Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony
Description
Experience a truly unique combination of history, nature, and culture in one seamless full-day adventure. Unlike other tours, this experience features reef snorkeling in Tulum (Jaguar Park) offering a vibrant marine ecosystem with tropical fish and coral formations. In addition, you’ll take part in an authentic Mayan ceremony, creating a meaningful cultural connection that goes beyond a typical sightseeing tour. With small groups, personalized service, and access to a beautiful cenote in the jungle, this tour delivers a more complete and immersive Tulum experience.
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Itinerary
Discover the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum, world famous for its unique location alongside the Caribbean coastline. Built on a natural outcrop facing the rising sun, the stunning turquoise blue ocean backdrop makes this beautiful site one of the most picturesque in the world.
Afterwards board local motorboats to reefs where you will explore the fascinating underwater world of the Mexican Caribbean on a leisurely snorkel tour. Brightly colored tropical fish, spectacular coral, amazing rock formations, rays and unbelievable visibility makes this an unforgettable experience.
Visitors to our exclusive cenote are welcomed into a hidden oasis in the lush jungle, where crystal-clear waters invite you to swim and explore. Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the cenote and revealing its unique underwater world, while stalactites above create a truly mystical atmosphere. As part of this experience, you will also take part in an authentic Mayan ceremony, connecting with the ancestral traditions of the region in a serene natural setting. This special location offers the perfect combination of nature, culture, and relaxation, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and immersing yourself in the magic of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Round Trip Transportation Hotel pickup is included for this tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we will arrange the exact pickup details and notify you accordingly. Estimated Pickup Times by Area: Costa Mujeres / Playa Mujeres: Starting from 5:30 AM Cancun: Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya: Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Tulum: Between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM Estimated Drop Off by Area: Cancun area between 05:00 PM And 06:00 PM Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen between 04:30 PM and 05:30 PM Tulum between 03:30 PM and 04:30 PM These are average times and can vary due to traffic or extraordinary circumstances. If you are staying at a private residence, hostel, or B&B, we will do our best to arrange pickup at your location or suggest the nearest accessible meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Biodegradable sunblock (should be applied at your hotel before boarding the transportation and when wáter activities ends)
- Remember to bring cash for the Marine Wildlife Conservation Bracelet. $35 Usd per person, Payable in cash at the pickup time
- Children age 0-11 year can be asked an ID as proof of age.
- Tour and snorkel location is subject to change due to weather and sea conditions
- Please note that only luggage small enough to fit under your seat is allowed on the tour. Your pick-up location must be the same as your drop-off location
- People under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to participate
Reviews(4,332)
Little support infrastructure. Very hot and no restaurants. Eat only what is available on the walk.
Muito obrigado por compartilhar a sua opinião. Lamentamos que alguns aspectos da experiência não tenham atendido às suas expectativas. Como nossas atividades acontecem em áreas naturais protegidas, a infraestrutura e os serviços disponíveis são limitados para preservar o ambiente. Além disso, o almoço incluído é organizado para que o cronograma do passeio seja cumprido da melhor forma possível. Agradecemos muito o seu feedback, pois ele nos ajuda a continuar melhorando. Esperamos ter a oportunidade de recebê-lo novamente em uma futura experiência.
