Travel back in time during a day trip to the mysterious Maya ruins of Tulum. Uncover the secrets of this ancient civilization as you tour the archaeological site with a guide, and then take a refreshing dip in an ancient cenote.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Choose from 1 of 4 centrally located pickup locations in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum.

Highlights

Travel through time and explore enigmatic Tulum
See centuries-old ruins including impressive clifftop Castillo
Enjoy free time to swim at Tulum's breathtaking white-sand beach
Admire fantastic views of the sea from the top of the Maya city
Take a refreshing dip in a breathtaking cenote

Full description

After your pickup, ride along jungle-fringed roads to Tulum, a walled Maya city perched on the coast above the crashing waves of the Caribbean. En route, your guide shares facts about the ancient Maya and the trade routes that crisscross the Yucatan. Once you arrive, enter the archaeological site to explore the mysteries of this fascinating and well-preserved city. Listen to theories about Maya rituals, worship, and daily life as you walk around the site's clifftop Castillo. From the site, you can look out over the coast and Tulum's famous stretch of long white sand. After your tour, have some free time to take photos, go for a walk along the beach, or take a dip in the balmy turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Lastly, travel a bit into the jungle to witness an ancient cenote. Take a refreshing dip in this impressive natural wonder before the return ride to back to your pickup location.

Includes

Guided tour of Tulum and Cenote
Admission to the archaeological site
Transportation
Pickup from a centrally located pickup location in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum

Natural reserve fee ($15)
Food and drinks
Life jacket
Lockers
Snorkel gear

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Water
ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
Children under 4 years old go free of charge
You must pay the Natural Reserve Fee on arrival, which is $15

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 57 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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The tour with our guide Thomas was very cool & recommendable. - Duration: 8-9 hours - But the nature tax was 300 MXN or 15$ USD instead of 10$ USD. - Tulum ruins are very interesting, but overcrowded with tourists and overpriced. - The cenote is amazing and beautiful. - Value for money is great from this tour and not so many extra costs

May 1, 2022

Our guide Tomas made the day very interesting and exciting. He involved us and shared a lot of knowledge with us. An absolute highlight was the cenote. Again, Tomas told us a lot and worried about our well-being and safety. It was an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, the cenote is too dark to take your own photos. The photos that were taken by a cenote employee in 10 minutes (about 15 pieces) are very nice but at 30 USD too expensive for our taste. But it's perfectly fine if you don't want to buy the photos.

February 28, 2022

The trip is as advertised. We went to Tulum, the guide explained interesting information about the place and then we had almost two hours to explore the area. Afterwards we went to the Chaak Tun cenote and the route was fun. During the transfers between zones, our guide Tomas livened up the tour with recommendations and some stories related to the places we visited. I recommend it, especially if you want to do an excursion that does not last all day.

November 2, 2021

From Cancun & Riviera Maya: Day Trip to Tulum and Cenote

From Cancun & Riviera Maya: Day Trip to Tulum and Cenote

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