Tulum ruins, Snorkeling in Cenote and with Turtles

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TULUM PRIVATE TOUR: Our best seller excursion with a private guided visit of Tulum ruins, a swim in a cenote and a swim with sea turtles. With a delicious lunch at a Mexican restaurant in the jungle.

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel with private air-conditioned transportation
  • Experienced certified private guide
  • Ruins & cenote entrance fees
  • National park bracelet at Tulum & Akumal
  • High quality snorkeling gear
  • Cool drinks in the van (waters, soda)
  • Lunch with one main course a la carte and one bottle of water

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Tulum ruins, Snorkeling in Cenote and with Turtles Private Tour

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Riviera Maya with our unique Tulum Private Tour. This all-inclusive day trip combines the best of cultural exploration and natural adventures. Avoid the crowds and make the most of your time as we take you on an exclusive journey through Tulum’s fascinating ruins, serene cenotes, and the enchanting world of sea turtles.

Exploring Mayan History and Coastal Beauty at Tulum Ruins

Your Tulum private tour begins at the remarkable Tulum ruins, one of the most significant Mayan archaeological sites in the Yucatán Peninsula. Accompanied by our knowledgeable private tour guide, you’ll marvel at the impressive ruins and be mesmerized by the stunning vistas of the Caribbean Sea. Discover hidden secrets as you delve into the ancient Mayan culture, with highlights including the awe-inspiring Temple of the Frescoes adorned with captivating Mayan artwork.

Discovering Cenote’s Hidden Gems

After the captivating Tulum experience, it’s time to swim into the crystal-clear waters of a cenote. Your guide will assist you in choosing the perfect cenote from our list of options (refer to the General Info Tab). These natural underground caves or open air jungle pools, formed by rainwater erosion, offer a serene and wave-free environment ideal for snorkeling. Let the cool waters embrace you as your certified guide leads you on an enchanting exploration of the cenote landscapes.

Local & Authentic Lunch in the Jungle!

As your appetite awakens, we’ll take a break at a local restaurant nestled in the lush jungle. Here, you’ll savor a delectable traditional Mexican lunch, replenishing your energy for the next adventure. Our travelers often rate this lunch as the best meal of their stay!

A Majestic Encounter with Sea Turtles

The Tulum private tour final stop takes us to Akumal, a protected bay renowned for its remarkable inhabitants: the green sea turtles. Snorkel into the calm ocean and witness the grace and beauty of these majestic creatures. Your snorkeling guide will be by your side, ensuring your safety and providing assistance whenever needed.

With the Tulum Private Tour, every moment is crafted to ensure an extraordinary experience. From exploring the ancient ruins of Tulum to snorkeling in cenotes and swimming with sea turtles, this adventure offers an unrivaled blend of history and natural wonders.

You will be back at your hotel in the middle of the afternoon, so you will still have time to rest and still enjoy the pool or the hotel beach!

Book your private tour now and prepare for an absolute adventure!

 

General info

  • Exclusive Private Tour: Only you, the guide and the driver, nobody else!
  • Duration: 8/9 hours
  • Physicality: Easy
  • Age: All ages
  • Snorkeling: Basic swimming skills required. This excursion suits everyone from novices to experts.
  • Which cenote will you visit? The day of your tour, you can choose one cenote between Nicte HaTaak bi Ha, or Jaguar. If you prefer to go to Dos Ojos or Pet Cemetery, we will add 10 USD per person on your balance. 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.
  • Swim with turtles: Absolute Adventure is working with a local cooperative according to the Mexican law. (Consult Akumal Swim with Turtles regulation.)
    In the event of the port being closed by the authorities making swimming with the turtles unauthorized, the tour will be amended to the Tulum Cenote tour (with 1 or 2 cenotes) and the price adjusted according to the option chosen.
  • 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!
  • Mobility: We can adapt this tour for people with disability.

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
  • All entrance fees
  • Tulum CONAP fee (mandatory)
  • Akumal bay cooperative fee and CONAP fee (mandatory)
  • High quality snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, wetsuits, life jackets)
  • Cool drinks in the van (waters, soda)
  • Lunch in a restaurant with one main course a la carte and one bottle of water

Price excludes

  • Extra drinks at the restaurant
  • Ruins: In case you bring a go pro camera, a video camera or a phone with a selfie stick, there is a 45 pesos (less than 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.
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Itinerary

Our tours are scheduled at the best hours to avoid high traffic and heat on the sites.

07:00am: Private transportation from your hotel to Tulum
Discover the benefits of early departure to visit Tulum
08:00am – 10:00am: Visit of Tulum Mayan ruins
10:00am – 10:30am: Transportation
10:30am – 11:30am: Snorkeling in cenote
11:30am – 12:30pm: Lunch in a restaurant
12:30pm – 01:00pm: Transportation
01:00pm – 02:00pm: Snorkeling with turtles
02:00pm – 03:00pm: Transportation to your hotel

Itinerary is based on a departure from Playa del Carmen.
Pick up time is recommended time to avoid the crowds. We can leave later if you want to.

This tour doesn’t include Tulum centro/Tulum beach-hotel areas. Only Tulum Mayan ruins.

What to bring

  • Resusable water bottle: at Tulum Ruins, it is forbidden to enter the ruins with plastic water bottles. If you wish to bring water for the visit, please bring your own reusable water bottle. We’ll have water in the van for you to fill or refill.
  • 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…)
  • Ruins: In case you bring a go pro camera, a video camera or a phone with a selfie stick, there is a 50 pesos (less than 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.

 
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes and preserve the reefs, 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!

233 reviews for Tulum ruins, Snorkeling in Cenote and with Turtles

  1. Taylor

    Great day with Arturo! We had 6 adults in our group and it was a fabulous time. Arturo is very articulate and friendly- we thought he did a terrific job. Highly recommend!

  2. Rossana

    Fabulous day!! A private tour with Arturo is the way to go! Easy pick up at our hotel, our own guide at the at the Mayan ruins, swimming in Cenotes and then swimming again with the turtles. It was absolutely perfect.

  3. LDM

    Rodrigo, our driver, and Joshua, our guide, picked us up in a spacious van at our hotel in Playa del Carmen at 7am. We visited Tulum first, and really beat the crowd! There was a long line to enter as we were leaving. From there, we were given the choice between 3 cenotes. We chose Taak bi Ha, which is a fairly enclosed cenote. It was amazing! We stopped for lunch at Juanita’s and then drove to Akumal Bay where Joshua set us up with a snorkeling guide. We saw so many sea turtles, plus a sting ray, lots of tropical fish, and a lobster. Joshua was an excellent guide throughout the entire day, and Rodrigo was a safe driver. Would highly recommend this tour company if you are interested in a private tour!

  4. Kelly

    Best tour in the area! Highly recommend!
    We loved everything about this tour! The tour is perfectly organized. We skipped the crowds for the ruins, practically had a private cenote swim, and had a personal guide help locate the hungry turtles. Each segment allowed an adequate amount of time to enjoy and explore. Joshua was a superb tour guide – knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Transportation and lunch was top notch as well! Highly recommend 🙂

  5. Christina_B

    It was an amazing day and our guide Joshua was excellent! He was friendly and knowledgable and really made the day! The trip to the ruins was a learning experience. The cenote was super cool (we did the cave one). Lunch at the local restaurant was delicious. Of course my favorite part was swimming with sea turtles at Akumal! We saw 4 different turtles, a stingray and lots of fish. The transportation was comfortable and super convenient picking us up right at our hotel. Overall it was a five star day, and I would highly recommend it!

  6. Sharon

    Excellent Tour Experience!!
    A tour to remember! Our guide, Arturo, was fantastic! He was very informative and entertaining during our tour of Telum and gave us many choices for our cenote experience. We had an authentic lunch and then swam with the turtles. Arturo and our driver made this experience special and memorable!

  7. April

    This trip was amazing!! The guide we had was very informative and answered our questions we had. He went above and beyond to make our trip memorable for us all. I would recommend this company and our tour guide to anyone that wants to see turtles, ruins or cenotes. I have to say it was all amazing but the cenote was probably one of my favorite stops on the tour. Its a must see!!

  8. Candice

    We went to the ruins, swimming in a cenote, lunch and swimming with sea turtles. Alex the guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. The whole tour was at our place, and we enjoyed each thing we did. Lunch was at a fabulous local restaurant. Omar the driver was a conscientious driver and got us where we needed to go. Would highly recommend this tour and Alex and Omar

  9. Megan

    Arturo made the private tour truly engaging and enlightening. A must for anyone visiting Tulum!

  10. Kathy

    Excellent Trip! We are all laid-back family from Alaska and had an absolutely incredible time. Alex was a friendly and talented guide with excellent and fluent English, and had really extensive knowledge of Mayan history; he was able to answer all of the questions that we had on this expedition and overall made for a great time. Gregorio was a safe and fantastic driver. 10/10 recommend if you are looking for more information about the history of this area and want a more personable experience.
    It was also great to have a van and someone to watch our things for us while we went exploring at the various locations. Highlight of our first trip to Mexico.

  11. Meg

    Joshua was a phenomenal tour guide. He was informative, kind, and funny! He kept our group of 7 engaged and safe the entire day. If we return to this area, we will absolutely book another tour with him!

  12. Christel

    What a wonderful day! We were picked up at 7:30 am by our guide Alex and driver Enrique and what a wonderful day we had. It felt good from the first moment. The ruins of Tulum were made extra special by Alex through all his stories. They were also constantly there to guide us during our trip to a cenote and snorkeling in Akumal. All very sincere and super friendly! Highly recommended!

  13. Daniel

    We spent a full day excursion exploring the Tulum ruins, Jaguar Cenote, and swimming with sea turtles at Akumal. Rodrigo was our driver and Joshua was our guide. We had a perfect day of fun and adventure. Joshua had so much information to share. Both were great with an our group of 7 including 3 kiddos. If we come back to the area, we will definitely book with Absolute Adventure again.

  14. Dylan

    Great tour day with AAM
    We have done lots of tours while traveling, and Alex and Rodrigo were some of the best tour guides we have had. Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The Tulum, cenote, and turtle tour packs in a lot of activity (including lunch) so involves some logistics, and everything was very smooth. Would use them again in a heartbeat.

  15. John

    Claire was responsive. Alex was incredible. Loved every part of our day. Could not recommend more. 100% happy.

  16. Cathy

    Great day! Very pleased with this tour
    We chose the private tour of the Tulum ruins, our choice of cenote and snorkeling with sea turtles. Arturo and Omar picked us up right on time and we arrived at the Tulum ruins before the crowds (8am). Arturo was extremely knowledgable and explained so many things on the tour. We really learned quite a bit.
    After that, Arturo explained the three cenotes to choose from. We decided to go to Cenote Jajuar with ziplining and cliff jumping. We were pretty much the only people there so that was really nice. Arturo never hurried us along-he made it clear we could stay as long as we wanted.
    We had a very nice lunch at a local restaraunt and then headed to snorkel with the seat turtles. Once inside, Arturo set us up with a guide to take us out into the water. Very fun and unique experience-we were able to see several sea turtles with the help of the guide.
    Overall, a great day with an extremely knowledgable, easy going guide who let us go at our own pace and a friendly driver who made getting in and out of places convenient and easy! Highly recommend!

  17. Cari

    Amazing sights and an equally amazing guide.
    Private tour of the Mayan ruins, snorkeling in a cenote and snorkeling
    with turtles (and lunch at a wonderful local restaurant-Juanita’s).
    Our guide (Alex) was absolutely top-notch. He was pleasant, engaging, knowledgeable- and every other guide we passed by elicited that Alex was the best- and our group agree 100%. Highly recommended .

  18. Monica & Greg

    Absolutely Amazing
    Our Absolute Adventure excursion was SO amazing – and definitely the highlight of our trip! Tulum was breathtaking and snorkeling in Cenote Taak Bi Ha was such an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Joshua, was fantastic, and we would absolutely request him again if given the opportunity. He was so knowledgeable and engaging in his retelling of history, and he was happy to answer our many, many questions – about Tulum, the cenotes, and life in Mexico. From Monica & Greg

  19. Josh

    This company provided a hassle free and extremely enjoyable experience. We chose the day trip in Tulum which included a morning tour through the Mayan ruins, snorkeling in a cenote (choice of three options), lunch, and swimming with sea turtles in Akumal. The guide (Josh) and driver (Carlos) were friendly, professional, and informative. We did not feel rushed through any experience and appreciated the planning/timing of the day. This was a fantastic experience.

  20. Shannon

    Juan was our guide and Omar our driver. This was exactly what we hoped to achieve with day traveling from Playa to Tulum. Juan was an incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide and we made fast friends. Take this tour you will not be disappointed! Loved how eco minded this operator was!

  21. Rana

    Our family had a fantastic day visiting the Mayan Ruins, a cenote, lunch and swimming with
    turtles. Our guide Joshua was very knowledgeable and fun to be around, he really made the
    whole experience a great one. I would highly recommend this tour to any one!

  22. Rob

    Fabulous day at Tulum, then snorkelling in the Cave Cenotes, lunch in a great local restaurant and finally swimming with Turtles at Akumal. Joshua was a brilliant guide, super friendly and really knowledgeable and well well supported by our friendly driver Omar. Couldn’t recommend the trip highly enough..

  23. soonerjd

    Family vacation – highly recommend
    We were a party of nine (my family and my sister’s family) and had an age range from 7 years old to 49 years old, so a very large range. Throughout the three different activities, every single one of us felt attended to and engaged in the tour. The food was also great. We never felt rushed or shuffled along. Our tour guide had exceptional historic knowledge of Tulum and we learned a lot too!

  24. JLG

    Perfect day in Tulum
    Highly recommend! Such an amazing private tour with an amazing guide (Joshua). Wonderful family experience exploring Tulum (and beating the crowds!), swimming in Jaguar cenote and snorkeling with turtles in Akumel.

