History, culture and nature in one amazing Riviera Maya experience. Visit not one, but two unique Mayan ruins sites and swim in a refreshing cenote!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 6:45 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- From your hotel lobby in Playa del Carmen. There is no pickup service in Tulum City and Tulum Hotel Zone.
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the 2 most important archaeological sites in Quintana Roo
- Go for a purifying swim in a sacred cenote of the Maya civilization
- Enjoy Mayan culture with a local guide
Full description
First stop is Tulum, the ancient Maya city perched on a cliff overlooking the Mexican Caribbean sea. Your expert bilingual guide will share fascinating information about the archaeological site, its importance in history and the day to day life of its inhabitants at its peak. Hear all about the past cultures and the theories of their demise.
Next up is a visit to the Hidden Treasures for a swim in the refreshing waters of Cenote La Gloria. Cenotes are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula, natural sinkholes in limestone caves that were sacred to the ancient Maya people. You will then savor an authentic regional lunch buffet to recharge for the last stop of the day.
The last part of this incredible journey is a guided tour of the Coba Mayan ruins. Still mostly hidden beneath the jungle foliage, Coba is the site of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, climb to the top for out of this world views. Hear from your guide about the discovery of this site. Admire the boundaries nature and man-made structures and the jungle bonds with the ruins.
Includes
- Comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel
- Certified guide
- Regional lunch buffet
- Admission to the Tulum archaeological site
- Admission to the Coba archaeological site
- Admission to Ecoturístico Hidden Treasures center
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Bring cash for buying souvenirs and tipping, biodegradable sunblock and insect repellent, lightweight jacket for winter season & sunglasses, comfortable shoes or sneakers, extra change of clothes, camera
