--- title: Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 633 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 540 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 42 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-ruins-swim-with-turtles-and-cenote-cave/ --- # Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave **Guidekin's take:** Combine Tulum ruins, turtle snorkeling in Akumal and a cenote cave swim on a private tour for your party. Transport, lunch, guides and snorkeling gear are included; it is priced per group, with turtle protection and Tulum Reserve taxes payable on the day. 5 from 44 reviews at €633 per group/vehicle for 9h–10h. In our comparison: #18 of 42 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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) ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: max 2 from €633 · max 4 from €760 · max 6 from €887 · max 8 from… - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €633 per group/vehicle for the Group up 2 people option; other options up to €1267 - Duration: 9h–10h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NS Vacations Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 2 from €633 · max 4 from €760 · max 6 from €887 · max 8 from €1013 · max 10 from €1140 · max 12 from €1267 - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 5.0 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 44. - 5 stars: 44 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group up 2 people | €633 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 2 people per group Pickup included | | Group up 4 people | €760 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 4 people per group Pickup included | | Group up 6 people | €887 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 6 people per group Pickup included | | Group up 8 people | €1013 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 8 people per group Pickup included | | Group up 10 people | €1140 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 10 people per group Pickup included | | Group up 12 people | €1267 per group | English, Spanish | Maximum 12 people per group Pickup included | ## What's included - Lunch - Aquatic guide in cenote cavern - Bottled water on board - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Air-conditioned vehicle - Aquatic guide for turtles encounter - Archaeological guide in Tulum ## Not included - GST (Goods and Services Tax) - GST (Goods and Services Tax) ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (2h) - 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... 2. **Akumal Beach** (2h; admission included) - 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. 3. **Cenote Nohoch** (2h; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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, ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €633 | €317 | | 4 | €760 | €190 | | 6 | €887 | €148 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Tulum Ruins Tours start at €26 per person. ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 42** | €633 per group | 9h–10h | 5.0 (44) | varies by option | | [VIP Tulum Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-tulum-private-tour/?format=md) | €227 | 6h | 4.99 (510) | private | | [Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/bestseller-tulum-private-tour-with-turtles-and-cenote-snorkeling/?format=md) | €249 | 6h | 5.0 (289) | private | | [Exclusive Private Tour Tulum & Coba Just for You](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/exclusive-private-tour-tulum-coba-just-for-you/?format=md) | €255 | 7h | 4.99 (343) | private | Ranked #18 of 42 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €341, median €181; typical length 6h 45m. 22 of 42 are private. 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