  25. Matthew

    This was an amazing private tour. Joshua was an awesome tour guide. Easily the best part of our trip to Tulum! Highly recommend

  26. Jonathon

    Juan was awesome! Very knowledgeable and friendly.

  27. Kamie

    Very fun tour and our guide Juan very helpful and knowledgeable

  28. Sarah

    Amazing! Alex, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, funny and helpful. We did the Tulum ruins, cenotes and swam with turtles. The restaurant on the tour had incredible food, and the cutest puppy EVER! Highly recommend this company.

  29. Emily

    Our guide, Joshua, took us on a tour of the Mayan ruins, snorkelling with sea turtles, and cenote Taak Bi Ha. We had a fabulous time and it was definitely the highlight of our trip. Joshua was so informative and we loved that we could customize how long we spent at each location. We highly recommend booking with Absolute Adventures, you won’t regret it!
    – Emily & Kaya

  30. Nikkie

    Awesome day with Tulum tour and snorkeling
    We had an awesome time with our guide Joshua and driver Omar today on the Tulum with Cenote and Turtles Snorkelinf tour! It was a rainy day but that didn’t slow us down at all. Every stop was beautiful and Joshua was so informative and interesting throughout. I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone interested in a private Tulum tour. Thanks for a great day!

  31. Brandie

    We had a fantastic day with Juan and Omar. We felt so very grateful to have this private tour of Tulum and then a magical cenote all to ourselves followed by sea turtles. It was very enjoyable. Juan really knows so much about the history and culture. Omar drives very safely. We felt like we had made two new friends by the end of the day. It was a great time! We will definitely book again.

  32. Andrew

    We went to the Tulum ruins, a beautiful underground cenote, and snorkeling with the sea turtles with our Alex and Carlos as our guide/driver. They were on time and professional during the whole trip, Alex was very knowledgeable and friendly, was able to answer all our questions, and had lots of interesting information about the Mayan culture and history. Carlos was friendly and did a great job navigating the area and getting us to each part of the excursion on time. I’d highly recommend them both and the tours in general.

  33. Greg B

    Arturo was informative and fun! Recommend him as a guide!

  34. Amy

    I booked the private tour of Tulum ruins, swim/snorkel in a cenote, and Akumal for snorkel with sea turtles for my husband and myself. The whole day and experience were fabulous! I can see why the reviews are all 5 stars.
    Carlos was the driver and stays with the van to keep your things safe. Alex was our guide, and wow! What a wealth of knowledge he has. We learned a lot about Mayan culture and history, which was interesting and I don’t normally enjoy history. That part was for my husband but I also enjoyed it, and the ruins and the land next to the sea are beautiful. Also Alex has a wonderful personality, cares a lot to have you enjoy your experience, and is really in the right occupation.
    We selected a cenote that was right for us with some guidance from Alex. It was really fun and a gorgeous, tranquil spot. I am from Ohio and we found the temperature nice in November, but for those from a warm climate maybe a rash guard shirt might help.
    Lunch was in a traditional Mayan family owned restaurant that was a pretty and cool building, all open air. The food was delicious and very authentic.
    Playa de Akumal is gorgeous!! Unfortunately the ocean was a little rough that day but our ocean guide had a life preserver if we wanted to rest. The water stays shallow and we did not swim terribly far to see the turtles. Some wind and small waves made it a bit unclear/sand mixed up but without those conditions it would be clear and like glass I think. We still saw about 12 sea turtles very close up, about 4 feet away. I absolutely loved it!!
    I can definitely recommend this company if you want to have a wonderful experience. You could probably do all of this in a less expensive way but for safety and convenience and not a care in the world, this is your team! Muchas gracias Alex! We enjoyed you and the day so much!

  35. Explore51194888021

    A fantastic and memorable day trip!
    The whole day was fantastic. Arturo our guide and Carlos our driver were both great, very knowledgeable and helpful.
    The tour of Tulum was really fascinating and well worth going early as we beat the crowds. The Cenote suggested by Arturo was amazing and we had the whole place to ourselves for the hour. For the turtles, unfortunately it had been quite windy so visibility was poor but our guide still managed to spot some for us when they surfaced and I can imagine it’s amazing when the visibility is good, even though it was a bit busy in the water.
    One tip, make sure you put plenty of sunscreen on first thing as you cannot reapply at the Cenote or Turtle swimming, better still take a rash vest for the turtles.

  36. Robyn

    This is what you want to do
    Arturo and Joshua were amazing. We had the best early tour of Tulum- no crowds. Beautiful!!! The turtles were amazing!!! The lunch was delicious. 11/10!

  37. SF

    Best experience ever! Amazing! Alex, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable.Highly recommend this company.

  38. Voyager46155784964

    A Must Do! (and Ask for Alex!)
    We researched many tours and decided on this one – couldn’t be happier with our decision! It was a perfect day for us and our two kids (11 and 8) – mix of learning about the Mayan history (at the Tulum ruins) and adventure (cenotes and snorkeling) – all with a delicious and relaxing lunch in the middle! Alex was a fantastic tour guide – prompt, kind, incredibly informative, helpful – all around wonderful. Highly recommend!!

  39. Ellen

    Would highly recommend this experience! We had the BEST time thanks to our guides Alex G and Omar. Can’t even pick a favorite part between swimming in amazingly refreshing/clean cenote, seeing sea turtles in the wild (even a baby!!), and lunch at a local spot which was sooo authentic and delicious. We were impressed by Alex’s knowledge of the ruins – we left early, but it was so worth it because we basically had the place to ourselves! Definitely book with Absolute Adventure and request Alex G and Omar!

  40. Caitlin

    An excursion that was so much more than just that.
    This was such an amazing adventure for our crew. We had a range of ages with our group from 2y/o all the way up to 70 and everyone was able to participate in some capacity. Our drivers, Rodrigo, Omar, and Gregorio, were kind, efficient, and safe. They kept our three vans together and made sure we all arrived together. Our tour guides, Alex and Arturo, went above and beyond. The history Alex shared with his van was so enriching and in depth, it truly gave all of us a deeper understanding and appreciation for the culture. They joked with us, shared stories of their lives, and continually made sure we were taken care of. They were truly a blast and made the excursion even more amazing than it would have been without them. The ruins were incredible, such an amazing piece of history! The cenotes were a nice cooling touch where we all got to cool down, have fun zip lining, and just have fun. The restaurant was a festive, delicious meal. Snorkeling was amazing as we got to see the coral reef, many turtles, a lot of colorful fish, a few starfish, and a sting ray! We loved the day and would recommend it to any of our friends and family! We highly recommend requesting Alex and Arturo as your tour guide!

  41. Gislaine

    I recommend. I took a tour with the company in two different years and it was a great experience, the guide Juan made all the difference.

  42. Kyle

    Do yourself a favor and book this excursion!
    In one word, perfect. Juan and Carlos were kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. Nichte- Ha was breathtaking. Juan guided us through the Tulum ruins masterfully. He explained the history of the Maya along the way, noting the various features of the ruins. Lunch was delicious, I highly recommend their suggested plate. Snorkeling in Akumal lived up to the hype, we saw several turtles and our guide was so helpful pointing them out. Best excursion we did all week, well worth paying for the travel add on from Cancun.

  43. Ana

    Fantastic private tour!
    My husband & I took a tour with Omar as our driver & Alex as our tour guide. They were both fantastic. Alex was very knowledgeable of the area & we learned a lot. Omar was a careful driver & had the vehicle ready when needed. They also made sure we had plenty of water. The company was well organized & had great communication. Make sure you have cash for tipping. We will definitely use this company again next time we’re in Mexico.

  44. Patty

    Our tour guides were Alex and Omar. They created a magical day for us! Alex shared so much history and knowledge with us at Tulum. Then at the Cenote he was so patient with me, a non-swimmer, and helped me into the water and made me comfortable enough to trust the life vest. The experience was one of the best in my life! Lunch was delicious and a fun break before the sea turtles. Another awesome experience because our guides in the ocean were just an encouraging and made the experience another that I will never forget! A tour that you must take when visiting the area!

  45. Sheri

    The Best Day Ever! Highly recommend 10/10. Alex and Carlos were the perfect team and it truly was the best tour we have ever taken. From touring the fascinating Tulum ruins, to visiting the amazing Taak Bi Ha cenote to swimming with turtles in the beautiful Akumal Bay, the day could not have been more perfect.

  46. William

    Our guide (Alex) was very knowledgeable on Mayan history, he kept the tour at an enjoyable pace and we beat the crowds to the ruins giving us the best opportunity for photos. We swam alone in the Cenote of our choice, which was special, and had great service for lunch at Juanita’s. The turtle watching is a little commercial with lots of people queuing to get the best view of the marine life, but despite the crowds we still managed to see barracuda, turtles, a starfish and lots of large colourful fish. A different guide took us for the turtle watching and she was also very good. Thanks Alex for making the trip so enjoyable, would definitely book with you and the company again.

  47. Cathy

    Wow what an amazing day . Our team of Rodrigo the driver and Alex the tour guide made our trip seamless. Rodrigo’s car is fully equipped for a day of being wet and he has a cool box full of water and cans Alex is incredibly knowledgeable using the journey to give you all the back ground info. It’s so much better have a private tour . We watched crowds of people arriving but our early start and small number meant Tulum was easy to navigate and so interesting. We even had the cenote totally to ourselves! We saw several turtles and loads of fish including a Barracuda. They are a great team and worth asking for. I’d definitely use this company again.

  48. Lisa

    Our day was fantastic! Juan, our tour guide, and Carlos, our driver made the day perfect. On time pickup from our hotel where we headed straight to Tulum to avoid the crowds. Next a swim in a beautiful cenote followed by a delicious local lunch. Lastly we went snorkeling where we saw turtles, stingrays and starfish. The day was wonderful and Juan was super knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Thank you Absolute Adventure!!!

  49. Helen

    Juan and Arturo are the best tour guides. We were a large party of 33 with two toddlers and they managed our group perfectly! They were so attentive and patient with all of us. We had some elderly folks in our group who couldnt do some of the cenotes and hikes, and one of them would always stay back to make sure they are okay and tended to.
    Claire , the owner, was great to organize and get all the details in place to book our two large group tours.
    Highly recommend!

  50. Becki G

    Fabulous day with Absolute Adventure!
    This tour was amazing. Arturo was the perfect tour guide for our family ages 12 to 70. He made sure everyone was comfortable, informed and entertained. We will absolutely book another excursion with them and request Arturo as our guide –

  51. Jim

    Perfect Tour of Tulum
    This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to Mexico! Alex was an amazing tour guide who was so knowledgeable about the sites and Mayan culture, and he was super patient and never rushed us at all, which we appreciated. We loved all the history we got from him at the Tulum ruins, and he knew all the perfect spots for photos of our family there. Our driver Rodrigo was also fantastic, always waiting close by when it was time to move to the next stop. We chose the underground cenote for snorkeling, and it was such a unique and beautiful experience. And then the snorkeling in the sea was also so fun and memorable – we saw sting rays, turtles, starfish and tropical fish around a coral reef! The Mayan lunch was absolutely delicious as well. This was the perfect tour combination to get a good variety of what Tulum has to offer. Our kids loved it too (ages 11, 13 and 14), and even thanked us so much for booking it for our family. Would definitely recommend!

  52. Heidi

    Outstanding company with great tour guides! Arturo was the best! Highly recommend to everyone.

  53. Brenna

    I’ve been on many trips and vacations, and this, by far was the best excursion I’ve ever been on! JJ, our guide, made the day so personalized and fun. He answered all of our questions, talked with us like friends, and we just had the best day on the Yucatán peninsula. I so appreciated JJ’s ability to do the tour in both English and Spanish for us ( although my significant other speaks English, he enjoys using his Spanish when he can!) Louis, our driver also did an amazing job. They started early to avoid crowds and heat and we feel we got very lucky! We were at Tulum with very few groups, and even had a cenote completely to ourselves! We also thoroughly enjoyed our private guide at the snorkeling. JJ- you’re the best and we are still talking about how this was our favorite day! Gracias!

  54. Sky

    Incredible trip
    Absolutely amazing! Arturo and JJ were such incredible guides! They took such great care of us, especially in the hot weather! Highly recommend!!

  55. Anna

    We went on this tour with Alex snd Rodrigo. It was absolutely amazing. Alex was a wonderful tour guide. My kids and I learned a lot about Mexican culture and history in particular Mayan culture. Rodrigo and Alex were on time. They made us feel at home. They took care of us. I felt safe in their hands. If you haven’t done this I really recommend it. Cenote and swimming with turtles was a highlight of the trip. Thank you guys!!!!

  56. Marissa

    Arturo and Juan gave us the BEST tour of Tulum, Taak Bi Ha, and Akumal Bay. They were very fun, very knowledgeable, and took tons of pictures and videos for us. Would book with them again 100%

  57. Elomboy

    Book it before it sells out! Ask for Alex!
    First the bad: It’s pricey. Now the good: Completely worth EVERY peso. Alex (guide) and Rodrigo (driver) we’re waiting for us when we walked up at 7am. I don’t know how long the ride to Tulum was because Alex gave us a history of Mayan culture along the way. We got to try cacao, look at obsidian used as knives and replica Mayan books. We had ice cold drinks for the day in the van for us. At Tulum, Alex continued his lesson and answered all our questions. Rodigo stayed with the van and watched our belongings. Alex let us know we could take as much or as little time as we wanted- we never felted rushed or forced to endure something we weren’t enjoying. After Tulum, we had our choice of 3 cenotes. We took Alex’s advice and went to Taak bi Ha- highly recommended… it is beautiful. Alex showed us fossils in the limestone and took great care with one of the weaker swimmers in our group. After the tour of the cenote we got some free time to swim before lunch. Lunch was included at a Mayan restaurant near the cenote. It was delicious. Poor Alex answered a ton of questions for us at lunch. After lunch it was off to swim with the turtles! Alex handed us off to Miguel and found about 10 turtles and some fish too! All of us napped on the way back to the hotel – exhausted but happy. If you can afford this tour but you’re wondering if it’s worth the cost? Book it! You’ll be glad you did!

