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Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles Tour: Snorkel with turtles★ 4.83 (1,358) · 9h
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Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Mayan Ruins with Food Demo★ 4.89 (830) · 12h–13h
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Tulum Ruins & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Private Guide with Turtles★ 5.00 (288) · 6h–7h
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Private experiences (12)
Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtles & Cenote: Private TourA private seven-hour tour of the Riviera Maya combines the Tulum Ruins with snorkeling at Akumal and a cenote swim, including round-trip transportation from your hotel, a bilingual guide, Mexican lunch, and snorkel equipment. The group stays under ten people, and the itinerary is fixed so the day holds together without anyone building it.Is it for me?Booking a private tour removes the need to arrange your own transport, guide, park entry and timing across three separate sites—the driver handles the route, the guide explains what you're seeing, and the day stays on schedule so you fit all three stops without rushing or backtracking.
Tulum Private Tour: Ruins, Cenotes & Cave SwimA private 6-hour guided tour of Tulum ruins and two cenotes in the Riviera Maya, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, snorkeling gear and a live guide in English or Spanish. You spend 90 minutes at the ruins with a guide, then 30 minutes exploring on your own; afterward you swim in Xunaan Ha, an open-sky cenote, and walk and swim through the underground passages and river of Taak Bi Ha cave cenote. The itinerary is flexible — you can adjust stops or timing if you want to, though changes may carry a fee. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you want to set your own pace through Tulum's ruins and two cenotes without syncing to a group schedule or waiting in shared-tour queues.
Río Secreto & Tulum: Cave Swim, Ruins Tour & Private PickupYou’ll wander Tulum’s ancient ruins by the sea, then swim and walk through Río Secreto’s cool underground rivers with a local guide. Includes private hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya, all safety gear for exploring the caves, and a regional buffet lunch after your adventure—a day that lingers long after you’ve rinsed off the cave dust.
Private Tulum & Coba tour: Certified guide, both ruins includedA private 7-hour guided tour of Tulum and Coba archaeological sites in the Riviera Maya with a certified guide, hotel pickup, all entry fees, bottled water and snacks included. The guide travels with you the whole day in your own vehicle, and after the ruins you choose any restaurant in the Coba or Tulum area—the driver takes you there at no extra cost, though you cover the meal itself. Children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Private tours remove the group schedule and the fixed itinerary—this one lets you linger at whichever ruin holds you longer, and you pick where to eat instead of stopping where the bus goes. The certified guide travels with you the whole day, so the archaeology unfolds as you walk instead of being rushed through, and the driver knows the area well enough to take you anywhere you want lunch without charging extra for the detour.
Tulum Private Tour: Ruins, Cenotes & Cave SwimA private 6-hour tour of Tulum ruins, Xunaan Ha cenote and Taak Bi Ha cave cenote with a guide, private transportation and snorkelling gear included. You spend 90 minutes at the ruins with a guide, then 30 minutes exploring on your own, before swimming in two separate cenotes — one open-air, one underground. The itinerary is flexible; you can adjust stops or timing if you want to, though changes may incur fees. Pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if your group wants to control the pace and skip the morning crowds at Tulum — early entry and private transport mean you're exploring ruins and swimming cenotes while the tour buses are still loading.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal: Private Tour with Turtle SnorkelYou’ll wander ancient Mayan ruins above turquoise water in Tulum, then snorkel beside wild turtles in Akumal’s clear bay—with a local guide making everything easy. Expect snacks, hotel pickup, and moments you’ll replay long after your hair dries.
Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Cenote SnorkelingA private tour from Playa del Carmen combines early-morning access to Tulum Ruins with snorkeling in one of three cenotes (Nicte Ha, Jaguar, or Taak bi Ha) and lunch at a local restaurant. Your guide holds the tickets and leads you through the site before the main crowds arrive, then drives you to your choice of cenote for swimming and snorkeling gear included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off by private minivan.Is it for me?The early pickup and pre-bought tickets mean you explore Tulum before the crowds arrive and the heat peaks — a private guide and your own minivan let you linger where you want instead of moving with a group schedule.
