Tequila Tour in the Mayan Jungle
PRIVATE TOUR: Exclusive tequila tour in the heart of the Mayan jungle! Visit the Tulum ruins and/or swim in a cenote before enjoying a delicious Mexican lunch and a private tequila tasting!
- Exclusive Experience: Just you, your personal local guide, and driver!
- Private Transportation: Convenient pick-up from your hotel or rental.
- Tequila Tasting in a One-of-a-Kind Jungle Spot: Enjoy an exclusive selection from mezcal to tequila blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo—a wide variety to savor!
- Mexican Lunch: Delightful flavors await to accompany your tequila tasting!
- Discover Tulum Ruins or Cenote Swim: Transform your tour into more than just a tequila tasting!
- Set Your Own Pace: Stay longer or move on, the choice is entirely yours.
- All-Inclusive at the Best Price: Transport, guide, 6 samplings of Tequila/Mezcal sampling, entrance fees, lunch & more
Scroll down for detailed info, inclusions and itinerary.
Book your tour now and if your plans happen to change, you can cancel for free up to 24 hours prior to the tour!
- Description
- Price Includes
- General Info
- Itinerary
- What to Bring
- Reviews
Tequila Tour in the Jungle with Tulum Ruins and/or Cenote Swim
If you love tequila, our private Tequila Tour is the perfect experience! Discover how tequila is made in Mexico from blue agave plants and enjoy a tasting of six different types of tequila and mezcal. This tour is both fun and educational — and it starts with a special visit before your tasting!
Authentic Tequila Tasting in a Jungle Palapa
Enjoy your tequila tasting in a traditional palm-roofed palapa, nestled in the jungle at an outdoor bar. This shady Mayan-style shelter offers the perfect setting to relax, take amazing photos, and soak up the unique ambiance of the region.
Tequila Tasting Experience: Sample 6 Types of Tequila and Mezcal
You’ll get to sample six different types of tequila and mezcal, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo. Learn the difference between tequila and mezcal, how they’re made, and how to recognize their unique flavors. Your private guide will share fun facts and answer all your questions, so you’ll know exactly what to buy or order back home.
Will you prefer the crisp Blanco or the deep complexity of Extra Añejo? Or maybe the smoky taste of mezcal? This is a cultural and educational experience — not just a tequila bar stop!
Visit Tulum Ruins or Swim in a Cenote Before the Tasting
Before your tequila tasting, choose between two amazing activities:
- Explore the Tulum Ruins with your expert guide.
- Swim and snorkel in a nearby cenote, a natural sinkhole with crystal-clear spring water.
Both options offer a unique way to experience the Yucatán’s rich culture and natural wonders.
Want to visit both the ruins and a cenote? That’s possible with a minimum of 4 participants.
Traditional Lunch Before Your Tasting
After your adventure, enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch to fuel up before diving into your tequila tasting experience in the jungle.
Why Choose Our Private Tequila Tour?
Our Tequila Tour blends culture, flavor, and nature in one exclusive experience. It’s perfect for groups of friends or families looking for a day trip that’s both educational and fun — all in a private setting.
So what are you waiting for? Book now and create unforgettable memories with our private Tequila Tasting Tour!
Tequila & Mezcal Brands You May Taste
Selection may vary depending on availability, but here are some of the brands often featured:
- Blanco: Jimador, Herradura, Tulum, Honorable, Luna Azul, Herencia, Arete, Maestro Tequilero, Patron, Gran Tulum Blanco, Arette Blanco
- Reposado: Sauza, Don Julio, Cuervo Traditional, Cuervo Especial, Majalca Reposado
- Añejo: El Jimador, Centinela, Maestro Dobel, 1800, Tierra Noble, Nicho Real, Torero, Arette
- Extra Añejo: Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia, Nicho Real, Azteca, Mis Aguacate, Código 1316, Alacrán, Alto de Amatitan, Arette Gran Clase
- Mezcal: Alacrán, Derrumbes (San Luis Potosí, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Durango, Tamaulipas), Antonio Aguilar Reposado, Fandango
Important Notice
This is an educational tequila tour with tasting. It’s about learning and savoring, not drinking excessively.