  58. Eric

    Tour guide JJ (Juan) and our driver were both fantastic. Having been on many tours in the past it was refreshing to have a tour guide tailor the tour to our group, with 4 kids from 4-10 years old. JJ tailored the tour to first prioritize photo opportunity’s before crowds moved in, then spent an age appropriate amount of time on the ruins, history and allowed any questions. For the Cenote, his local experience was invaluable, as he knew the best places to go for our group size and abilities. The Mayan lunch was local, simple but very impressive. Great tasting food and drinks. The Turtle preserve and snorkeling was also very well chosen and we were paired with knowledgeable and competent guides. Due to wind, visibility in the water was a challenge but still some great opportunities. Our tour van was great, clean and well maintained. Plan to do tours with JJ and Absolute Adventure again soon!!!

  59. Erica

    Can I give 10 stars?! 🤩🤩
    Hands down best tour we’ve ever done! Jose (JJ) was our private guide and took us on a tour of the Tulum Mayan Ruins, a Cenote and a traditional Mayan lunch. He started the tour early, which was such a wise decision because we felt like we were the only people everywhere we went! It really helped us be able to soak it all in. He was extremely knowledgeable of everywhere we went and also made it feel very personable! We loved every second and didn’t want it to end!

  60. ThatWeasel

    What a great experience and adventure from start to finish. Communication from booking to the end of the trip was fantastic. Claire was a knowledgeable and fun guide. She knew so much about the areas we visited. She was very personable as well. We beat the crowds at the ruins, the cenote and for lunch at an amazing spot in the middle of the jungle. We saw so many turtles after lunch and a stingray. Fantastic family experience!

  61. Jeff

    Delightful Tour
    With Juan as our guide, my wife and I did the Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling.
    We arrived at the Tulum Ruins early, before the crowds, which made for a peaceful walk through the site while Juan shared his knowledge of the history.
    Not only was Juan knowledgeable, he was charming and affable. From the moment we climbed into the van, it felt like we were with an old friend showing us around some of his favorite places.

  62. Jen

    Our family of four (parents and two teens) had a wonderful time with Arturo (our guide) and Rodrigo (driver). We saw Tulum, swam in Taak Bi Ha cenote (highly recommend this incredible cave experience), and swam with turtles too. Arturo was extremely polite, helpful, and an overall great guy. We enjoyed spending time with him. Rodrigo was always ready for us and accommodated our needs. The trips through this tour agency will be more expensive (and earlier in the morning), but SO WORTH IT if you want a private tour experience with great people who know what they’re doing and where they’re going. They handled everything and gave us time to browse around places. We were never rushed. This particular tour pleased each family member as it had so many different things to experience. You should do it, and use this tour company! Excellente!

  63. Amy

    Fantastic experience!
    Our tour guide and driver were fantastic! The ruins and Cenote were the highlight! Lunch was wonderful and the turtle tour was also great! This is the best tour we’ve taken!

  64. Didem

    Excellent!
    We had an absolutely amazing day! Our guide Juan was so much fun. He gave us lots of information while visiting Tulum ruins. All the crowds were arriving while we were leaving. After that, we chose Taak Bi Ha out of three cenote options because it is underground. There were hardly anyone else in the cenote, only a group of scuba divers. I can’t even explain the beauty of this cenote with words. It was otherworldly. After a delicious lunch, we went to Akumal for snorkeling. We enjoyed it so much! We saw lots of sea turtles, parrot fish, angel fish, puffer fish, trumpet fish to name a few. I definitely recommend this tour

  65. Michel

    Alex S was the most amazing tour guide and was more like going somewhere with an old friend than a guide. He was very knowledgeable and showed us the real beauty and history of the area. Would recommend your service and Alex to anyone who is staying in the area.

  66. John

    Alex was the best. His excitement in sharing the Mayan history was infectious. The cenote
    swim was a bucket list item I didn’t even know existed. The turtle swim was a liitle frantic, but
    everything delivered.

  67. Pilar

    We did two excursions with Absolute Adventure and they were great. We were lucky to have the same guide, Alex, for both excursions and we were delighted with him. We chose to do the excursions first thing in the morning, being able to avoid the crowds at all times and enjoying the places practically by ourselves, something that was very important to us.
    The Tulum excursion was more of the same, clear and simple explanations and the ruins were spectacular. We chose the Nic Te Ha cenote and it was a success; There were hardly any people and the natural environment greatly changed the idea of ​​a cenote in a cave that one normally has. The food in the restaurant was great, very good quality and service. The last swimming with turtles activity was a magnificent experience, we were able to see up to 6 turtles.
    Both drivers, Omar and Carlos, were very nice all the time, always making sure that we didn’t lack for anything.
    In short, I recommend 100% Absolute Adventure.

  68. Julius

    Wonderful experience. Alex was our tour guide and Omar our driver and both were fantastic. We would highly recommend both Alex (as he was very knowledgeable and friendly) and Absolute Adventure Mexico (AAM). AAM were recommended by friends who also highly recommended them and this tour. We saw the highlights of the Tulum ruins (and Alex provided a very informative history of the Tulum ruins and the Mayan people), we swam with sea turtles a Alkumal (and also saw a stingray and a pufferfish), and then finally visited and snorkelled in a cenote in Parque Dos Ojos. We had a choice of one of three cenotes and selected Cenote Taak Bi Ha, an absolutely spectacular subterranean cenote with turquoise waters, stalactites and stalactites, and bats flittering about.

  69. mtA7897ZN

    Unforgettable Experience with Absolute Adventures! We had the best day ever with Arturo as our guide! Allan was also there in training, and was just as friendly and knowledgeable. The visit to the Tulum ruins was incredible. We were there early which is the best way to avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful sights. We then went to the cenote Nicte-Ha which was amazing. There were very few people there and it felt like we had it to ourselves. We then went to lunch with Arturo and Allan and the food was delicious. Final stop was at Akumal Bay to snorkel with turtles. We saw four turtles, some stingrays and other fish as well! It was an unforgettable experience. Our driver Rodrigo was also very nice. He kept the van clean between stops, cleaned our snorkelling equipment between uses and very kindly avoided pot holes on the road so that it wouldn’t be too bumpy. Excellent service and professionalism from all three of them and would definitely recommend this tour. Book with Absolute Adventure, you will have the time of your life!

  70. mrsaz08

    Dulce, our guide, and Carlos, our driver, were the perfect combination for our tours with Absolute Adventures! On our first tour with them, we visited the Tulum Ruins, swam with turtles at Akmul and then snorkeled at Sac Ahtun Cenote. On our second tour, we visited Chichen Itza, Samula Cenote and Vallodid. If you want a private tour, based on your personal needs, then book with Absolute Adventures!

  71. Phillip

    The Perfect Private Tour. Our private guide was Juan and he was the perfect match for my wife and I. Juan was knowledgeable and very personable. He made us feel at ease and answered all our questions. The trip was perfect as we made it to Tulum right at opening and missed the crowds. We also made it to the cenote early and Juan, my wife and I were the only 3 people in the cenote. Lunch at a local restaurant was great then off to swim with sea turtles at Akumal. We saw many sea turtles, sting rays, parrot fish, sea enchants, puffer fish, permit fish, star fish and a variety of other tropical fish. Having a private guide is the best way to experience the unique sites of the area while giving you the ultimate flexibility. We would highly recommend this tour and more specifically Juan as your guide. As a bonus, Juan was also a great photographer with our iPhone.

  72. SM0

    Amazing guide with Absolute Adventure! Alex our guide and Omar our driver were awesome! Logistics from pick-up at our hotel until we were dropped off 8 hours were later were perfect. Alex was extremely knowledgeable and clearly has a great passion for sharing Mexican history and loves cultural exchange with his clients.
    The early pick-up was worth it to see Tulum practically empty and to have the Jaguar cenote all to ourselves. We had a delicious lunch at the family-run Juanita. The water was a bit rough at Akumal, but we still saw the turtles on our snorkel outing.
    Our tour with Absolute Adventure was a great addition to one of our family’s all-time best vacations!

  73. Carl

    Could not have had a better experience! Our tour guide, Alex, briefed us on the history of the ruins & cenotes from the moment he picked us up from our hotel. Alex is extremely knowledgable about the history and very accommodating! We were literally the first people to walk into the ruins that day. Lunch in the Mayan community was incredible. We visited one of the Cenotes – so beautiful! Snorkeling with the sea turtles was really neat too..I would book this trip again!

  74. Michelle P.

    This is THE tour to do! I did this tour with a group of 4 (two couples) and our guide Alex was fantastic! He was incredibly passionate and knowledgable about Mayan history and culture, giving us added information about architecture and astrology in a personable and digestible way. I’ve been to Tulum 3 times now; once without a guide, once on a group tour, and now with a private guide and Alex pointed out things that had been missed my first two times there. This tour itinerary is perfect – you don’t drive more than 40 minutes to each activity, lunch was the best meal of our entire trip, and you get back around 3pm with plenty of time for the pool before dinner. By leaving early in the morning, you miss the crowds and the heat of the day while at the cenote or snorkeling with Turtles. This tour with Alex was the highlight of our trip. If I could, I’d do this tour all over again!

  75. Joanne

    Alex is the BEST guide we’ve ever had on any excursion we’ve ever been on. Arrived to pick us up early, had snacks, drinks and a plethora of information! We made our way to Tulum to visit the ruins and so happy we got there early. The crowds of people swarming the entrance as we left was overwhelming, arriving early with a private guide meant we practically had the place to ourselves and have the most amazing photos! (Thank you Alex!)
    We then drove to a cenote, again Alex was an incredible guide sharing information but also allowing us to explore without feeling rushed. Lunch was exceptional, Alex, took the time to eat with us which we appreciated so much. After lunch, our last stop was swimming with the turtles before making our way home. Again, we didn’t feel rushed at all, he allowed us to ask as many questions as we wanted.
    Without realizing it, we’ve made a new friend and can’t recommend this company enough. Worth every penny! Thank you Alex and let me know when to send that Maple Syrup, we will definitelty book again on our next trip!

  76. GirlLovinNature

    Amazing Day with Great People! We enjoyed a beautiful and perfectly organized day in the company of Arturo and Carlos, visiting the ruins at Tulum, swimming in a cenote, and snorkeling with the sea turtles! Absolutely fantastic! Our son is a young man with a special need, and this team did an amazing job of, not only attending to his needs, but also of making sure he just felt like “one of the guys”. ❤️ Unfortunately, my youngest daughter was car sick during our outing (I never should have let her sit in the back of the van, lol) but this too they handled with grace, making her feel at ease. Highly recommend them!

  77. Kate

    After two days of lounging poolside we were ready for an adventure! Our driver, Carlos, and guide, Dulce, picked us up at our hotel at 7am sharp and we headed to Tulum. Dulce’s extensive knowledge about Mayan culture and the history of the ruins enhanced our experience so much, and we were very happy to get there early to beat the crowds and the heat. From there, we chose between 3 different cenotes and ultimately opted for Taak Bi Ha because it was underground and we thought it would offer a more unique experience. We were really happy with our choice and the chance to snorkel among the stalagtites and stalagmites, along with some bat visitors! Once again, Dulce was engaging and knowledgeable as she told us about the different geological formations and ecosystems. Finally, we went to Akumel, where another guide took us out to snorkel among the turtles. The beach and turtle viewing areas were very crowded, but the guides were doing a great job making sure that the turtles had space and that everyone had a chance to see. Apparently it’s rare not to see the turtles — we some some immediately, as well as some other interesting reef fish. We would highly recommend this tour! We were back at our hotel in Playa del Carmen by 2pm, but nothing felt rushed. We can’t wait to do another tour next time we’re in Mexico!

  78. Susan

    We had the most amazing time! Arturo was an awesome guide and human being… my wife hurt her leg just before our vacation, and being on crutches Arturo helped push her in a wheelchair so she didn’t miss a thing at the ruins (way above and beyond expectations). Akumal and cenote snorkeling was so beautiful and fun… We recommend anyone who is looking for a carefree fantastic Tulum Adventure to book with them. We truly couldn’t be happier with our experience and our new Friends. Thank you Absolute Adventure!!

  79. Violet

    We had an amazing time! Dulce and Rodrigo were wonderful guides. Everything was easy and comfortable. We arrived before the crowds at Tulum. Dulce is very knowledgeable and told us all about the history of the area. The cave cenote was beautiful. Lunch was delicious and the restaurant was lovely. We finished up snorkeling with the turtles at Akumal. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recommend especially if you want to go at your pace and avoid the crowds. Thank you so much!

  80. Leah

    Memorable mom-daughter experience. Highly recommend this tour! My teen daughter and I had a great time. The Tulum ruins were interesting and our tour guide Dulce gave us their right amount of info as we walked through the site. Snorkeling was fun and we enjoyed it, but be aware the water felt a bit crowded at times. Plenty of water to spread out to though when you need more space. The cenote was our favorite of the day. We chose the underground cenote (they give you 3 options). Wow. Unlike anything we’ve ever seen. We’ll both remember this for a long time. Thank you Dulce and Rodrigo (our driver) for a safe and memorable tour.

  81. Sue P.

    Everything was super organized. Guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and a pleasure. Our driver was also great. The tour stops were awesome and having our private guide taught us so much more about this amazing pet of the world

  82. Daniel S

    We’ve done many private tours around the world, but this one was by far the best. Our guide, Dulce, was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with and our driver, Carlos, was so lovely. Highlights include Dulce’s incredible knowledge of Mayan cultural heritage across Tulum, zip lining and swimming in a large cenote all by ourselves, enjoying a delicious lunch in the jungle, and ending the excursion snorkeling with turtles in a reef and crystal clear waters. Run, don’t walk, to book your tour with Absolute Adventure!

