--- title: Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 263 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 239 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Tulum and turtles? rank_in_category: 2 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/ --- # Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles **Guidekin's take:** A private half day that starts at the Tulum ruins when they open, then Akumal to snorkel with turtles and a cenote swim, with entries, snorkel gear and your own air conditioned van. The pace and order are yours to change; lunch is an optional taco stop paid on the day. 5 from 239 reviews at €263 per person. **Tulum and turtles?:** Tulum at opening, Akumal turtles and a cenote in your own van with entries and gear at €263 per person per person, two to book. 5 from 239 reviews. Trade-off: Per person; lunch stop paid on the day. (last checked September 19, 2026) ## Overview Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, snorkel with majestic Turtles in Akumal and discover the underground cenote. Do all of 3 activities on this half-day private tour! Entrance fees are included, along with cold water in a cooler aboard the air-conditioned, premium vehicle. We also provide you with snorkel gear and life jackets. We visit the site in the morning, right when it opens at 8 am, so we can avoid the crowds. You can customize the itinerary and modify the program and add a lunch break - tacos in a local restaurant. Travelers who join us, will visit the most important places - without the crowds. This tour is perfect for families with children and adventures seekers. ## Key facts - Price: from €263 per person - Duration: 5h–7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 239 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tours with Mike - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - All Fees and Taxes - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Air-conditioned vehicle - licensed or certified guide ## Not included - We can also modify the program and add a lunch stop - in a local restaurant with tacos (2-20$ per dish) ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (1h 30m; admission included) - A guided tour around the archaeological site with our certified guide. We visit the site in the morning, right when it opens at 9 am, so we won't be swamped with tourists. The Mayan Ruins in Tulum are a magnificent seaport fortress built on a steep ocean cliff. While walking... 2. **Cenote Taak Bi Ha** (1h; admission included) - The underground cenote Taak Bi Ha is situated in the Parque Dos Ojos and is especially suitable for a great snorkeling and diving experience. With crystal-clear waters and spectacular rock formations, it is incredibly beautiful and surrounded by the Mexican jungle. 3. **Akumal Beach** (1h; admission included) - Guided snorkeling with turtles at Akumal Bay to search for 3 of the world’s 7 sea turtle species and explore the 2nd largest barrier reef in the World. Important Note: The remaining (2-3,5 hours of tour) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#2 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) — 4.99 (340) 2. [private-turtles-cenotes-adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) — 4.94 (489) 3. [tulum-cenote-adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/tulum-cenote-adventure/?format=md) — 4.95 (271) Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/day-trips-from-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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