Private Coba Ruins Tour: Bike Through Pyramid & Cenote SwimYou climb Coba's 120-step pyramid and explore the ruins by bike or motorized cart, then cool off swimming and diving in pristine cenotes. Lunch with drinks and all entry fees are included, and your guide handles the route and timing so you don't have to piece together transport or worry about missing the best hours. A full day that covers both history and water in one trip from Playa del Carmen.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Playa del Carmen who want both archaeology and water in one day without arranging separate transport or timing the cenote stops themselves. The full day out — early start, lunch break, late return — is what makes fitting the pyramid, ruins, and cenotes into a single trip possible.
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Taak-bi-ha Private Tour from Playa del CarmenYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Tulum's archaeological site for a guided walk and free exploration time, then to Cenote Taak-bi-ha for snorkeling in an underground cavern with provided equipment. Lunch at a local restaurant rounds out the half-day before your return. Hotel pickup and private transport mean no group waits or public schedules to coordinate around.Is it for me?Book this if you want Tulum and a cenote in one half-day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the private pickup and fixed itinerary mean you skip the logistics and spend your time actually at the sites.
Chichén Itzá Early Morning Private Tour from Playa del CarmenYou drive from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá in the early morning, explore the Temple of the Warriors, Great Ball Court, El Caracol and other key structures with a private guide before the crowds arrive, and return by early afternoon with entry, transport and lunch handled. The timing is what makes the difference — you get the site to yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Playa del Carmen who want to see Chichén Itzá's main temples without the midday crowds and without arranging their own transport. Plan for an early start — that's what keeps the site quiet and gets you back by afternoon.
Coba Ruins & Cenote Swim: Private Tour with Lunch & PickupYou’ll start early exploring Coba’s ancient ruins by bike or rickshaw with your private guide, then cool off swimming in two crystal-clear cenotes near Coba village. Afterward, share an authentic Mexican lunch with your guide before heading back—expect quiet moments, laughter, and real local flavors along the way.
Tulum Ruins: Private Early Tour & Crowd-Free MorningYou’ll start early with a private guide at Tulum’s ancient ruins, skipping crowds and midday heat. Expect quiet moments among old stones, local stories from your guide, time to explore on your own, plus snacks and bottled water included—leaving you free to just take it all in.
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Tulum ruins, Mayan village & cenote tour with pickupA guided tour of Tulum's archaeological ruins, a traditional Mayan village in the jungle, and a cenote swim, with hotel pickup and a certified guide in multiple languages. The route moves from the coast inland and back, covering three distinct sites in a single morning. A guide leads the group through each stop; bottled water and snacks are provided throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct stops—ruins, village, cenote—completed by early afternoon, leaving your day flexible; the guide leads in German, French, Italian, Spanish or English.
Snorkeling in Tulum: Ruins, Cenote & TurtlesA private snorkeling tour in Tulum combines the seaside Mayan ruins with a cenote swim and optional turtle snorkeling, depending on which package you choose at checkout. The guide speaks English or Spanish, transport picks you up from your hotel, and the day runs five to six hours. Bottled water and all fees are included; food and drinks are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Tulum ruins and a cenote swim in one private day—the guide and transport mean you're not coordinating stops or driving yourself, and you pick which second attraction matters most when you choose your package.
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Chichen Itza & Coba tour: Early arrival, small groups, no linesA small-group guided tour of Chichen Itza and Coba ruins with early arrival, hotel pickup and pre-purchased entry tickets that skip the line at the gate. The tour includes a swim at cenote Ik Kil, buffet lunch with one drink, and a professional guide in English or Spanish. Climbing the Coba pyramid is not guaranteed. The full day runs 11 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying outside the archaeological zone or without a car—hotel pickup settles the logistics, and early arrival means you see the temples before the afternoon heat and the crowds. Small groups also mean the guide can move at a pace that works for everyone, not a mass-tour schedule.
Tulum & Coba Ruins, Multun-Ha Cenote & Mayan Museum Day TripYou’ll stand above turquoise waves at Tulum’s ancient walls, pedal through jungle to climb Coba’s pyramid, float in Multun-Ha cenote’s cool blue water, and glimpse real Mayan artifacts at Jaguar Park’s museum—all with lunch and pickup included. Expect laughter with your guide, honest moments of awe, and time to let each place sink in.
Coba & Tulum Ruins: Cenote Swim, Mayan Museum & LunchYou’ll meet locals and guides who bring Maya history alive in Tulum’s seaside ruins and Coba’s jungle pyramids. Swim in Multun-Ha cenote’s clear water, visit an authentic Mayan museum inside Jaguar Park, share laughs over a buffet lunch—and leave with stories you didn’t expect to collect.