Warning:
- According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive or operate machinery and may cause health problems.
Price includes
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel with private air-conditioned transportation (Booster car seat and baby car seat available on request)
- Experienced certified private guide
- Cenote entrance fee for the cenote tour option
- Tulum ruins entrance fees (INAH + CONANP + JAGUAR) with pre-purchased tickets for direct entry for Tulum ruins option
- Optional electric shuttle from the parking area to the ruins entrance (750 m / 0.5 mile), for guests who prefer not to walk for Tulum ruins option
- High quality snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, wetsuits, life jackets)
- Cool drinks in the van (water, soda)
- Lunch in a restaurant with one main course a la carte and one bottle of water
- Tequila tasting with 6 sampling
Price excludes
- Ruins: In case you bring a go pro camera, a video camera or a phone with a selfie stick, there is a 60 pesos (around 3USD) per device charged at the entrance of each archeological site, to be paid in pesos (INAH tax) – Drones and Tripods for video/cameras are forbidden.
- Tips
General info
- Private Tour: Only you, the guide and the driver, nobody else!
- Duration: 4/8 hours (check the itinerary tab, as it depends on your pick-up location and tour option)
- Physicality: Easy
- Tequila tasting: Only adults (more than 18yo) can
participate to the Tequila tasting. This tour is an educational tequila
tour with tasting. It’s not about drinking tequila like you might in a
bar.
WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcohol beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. - Swimming: Basic swimming skills required. This excursion suits everyone from novices to experts. Your guide will be happy to help you to select the best cenote for you and your party according to your expectations and snorkeling skills.
- Cenote tequila Tour: The day of your tour, you can choose one cenote between Jaguar, Nicte Ha, Taak bi Ha or Dos Ojos.
- Tulum ruins + Cenote tequila Tour: The day of your tour, you can choose one cenote between Jaguar, Nicte Ha, Taak bi Ha.
- What’s on the menu? Selection of quesadillas, tacos, empanadas, salbutes, fajitas, grilled chicken, grilled fish, tortas (sandwiches), soup of day, … with vegetarian, fish, shrimp, chicken & meat options. With corn or flour tortillas. We can accommodate special diets and allergies, just let us know!
Itinerary
Our tours are scheduled at the best hours to avoid high traffic and heat on the sites.
The tour duration is based on pick-up and drop-off in Playa del Carmen.
If you are in Tulum, reduce the transportation time by 1 hour for the day.
If you are in Cancun, add 2 hours to the transportation time for the day trip.
CENOTE & TEQUILA TASTING
08:00 Private transportation from your hotel to the jungle
09:00am – 10:30am: Swim and snorkel in cenote
10:30am – 01:00pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
01:00pm – 02:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
We offer an afternoon Cenote – Tequila tasting tour with pick up available from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Note that cenote will be more crowded in case you select this option.
TULUM RUINS & TEQUILA TASTING:
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum ruins
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:30am: Transportation
10:30am – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
01:30pm – 02:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
TULUM RUINS, CENOTE & TEQUILA TASTING:
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum ruins
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:30am: Transportation
10:30am – 11:30am: Swim in Cenote
11:30am – 02:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
02:30pm – 03:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
What to bring
- Beach Towels
- Swimsuit (We recommend wearing it in the morning and feel free to change after snorkeling activities)
- Comfortable shoes for the ruins (We recommend tennis shoes)
- Flip flops or sandals for water activities (Water shoes are optional but can be worn for added comfort)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and we recommend wearing a rash-guard/UV-Shirt for water activities*
- Mosquito repellent*
- Camera/Underwater camera/Waterproof case for your phone
- Cash (for tour payment, tips, souvenirs…)
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes, even if
they are biodegradable products. Compliance with this rule is essential
for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting or snorkeling you
can leave the things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always
be in the van, so keeping your things safe!
117 reviews for Tequila Tour in the Mayan Jungle
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- Description
- Price Includes
- General Info
- Itinerary
- What to Bring
- Reviews
Tequila Tour in the Jungle with Tulum Ruins and/or Cenote Swim
If you love tequila, our private Tequila Tour is the perfect experience! Discover how tequila is made in Mexico from blue agave plants and enjoy a tasting of six different types of tequila and mezcal. This tour is both fun and educational — and it starts with a special visit before your tasting!
