Private island travel Tulum planning

Tulum in Mexiko is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

In Tulum in Mexiko, we work out with you how much privacy you want, from a quiet stretch of beach to accommodation that sits as much as possible on its own, and choose accordingly. Around Tulum Beach, Vesica Tulum and Gran Cenote, days can alternate between beach, water and calm without you having to keep to a schedule, and excursions remain optional. According to our country information, the best time to travel to Mexiko is agreed individually, and for islands we also check how weather and water affect the journey and daily life.

Getting to an island like Tulum often involves several legs, such as a flight, a boat or a seaplane, and we plan the connections with buffers so that you arrive without haste. We talk with you on a video call about your expectations of seclusion, because anyone seeking calm in Tulum needs different planning from someone who also wants excursions or water sports. For families and couples in Tulum, we clarify meals, healthcare and excursion options in advance, so that seclusion does not become a limitation but stays planned.

Places and experiences

These places around Tulum stand for beach, lagoon and stillness.

Tulum Beach, Experience
Vesica Tulum, Experience
Gran Cenote, Experience
Xel-Há, Experience
La Calypso Dive Center - Cenote diving, Experience
Koox Diving | Scuba Diving Center Tulum, Experience
GO Snorkeling Tulum, Experience
Tulum Snorkeling Tours, Experience

Place
Tulum Beach
Vesica Tulum
Gran Cenote
Xel-Há
La Calypso Dive Center - Cenote diving
Koox Diving \| Scuba Diving Center Tulum
GO Snorkeling Tulum
Tulum Snorkeling Tours

Getting there

From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Tulum by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Tulum?

For Tulum, Tulum Beach, Vesica Tulum and Gran Cenote are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.

Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?

Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.

Which accommodations are listed for Tulum in the catalogue?

The catalogue lists houses such as Be Tulum Hotel, Secrets Tulum Resort Beach Club and Villa, Soliman Bay 2 for Tulum, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.

Which destinations in Mexiko can be combined with Tulum?

A second island like Akumal, Bacalar and Cancun combines with Tulum if the crossing stays short.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.

How much does a trip to Tulum cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.

Plan your trip

Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.

Fill in the planner

reply within one working day by video call

Accommodation in the catalogue

Be Tulum Hotel, Accommodation
Secrets Tulum Resort Beach Club, Accommodation
Villa — Soliman Bay 2, Accommodation
Apartment — Zona Hotelera, Accommodation
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, Accommodation
XELA Tulum, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Be Tulum Hotel	4.3
Secrets Tulum Resort Beach Club	4.2
Villa, Soliman Bay 2	4.2
Villa, Soliman Bay
Apartment, Zona Hotelera	4.8
Beachfront Villa, Zona Hotelera
Villa, La Veleta
Villa Tulum Beach Zona Hotelera