Coba & Tulum Ruins from Playa del Carmen: Cenote & LunchYou visit two major Mayan archaeological sites — Tulum on the coast and Coba inland — climb a 42-meter pyramid, swim in a natural cenote, watch a cocoa demonstration, and eat a buffet lunch. The tour handles all transport, entry fees, and timing, so you move through the day without stopping to plan or negotiate.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see both major Mayan ruins in one day without arranging transport, entry, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule is what fits two sites, a cenote, and lunch into a single outing from Playa del Carmen.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Sea Turtles: Swim with turtlesYou get picked up from your hotel, spend three and a half hours exploring Tulum's clifftop ruins overlooking the Caribbean, swim in the turquoise Mariposa cenote, eat a local lunch, then spend two hours in Akumal bay swimming with sea turtles in shallow reef water. A bilingual guide handles the logistics and history; lockers and vests are included. The whole day runs from morning pickup to late-afternoon drop-off.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Playa del Carmen or nearby Riviera Maya hotels who want to see Tulum ruins, swim in a cenote, and encounter sea turtles without arranging transport or entry separately. The full-day structure is what fits all three experiences into one outing.
Chichen Itza tour from Cancun: Ruins, cenote swim, ValladolidThis full-day tour from Cancun visits Chichen Itza archaeological site with a 2.5-hour guided tour, includes breakfast on the luxury bus and a buffet lunch at the site, then moves to Cenote Ik Kil for an hour of swimming. The route also passes through the colonial city of Valladolid. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included, and a professional guide leads in English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate experiences—Chichen Itza, cenote swimming, and Valladolid—bundled into one full day with hotel pickup included; choose the vegetarian lunch option at checkout if you need it.
Tulum Ruins & 2 Cenotes Tour from Riviera with Swim & GuideYou’ll walk ancient paths at Tulum ruins with a local guide who brings Mayan history alive, then swim in two very different cenotes—one open-air and one deep inside a cave. There’s time to explore on your own too. Expect moments of quiet wonder (and maybe cold water shivers) along the way.
Tulum & Coba Ruins Day Trip with Cenote Swim & LunchYou’ll stand where Mayan traders watched the Caribbean at Tulum, climb through shaded jungle paths at Coba, taste local dishes for lunch, and dive into a crystal-clear cenote—all with a guide who brings history to life. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’ve dried off.
Snorkeling and ATV riding in Tulum: Jungle trails and cenotesThis activity combines ATV riding through the Mayan jungle with snorkeling in an underground cenote near Tulum. You ride a 450cc CAN-AM ATV on jungle trails, visit the Tulum archaeological site overlooking the Caribbean, and swim in crystal-clear cenote waters. The day runs seven hours and includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, all equipment, lunch and air-conditioned transport between stops.Is it for me?Book the single-rider ATV if you want full control of the vehicle and have ATV experience or confidence on uneven terrain; choose the double-rider option if you're traveling with children 8–15, or if you prefer a passenger seat and want to experience the jungle and cenote without operating the ATV yourself.
Tulum & Coba Ruins, Cenote & Mayan Village: Full Day TourA full-day shared tour from Tulum that visits Coba Mayan Ruins in the jungle, Tulum Ruins overlooking the sea, a Mayan village, and a cenote cave for swimming. The guide leads a one-hour walk at each ruin site, hotel pickup is included, and lunch and bottled water come with the tour. The entire day, including transportation between locations, runs 11 to 12 hours depending on where you're staying.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit both Coba and Tulum in one day—the early Coba start beats crowds, and the shared format means you'll travel with a guide who covers Mayan history at each stop, plus a cenote swim and lunch included.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles: Small group snorkel tourA small group tour near Tulum visits the ancient walled city overlooking the Caribbean, a cenote cave for swimming in mineral-rich freshwater, and Akumal Bay to snorkel alongside sea turtles. The day runs 10 to 11 hours with a guide in English or Spanish, lunch, snorkel equipment, and air-conditioned transport included; pickup from your hotel is available depending on the option you choose. Marine and reserve taxes are paid separately in cash on the travel date.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want three distinct landscapes — archaeological, natural freshwater, and marine — in one day without managing entry fees, transport or timing yourself. The small group size and the guide in your language keep the pace steady and the stops connected, so the day holds together as a single experience rather than three separate visits you are coordinating alone.
