Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

Me, my husband and our two kids (6 and 9) recently returned from the Yucatan. We spent about half of our time in Telum. By far, the high point of our trip was the tour we did with MexicoKanTours, our guide Paloma and our driver, Axel. Axel and Paloma picked us up promptly from our hotel at 8am. They were immediately welcoming to our entire family (the youngest of which were a bit grumpy about our early departure due). We drove to the ruins and on the way, Paloma explained some of the history of the indigenous people. We toured the ruins for about an hour – and throughout the tour, Paloma was very attentive to each of us (making sure we used the bathrooms when we had the chance, offering water, suggesting photo opportunities and indulging my 6 year-old’s preoccupation with the iguanas.) It was exactly the right speed for my family. We learned a lot about Telum (“Zama”) and were also allowed the space and time to take in and enjoy the stunning scenery. From there we traveled to a cenote. Our experience at the cenote was nothing short of spectacular. Again, on the ride there, Paloma described the different types of cenotes in the area and showed us pictures of the birds and other animals who live in the area. It is hard to describe our experience at the cenote itself because it was incredibly special. The cenote itself has a certain spiritual quality but it was also the way that Paloma led us through the cenote that allowed us to attune to this wonder of our natural world. We swam and played in the crystal blue water of the Cenote before we headed back to the van. We finished with a delicious lunch where we had the chance to chat a bit with Paloma. We were a week in the area but somehow, the half-day we spent with Paloma and Axel will be what we all think of when we think about this trip. Thank you, Paloma.

We booked the bike tour and it turned into a private tour as there were only two of us. Our guide, Alondra was really exceptional. She was really erudite and with good contagious energy. Couldn't have been better. The tour itself was really well thought out and easy to do by bike, our guide made the experience unforgettable. Thank you!!

From start to finish, this private tour was absolutely incredible! Our guide, Alondra, and driver, Victor, went above and beyond to make this an unforgettable experience for our group of 16. We started with a visit to the breathtaking Mayan ruins in Tulum, where Alondra shared fascinating history and insights about Mayan culture during the ride. Her knowledge and passion truly brought the ruins to life. Next, we explored a private Cenote, where we hiked through an underground cave river—an exhilarating and magical experience! It was an adventure for everyone, even the youngest in our group (age nine), and definitely a highlight of our trip to Mexico. To top it all off, we ended the day at a fantastic local Mexican restaurant, where I had some of the best fish tacos of my life, paired with an amazing margarita. Alondra was not just an excellent guide but also a wonderful person—warm, friendly, and engaging. By the end of the day, she felt like a friend, and we were sad to say goodbye. If you’re looking for an adventure that’s fun for the whole family and truly unforgettable, this tour is a must!

Our tour was amazing and perfect for a mixed group of four families with children of different ages. Alondra was the best tour guide we’ve ever had and would highly recommend her.

This was by far a favorite adventure of our trip. Our 15 year old said the cenotes was the coolest thing he has ever done. Alondra is a fantastic guide and quickly became family. We would follow her on all the adventures.

Alondra was amazing in explaining the history and background for the ruins and the meanings of the cenotes. She took the time to lets everyone have a positive experience.