Authentic Tequila Tasting in a Jungle Palapa
Enjoy your tequila tasting in a traditional palm-roofed palapa, nestled in the jungle at an outdoor bar. This shady Mayan-style shelter offers the perfect setting to relax, take amazing photos, and soak up the unique ambiance of the region.
Tequila Tasting Experience: Sample 6 Types of Tequila and Mezcal
You’ll get to sample six different types of tequila and mezcal, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo. Learn the difference between tequila and mezcal, how they’re made, and how to recognize their unique flavors. Your private guide will share fun facts and answer all your questions, so you’ll know exactly what to buy or order back home.
Will you prefer the crisp Blanco or the deep complexity of Extra Añejo? Or maybe the smoky taste of mezcal? This is a cultural and educational experience — not just a tequila bar stop!
Visit Tulum Ruins or Swim in a Cenote Before the Tasting
Before your tequila tasting, choose between two amazing activities:
- Explore the Tulum Ruins with your expert guide.
- Swim and snorkel in a nearby cenote, a natural sinkhole with crystal-clear spring water.
Both options offer a unique way to experience the Yucatán’s rich culture and natural wonders.
Want to visit both the ruins and a cenote? That’s possible with a minimum of 4 participants.
Traditional Lunch Before Your Tasting
After your adventure, enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch to fuel up before diving into your tequila tasting experience in the jungle.
Why Choose Our Private Tequila Tour?
Our Tequila Tour blends culture, flavor, and nature in one exclusive experience. It’s perfect for groups of friends or families looking for a day trip that’s both educational and fun — all in a private setting.
So what are you waiting for? Book now and create unforgettable memories with our private Tequila Tasting Tour!
Tequila & Mezcal Brands You May Taste
Selection may vary depending on availability, but here are some of the brands often featured:
- Blanco: Jimador, Herradura, Tulum, Honorable, Luna Azul, Herencia, Arete, Maestro Tequilero, Patron, Gran Tulum Blanco, Arette Blanco
- Reposado: Sauza, Don Julio, Cuervo Traditional, Cuervo Especial, Majalca Reposado
- Añejo: El Jimador, Centinela, Maestro Dobel, 1800, Tierra Noble, Nicho Real, Torero, Arette
- Extra Añejo: Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia, Nicho Real, Azteca, Mis Aguacate, Código 1316, Alacrán, Alto de Amatitan, Arette Gran Clase
- Mezcal: Alacrán, Derrumbes (San Luis Potosí, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Durango, Tamaulipas), Antonio Aguilar Reposado, Fandango
Important Notice
This is an educational tequila tour with tasting. It’s about learning and savoring, not drinking excessively.
Warning:
- According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive or operate machinery and may cause health problems.
Price includes
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel with private air-conditioned transportation (Booster car seat and baby car seat available on request)
- Experienced certified private guide
- Cenote entrance fee for the cenote tour option
- Tulum ruins entrance fees (INAH + CONANP + JAGUAR) with pre-purchased tickets for direct entry for Tulum ruins option
- Optional electric shuttle from the parking area to the ruins entrance (750 m / 0.5 mile), for guests who prefer not to walk for Tulum ruins option
- High quality snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, wetsuits, life jackets)
- Cool drinks in the van (water, soda)
- Lunch in a restaurant with one main course a la carte and one bottle of water
- Tequila tasting with 6 sampling
Price excludes
- Ruins: In case you bring a go pro camera, a video camera or a phone with a selfie stick, there is a 60 pesos (around 3USD) per device charged at the entrance of each archeological site, to be paid in pesos (INAH tax) – Drones and Tripods for video/cameras are forbidden.
- Tips
General info
- Private Tour: Only you, the guide and the driver, nobody else!
- Duration: 4/8 hours (check the itinerary tab, as it depends on your pick-up location and tour option)
- Physicality: Easy
- Tequila tasting: Only adults (more than 18yo) can
participate to the Tequila tasting. This tour is an educational tequila
tour with tasting. It’s not about drinking tequila like you might in a
bar.
WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcohol beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems. - Swimming: Basic swimming skills required. This excursion suits everyone from novices to experts. Your guide will be happy to help you to select the best cenote for you and your party according to your expectations and snorkeling skills.
- Cenote tequila Tour: The day of your tour, you can choose one cenote between Jaguar, Nicte Ha, Taak bi Ha or Dos Ojos.
- Tulum ruins + Cenote tequila Tour: The day of your tour, you can choose one cenote between Jaguar, Nicte Ha, Taak bi Ha.
- What’s on the menu? Selection of quesadillas, tacos, empanadas, salbutes, fajitas, grilled chicken, grilled fish, tortas (sandwiches), soup of day, … with vegetarian, fish, shrimp, chicken & meat options. With corn or flour tortillas. We can accommodate special diets and allergies, just let us know!
Itinerary
Our tours are scheduled at the best hours to avoid high traffic and heat on the sites.
The tour duration is based on pick-up and drop-off in Playa del Carmen.
If you are in Tulum, reduce the transportation time by 1 hour for the day.
If you are in Cancun, add 2 hours to the transportation time for the day trip.
CENOTE & TEQUILA TASTING
08:00 Private transportation from your hotel to the jungle
09:00am – 10:30am: Swim and snorkel in cenote
10:30am – 01:00pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
01:00pm – 02:00pm: Transportation to your hotel
We offer an afternoon Cenote – Tequila tasting tour with pick up available from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Note that cenote will be more crowded in case you select this option.
TULUM RUINS & TEQUILA TASTING:
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum ruins
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:30am: Transportation
10:30am – 01:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
01:30pm – 02:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
TULUM RUINS, CENOTE & TEQUILA TASTING:
07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum ruins
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum ruins
10:00am – 10:30am: Transportation
10:30am – 11:30am: Swim in Cenote
11:30am – 02:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant, Tequila tasting and chill time.
02:30pm – 03:30pm: Transportation to your hotel
What to bring
- Beach Towels
- Swimsuit (We recommend wearing it in the morning and feel free to change after snorkeling activities)
- Comfortable shoes for the ruins (We recommend tennis shoes)
- Flip flops or sandals for water activities (Water shoes are optional but can be worn for added comfort)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and we recommend wearing a rash-guard/UV-Shirt for water activities*
- Mosquito repellent*
- Camera/Underwater camera/Waterproof case for your phone
- Cash (for tour payment, tips, souvenirs…)
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes, even if
they are biodegradable products. Compliance with this rule is essential
for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting or snorkeling you
can leave the things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always
be in the van, so keeping your things safe!
117 reviews for Tequila Tour in the Mayan Jungle
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FAQ Tequila Tasting Private Tour
You’ll have a dedicated guide and vehicle all to yourselves—no crowds, no waiting, just a smooth and personalized experience.
No. The driver and guide are two different professionals.
All our tours include a dedicated driver and a separate certified guide.
While some companies offer a guide-driver, we believe this is not safe. Having a driver focused solely on the road and a guide fully dedicated to our guests ensures a safer and higher-quality experience.
The duration varies based on your chosen itinerary and pick up location:
- Tulum ruins + tequila tasting: approximately 6 hours
- Cenote swim + tequila tasting: approximately 6 hours
- Tulum ruins + cenote swim + tequila tasting: approximately 8 hours
Yes, round-trip transportation is included from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum. We’ll pick you up right from your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for a stress-free start to your day.
Please note: we don’t offer pick up from Cancun Playa Mujeres hotels unless your group has 6 or more adults.
Yes, you’re welcome to choose your preferred pick-up time when booking.
That said, we recommend an early morning start to help you beat the crowds, skip the traffic, and enjoy cooler temperatures—it really makes a difference!
In accordance with Mexican law, participants must be at least 18 years old to take part in the tequila and mezcal tasting.
Kids can join the tour, we’ll provide them with refreshing alcohol-free cocktails.
Each adult guest will enjoy 6 samples of tequila and/or mezcal, ranging from blanco (white) to reposado, añejo, and extra añejo.
