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!
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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!
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.
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!
Before your tequila tasting, choose between two amazing activities:
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.
After your adventure, enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch to fuel up before diving into your tequila tasting experience in the jungle.
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!
Selection may vary depending on availability, but here are some of the brands often featured:
This is an educational tequila tour with tasting. It’s about learning and savoring, not drinking excessively.
Warning:
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
* 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!
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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!
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.
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!
Before your tequila tasting, choose between two amazing activities:
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.
After your adventure, enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch to fuel up before diving into your tequila tasting experience in the jungle.
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!
Selection may vary depending on availability, but here are some of the brands often featured:
This is an educational tequila tour with tasting. It’s about learning and savoring, not drinking excessively.
Warning:
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
* 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!
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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:
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.
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
Athena T –
the BEST excursion ever!! our guide was so patient and knowledgeable. We did the cave tour and tequila tasting. We had the best quality of tequila and lunch after our tour.