The 4 Private Cave Tours in Tulum Worth Going Under For

1.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275Our pick

Spend four to six hours in Tankah with a private guide such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, Danny, or Yair. Snorkel four cenotes, zip-line, canoe, swim, cliff jump, and eat a local lunch in a Mayan village. Private pickup is available across the Riviera Maya.

“The tour was excellent! The tour guide Alberto was amazing, knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. He was very patient, answering hundreds of questions of my super energetic kids. He made memorable photos and videos while we were enjoying the ziplines and cenotes. The cenotes are mesmerizing! The lunch was unique and delicious. That was one of the best tours in our life. It deserves 10 stars.”

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2.Private Tour – The best Cenotes in Yucatan – Suytun & Oxman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Travel privately from Tulum to three very different Yucatan cenotes: photo-ready Suytun, rope-swing Oxman, and cave-like Xux Ha. Your guide handles transport, entry, photos, and local context, with breakfast in Valladolid included. Ask for Miguel, Jhony, Jorge, or another preferred guide when booking, though requests cannot be guaranteed.

“Amazing experience. Our guide, Ulises, took great care to capture video and photos while we enjoyed the cenotes. The cenotes themselves are gorgeous and relaxing. We never felt rushed at all. Very relaxing. The included meal was also delicious. We have no regrets at all and would 100% recommend. Thank you Ulises!”

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3.Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169Best value

Spend about six hours combining easy lagoon snorkeling near Tulum with a private cenote and cave visit. Swim among Caribbean fish, then follow a 600-meter underground route through limestone galleries, pools, and narrow passages. Guides such as Carlos, Marie, Karen, and Luigi are known for careful instruction and lively explanations of Mayan culture and nature.

“Niko was a great guide with a lot of knowledge not just about what we were doing but also the country. It was a great time and the cenote was amazing!”

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4.Chichen-itza & Cenote Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Tulum around 6 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned trip to Chichen Itza and a Mayan cenote. Guides such as Alex, Ulises, Johnny, Limbert, and Cesar tailor the pace, explain Maya culture, and help you beat the crowds. Lunch, water, snacks, transport, and the cenote visit are included. Confirm admission and toll fees before booking.

“Ulisees was extremely knowledgeable and gave us fantastic personalised insights into the culture and what we were seeing at Chichen Itza - we learnt so much! The food was delicious at lunch and the cenote was beautiful. Despite my torn ligament, we managed to cover a lot at a comfortable pace, thanks to our guide's patience. On the way back we heard Cumbia music and collected lots of other tips about places to go and things to do!”

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