We had a great tour with Paco- he was super knowledgeable about not only the Tulum ruins but also the general area and Mayan life- he was able to answer the MANY questions our children asked with good humour. Our personal highlight was the cenote which was beautiful and other-worldly, although I also loved seeing turtles while we snorkelled. I would say 2 things for travelling with kids- Tulum ruins are definitely hot so bring non-plastic drinks for sure and big sun hats!! Also the snorkelling was quite challenging with the waves, so I would only consider this if your kids are confident in the ocean or have snorkelled before! It was great to do so much in 1 day and made great memories.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day with Paco. His passion for Mayan history and culture truly shines through, and we're so glad he was able to answer all of your children's questions with knowledge and good humor. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. It’s wonderful to know that the cenote was the highlight of your day and that you also enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles. Experiences like these are what make the Riviera Maya so special. We also appreciate your helpful tips for families traveling with children. Your advice about staying hydrated and prepared for the heat at Tulum, as well as considering children's swimming confidence for the snorkeling activity, will certainly be valuable for future guests. Thank you again for choosing Ocean Tours and for recommending our experience. We hope to welcome your family back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Our tour guide gave us an unforgettable day. We were able to gain so many impressions and the schedule was simply perfect. Absolutely recommended! 🌴
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass dieser Ausflug zu einem der schönsten Tage Ihres Lebens geworden ist. Zu wissen, dass unsere Reiseleiterin Ihnen einen unvergesslichen Tag bereitet hat und Sie so viele schöne Eindrücke sammeln konnten, bedeutet uns sehr viel. Es ist schön zu hören, dass Ihnen auch der Ablauf der Tour gefallen hat und alles perfekt organisiert war. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung – das ist das größte Kompliment, das wir erhalten können. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder zu einer weiteren unvergesslichen Tour mit Ocean Tours Mexico begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße, Laura Ocean Tours
Excellent Tour, Raul as a guide is impeccable from every point of view, I highly recommend him and we thank him
Grazie mille per la vostra splendida recensione! 💙 Siamo felicissimi di sapere che avete apprezzato il tour di Tulum, lo snorkeling nella barriera corallina, il cenote e la cerimonia Maya. È un piacere sapere che Raul ha contribuito a rendere la vostra esperienza speciale grazie alla sua professionalità e dedizione. Condivideremo sicuramente i vostri complimenti con lui, sarà felice di sapere che il suo lavoro è stato così apprezzato. Grazie per aver scelto Ocean Tours. Speriamo di darvi nuovamente il benvenuto per un’altra indimenticabile avventura nella Riviera Maya! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Absolutely amazing. We went with our three kids ages 15, 12 and 4, and they all loved it. The Mayan ruins were so cool to see. Our tour guide Erick was so knowledgeable and cool. Snorkeling with turtles was awesome and the cenote was breathtaking. We booked a private tour since our hotel was pretty far away and pickup time would've been 5:50 am. Impossible when traveling with teens. It was well worth every penny.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 💙 We’re thrilled to hear that the whole family, from your 4-year-old to your teens, had such a wonderful day. Erick will be so happy to know his knowledge and personality made the experience even more special. We’re also glad the private tour gave your family the flexibility you needed. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Regina | Ocean Tours 🌴
Our guide Mariano was amazing! Knowledgeable and fun to interact with. The experience was one of a kind. We went as a group of 8, family and partners, and the entire experience was exceptional for everyone. The cenotes are stunning and were definitely the highlight for us. Sadly, due to weather we couldn't snorkel with the turtles, but instead pivoted to snorkeling in a lagoon that was still fantastic. I highly recommend this excursion and think the value is well worth the price - private transportation, hotel pick-up, full day of excursion, and food included! We even got some free tequila shots too!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙 We're delighted to hear Mariano made your day so memorable and that your whole group had such a great time. While we're sorry the weather didn't allow the turtle snorkeling, we're happy you enjoyed the lagoon and especially the beautiful cenotes. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome all of you back for another unforgettable adventure! Regina | Ocean Tours 🌴
Had a wonderful time, our guide was very knowledgeable and took very good care of our group
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. It’s especially rewarding to know that your guide’s knowledge and attentive care helped make your experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Riviera Maya!
Private tour is such a great way to do this. One on one attention from a a very knowledgeable tour guide. Terrific experience! Turtles and stingray! Great pictures at the end of it all! Wonderful team Suly excellent guide and very patient with the slower snookers ! Rod great and safe driver took good care of our things! Jorge took amazing pictures and made it fun! Love the pictures ! So grateful we took this trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic private tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Suly, Rod, and Jorge—they'll be delighted to know their knowledge, care, and enthusiasm helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours Mexico. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
This excursion is amazing! Our driver and photographer were very professional and nice. Our guide, Urlich, was very knowledgeable and made the trip extra special. This is an all day (12 hours) excursion and it’s worth it. I would definitely recommend this tour and company!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙 We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience. It's fantastic to know that our driver, photographer, and especially Urlich helped make your day so memorable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that you felt the full-day adventure was worth it. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future! 🌴😊
Aron was our guide and he was amazing! The cenote was one of our favourite things, Aron was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about the Mayans and really anything historical. He was very nice and you can tell he has a passion for what he does!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear that Aron made your experience so special with his knowledge and passion for Mayan history. It's great to know the cenote was one of your favorite parts of the tour! We'll be sure to share your kind words with Aron. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Laura | Ocean Tours
