--- title: Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 270 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: Private ruins, cenote, Akumal rank_in_category: 1 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/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 €270 per person. In our comparison: #1 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food not included: We can also modify the program and add a… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €270 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 - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 5.0 from 239 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 239 of 239. - 5 stars: 239 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and flexible pace; turtle snorkeling can challenge less confident swimmers. **Praised:** - Guides who make Mayan history clear, engaging and entertaining - Flexible pacing and stops tailored to the group's interests - Swimming through cenote caves and seeing turtles while snorkeling - Patient support for children and nervous swimmers - Guides taking and sharing photos throughout the day **Complaints:** - Turtle snorkeling can be challenging for less confident swimmers Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-07-10 to 2026-08-16); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 27** | €270 | 5h–7h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Guided Tour from Tulum](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/muyil-archaeological-site-sian-ka-an-guided-tour-from-tulum/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.93 (846) | shared | | [Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/ruins-of-tulum-expres-half-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €118 | 4h 4m | 5.0 (81) | private | | [Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/tulum-ruins-cenote-guided-private-tour-from-tulum-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €272 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (80) | private | Ranked #1 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €435, median €117; typical length 6h. 7 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tulum-ruins-tours/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md