  83. Stephen

    Alex was our guide and Carlos our driver.
    I can’t recommend the trips highly enough. Alex was a fantastic guide and Carlos a courteous driver. The Tulum trip was packed with 3 amazing experiences, our favourite was snorkelling in the cenote. We chose Taak Bi Ha, which was underground. It was in the middle of the jungle with hardly anyone else there, spectacular with stalagmites and stalactites. At Akumal we saw 4 turtles, including a baby. Also stingrays and star fish.

  84. Vincent

    Fun day on our private tour. Our guide Dulce and driver Rodrigo was awesome. We saw an archaeological site, swam with turtles and went our favorite spot of the day the TAAK BI HA cenote.

  85. Hari

    We were very impressed by the quality service provided by this company. We did Tulum with cenote and ocean snorkling tour with Omar and Dulce. Our guide Dulce was wonderful with her knowledge of the area and mayan civilization. She was patience when we were learning snorkling experience. Our driver Omar was great too. I highly recommend their service.

  86. Melissa

    Best excursion I’ve been on
    I’ve been on many excursions/tours across Mexico and this one was hands down one my absolute favorites. We did the Tulum Ruins, a Cenote, and Akumal Beach/snorkeling. Alsothe restaurant they took us to for lunch was excellent! Our guide Dulce was very knowledgeable and super friendly. I highly recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico. Well worth the price!

  87. Helen

    After several visits to the Riviera Maya, I booked this tour, and I only wish I had found it sooner. This was absolutely a best day ever experience! Dulce and Carlos picked us up early and took us straight to Tulum before the large tour groups arrived. Dulce shared so much information about the place as she led us around, and we got incredible photos. After Tulum, we chose the cave cenote to explore. Dulce guided our experience there, pointing out cave formations with her flashlight. We were very comfortable with the provided snorkel gear and seeing the cave was an absolutely amazing experience! Next it was an excellent lunch at a nearby restaurant, then off to Akumal. An Akumal guide led us out from the beach to the coral reef and we saw so many turtles, stingrays, sea urchins, starfish, and tropical fish! It was probably the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had. I still can’t believe we saw so much marine life without ever boarding a boat! Be advised, there is a fair amount of swimming involved – the life jacket makes buoyancy no problem, but you don’t have flippers, so you need the stamina to swim a solid half mile, at least, with some gentle currents along the way – if that freaks you out, Akumal may not be for you. We had a blast, and the effort was certainly worth it!! There were facilities there to change and shower, and Carlos was waiting for us with cold drinks when we got back to the van. A quick ride back to the hotel and our amazing day ended after about 7 hours total. I cannot possibly recommend this experience, and this company enough. Communication was top notch and the service was exceptional throughout the whole process and especially during the experience. Do not hesitate to book this tour!!! You are going to love it!!

  88. Bruce

    Favorite part of our tour, was our tour guide Arturo. He took us to Tulum early to beat the rush. Then we got to choose which cenote to visit. After the cenote we stopped for an authentic mexican lunch and then lastly a swim with turtle sightings. This trip was a must do and would recommend for everyone.

  89. Lindsay

    We had a wonderful day! Leaving early got us through Tulum before the crowds, so we could take lots of pictures. The senote cave was amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it. The water was super clear. Lunch was delicious and authentic and a hearty portion. We saw 3-4 sea turtles even though it was windy and the water was rough. We were able to get very close to them and see very clearly. Throughout we never felt rushed, and our guide was courteous and thoughtful. I would highly recommend!

  90. Michael

    Best way to experience Tulum in a day! Arturo was our guide and Carlos our driver. Both were extremely welcoming and professional. The tours were more than I could have hoped for. We were able to swim with turtles and actual catch a glimpse of other sea life as well. The beach was by far my wife and my favorite activity. With that said, it’s just worth it enough to have a guide like Arturo to spend the day with, giving you all sorts of info about the Mayan cultural sites, what to do, and what to avoid. We had a minor emergency when my wife cut her foot while walking along the beach, but we were immediately taken care of by Arturo and Carlos. They were so attentive and caring, really couldn’t ask for a better experience that makes you feel totally safe. Lastly, the cenote we were able to check out almost felt like a secret that tourists would never be able to find on their own. Thank you for the amazing experience!

  91. Amber

    We had the most amazing day with Juan. The trip was magnificent! Each spot was timed perfectly to beat the crowd. He made sure we got photos without the crowds… was informative, interesting and fun! I would recommend this company to anyone looking at booking a trip! Thanks for an amazing day!

  92. RR

    I’ve been to the Riviera Maya several times now, but this was by far the best day yet!! Dulce and Carlos picked us up early and took us straight to Tulum, where we had a private tour of the ruins before any of the large groups or tour buses arrived. It was beautiful, and Dulce was a wealth of knowledge about the area and the culture. After finishing our exploration there, we went to the cenote – we chose the cave experience. They provided us with a life jacket and snorkel, and Dulce swam with us, using her flashlight to point out the formations inside the cenote. It was like another world! Upon finishing our swim, we had an excellent lunch at a nearby restaurant, then we headed to Akumal. An Akumal guide led us out from the beach into the ocean, and we swam past so many turtles eating the grass along the bottom out to the coral reef, which was alive with so many tropical fish and sea urchins! We swam along for a while, spotting stingrays, starfish, more turtles, and so many kinds of fish! It was absolutely incredible! After changing clothes, Carlos has cold drinks ready for our ride back to the hotel. I honestly cannot imagine a better way to spend 6-7 hours, and our hosts were just lovely. 10 stars!!!! Do not hesitate to book this tour!!!

  93. Valerie

    Wonderful tour!! This tour was by far the best thing about our trip. We had excellent communication from the start with Claire. Omar was our driver who was prompt and waiting for us at every stop. Arturo was our tour guide and he was fantastic. First stop was the Mayan ruins crowded but Arturo was able to navigate our family away from the crowds and made the experience so much fun. He was informative and interesting for our whole family which included 4 teenagers. The scenery was breathtaking and Arturo was happy to take any pictures for us. Next stop was the cenote in the jungle. This was such a unique experience. Arturo even managed to get my husband in the water who doesn’t usually swim at all which has made this such a fond memory for our children. My husband has even started swim lessons since we have returned home! Thank you Arturo! Next stop was lunch which was delicious and then to Akumal to swim with the turtles. There were so many turtles!!! We all had a blast. I can’t thank Arturo and Absolute Adventures enough for taking us on this amazing tour. We loved everything about this day.

  94. Bruce

    Arturo was an excellent guide and very enjoyable to be with. He guided us on an enjoyable adventure of the Tulume ruins, a cenote swim and a swim with turtles. Highly recommend!!!

  95. Sara

    AWESOME. Juan and Carlos are the best!! Juan gave an awesome tour of the ruin. He knew everything about the history, what each building was, and answered any questions we had. Juan also got us there early before it got super busy. We went to a cenote in a cave. It was amazing! The water was so clear and dry refreshing. We had lunch at a local restaurant. Get the taco/empinada sampler. So good. Then we swam with sea turtles. We saw so many turtles! Big turtles baby turtles, starfish and other fish. The turtles were not afraid of people and will surface for air near you. Fantastic experience. If you only have time for one excursion this is the one you want.

  96. Curtis

    What a great day!! Dulce, are guide, and Rodrego, our driver, provided a fabulous adventure. We had a group with many requests (vegan food and activities for 5 year olds) and everything was great. Everyone, young and “old” had an amazing time. Dolce was very knowledgeable about the history of Tulum and the sites that we visited. We chose the cave cenoté and it did not disappoint! On the snorkeling part of our adventure we were blessed to see several sea turtles, rays, starfish, squid and lots of fish. Rodrigo got us from place to place with speed, safety and comfort. Would recommend this group 100 out of 100 times!

  97. S.R.

    AMAZING Day! Fantastic! Our guide Alex (& driver, Carlos) were just the best – took such good care of us. Very knowledgeable – offering just a complete & brilliant experience. Plus, having this as a private tour means on YOUR own time – nothing is rushed; need a few more mins here or less there, no problem. The cave Cenote is wonderful – I highly recommend that as your choice. Just a unique experience.

  98. Karen

    We had an amazing morning with Arturo. He was an excellent guide through the Mayan ruins, we had a blast ziplining and swimming through Jaguar Cenote, ate a delicious authentic Mexican lunch at Juanita’s and then we saw several green turtles, fish, and sting ray while snorkeling at Akumal Bay. An incredible day. Would highly recommend!

  99. Keifer

    Our tours with Absolute Adventure were Absolutely wonderful. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and super friendly and they made each stop easy and fun. The tours were the best part of our trip to the Yucatán peninsula thanks to their superb guidance.

  100. Rachel

    Highly recommend! Our family took a private tour to see Tulum ruins, Nichte Ha cenote, lunch and snorkeling with turtles. Alex was an excellent guide-patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Carlos was our reliable and safe driver. We had an amazing day–thank you again!

  101. Melanie

    Fun for the family! Loved our tour with Dulce! She was very knowledgeable and kind! It was a great way to introduce our teens to the local culture.

  102. Jesse

    Private tour, only way to go. We did the 3 in 1 Tulum ruins, swimming with the turtles and cenote. Our tour guide Juan was excellent! Very knowledgeable, and most importantly he was very personable and we had a great time with him as our tour guide. He also help take photos we requested which is awesome. He also was wonderful with our teenager and kept them entertained the whole time. The driver was also very nice and attentive with our gear. The food and staff at the restaurant were also wonderful.

  103. Dolam

    Great Job. Arturo was charismatic, patient, and fun. Great for families with older children. Clearly was familiar with the staff at all the events/activities he took us to.

  104. Anna

    Such a fun day!! Dulce and Gregorio are terrific! So knowledgeable about the ruins and the cenotes. Fantastic lunch. Swimming with sea turtles is such a terrific experience. This tour is totally worth it!

  105. Shannon

    We did the Mayan Ruins + Cenote + Akumal tour and it was amazing! Our tour guide was Dulce and our driver was Rojelio. They were both so nice and accommodating, making sure our day was perfectly to our liking. Dulce explained all the history behind everything, we had the cenote to ourselves, had a delicious lunch in the jungle, and saw so many sea turtles. I highly recommend this company as well as this specific tour!

  106. Jan

    JJ was super. The zip line and jump was so fun. Cool swim to see the turtles and stingray and fish. The snorkel guides were the best.

  107. Libby

    So much fun! Arturo was amazing! It was an amazing day with Arturo. We learned so much about the Tulum ruins. The cenote was cool and refreshing and we were able to take our time. Arturo was fun and did not mind the hundreds of pictures we wanted to take. 😂 We got to see many sea turtles, fish, and a sting ray! Such an amazing day!

  108. Amanda

    Do it!!! Arturo is great!! So personable without being pushy or anything. He was knowledgeable about everything we did! Also the lunch we had was beyond good – definitely better than resort food!

  109. Wendy

    We took the Tulum ruins, cenote and swimming with the turtles in Akumal trip. Everything from start to finish was fantastic! We were picked up on time in a very clean and spacious van. Dulce, our guide for the day, was extremely knowledgeable and wad able to answer every question we threw at her. I had a bum ankle and she was very patient, not trying to push us through the ruins quickly. She explained everything that was happening throughout the trip, how long it would take to go from here to there, etc. She was a great guide in the cenote and took her time showing us every part! Lunch at the cenote site (included) had amazing food-not like other excursion food we have had on other trips. The swimming with the turtles was the BEST!!! We were able to get so close and saw at least 10-starfish and stingray as well!! And our driver Omar not only cleaned the van every time we got out, but he was an excellent SAFE driver in what cam be crazy traffic! Highly recommend this company and tour!!!

  110. Katherine

    We had a wonderful time with our guide Arturro and driver Carlos. They thought of everything and each part of the day had special moments. Tulum ruins were beautiful, the denote was so interesting, and fun, and we saw turtles in their habitat. Arturro was a knowledgeable and easy going but had a great way of informing us about our stops. He made sure tailor the stops to our needs. We felt like we were with friends.

  111. Holly H.

    Above and beyond! The travel guide was very knowledgeable, and her English was impeccable. Communication is very important to understand the tour and history. Highly recommend.

  112. Crystal

    Fun filled day!
    Arturo and Alex were wonderful tour guides! They were friendly, organized and knowledgeable, took care of our group, and kept us on schedule. Alex led the tour of the Tulum Ruins and shared so many interesting facts with our group. Next, they took us to swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay and ensured we had the equipment and tour guides for the experience. Then, they took us for lunch and even helped the restaurant staff serve our meals and finally they took us to the Jaguar Cenote where they ensure our group had fun swimming. Arturo even joined us in some jumps off the platform into the water. I 100% recommend their company and services 👌🏽

  113. Mike

    Exceeded My Expectations! This private tour was superb. Our tour guide, Alex, was fun, educational and professional. By booking a private tour, you control the pace and exactly what you want to do. Alex educated us about the Mayan culture on the 45 min ride from Play del Carmen to Tulum. Once there, we were one of the first groups in the park before the crowds showed up. We spent as much time as we wanted at the park. Next we were given a choice of 3 different cenote experiences. We chose the cave dive. Alex stayed with us insuring our safety and explaining the formations of the cave. We then had an incredible authentic Mexican lunch at a restaurant near the cenote. We ended the day with a beach swim with turtles, sting rays and tropical fish at a corral reef. This trip exceeded all expectations and I look forward to booking another next time I return. I will be sure to request Alex as well. Five stars for sure!

  114. Nicole

    We had a great tour with Arturo and Rodrigo on the Tulum/cenote/turtle tour. They were very patient and also super informative! We felt the personal attention was awesome and would love to come back. The kids (8, 10, 13, 15) really enjoyed the cenote the best. I highly recommend this tour with Arturo and Rodrigo.