Absolutely! Non-drinking adults are welcome and can be booked under the "child (5–18 years old)" rate. Instead of alcohol, we’ll provide them with refreshing alcohol-free cocktails.
The tequila and mezcal tasting is held in a private area of a restaurant located in the jungle near Tulum, offering a peaceful and authentic setting for the experience.
No, there are no tequila factories in this region. However, your guide will share plenty of insights about the history, production process, and cultural significance of tequila and mezcal during the tasting experience.
No, this tour is exclusively for tasting—there is no shop on-site.
However, your guide will be happy to recommend local places/website where you can purchase quality tequila or mezcal after the tour.
Yes, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs or allergies.
After booking, you can let us know your needs by filling out the check-in form—just follow the link in your booking confirmation email.
You can safely leave your belongings in the van—our driver stays with it the entire time while you're out enjoying the activities.
You can cancel free of charge or reschedule (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before your tour.
We’re a small team and often fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
Bonus: if you book at least 2 months in advance (60 days), you’ll qualify for our early bird discount*!
For full details, check out our booking policy page.
Megan –
Our tequila tour with Chris was outstanding. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Tulum and tequila made the experience truly memorable. Thank you for an amazing day!
Joy –
Amazing day! We did the cenote and tequila tour with Arturo. We loved it. We will be back!
Darren –
We did the cenote tour with tequila tour as well. I’ve been coming to Cancun since 1987 before everything was overrun with tourists, and I would still say this is without a doubt the best tour I have had the best people the most enjoyable experience.
Ayana –
Amazing experiences, totally worth the price & Arturo was an amazing guide!
Josee –
Arturo and Alex were excellent tour guides and very knowledgeable about the Tulum ruins. Lunch and tequila tasting afterwards with our tour guides.
Keiry –
really great experience especially with our tour guide , Arturo. Super great driver Carlos and very friendly. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND BOOKING THROUGH THIS COMPANY ! did tequila tasting and cenote swim was a beautiful experience and so educational as well. Thank you for a great time , MAHALO.
Sim –
PHENOMENAL TIME! Our host Arturo was so professional, kind and informative. What we got felt like so much more than what we paid for and we will definitely book this excursion the next time we’re in Mexico. 10/10
Colin C –
Alex and Arturo were wonderful, engaging and informative tour guides. They were super attentive to those with physical limitations as well. I would definitely recommend them.
NorthStar –
Top shelf experience with top shelf guide Arturo! Knowledgeable, professional, flexible. A++ service
Shondra –
Amazing. A must do… awesome time. Will Book again
Rick –
From the cenote to the tequila tasting, every moment was fantastic with our tour guide Arturo. Highly recommended
Jay –
Our guide Arturo and driver Carlos were fantastic. We would recommed Absolute Adventure for any private tours and will uae again in the future.
Grant –
Excellent day of tequila tasting and Cenote ! The driver and tour guide were very professional! We enjoyed all the facts about the making of tequila and the excellent high end brands provided! I would highly recommend.
Julia –
We did the cenote and tequila tasting tour – what a BLAST! We had so much fun and we’re very well taken care of by our guide Arturo. He was very knowledgeable in both the cenotes and tequila tasting. Couldn’t recommend this company more!
Chantre –
Arturo was an excellent guide!! It starting raining once we began the tour but Arturo was very patient and waited for the rain to stop before we continued. Very knowledgeable and open to questions. Would recommend this tour to others
Tenya –
This excursion was by far the best one my group did in Tulum!!! The team communicated well and provided one of the best experiences we had. Arturo was life!!! 10 out of 10!!!!
Sherri –
We had a amazing time on our tour of the Tulum Ruins and the tequila tasting!! The tour guide was great!!! I definitely recommend Absolute Adventures!
Mathae –
The Mayan Ruins tour and tequila tasting were SO much fun. Chris, our guide was super knowledgeable and funny. He made it very enjoyable.
Mandy –
Great tour. Super guide and driver. Would not hesitate to recommend.
avanthis2022 –
We had a great time exploring the cenote and a delicious meal. Arturo was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge of both the cenote and tequila