Tulum Ruins: Enjoy Mayan History and Cenote Snorkeling From Tulum With Included Local Lunch

Explore the magnificent Tulum Mayan ruins and go snorkeling in stunning cenotes, with a delicious local lunch included. Private transportation and an expert guide make for an unforgettable half-day excursion.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tulum Archaeological Site - Begin your day perfectly by avoiding the crowds and heat! A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or rental (approximately a 40-minute drive). Enjoy a customized tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins at your own pace, guided by a private certified guide. After the tour, take some time to explore and shop for…
What's Included
  • Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
  • Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
  • All taxes and commissions
  • Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
  • Tulum ruins and Cenote entrance fees, National park bracelet
What's Not Included
  • Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information

Experience the spectacular Tulum Mayan ruins at the best times to ensure an unrestricted encounter. This unique trip not only features a visit to these historical structures, but you can also enjoy a rejuvenating dip in one of three remarkably beautiful cenotes: Nicte Ha, Jaguar, or Taak bi Ha. Moreover, the tour includes a scrumptious lunch at a local…

Location
Tulum Archaeological Site
Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tiffanyby2521tl
Jul 19, 2025
- If you want to get a taste of Mexican history on your trip, but don’t have as much time, this is the trip for you! We learned so much on our tour of the Tulum ruins! Alex is so knowledgeable and an amazing guide. He goes over the top in every way! The cenotes are an experience not to be missed. Do not skip the ziplining and diving. What an adventure! We were so thankful that Julio drove us safely everywhere and made sure everything was protected and taken care of. This team is the absolute best!
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Rachel
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour and awesome lunch - Our guide Arturo took us to Tulum. One of the prettiest Mayan ruins I have seen. The we went swimming in a lagoon and snorkeling in a cenote. The little kids had a great time as did the adults. Lunch at La Barracuda was delicious.
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423olew
Jul 1, 2025
Outstanding tour with knowledgeable guides - perfect for all ages! - We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our guides Rodri and Cris. Our group included a 6-year-old and grandmother, and both guides went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt included and had an amazing time. Cris was incredibly knowledgeable about Maya history and culture, while also being an expert on cenotes and their geological origins. The combination of cultural insights and natural history made the tour both educational and fascinating. Our visit to Pet Cemetery was truly breathtaking - an unforgettable experience that we’ll treasure forever. I highly recommend this tour company and we’re already planning to book with them again on our next visit to the region. The guides’ expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to cater to different age groups made this one of the highlights of our trip!
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882cassandrat
Jun 4, 2025
Tulum & 1 cenote with Mexican lunch - Our tour guide was Josh and driver was Omar, they picked us up at 7:30 and we’re so friendly from the get go. The van was all air conditioned and nice and clean which was welcomed in the heat. We went to the ruins first stop and Josh shared all his knowledge about the amazing Mayan history. His passion and enthusiasm and pride was evident in his story telling. It was great being there so early at 8 as soon as the park opened as we beat the crowds. From there we had picked Jaguar as our cenote however it begun pouring rain, so Josh suggested another cenote so we can experience the beautiful water out of the rain. taak Bi Ha was where we went and this place was pure magic! Josh let us swim for as long as we liked. From there we went to juanitas for a yummy Mexican lunch and the restaurant was so family friendly, the boys had a great time playing with the local pets and exploring. I can’t recommend this company enough. Private and very friendly.
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Laurenme5701uz
Jun 1, 2025
A highlight of our trip! - This was a highlight of our trip! My husband, myself, and our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 4) were picked up promptly by Juan and Rodrigo and got to the ruins as soon as they opened - no crowds! They had booster seats we requested for the kids and a wide selection of drinks. They even happily made a pitstop for us to grab snacks for the kids. We were the only people at the Cenote and there was a great little place to jump off for the kids. Highly recommend! It felt like a super safe and fun experience!
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J4375aaamyh
May 23, 2025
2 private tours with Christina and Rodrigo...wonderful! - We learned so much about the Mayan people and their history with our tours of both the Tulum Ruins and the city of Chichen Itza! Cristina was our guide and her passion, respect and knowledge of the environment, the history and the people of the Yucatan were inspirational. We loved learning about the network of cenotes and their geological and cultural significance as well. We had a lovely snorkeling tour of Taak Bi Ha with a delightful lunch after. Many thanks to Rodrigo, our driver, who made sure we were comfortable thru-out our travels. I would not hesitate to book with this tour company again!
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Davef343
May 20, 2025
Great excursion. - Alex and Rodrigo took us to Tulum and a cenote, Alex was a great guide with a lot of information about the ruins and the history of the Maya and Mexico. We didn't have to worry about anything Alex got all the wrist bands ready where we didn't have to do any planning just walked straight into our tour sites. Would recommend to anyone looking for an excursion.
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Bigjazzmama
May 7, 2025
Tulum Ruins and Los Dos Ojos cenote - Absolute Adventures was the only tour group that I could find that did an excursion from Tulum to both Los Dos Ojos cenote and the Tulum Ruins in a single day. This was a great private tour and Juan was a great and very personable guide. He was very informative about Tulum ruins in particular and Yucatan pre-colonial history in general. The ruins themselves are not large, but are beautifully situated along the coastal cliffs. Going with a guide in Los Dos Ojos allowed us to go in areas closed off to the general public. Life jackets are required. There are showers and changing rooms. Bring water shoes to get down the stairs to the pools. I highly recommend this tour.
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U7405ixamandab
Apr 18, 2025
Insightful Tulum Tour and Epic Turtle Snorkeling! - Highly recommend this adventure! Arturo was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide through the Tulum ruins. Having a guide explain the ruins makes it so much more valuable of a visit! And then snorkeling with the turtles was EPIC! Saw at least 10 or 15 giant turtles and snorkeled along a part of the coral reef. TONS of fish to see and good visibility. Was a great adventure day for our family of four! Loved the timely pick-up and private van with no stops or waiting.
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U2755zcclaudiag
Apr 16, 2025
Wonderful, personalized trip for the whole family - Our family of 11 (5 kids) took the Tulum and Cenote tour with Juan. It was the highlight of our week long stay in the PDC area! Juan did an amazing job of keeping the tour interesting and engaging for the kids, encouraging them to spot and keep count of the iguanas at Tulum, and recommended that we switch our initial cenote pick to one that was more kid friendly. The trip was a huge hit with the whole family from grandparents down to 8 year olds. The transportation as comfortable and seamless and it nice to be able to go at our own pace. Highly recommend the company and Juan especially. We will not hesitate to use them again.
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From $163
up to 12 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).