  115. Tiger

    Absolute Adventure is a tremendous company- from communication and support prior to your tour to day of- they are on top of it. Our guide and driver were excellent. Our hotel did not have breakfast available before our tour so they offered to stop by a convenience store. Little details like this abound. We did the Tulum- Cenote-Sea Turtles tour. We learned a lot about Tulum, got some phenomenal photos and avoided the crowds. Our guide helped find the right cenote for our group- it was beautiful and peaceful and he even stayed with our son who was too nervous to get in the water. If you have a little one and you are worried about taking a tour- go with this company. They will make sure you are in good hands. The lunch in the jungle next to the cenote was delicious. I can’t recommend this company enough!

  116. Deetra

    What an amazing day!! We started our day at 7am, as we were picked up from our resort. We had the most incredible guide Alex and driver Omar. On our ride to Tulum, Alex provided so many interesting and educational facts about the mayans. The tour of Tulum was wonderful, it was not crowded and we got to see so many different points of interest. From there Omar drove us to the Cenote, were Alex recommended the best snorkeling experience, and staying with our private group, again providing facts and never hurried, from there we drove a short distance to a beautiful family owned restaurant, with the most delicious food. Our last stop was swimming with the turtles, again Alex stayed with us and we got to see so many turtles and other sea life. We had a great day with our private family tour and highly recommend this company, especially Alex and Omar. Will definitely use them the next time we visit! Thank you

  117. Casey

    We had an amazing day with our tour guide Dulce and our driver Omar. We went to the Tulum ruins where Dulce was very knowledgeable in explaining the Mayan history. After that we went swimming in a beautiful cenote and had lunch at an authentic Mayan restaurant. Then we finished at Akumal bay where we got to snorkel with sea turtles and manta rays before heading back to our resort. I can’t wait to use Absolute Adventure for our next Mexico tour!

  118. Vitaliy

    The experience was exceptional. We went to Tulum ruins, swam with turtles and went snorkeling in cenote. Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide (Arturo), right balance and flexibility, great company. Thank you.

  119. Newton

    This was a excellent private tour, tour guide was on our schedule, no rush. Highly recommend the Tulum/Cenote/Turtles tour…
    Ask for Arturo as your guide, Rodrigo as your personal driver! Very professional as your driver stays with all your personal belongings in the van….Very private tour.

  120. Faith

    We had an absolute awesome day ! Alex was terrific as our guide very informative ,made the experience educational as well!
    Highly recommend Absolute Adventures we went to Tulem cenotes and snorkeling seen turtles as well as fish ! We also had a great driver Omar ! Thank you for a wonderful experience

  121. Karina

    My boyfriend and I had a great experience with Absolute Adventure. We thank Carlos our driver andAlex our tour guide. Alex was great in showing us around, has so much knowledge, we learned alot about Mayan culture and Tulum Ruins. Loved Tulum and history behind it. Alex also gave us alot of tips where to eat and so on and was nice enough to take photos of us. Then we chose to go to one of Cenotes, Niche-Ha. The water was great, we got to relax and enjoy it. Lunch was great and we ended our trip seeing turtles at Akumal! We recommend Absolute adventure 🙂

  122. Jacqueline & James

    We had a great tour on Sept. 9. Dulce & Carlos took us to Tulum ruins, a swim at a Sonote and lunch. Such a good experience and Dulce was a fountain of information. She knows so much history and is a very good tour guide and took such great care of us. Carlos is a careful and safe driver. We highly recommend them and hope we can come back for another tour if we visit Mexico again!!!
    Jacqueline & James

  123. Clifford

    Amazing Private tour of Talum, Cenotes and swimming with turtles! This was the best choice we made while in Mexico. Having a private tour to Talum, swimming in a cenote and swimming was amazing. What made it better was our driver Omar and guide Alex. Highly recommend a private tour with them.

  124. Maeve

    This was an amazing day! Alex the tour guide and Rodrigo the driver were so fun and made the trip! It was great to get to Tulum early before the crowds and Alex was so knowledgeable of the history and architecture. The Cenotes were beautiful and probably my favorite part of the trip. Alex made sure we were comfortable with our snorkeling gear and swam with us to point different things out. Swimming with the Turtles was awesome too and again Alex made sure we were safe and having fun. The Mayan lunch was also delicious! Would highly recommend this company and Alex and Rodrigo!

  125. Andrew

    Juan and Omar are fantastic, and the tour was just as all the reviews said it would be – amazing. They are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and also just interesting to speak to. The personalized tour was amazing and really private because Juan knew when to take us everywhere. We had the entire cenote to ourselves. The lunch was the best we had in our entire stay. Thank you very much for the memories!!

  126. Sharon

    Great trip overall! Our tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and informative. We will definitely book again when back in the area.

  127. Zak

    Juan and Omar made our experience so special. Juan was very kind, knowledgeable and made the day so fun. We had an awesome time at the ruins in Tulum, swimming in a cenote and snorkeling with the sea turtles. We most definitely recommend!
    Cheers to the next time.

  128. Kyra

    Alex and Omar gave an amazing tour! I learned so much about the Mayan ruins as it was my first time and Alex also had an answer to every questions! I also got to experience snorkling for the first time and Alex was very patient while my group and I took pictures!

  129. Jennifer

    We booked a private tour with Alex and our driver Omar to the Tulum ruins, a cenote and snorkling with the turtles in Akumal. Alex and Claire were kind enough to allow us to switch the snorkle portion for another cenote since our resort was right next to snorkle excursion. It was an amazing suggestion and we loved both cenotes!!! Alex was fun and friendly, he communicated really well and knew all about the Mayan ruins. Private tours are the way to go! No regrets, it was one of our favorite parts of our trip. Thanks guys!!! And thank you to Claire for thinking of her clients first!

  130. Regan

    We did the combined tour with Tulum, cenote swim, and snorkeling with the sea turtles and had an amazing day! Pick-up was timely and easy. The Tulum tour was informational and well paced. Lunch could not have been better. We went as a party of six, my teenage daughters, husband and parents (70s). It was fun for everyone. Juan our tour guide was fantastic.

  131. Scott

    Juan was our guide on 3 adventures. My family and I had a great time with his guidance. Juan is engaging at all levels and just a good all around person. Juan has much knowledge he has learned about the historical events and sites and his personality is exceptional. I would recommend Absolute Adventures to anyone interested in a great site tour!

  132. Tyler

    Chris made our experience in Tulum exceptional. His insights and organization were top-notch. Thank you for the wonderful private tour!

  133. Heather

    We had the best day! Everything was pre-arranged for us and timed perfectly. Lunch was fantastic! Loved that we got to pick the cenote that was best for our family.

  134. Ted

    The first thing that impressed me with Absolute Adventure Mexico was the speed and quality of the information and guidance I received when trying to select a tour. Nothing pushy, just clear honest feedback and suggestions tailored to the needs of my family.
    Pricing was clear and I only needed to pay a deposit to secure our tour. I then received detailed information confirming our itinerary, pickup time and details clarifying what we would need to bring on the day.
    The tour started at the Tulum ruins where Juan’s pre arrival preparations ensured we were literally the first through the gate after a short wait at the entrance. His knowledge of the history of the Mayan’s was shared with myself and my daughters in a very personable way that was both interesting and educational.
    After booking the tour Absolute Adventure Mexico offered us several options of Cenote depending on your level of experience. Some open, some underground, different levels of complexity etc. We selected Taak Bi Ha which was an underground Cenote that was suitable for beginners. I’m not a strong swimmer, unlike my children, and this suited me well. Absolute Adventure Mexico provided us with snorkels and live jackets that really helped to give us a confident and enjoyable experience. Taak Bi Ha is set in a limestone cavern of varying depths but mainly relatively shallow. Juan again pointed out all the best views including underwater tunnels of the river system. He also turned photographer again to secure our memories digitally.
    After a short drive for lunch at a nearby restaurant, that was included in our tour fee, we headed out to the beach, where we were introduced to our specialist guide for the sea turtle swim. We enjoyed the turtle swim where we saw many turtles plus Rays and plentiful fish around the coal reef.
    Aside the tour itself, I enjoyed chatting with Juan whilst we waited the return of the others sharing stories about our families and history before the rest returned to tell us excitedly about their swim.
    After many thanks and goodbyes it was time for us to reflect on a wonderful experience made all the more special by Absolute Adventure Mexico. We cannot thank them enough and cannot recommend them highly enough. If you’re unsure whether to book a tour or you’re unsure who to book with I’d 100% recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico. They were amazing!

  135. Michelle

    💯 must go on this tour! Our tour guide, Alex was an excellent!! He shared his knowledge in an entertaining and interesting way. We beat all of the crowds at Tulum and the Cenote. Rogelio was a friendly and courteous driver. He knew all of the clean restrooms and lunch was delicious as well. Far exceeded our expectations.

  136. Daniel

    The entire day was very smooth and fun. Our tour guide, Alex was very informative and entertaining throughout the entire trip. He also gave us our own time and space to enjoy what we were doing. Relaxing car journey from our driver Rodrigo aswell. Amazing experience all round and Alex made the experience much easier and very entertaining.

  137. Stephanie

    Best private tour of Tulum, a cenote and Akumal Bay
    Highly recommend this tour and this company. Our guide Alex Garcia was faultless. His knowledge of Tulum, including where to get the best photos (which he was only too happy to take for us) was second to none. He also had a tablet which he used to explain Mayan history to us with visuals while we were driving to the ruins. He was so careful with us in the cenote and made sure we were safe and didn’t slip as we entered, and he made sure we were okay out snorkelling on the reef and with the turtles. He was even the reason we saw one of the three turtles, as he spotted it before the snorkelling guide. Our driver Omar also nailed the timing all day. We barely had to wait 30 seconds for him to pull the van up. We also got chilled drinks all day, and stopped at a delicious restaurant for an included lunch.

  138. Robyn

    We had the most wonderful time on our Tulum tour! We spent a couple of hours at the Tulum Ruins, snorkeled in a cenote and then snorkeled with the turtles in Akumel. Alex was a knowledgeable and friendly host and was very patient with our group of 7. We not only had three fun adventures, we also learned about the Mayan culture along the way. Very interesting and delivered in a respectful way. Would highly recommend this tour!

  139. Victoria

    We had the most amazing time with Juan and Rodrigo!! We had a group of 10 adults and 1 child under 10 and Juan made sure we all got to enjoy ourselves! We had the ruins all to ourselves which was so nice to be able to take in all its beauty. We had the cenote all to ourselves as well!! I struggled with the snorkeling in the cenote, but Juan was so patient with me and taught me how to do it so I was able to snorkel the whole time with the turtles. The food at the restaurant was the BEST food we ate on our entire 5 day trip in mexico! All our family talked about after our excursion was how amazing Juan was! He made sure he captures pictures and videos of us to keep memories forever! We will definitely be back and can’t wait for our next adventure and will be requesting Juan!!!

  140. Brian

    Claire was an amazing guide, her knowledge and passion for history made our trip to Tulum, Cenote, and Turtles truly unforgettable. Highly recommended.

  141. Laura

    Such a great day. Seeing the ruins first thing to beat the queues. And then over to the cenote to cool off! Lunch was beautiful and peaceful and swimming with turtles was a great way to finish the day

  142. Ness

    We really enjoyed our private tour day tour visiting Tulum, a cenote and turtle snorkelling. Chris picked us up nice and early and we really saw the benefit as the tourists descended as we were leaving! It was also cooler for our kids earlier on. The cenote was amazing, super clear waters which had lovely little fish and flowers to see. Lunch was good, with choices for both adults and the kids. The snorkelling with turtles was super, we had a private guide who pointed out the turtles. He even had a rubber ring for our 8 year old and pulled him with him so he didn’t even need to swim, just enjoy the turtles! A fabulous day out, well worth the money! Highly recommend

  143. Emily

    After hours of researching for the perfect tour, I decided to go with Absolute Adventure based on the reviews and tour offerings. So glad we chose them because our tour was AMAZING!! We started our day at the Tulum ruins, which was stunning and we basically had the place to ourselves. Manuel was very knowledgeable about the historical and cultural aspects of the area. At the top is an amazing view of the ocean. He was also very accommodating for one of our party members that has trouble getting around. Once we were heading out, literally hundreds of people on larger tours were heading in. Next was Nicte Ha cenote which we also had to ourselves! It was so so so beautiful. Lots of little fishies and beautiful vegetation. Then we had an authentic lunch in the jungle. I highly recommend the sambutes! So yummy!! We ended our tour at Akumal Bay, where we were guided on a snorkeling adventure. We saw sea turtles, stingrays, the most colorful fish I’ve ever seen and beautiful coral. It was a tad busier than our other stops, but that’s likely because it was mid afternoon by then. It was still very enjoyable! Rodrigo was our driver and he kept all of our belongings safe and sound, awaiting our return with ice cold beverages including beer. If you have the chance or are considering other larger tours, I’d highly recommend going with Absolute Adventure!! You won’t regret it!! Thank you so much Manuel & Rodrigo, we had an absolute amazing adventure 🐢🪸🤿🐚🐠

  144. Olha

    We had a great experience visit Tulum with Manuel and Carlos. Hight recommended, its was private tour half of day : Tulum ruins , cenote Taak Biha, swimming with turtles on Acumal Tulum beach. Carlos and Manuel is a great company , who is attentive and kind to explain everything. Thank you 😊

  145. Taylor

    We had a private tour of Tulum ruins, swam in a cenote and snorkeled with sea turtles, and we had a great time! We totally lucked out getting Juan as our tour guide. He knew so much about the Mexican culture and history. And he was also so cool and friendly! We are definitely thankful we paid extra for a private tour, the pick up and drop off were prompt and so easy! Also we were able to go at our own pace and choose when we were ready to go onto the next activity. Would definitely tour with this company again, and certainly would request Juan as my guide!

