Floating Breakfast in The Yellow Nest near Tulum

Meditation happens in a sweat lodge heated by volcanic rocks, not a studio.

A floating breakfast and meditation experience at The Yellow Nest near Tulum combines a gourmet meal served in the pool with a guided 20–25 minute Temazcal session in volcanic heat and herbal steam. You arrive with a welcome drink, spend the day using the property's facilities and cenote access, and can visit the nearby sacred waters of Taak bi ha. Minimum age is 14. Official identification is required at arrival.

The experience

The day starts with a welcome drink of your choice, then moves straight to the pool for a floating breakfast prepared by Chef Julio: eggs cooked to your preference, regional chilaquiles, refried beans, coffee or tea, and fresh bread with seasonal fruit, all plated on a floating tray designed for photographs. The meal sits at the center of the experience, not rushed through before something else.

After breakfast, you move into the Temazcal for a guided meditation session lasting 20–25 minutes. The space uses volcanic rocks heated to create steam infused with herbal aromas, connecting the practice to Mayan tradition rather than a generic wellness routine. The heat and the guided instruction are the point. The session is not optional decoration.

The rest of your time (you have access to the property from 9 am to 6 pm) is yours to spend in the tree-lined grounds, at the pool, or at the cenote waters on the property. The operator recommends Taak bi ha, a sacred cenote five minutes away, if you want to venture beyond the immediate grounds. Pickup from Dos Ojos cenote entrance is available if you need it, and the property can arrange additional transportation to nearby sites.

What’s included

• Welcome drink upon arrival.
• floating gourmet breakfast prepared by Chef Julio with eggs to taste, chilaquiles, refried beans, coffee or tea, and fresh bread with seasonal fruit.
• guided 20–25 minute meditation session in the Temazcal with volcanic heat and herbal steam.
• use of all common areas and pool from 9 am to 6 pm.
• access to on-site cenote waters.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 82 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate9 group tours ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.6 with pickup ›

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by The Yellow Nest Experiences

Is this one for you?Six hours gives you the full arc (breakfast, meditation, and time in the cenote or the grounds) without eating into the rest of your day or forcing you to rush the Temazcal. If your schedule needs a shorter experience or you want to combine this with other activities in Tulum, this commitment may not fit.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the floating breakfast at The Yellow Nest?

The floating breakfast is a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Julio and served on a floating tray in the pool. It includes two eggs cooked to your preference, house-made chilaquiles, refried beans, coffee or tea, and fresh bagel bread with seasonal fruit.

How long is the meditation session in the Temazcal?

The guided meditation in the Temazcal lasts 20–25 minutes. The session takes place in a traditional sweat lodge heated by volcanic rocks and filled with herbal steam, grounded in Mayan practice.

Can I visit the cenotes near The Yellow Nest?

Yes. The property has cenote waters on-site that you can access during your visit. The operator also recommends Taak bi ha, a sacred cenote about five minutes away, and can arrange transportation if you want to visit it.

What time does the experience run and how long do I stay?

You have access to the property and its facilities from 9 am to 6 pm. The full experience spans approximately six hours, though you set your own pace within that window.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, guests must be at least 14 years old. The property enforces this policy to maintain the tranquility of the experience. You'll need to bring official identification, which will be requested upon arrival.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to The Yellow Nest?

Pickup from the Dos Ojos cenote entrance is available if you request it. Additional transportation to nearby sites like Taak bi ha can also be arranged. These services are not included in the base experience.