Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch

4.2 (176 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 52 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel in or meeting point, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you will be shuttled to Tulum. This archaeological site is a local landmark, since it served as a main port in the ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way on this nature-filled ride.

You will priority access the archaeological site and enjoy a professionally-guided tour of the temples to see and learn about the main attractions such as the astronomical observatory of the Mayan city of Tulum and cultural buildings throughout the limits of the walls. As you leave Tulum and its turquoise background waters, you will start on your way to the next leg of the journey, a scenic cenote that as expected, has cultural and traditional significance to the Mayan culture.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you before a smooth-ride back.

Options

Tour from Cancun

5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen: Enjoy an extra stop in Playa del Carmen with this option of the tour
Duration: 13 hours
Hotel Pickup: Included from most centrally located hotels in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres & Playa Mujeres
Starting points:
Crab House | The Best Seafood in Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Supermanzana 19, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Pickup included

Tour from Tulum

Duration: 4 hours
Hotel Pickup:: Not available, you will meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
Starting point:
OXXO VILLAS TULUM, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Tour from Riviera Maya

Duration: 6 hours
Hotel Pickup:: Included from most centrally located hotels in Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen
Starting point:
Walmart, 30 Avenida Nte. Mz 040 Lote 001-1, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Pickup included

What's included

  • Admission fees and priority access at Tulum archaeological site
  • Guided tour of Tulum Mayan Temples
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located hotel (If selected)
  • Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
  • Optional lunch (300MXN) lifejacket and snorkel rental (200MXN)
  • Hotel pick up & drop off to / from Tulum Hotels
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tulum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Tulum was a port city crucially important to the Mayan culture and its economy in the region. With a professional tour guide, you’ll learn more about what made this city a powerhouse in its time. With temples scattered throughout the city and many other cultural epicenters within reach, this visit will prove to be not only educational but an interesting experience to learn about the Mayan culture, their advanced knowledge and the heritage of the region.
  2. Cenote Nohoch
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Take a refreshing swim in the waters of a beautiful cenote, you’ll be able to learn more about the amazing underground networks of water bodies in the region.

    Enjoy the scenery and even enjoy the depths with your snorkel gear, should you choose to do so.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

OXXO, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Meeting point

Playa del Carmen: Outside of Walmart Playa del Carmen at the bus stop.

Meeting point

Puerto Morelos: Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez, por Supermanzana 10 y Manzana 1, Benito Juárez, 77580 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Meeting point

Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

End point

OXXO, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

End point

Playa del Carmen: Outside of Walmart Playa del Carmen at the bus stop.

End point

Puerto Morelos: Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez, por Supermanzana 10 y Manzana 1, Benito Juárez, 77580 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

End point

Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Pickup details

You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • You must be able to walk at a leisurely pace for approximately 1.5miles (2km) and be able to climb and descend stairs.
  • An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen Hotels. You will confirm your exact pickup time with the local tour operator.
  • If your hotel is outside coverage you will be asked to meet the tour at a nearby location.
  • Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
  • You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
  • Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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