  146. Christina

    Absolute Adventure Mexico was the most amazing tour and the tour guides were excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and The Absolute Adventure team
    Jose Manuel, Dulce, Rodrigo, Gregorio made every part of our day a blast. We started at the Tulum Ruins and from their swam at Jaguar Cenote followed by an INCREDIBLE lunch and then lastly a swim and snorkel to see the turtles. Every part of the day was smooth and easy, THe transportation, the food, the drinks all of it was great! We had a group of 20 and we each felt special.
    Thank you to Absolute Adventure Mexico and I would highly recommend this tour company to anyone. 5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  147. Petra

    It was an excellent day we had. A memory to never forget. Claire was a really good guide and very friendly to us. We liked her very much.

  148. Melissa

    We had a perfect day with our private tour guide, Dulce, and driver, Omar. They came to our hotel and picked us up, on time, after the good suggestion from Claire, the owner, the day before to pick us up early to avoid the crowds and heat in Tulum. Dulce was informative, helpful, and patient with our, at times, whiney kids and many bathroom breaks.
    After the ruins, we had a choice of three cenotes, and chose Jaguar (not pictured in the options shown, but described) because of the diving platforms. We are so glad we did! All four of us jumped in using the medium platform, and my husband even did the highest one. The water was cool and clear and it was fun to swim the length and go through a narrow channel with rock on one side and mangroves on the other.
    After the cenote we had lunch at a lovely outdoor spot and had a choice of entrees and beverages.
    From there, we were taken to the sea turtle watching on a beach with monitored bins to hold our stuff, and a separate guide to swim us out to the turtles. We were all tired by this point, and I would say there were LOTS of people doing the same bit with other guides making it slightly less magical, but it was still fun. We got to see three turtles, a lobster, and some cool fish down on the grass on the sea floor.
    Throughout the day there were cold beverages offered and a secure van to hold our bags. Don’t forget to tip the driver and guide. They work hard throughout the day to ensure a pleasant trip.

  149. Bonnie

    The trip started early t 7 am but it was perfect timing. We got to the Mayan ruins in Tulum before the crowds. Had the lace pretty much to ourselves. The evening was nice too. Go there earlier so we had the place almost all to ourselves.
    Akumal was an okay experience. We did see some big sea tires, colorful fish and a sting ray. But it’s very crowded. Too touristy. .
    Rodrigo and Dukce were great and gave a very informative and organized tour. Would highly recommend them.

  150. Emily

    Fantastic!
    Had a absolutely fabulous trip with (Juan) JJ visiting the Mayan ruins, cenote and the turtles. I had really researched which private tour to do as there a lot on the market because of great reviews I went with this one. I’m so glad we did.
    It was great getting to the ruins early, by the time we came out the queue was so long! We chose the enclosed cenote which was beyond beautiful and JJ was great at taking photos of us all and taking us through the cave.
    The food was incredible, real authentic Mexican food, so yummy!
    We then saw so many turtles!! I’m so glad we went with absolute adventures, if you’re trying to figure out who to go with definitely choose them, you won’t be disappointed.

  151. Colbs1313

    Jaun was amazing, he was fun, knowledgeable and engaging the entire time. Really made the whole experience enjoyable even during the commutes.
    Highly recommend.

  152. Steven R

    Great tour every stop of the way, we loved the Mayan Ruins and learning about the history, the snorkeling was amazing, and the cenotes were beautiful. Overall 10/10 experience, everyone visiting Tulum should do this excursion.

  153. Isabelle D

    Cyril (Chris) was a fantastic tour guide. We learned a lot during our tour and he was very patient with our 9 years old son. Tour starts very early but you avoid all the crowds everywhere, wich is priceless. We arrive at Tulum ruins at the opening, then change plans to go to cenote instead of the sea turtles after Cyril recommendations, since it was a little too windy to be able to have a good experience. So happy that we listened to him! My son enjoy it so much! The lunch was delicious. We will return with Absolute adventure Mexico next time fore sure!

  154. Randy

    From the time we were picked up at the Hotel, till we were dropped off at the end of the day…Everything was Amazing! Our guide Manuel was so friendly and knowledgeable. His passion and love of his country really made for a special day. Swimming in the Cenote was both relaxing and beautiful. Lily pads all around were magical. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious followed by snorkeling with Turtles. We saw 11 Turtles, 3 Rays, a Puffer Fish, Lobsters and a Sea Urchin!!! So Cool! Safety was #1 on the list…we swam with Lifejackets and Covid Precaustions were taken. We took a private tour and it was well worth the money. DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR!!

  155. Jennifer

    Great day with teens exploring!
    Claire was a fantastic guide; a wealth of information about the Mayan civilization, Tulum and the flora and fauna! She made the day smooth and pleasant. She takes great photos! We beat the crowds and the heat in Tulum; early pickup was very worth it! We were not able to snorkel due to weather, so she added a second cenote (our choice to add this or go back to the hotel early) which we really liked! We visited one underground and one open cenote and used the snorkel gear in both; you can really see better that way! Lunch was great at Juanita’s; traditional homemade Mexican food:) Driver was excellent and the van stays with you all day; your belongings are safe in there. Highly recommend!

  156. Christine

    Couldn’t have asked for a better day!
    What a great day with Absolute Adventure! Juan and Mauricio took care of every detail – and from start to finish it was perfect. Touring the ruins in Tulum early morning was the right choice. We avoided the crowds and felt as if we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Juan is not only very knowledgeable of Mayan culture, he is super entertaining and his level of attentiveness to our group of 3 was fantastic. The swim in the Cenote was beautiful and relaxing. We loved the lunch spot – delicious food and drinks. We saw several sea turtles, a sting ray and lots of fish snorkeling in Akumal. I highly recommend taking a private tour with Absolute Adventure. You will not be disappointed!

  157. Passport12411954225

    We did the Tulum, Cenote Snorkel and Sea Turtle Snorkel and were lucky enough to get Juan as our guide. He made us feel like we had a friend in Mexico that was showing us around for the day. Very knowledgeable about the Tulum site and Mayan/Aztec history and culture. Cenote and Turtle snorkel was very cool. Lunch was at a little “off the beaten path” open air restaurant run by locals that we would have never found on our own. Food was amazing and we got a chance to get to know Juan a bit more…he was a gem! Don’t miss this tour when in Riviera Maya and if you are lucky enough to get Juan…you won’t regret it!

  158. Aine

    Photos from Tulum, Cenote, Turtles tour March 1, 2022. We were staying at a hotel in Playacar. Our guide, Juan, made the trip so fun and informative! Our driver, Josue, got us safely and conveniently to each stop and was always waiting with cold drinks and snacks. This was the first of two tours we took with Juan and Josue and they were the highlights of our time in Mexico! Follow the Absolute Adventures’s recomended pick up times for the best experience (before crowds and cooler in am)!

  159. Brian

    Amazing experience! We were fortunate to have Claire (the owner) as our guide. We packed four terrific experiences in one day with her – ruins, cenote, Mexican lunch and snorkeling with the sea turtles. No waiting in lines – Claire did everything for us. A wonderful private luxury van with a driver who dropped us off steps from each experience. Claire brought us each a life jacket and snorkel gear and lots of beverages. Most of all she was fun, knowledgeable, genuine and so helpful.

  160. Barbara

    Our daughter and her family took an Absolute Adventure tour last year and raved about them! She was right. This is one of the best day tours we have ever taken and we have been around the world.
    Our tour guide was Manuel. He is amazing, fluent in English and French. While at Tulum he had numerous facts and pictures to share which made us feel like we understood life for the Mayans. Then we swam in the cenotes before going on to swim with the turtles. Throughout the tour, Manuel regaled us with descriptive stories and pictures. It was a magical day for all of us.

  161. Isaac

    We had a great experience from the get go until the very end. Manuel was our tour guide, right from the start – he was on time, very kind and super funny. He was very knowledgable and made sure he addressed any question we may have. He was also very patient with us as we visited a couple of different places. I would 100% recommend Manuel to anyone who is looking for a private tour – he was so worth it and I would do more with him specifically. Thank you so much Manuel.

  162. Jess

    The most amazing day with Juan our guide and Omar our driver–went to Tulum ruins, swam with turtles and saw sting rays and swam in a fresh water cenote–the best was cultivating a friendship with our new friend Jun–knowledgeable, personable, intuitive service best guide we’ve ever had in our global travels

  163. Jo M.

    Highly recommend for a private tour. We went to the ruins, swam in a cenote and with turtles. Daniel our guide was amazing and knowledgeable. The communication was fabulous from booking, paying, pick up and drop off. Van was clean and they provided all the beer, water and soda you could drink. Relaxing, not rushed at all.

  164. Madeline

    My partner and I had a fantastic tour with Manuel when we visited Cancun in February 2022. The Tulum ruins are incredible, and our guide provided a comprehensive overview of their history. The cenote (you have a choice between an open-air and cave cenote, and we chose the cave) was truly remarkable, and to be able to snorkel and look at the stalactites and stalagmites was really cool. The highlight for me was probably snorkeling with the sea turtles–we saw 5 turtles, plus a stingray, pufferfish, and many more sea creatures, and were able to get really close. My husband’s highlight was probably lunch–he was talking about the sambutes all day 🙂

    Absolutely worth the extra cost to have a private tour–it made pickup from our hotel super simple (no driving around waiting for other tourists), and we were able to ask all the questions we wanted and get a really in depth experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone–couples, families or solo travelers! 10/10!

  165. Andrea

    The best day! From pick up to drop off we had the most amazing time! Juan and Josue were so accommodating and FUN! The ruins with Juan were gorgeous and he was so knowledgeable. The cave cenote was incredible followed by a great Mexican lunch complete with swings and and sombreros! Next, swimming with the turtles in Akumel Bay was spectacular! Juan is the best photographer ( thanks to his sisters ☺️) and we are so grateful he was our guide for the day! We will be back for sure!

  166. Lindsay

    Juan (aka JJ) was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, was patient, helpful, and absolutely hilarious!! We had the best time doing this private tour.. it was perfect for both of our families! We saw 3 amazing places, had a lovely lunch, and we’re back to our hotel before dinner. Just perfect! Highly recommend this tour and JJ as your guide!

  167. Dorothy

    we had the best tour guide ever on our trip. Her name was Dulce and she made the whole experience so great. She was just so sweet and had all these little fun facts that made everything more interesting. You could tell she really loved her job too because she was always so attentive to us and knew everything about the area. The whole family had an amazing time, especially the kids – they’re still talking about all the cool things we saw and did. We really need to thank Dulce for giving us such an awesome adventure!

  168. Alex B

    Great Experience. Highly Recommend.
    A great experience all around. Would highly recommend this tour as a way to get in multiple experiences. We arrived at the ruins early so they were not crowded. The ruins are very interesting and have some fantastic views. While snorkeling we saw fish, a sting ray and a sea turtle. The turtle swam very close to us and we were able to watch it swim and eat for a while. While we didn’t see a lot of turtles, I thought that part of the experience was still worth it because of how great the view of the one we did see was. The cenote was beautiful and very relaxing. It was not too crowded and at times we had the whole cenote to ourselves. We went to Nicte Ha.
    Our guide, Juan, was great. He cares a lot about your experience on the trip. He was very knowledgeable about Mayans and nature. Just chatting with Juan in the van and at lunch was honestly one of the best parts of the tour.

  169. Shannon

    Had an amazing time with JJ (Juan) and Rodrigo!! Our family of 8 (2 kids, 13 and 11 years old) did the Tulum/Cenote snorkel/Turtles at Akumal and the Coba/Punta Laguna tours. We would highly recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico, the tours and traveling with JJ and Rodrigo.
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  170. kelly

    Wonderful day trip! Our guide, Claire, was fantastic and made the day enjoyable. Highly recommend!

  171. Michelle

    Awesome tour company. We did the Tulum cenote, ruins and sea turtle tour. Booking was seamless online and our tour guide and driver was super professional, on time and made the whole day fun. Highly recommend!

  172. Ari

    We had a fantastic time on the tour with Daniel. Tulum was beautiful and we had the ruins basically all to ourselves at opening. Daniel was very knowledgeable of the history and answered all of the questions that we had. After the sight seeing in the ruins, swimming and chilling at Nicte-Ha Cenote was just what we needed. Nitce-Ha was our favorite part, as the crystal clear waters and surrounding jungle were beautiful and serene. Finishing the day-trip with seeing the turtles was just icing on the cake. Fantastic all around, highly recommend!

  173. Allie H

    The Absolute Adventure Tulum/Cenote/Turtles tour was our favorite activity by far! Daniel was a excellent tour guide, attentive and knowledgeable, while Rodrigo provided the smoothest transportation between activities. They have it timed out so that nothing ever felt too crowded, and the pacing was perfect so that we didn’t feel rushed or bored. If I was returning to Cancun and could only pick one tour, this would be it.

  174. Shelby

    We had an AMAZING time on our tour. Our guide Juan made the day so fun and he was very knowledgeable about the ruins and cenote. He truly made our experience. Our driver rodrigo was also fabulous. Would 100% recommend booking a tour with absolute adventure.

  175. Annabeth

    We loved our tour! We visited Tulum ruins, Nicte Ha cenote, and snorkeled with a sea turtles. Dulce was our guide-she was very kind and helpful. She was knowledgeable about the area and easy to talk to or ask questions. A great value for a private tour! Will go again when we are back!

  176. Amanda L

    My mom and I had a ton of fun while learning a lot in the process. Daniele was our guide, he did a great job answering any questions and being patient when we stopped to point out every iguana at the ruins. We got suuuuper lucky with snorkeling, the turtles were everywhere! The cenote was fun, we were able to choose from a few different options. We were in life jackets for the snorkeling and cenote visit, so no worries if your swimming skills aren’t a strength for you. Pascual was our driver, he did an excellent job dealing with traffic and having drinks/supplies at the ready.
    Would definitely do a private tour through here again if/when we go back.