Ek Balam & Cenote: Mayan Ruins, Valladolid & Lunch from Playa del CarmenYou climb the tallest temple at Ek Balam, swim in a jungle cenote, eat regional lunch, and explore the pastel-colored colonial streets of Valladolid — all in one day with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and drinks included. The fixed schedule means you don't arrange transport, tickets, or timing yourself; you just show up at your hotel at pickup time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ek Balam's main temple and swim in a jungle cenote without arranging your own transport, entrance fees, or timing — the fixed Thursday and Sunday schedule is what fits all three stops into one day from your hotel.
Tulum & Cenotes: Mayan Ruins, Snorkel & Underground RiverYou visit the clifftop Tulum ruins with a guide who explains the Mayan layout and history, then snorkel in an open cenote surrounded by mangroves and fish, and finally swim in an underground cave cenote with stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch, drinks, all entry fees and private transport from Playa del Carmen are included, and the full day is paced so you're not rushed between stops.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Playa del Carmen who want Mayan ruins and two different cenote swims without arranging transport or paying separate entry fees at each stop. The day is full—three major stops with water time at two of them—so plan to be out most of the daylight hours, which is exactly what lets you see all three without feeling rushed.
Ek Balam Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim: Guide, Meal & Cultural StopA 10-hour guided tour of Ek Balam, a Mayan city over 1000 years old, combines exploration of the ruins with a swim in a cenote, a traditional meal, and a visit to Valladolid's colonial center. The tour includes a bilingual guide certified by Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, transportation with air conditioning, a life jacket, bottled water, and a buffet-style regional meal. A cultural stop lets you watch Maya artisans at work, taste handmade tortillas and Xtabentún, and receive a blessing from a shaman.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day free and want to move between three distinct stops—the ruins, a village for crafts and food, and a cenote swim—as one guided journey rather than piecing them together yourself.
Tulum ruins and swim with turtles in Akumal: 10-hour tourA 10-hour tour from Tulum that combines the archeological site overlooking the Caribbean with snorkeling and swimming in Akumal bay, where you'll encounter sea turtles in their natural habitat, plus a cenote swim. The tour includes a bilingual guide, entrance fees to Tulum, air-conditioned transport, and lunch; pickup is arranged before the day starts.Is it for me?Pick this if you want roughly equal time exploring Tulum's clifftop ruins and snorkeling in Akumal's bay—you're swimming and walking in equal measure, not just viewing from a distance.
Xcaret Plus Playa del Carmen: Underground rivers & showXcaret Plus is a 12-hour ecoarchaeological park tour from Playa del Carmen with round-trip transport, entry to over 50 attractions, buffet lunch with a beer, snorkeling gear and access to exclusive Plus facilities. The day moves through jungle trails, cenotes and underground waterways, then closes with the México Espectacular show — a live performance of Pre-Hispanic dances and Mexican folklore that runs after dark. A live guide speaks English and Spanish; children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers with a free afternoon or full day in Playa del Carmen who want to experience both the natural side of the Riviera Maya — the cenotes and underground rivers — and Mexico's cultural traditions in one outing. The 12-hour span and the evening show mean you're committing the whole day, but it removes the need to book separate park entry, transport, lunch and a cultural performance; everything is coordinated and you move through it with a guide.
Tulum Ruins & Cenotes Day Trip: Swim Two CenotesA day trip from Playa del Carmen visits Tulum's archaeological zone with a one-hour guided tour, stops at the Mother Nature Monument in Tulum City, swims at Cenote Dos Ojos for two and a half hours and at Grand Cenote for one hour, and includes a traditional Mexican meal at a restaurant. Round-trip hotel pickup and bilingual guides in English and Spanish are included; the order of stops may shift depending on conditions.Is it for me?This tour works for anyone who wants the Tulum ruins, cenote swimming and a full day of stops arranged without building the itinerary themselves—the fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together, and the two cenote swims back-to-back let you experience both the jungle-set Cenote Dos Ojos and the calmer Grand Cenote in one outing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 34 of the 34 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Sea Turtles Tour: Snorkel with turtles is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.83 out of 5 across 1,358 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 12 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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