Tulum is the only Maya ruin facing the Caribbean Sea. We arrive early to enjoy it before the crowds and the heat, then trade the ruins for crystal-clear water: an open cenote and a cave with an underground river, with premium snorkel gear and your own local expert.
What's included
Private transport, a certified English-speaking guide, the Tulum entrance fee, two cenotes (open cenote and cave & underground river) and professional snorkel equipment. Cold water all day.
✓ Certified archaeological guide
✓ English-speaking driver
✓ Tulum archaeological site entrance fee
✓ Open cenote entrance fee
✓ Cave & underground river entrance fee
✓ Premium snorkel equipment (disinfected)
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time in every activity
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
Ruins first while it is cool, cenotes when the sun is high — the perfect order for a relaxed day.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your English-speaking guide picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Tulum archaeological site
Explore Zama, "the city of dawn", on the cliffs above the Caribbean before the crowds.
Open cenote & cave river
Snorkel an open cenote and a cave with an underground river — the Maya considered them sacred.
Optional lunch & back
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant if you like, then head back to your hotel.
Pickup & departure cities
We offer private hotel pickup from Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Duration and the suggested pickup time depend on where you are staying — your guide tailors the departure time to your hotel.
Pickup area
Suggested pickup
Duration
Playa & Costa Mujeres
6:30 AM
8–10 h
Cancún
6:30 AM
8–10 h
Riviera Maya
6:30 AM
7–9 h
Playa del Carmen
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Akumal
7:15 AM
5–7 h
Tulum
7:30 AM
5–7 h
Exact times depend on you — everything happens at your own pace — and can vary with traffic and whether you stop for lunch.
Why book a private tour
On a private tour the day moves at your pace. You skip the long waits, get personal attention, stop for the photos you want and travel only with your own group. For families, couples and small groups, it's the difference between seeing Tulum and truly experiencing it. Rated 5.0 by 3,500+ travelers on TripAdvisor.
Full price list
Group size
Price per person
2 adults
$250 USD
3 adults
$210 USD
4 adults
$175 USD
5–7 adults
$145 USD
8–10 adults
$135 USD
Kids (3–10): $125 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel & swimsuit
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Lunch (optional local restaurant)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Tulum & 2 Cenotes private tour?”
Between 5 and 10 hours depending on your hotel — 5–7 h from Tulum or Akumal, 8–10 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. depending on your location.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your guide, Tulum entrance fee, two cenotes and snorkel equipment. Lunch is optional and not included.
“Do I need to know how to swim?”
Basic swimming is recommended; life jackets are available and your guide stays with you in the water.
“Is this a private or a shared tour?”
100% private — only your group, with your own guide and vehicle.
“Do I need to pay a deposit?”
No. You reserve online and pay on the day of your tour in cash (USD or MXN), card, PayPal or Zelle.