  177. Megately

    We had such a great experience on our tour with Dulce. My husband and I were on our honeymoon. We booked with Absolute Adventures after being dissappointed by some of the free tours we did with our hotel. We wanted to find something to create really special memories. Absolute Adventures was the perfect find. We booked last minute and got to see Mayan Ruins, snorkel, and swim in the Cenotes. It was very unique and cool. On our snorkel, we saw a turtle, a lot of fish, and even a manta ray. I have done a lot of snorkeling but never saw so many diverse creatures.
    The cenotes were also great. I had never done anything like this and Dulce was great about teaching us about them. After, we got to have a great lunch. Our driver was great and had driven all the way out to Cancun to get us. It was a very personalized tour unlike anything we’ve done and was worth the higher price for a private tour.
    We also rented the waterproof camera. I recommend it!

  178. Svetlana

    Perfect mix of all the sights if you are in the area for a short stay. Daniele and Pascual picked us up on time from the resort. The vehicle was clean and air conditioned. We also were provided with cold drinking water, soft drinks and beer (not a beer drinker, so can’t comment on the taste and quality). We got to Tulum around 9 am and were done with our tour by the time many-many tourists group started to arrive. Daniele told us about Mayan history in a short but very informative way so it was not boring or overwhelming. After we went to cenote, had lunch in a traditional Mexican restaurant and snorkeled with turtles. That was totally unforgettable experience. This tour is perfect for families with young kids! I want with 6 years old and she was not thrilled about Tulum ruins and also struggled with snorkeling. Daniele was extremely patient and flexible to adjust the tour to meet our needs. He also did whatever it takes to make sure my daughter got the full experience from the trip and saw the turtles. She only lasted about half an our out of an hour time that was allocated to snorkeling with the turtles, so Daniele offered to stay and play in the sand with her while I continued exploring underwater beauty. He did an awesome job! After taking many group tours I should say this tour worth every dollar spent! Even thought it was 7.5 hours tour it went by very fast and was not tiring.

  179. Jennifer R

    The PRIVATE tour was absolutely amazing. We traveled with my husband, my 2 adult children 21 & 23, and their fiancés. (Total 6) Tulum before the hottest part of the day, very smart. We also added an additional Cenote for a small fee per person. This was the highlight of our entire trip! And, Danielle had us there before the large crowds. It was perfect! Jaguar was a blast, jumping from the cliffs and taking the zip line. 2 of the kids did it upside down! OMG! The water was crystal clear, and yes the little fish nibble. Not scary, just surprised. TAK BI HA! MY FAVORITE! I Just couldn’t believe Beauty like this really exists! Danielle knew where to take us and was really good at coaching us through tight areas. Safety first! Turtles were fun, our guide was very kind, just not a highlight for me, only because i have swam with turtles before where the water was more clear, and it wasn’t quite so limited. I understand their rules though because the water is not that deep and we tourists could really cause a problem with out them. All in all, highly recommend! Rodrigo our driver was an absolute sweetheart, and deserved huge props, as he waited with the van and our stuff at each stop, thank you Rodrigo for your silent service, it did not go un-noticed.

  180. Andress

    My husband and I did the Tulum ruins, snorkeling, and cenote excursion during our honeymoon in Playa Del Carmen. We LOVED our excursion with Absolute Adventure Mexico! Our tour guide (Juan-Jose) and driver (Juan-Manuel) were AWESOME! Juan shared a lot of the history of the Mayan people as he took us through the ruins and kindly took pictures of us at the scenic views from the cliffs. The cenote was perfectly refreshing after the hike through the ruins. mendation! And not to mention how pretty it was. We then went to lunch which was super delicious, and headed to the beach for snorkeling afterwards. We went during the late summer and there was a lot of seaweed on some of the beaches so Juan recommended a different place to snorkel. We were able to snorkel with sea turtles and sting rays with no seaweed thanks to his recommendation. We had SO much fun getting to hang out with Juan-Jose all day and learn so much from him. He felt more like our friend than our tour guide! We would recommend booking an excursion with Absolute Adventures Mexico to any and everybody!!

  181. Holly

    This tour is a must! After many “group” tours over the years, we decided to do a private tour so as to avoid long waits and travel times. Dulce was our guide and she was excellent! The cenote was our favorite part of the tour, but the whole tour was great and well planned. My 9 year old loved it all.

  182. KMB

    What a wonderful laid back day we had with Dulce who took care of our every need and made us feel very comfortable while educating us on every site. My husband and I especially loved floating around Pet Cemetery cenote while taking underwater pictures with the flashlights Dulce provided us. Lunch near the cenote was another genuine Mexican treat! We will absolutely be back for another cenote adventure!!!!

  183. Amelia

    The perfect tour and with an excellent guide! Highly recommend. Ask for tour guide Chris!

  184. Douglas

    Perfect blend of time and activities
    This was a great excursion. Dulce was our tour guide and Pascal our driver. Good amount of communication prior to the trip to work out the details. They arrived on time for pick-up and off we went. Tulum was interesting the Dulce had lots of fun facts. It was just long enough to see the site but not too long that the teenagers lost all interest in the tour. We selected the cavern cenote and that was really different from the open top cenotes. We had a nice lunch and then off to Akumal to see the turtles. Great tour around the bay. I would highly recommend based on getting to do a variety of activities without a long and exhausting day.

  185. Haymak

    Chris and Rodrigo did an outstanding job on our tour. We visited Tulum, Cenotes, and swam with the turtles. Everything was spot on and Chris was super knowledgeable. We will use them again on our next trip to Mexico!

  186. V86

    Absolute Adventure is the best tour group I’ve ever found! We recently took our family of 6 to Cancun and the two tours we did with Absolute Adventure were the highlight of the trip! Claire was amazing to accommodate with our travel plans not to mention she responded so quickly to our emails! We also loved that we were able to customize one of our tours. Absolute Adventure is helpful in suggesting the best time for tour pick up from your hotel -we were literally the first group to enter the Tulum Ruins and we beat all the crowds of people to the best photo op places within the ruins. Our second tour we visited the “Pet Cemetery” and again we were the first people into the cenote and had it all to ourselves. Our driver, Rodrigo and our tour guide, Juan were AMAZING! They were so personable and friendly! They gave great advice throughout the day and also educational tidbits. They took pictures of our family for us and we had all the equipment we’d ever need! The van was extremely clean and they took great precautions with Covid 19. We loved the two lunch spots we visited during our two tours-they were far better than any “box lunch” other tour groups include. We felt like they went above and beyond any typical tour!!! We honestly felt like we gained new friends during our two days and I’m so glad we booked with Absolute Adventures! I would recommend them to everyone!

  187. Marissa

    We did a tour with Absolute Adventures to Tulum, Nicte-Ha ceynote and Akumal beach to swim with sea turtles. Dulce was our guide and she was extremely professional and knowledgeable and very nice to spend the day with. Our driver Pascual was safe on the roads. The ceynote was a very cool experience but Akumal blew us away, we saw so many sea turtles so close up, as well as two species of rays and countless fish. Cannot recommend this tour company highly enough, they did everything right!

  188. Jessica

    This was an amazing experience! Claire was very nice and quick to respond, she was very helpful and helped us decide which tour to do! Chris our tour guide was amazing!! Very knowledgeable and so friendly!!! Pasquale was such a great driver!! Felt very safe!! Can’t wait to come back and book again!!!

  189. Lettie

    Highly recommend! The whole day was a blast! Great value for the cost. So much fun!

  190. peggylE3890WK

    Great tour. Saw Tulum, went into a cenote, had a delicious lunch, and swam near sea turtles. Very knowledgeable and interesting guide.

  191. Lani

    This is the best private tour in Tulum – I recommend choosing the tour that takes you to the Tulum Ruins, and then to snorkeling with tortoises/cenotes. Hector and Rodrigo were the best duo and showed us so much of Tulum/taught us so much about the history. HIGHLY recommended – and can’t wait to return to do this again!

  192. Camper55087

    FANTASTIC! Our guide Manuel was tri-lingual, extremely knowledgeable, interesting and has a wonderful sense of humor! We had the ruins mostly to ourselves and we spent as much time as we needed to get every picture and every question answered. The Cenote was fabulous! Clear cool water, bats in the cave and again we had the place almost all to ourselves. Lunch here in the jungle was some of the best Mexican food we have ever eaten. Then we were off to the beach to snorkel with turtles we saw 5….big ones but also one little cute young turtle. The beach was beautiful and we were exhausted from all the fun and excitement so we packed it in early and Manuel obliged and we were able to take our time coming off the beach and heading back to our resort. Pasquale our driver was an excellent chauffeur and stayed with our belongs and kept them safe. We felt privileged as he is of Mayan descent and speaks the Maya language as well as Spanish. Our guide Manuel and us learned a new fact of how Playa del Carmen was named from Pasquale and we all delighted in this new tidbit. He picked us up curb side and had refreshments at the ready! It was a spectacular day…we had planned to make this our last trip to the Yucatan but we are now planning to return and do an alternate tour with the company!

  193. PMadden

    This tour was one of our favorite things we did on our vacation. We were on a cruise that stopped in Cozumel and we decided to book a tour to see the Tulum ruins with turtle and cenote snorkeling. The company was wonderful with following up and answering all of our logistical questions. We missed the ferry we had planned to take from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen and our guides patiently waited for us to catch the next one. Our guides, Manuel and Pascual were knowledgeable, accommodating, and made it wonderfully fun for all of us. The cenotes are not to be missed!

  194. Steve C

    We booked this tour for our family f 11 (6 adults; 5 kids 3-15) based upon the Tripadvisor reviews. We were not disappointed, we were pleased in every way. Our guide Hector and the driver Rodrigo did an awesome job dealing with a large and varied group. Hector got to know each of us as best he could in a short time, he made special efforts to deal directly with each of the kids as well. Hector was extremely knowledgeable and patient. His descriptions of Tuluum were interesting and the historical references added greatly to the experience. The Cenote and zipline were a highlight for the kids…especially the 3 year old who loved flying over the trees. It was a pretty rough day at the snorkeling sight with wind and waves but again the guides made it as easy for us as they could. Even with the turbidity of the waters we were able to see Turtles, fish and rays.

    All in all it was an awesome day, with awesome guides. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a variety of experiences in one day. We would definitely use Absolute Adventures again if we come back in the future. Great company, great tour and great people….doesn’t get much better than that

  195. Sarah T

    Best Day of of Vacation!
    We started out the tour at the Tulum Ruins with our guide Manuel. He was so knowledgeable and really did a great job explaining the history. I’m glad we got there early before the crowds.
    After the ruins, we went to an underground cenote and Manuel took my boyfriend snorkeling. He absolutely loved it. I stayed behind and took pictures and dipped my toes in the water (not my thing). When we were done there, Manuel took us to the best little lunch spot. What a hidden gem!! So peaceful and clean and the food was AMAZING!! The staff there was super friendly.
    Our last stop was snorkeling with the turtles. I was a little nervous, but Manuel made me feel more at ease. The turtles we incredible to watch and we loved every second. My boyfriend even saw stingrays and a barracuda.
    It was such a neat experience and we would definitely recommend a private tour over going alone, or with a big group. Our driver Omar was also really cool. If we come back to Playa, we will definitely use this company again. Thanks, Manuel for an awesome day!

  196. GlobeTrotting

    My boyfriend and I did a tour to the Tulum ruins, snorkeling and cave cenote in January 2020 with Hector as our guide. Hector and our driver arrived on time, 7:00 a.m,. at our hotel in Playa. Hector kept us informed as the day unfolded, everything was well organized and occurred as expected. It was great to have such a well informed guide in Tulum to explain the history and meaning behind what we were seeing. There was so much to see and learn there. Really enjoyed that part and being there before the crowds. Was wonderful to see the rays and large turtle while snorkeling and the cave cenote was a great surprise, so different than anything I had ever experienced. Hector was kind, patient, funny, professional, and just a very nice and interesting person, very grateful to have met him. We do not normally enjoy tours very much due to the crowds and very scripted itinerary. If you feel the same, this is the tour for you. Would highly recommend and will do a different one in the future if we are lucky enough to visit the area again.

  197. Ira

    Juan was an awesome guide for our family. Engaging and full of valuable experiences and information. Rodrigo was great as the driver. We felt safe and in perfect hands from the moment they picked us up until they dropped us off at the end of the day. We look forward to sharing their names and going on another adventure with them in the future.

  198. Ash

    Manuel and Ervin were the best had a great time so helpful and knowledgeable about everything always felt safe definitely would highly recommend them for everything

  199. PMiddy

    One of the best days of my life
    I just returned from my bachelorette party in Tulum and I cannot stop raving about one of the most incredible days of my life. We did the “Tulum ruins, Snorkeling in Cenote and with Turtles” tour with Absolute Adventure Tulum. Our tour guide was friendly, funny, and made sure we had an excellent time. We got a detailed tour of the ruins, explored a magical cenote, and were lucky enough to find 3 turtles and a sting ray while snorkeling in the ocean. It was a beautiful day from beginning to end. Don’t miss this tour!

  200. erutherford

    Juan was an amazing guide, knowledgeable, kind, and great with the kids. Well worth the time and money. If you have younger children I recommend the cenotes over the turtle swimming, our 6yro struggled a little bit. Ziplining and jumping at the Cenotes was the highlight of everyone’s trip. Thank You Juan and Ervin.

  201. Violet1982

    Communication prior to the trip was fast, friendly and efficient. On the day our guide Juan and our driver (sorry, I didn’t catch his name) arrived promptly in a clean and well air conditioned van. Within seconds we knew we’d made a great choice in trip, as Juan was so easy to talk to – a really interesting and funny guy.

