is in the beginning phases of learning to swim and one has a claustrophobia. Oto stayed with them and reassured them they didn't have to do anything they weren't comfortable with. Everyone in our group got to participate at their own comfort level and all had a wonderful empowering experience. You will learn so much history and culture throughout the whole tour. The Tulum tour was fantastic and I learned so much. I have done a Tulum/cenote tour before, but this one I learned so much more and the cenote was THE most incredible experience I have had and all of our friends agreed. The traditional mayan lunch provided at the cenote was fantastic! Thank you, NS Tours for an outstanding experience.
Response from the operator: Hi Rennia We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Kind regards
via Viator
Will never forget this special day!
We had such a lovely day! The tour was amazing, our lovely group and our tourguides Pablo and Caesar really made the whole experience complete. Much love from Emma and Melissa.
Response from the operator: Hi Melissa We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Great private tour!
This private tour was excellent. We all agreed the cenote portion was the best of the three excursions. I’ve been to several cenotes in Mexico and this one - Nohoch - was the most impressive as we got to swim through very low-hanging limestone formations. It felt very cave like (not a boring big pool area). Our guide Oscar led us into the underground river and did a great job sharing info about the stalactites, stalagmites, and so many bats! Lunch there was also quite good. I recommend paying for a private tour like this for a more intimate and personalized experience. I will say that swimming with the turtles at Akumal isn’t nearly as special as 20 years ago when you could just show up on the beach and snorkel on your own. So many tour groups and murky water. (That said our on site guide was great: friendly and navigated us well to turtles - we also saw stingrays and pufferfish, among other fish near the coral.) Tulum archeological site guide was also informative.
Response from the operator: Hi Kara We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Do it!!!
These guys were amazing, Pablo felt like hanging with an old friend, and the whole experience was second to none. Strongly recommend
Response from the operator: Hi Vincent We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards
via Tripadvisor
Tour was beautiful but the tour guide made this experience EXCEPTIONAL
Allow me to set the scene: Family of 4 ( including two boys ages 7 and 10). We were looking for something fun with a personal touch, that would allow the boys to explore and learn in a fun way! That is why we booked this tour. Now, to the tour guide. My goodness he was BEYOND any standards or expectations and surpassed any tour guide we have ever had. His name is Pablo. Pablo, if you are reading this, my kids are STILL talking about you and want you to move in w us as their big brother 🤣 Pablo' s English was perfect. his knowledge of all things nature? amazing, his passion? Unmatched. He had answers to any questions; a steady anchor for the littles when they felt a bit overwhelmed; joined us for the water portions of the tour becoming a part of our family unit. Thank YOU, Pablo for making this tour the most memorable one. If you are his supervisor, give the man a raise. He truly deserves it. From the Rodriguez/ LopezPerez family, Much love and stay awesome! Book this tour but request Pablo to bring the tour from a great experience to an AMAZING one.
Response from the operator: Hi Stephanie We are so glad to know you enjoyed the activities with us. Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kind regards
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $12500 to $25000
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave cost?
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Prices start at $12500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Playa del Carmen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Playa del Carmen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, VIP Tulum Private Tour, Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Playa del Carmen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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