    The day was really well planned, we were one of the first to arrive at Tulum before it got too hot and before the crowds descended. Juan was always one step ahead of the other tours which meant we got uninterrupted views and photos. We didn’t feel rushed and got to linger at the spots we found most interesting. As we were leaving the crowds were pouring in – listen to your guide when they offer an early pickup, they know their stuff and recommend it for good reason.

    Next stop was a nearby cenote. We were offered a choice of cenotes, but as we had another trip booked for Chaak Tun, we opted for an open cenote. It really was beautiful and again, Juan timed it perfectly so we had the cenote to ourselves. I was a really nervous of snorkelling after a previous bad experience but desperate to try & Juan was super patient and encouraging. I went from thinking I was never going to be able to do it, to snorkelling happily on my own. I was so, so pleased.

    We also visited Akamul beach and the trip included a snorkel guide. Juan explained to the guide Miguel that I was nervous and new to snorkelling, The guide really looked after me and made sure I had the best experience. It’s an absolutely beautiful beach and we saw several turtles plus lots of colourful fishes over the reef .

    Lunch was included on the day and totally delicious, one of the best meals we had all week. Drinks were also on hand all day from a chiller in the van. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again. We thought the tour was excellent value – it included all costs, equipment and being completely private meant we could ask as many questions as we wanted and weren’t waiting around for others.

    Ask for Juan when you book, he is a great guide – very professional but really personable and interesting too.

  202. Hickoryview

    Hector was our tour guide and Rodrigo was our driver. First, you pay a little extra for a private tour but it is no worries the entire day. You avoid crowds, you are not waiting on anyone else and your schedule is your own. It is worth paying the extra to go with this company. We were never rushed in any part of our excursion. I am sure there was a schedule to follow but it did not feel like it. If you are familiar with travel to Playa del Carmen, you can do each of these activities on your own but if this is your first time and you want no hassles, I would highly recommend. We got good history on the Mayans and their culture, we saw turtles and stingrays, and the cenote was impressive. The lunch was delicious as well and included in your package. This was a no hassle, no worry adventure. Communication with the company over email was easy. I think couples probably don’t need but if you have a family, this was definitely the way to go. It worked perfectly for us. We would use them again for excursions.

  203. Ashcolarusso

    They are the best
    Manuel and Ervin were the best so friendly and knowledgeable made us feel safe and welcomed would highly recommend them for your tour.

  204. Ronda

    Great private tour
    My sister and I chose the private tour to Tulum, cenote, lunch, and then a swim with turtles.

    Juan was an absolute blast and a great guide. Juan was very knowledgeable about the ruins and very personal. He made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. Pasquale (driver) looked after our belongings and made us feel very safe.

    A private tour is the way to go when doing an excursion as it can be exactly what you want it to be. We would definitely book again with Absolute Adventure.

  205. Marla

    Highly recommend this tour and this tour company

    This was a fabulous company to work with. Manuel was our guide and Ervin was our driver. We loved getting to Tulum before all the crowds. The cenote was perfect for our group and the lunch was amazing. We loved snorkeling at Akumal. We were able to see five sea turtles. Manuel was great as a guide and we loved having Ervin stay with our belongings in the van. When we return to this area, we would definitely use them again. We loved being the only ones in our group. Definitely worth the money!

  206. Jeff

    Could not be happier with Hector! He has a great personality and definitely showed us a good time! He was very knowledgable so we learned ALOT!!! Thank you. Also Rodrigo was a great driver. Felt very safe with the both of them!

  207. San

    It was an awesome tour and an amazing experience! Our tour guide Hector was great and had a lot of knowledge which he shared with us.
    We were picked up early in the morning to be in Tulum before all the other tourists. After that, we were snorkeling in the Cenote and had lunch there. The last stop was Akumal were we snorkeled with seaturtles and stingrays.
    We can totally recommend this private tour and would definitely book with Absolute Adventure again!

  208. Jonathan Elterstein

    The easiest way to learn culture, nature and food. It was very nice to book this trip and going there with friend. Best tour we had in Playa del Carmen

  209. Dan

    I went with a group of 6 friends to Tulum and we booked through Absolute Adventure Mexico a guided day at the ruins, cenote swimming, and snorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal Bay.
    It was AMAZING. Our tour guide, HECTOR and driver RODRIGO, were so friendly, knowledgeable, funny, kind and super informative. The tour itself was a highlight of our trip, we started our at the ruins where we were driven after a pickup in a private van at our Air BNB. It was very educational, and Hector had a wealth of knowledge about the Maya and the history of Mexico.
    We then proceeded to choose a Cenote that we wanted to visit at Dos Ojos, and we chose Nicte Ha, it was GORGEOUS. Beautiful experience and the snorkel gear was provided.
    After the cenote Hector treated us to lunch at a local restaurant and it was arguably the best food we had on the trip! Delicious and homemade and the perfect fuel for a busy day.
    We then headed over to the protected Akumal Bay where we swam with Sea Turtles and and saw so many different types of coral and fish. We saw probably 4 sea turtles in the wild and it was AMAZING. I will never forget that moment!
    The excursion itself was worth every penny— the fees to the cenote and the bay and the ruins are all included in the price of the guide and excursion. Just remember to bring towels and bug spray!
    We would gladly have hector and rodrigo on every tour if we could! They are amazing.
    SERIOUSLY this company is amazing and great at communication and was a highlight of our trip! Book them!

  210. Amanda

    Hector & Pascal were amazing. We did the tour that included Tulum, Cenote and Akumal Turtle excursion. It was the best excursion that we’ve been on. Hector was very knowledgeable and great with our smaller children. Loved that it was a private tour and didn’t have to wait on others, all
    pictures were included, drinks and meal included, snorkeling equipment and so much more.
    Such a great value.
    5 star experience and would recommend to anyone looking for a great excursion.

  211. Tania

    We did this tour with my husband. We had a blast and can’t recommend enough this company and Juan our guide!

  212. Alberta72

    All are very nice, accommodating and very responsive to all of my queries.
    They took excellent care of my families .We re very satisfied with their services and will recommend them to all who are planning for a tour in Playa del Carmen.

  213. Elie

    Me and my partner had the most amazing time with our guide Claire. It was a fantastic day visiting the Tulum ruins, cenotes and snorkelling with the turtles. Claire was amazing, very knowledgable and so friendly. Our day with absolute adventure was the highlight of our whole two week holiday, if we ever come back to Mexico we will be making sure to book more trips with you guys! Again thank you for an amazing day with memories we will never forget

  214. Kyle F

    hector our tour guide was awesome. had lots of knowledge, real friendly and took great care of us! his company is lucky to have him, and you will to if you get him as your guide.
    we did the inclosed cenote was amazing . a whole day of just wow…

  215. Thia

    Amazing private tour – Manuel took us to Tulum, the Nicte-ha cenote, and swimming with sea turtles off Akumal. Took our slower pace into account and allowed us to do everything we wanted without ever feeling rushed or crowded. 10 out of 10.

  216. Jaycee

    We spent the whole day with Manuel (our tour guide), who is also AMAZING, visiting the Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Akumal Bay where we swam with the sea turtles.
    This private tour was nothing short of perfection, all three locations we visited were just breathtaking. Manuel, we will see you next year! We can’t wait!! – Jaycee & Rob

  217. Laurie

    Our tour guide was the best. He made our private family tour fun and interesting. He was patient with us (there are 8 people in our family) and understanding of our needs. I would highly recommend this particular tour!

  218. Paul1962

    Haven’t been traveling for quite a while… Lucky to have chosen this tour. It is very good value for money and we avoided all tourist crowds.

  219. Daniel

    We did our booking after reading comments on tripadvirsor and went to the Tulum, snorkel in a Cenote and with sea turtles. On the day, we met Arthuro and Misael at our hotel lobby. They were incredibly patient and fun! Arturo helped us learn and feel comfortable with snorkeling. He was knowledgeable and made this day amazingly interesting. Misael took care of the van and made sure our bags were safe while we were enjoying activities. Thank you for this unforgettable day. I am glad to share the word and recommend this agency.

  220. Angela

    We booked an awesome day trip with Claire where we went on private guided tour of the Tulum ruins and snorkeled in a cenote and with turtles! We were a group of 4 adults visiting Mexico for the first time with no snorkeling experience. Claire was incredible patient and super prepared with all the gear (wetsuits too!), even brought along umbrellas which were helpful when it started to rain during the ruins. We were one of the first people entering into Tulum which allowed for us to take some awesome pictures. During the snorkeling, my mother had some issues snorkeling but Claire was patient and incredibly accommodating in assisting her so that she was able to enjoy the cenote and see turtles. She also took us to an delicious lunch at a Mayan restaurant and was super informative about the people/places we visited. Overall my family and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and will be looking to book our next excursion with Absolute Adventure when we return to Playa next year.

  221. Jennifer

    One of the best tours I have ever done. They picked us up right on time with a clean, air-conditioned van that was fully equipped with drinks (including beer!) and various varieties of chips. Marcel, our tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Also, the food at the restaurant we went to was AMAZING!! Probably better than the food at our 5 star all inclusive resort! The took us to Tulum first so we could beat the heat and the crowds. As we finished the tour, there was a huge line to get in so going there first was great! Then we went to the cenote which was beautiful.

  222. Eli

    This excursion was amazing & our guide Marcel was great. We got to see a cenote with underwater caves, snorkle with sea turtles, and see the amazing Tulum ruins. All of which exceeded what I expected. Also, to top in all off we had an authentic mexican/mayan lunch which was delicious, better than anything we had at the “upscale” all inclusive resort we were staying at.

  223. Peter

    My wife and I had the pleasure to spend an entire day of our June honeymoon with Chris from Absolute Adventure. We had a private, guided visit to the ruins at Tulum, a wonderful snorkling trip in a cenote, and close encounters with turtles and other sea life in the ocean, all in one tour! Chris was extemely competent, helpful and entertaining, and I’d highly recommend that anyone looking for some fun and adventure in the Yucatan should give him a call!

  224. Lindsay

    We booked the Tulum, Cenote and Turtle swim tour with this company based on Tripadvisor recommendations, so thanks to those who took time to write up their experiences. Claire was patient with us as snorkelling novices, and thanks to her knowledge, we were able to see 5 or 6 lovely turtles. Then followed what for me was the highlight of the trip- swimming in the Cenote. For most of the time, we were the only people there, and I can say that this was a very special privilege, to appreciate the tranquility and beauty of this place which is sacred to the Mayans. It was something we would never have experienced otherwise and Claire was experienced in leading us through the silent, clear water in a way which allowed us to enjoy the beauty of the place while respecting its fragility and without worrying about getting lost! In fact you cannot visit this Cenote without a guide. As other reviewers have said, the meal in the jungle and Tulum were also great. I enjoyed learning a bit about Mexico and the history of the Mayans over lunch from Claire, who is a great source of knowedge and takes her tour guiding very seriously. All in all, highly recommended to anyone who appreciates something special and thanks to Claire for making it a memorable day for myself and two grown up children.

  225. Sam

    We went to Tulum, Akumal and a cenotes. Visiting Tulum in the morning a must do! We arrived at the opening and it was awesome as we got the ruins for ourselves. No one was on site, we have great pictures! Then both cenote and turtle snorkeling were amazing. Our group had a very pleasant day, it was so worth it!

  226. Rufus

    We went to Tulum, cenotes and Akumal with Absolute Adventure Mexico. Visiting Tulum in the morning is a must do, we were there before large groups and had a amazing lightning to take pictures! Swimming in the cave was spectacular and our guide Claire explained us everything about the cenote. Finally we went to Akumal to snorkel with sea turtles. We saw 6 of them from very close, it was fantastic! Thanks Claire for this day.

  227. Fred

    My wife Sharon and I book an adventure with Absolute Adventures Mexico. We opted for the Telum, cenotes and turtles.I can say enough about Chris’s professionalism and dedication to o making sure our day was perfect . From the start to then end it was a fantastic day!!!

  228. Guy

    We had a wonderful private tour including Tulum, snorkelling with turtles and in a quiet cenote. Our guide Arturo was fantastic. We would highly recommend Absolute Adventure Mexico. Top notch service, and great value.

  229. Kelly

    The tour was absolutely wonderful! It couldn’t have been better. I really appreciated arriving at the ruins at the opening of the site. We had the place for oursleves and our guide was so knowledgeble ! The snorkeling experience went super well too, with the guide giving lots of information and advices. I felt safe with the driver, he took care of our belonging in the van while we were away. I would highly recommend this small but incredible travel agency!

  230. Amanda

    We had such a great time touring the Tulum ruins and snorkelling in a cenote and also with turtles. We all loved it. Marcel and Ervin were wonderful. They took us to the best meal we had while we were in Cancun at a Mayan restaurant in the jungle. It was a very full day but so worth it. I would recommend this to anyone travelling to Mexico. It’s so nice not to be on a bus full of people just your group and we saw the ruins before the crowds got there. Absolutely amazing time!!

  231. Linda

    We did the Tulum, cenote and turtle tour with Arturo. Both our guide and driver were patient and fun. Arturo took care of everything and gave us confidence to snorkel as it was our first time. Our driver Miseal stayed with our bags in the van when we were snorkeling. The overall experience felt very nice and safe!

  232. Betty

    Today we completed our amazing private tour. We had snorkeling stops at sea turtles and cenote followed by an amazing lunch and then a private tour of the Maya ruins at Tulum. Our guide Claire was very knowledgeable and knew when and what time was the best to avoid the crowds at each stop. Juan Manuel was always there to pick us up so we never had to stand in the hot sun like other tours. We always had fresh cold drinks when we got into the van.

  233. Peggy

    Chris was a wonderful guide yesterday on our trip to Tulum, cenote and snorkeling with the turtles. He made sure we were comfortable with the equipment and had lots of patience with me since I was a bit tentative. The scenery was beautiful, this was one of the highlights of our trip and Chris handled all the details very well

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