Tulum & Cenote Day Trip: Discover Mysteries of Ancient Maya Civilization
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127 Ratings
Cancún
Embark on a Tulum & Cenote Day Trip to uncover the secrets of the ancient Maya civilization. Explore the well-preserved ruins of Tulum, relax on its picture-perfect beach, and take a refreshing dip in a stunning cenote.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tulum Archaeological Site - 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 archeological site with a guide, enjoy some free time to dig your toes into the sand of Tulum’s picture-perfect beach and then take a refreshing dip in a cenote.

After you’re picked up from your hotel, 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 archeological 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 or take a dip in the balmy turquoise waters.

  • Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum - Enjoy the refreshing waters of this breathtaking cenote.
What's Included
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels
  • Professional guided tour of Tulum and one cenote
What's Not Included
  • US$ 15 Natural Reserve Fee upon arrival
  • Optional life jacket, snorkel gear & locker at cenote (US$ 10)
  • 58 Mexican pesos for Tulum National Park Fee
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long adventure to the enigmatic Maya ruins of Tulum. Unravel the enigmas of this archaic society as you navigate the archeological site with a guide, indulge in some leisure time to sink your feet into Tulum’s pristine beach sand, and then rejuvenate with a plunge in a striking cenote.

Following pick-up from your lodging, traverse along roads skirted by jungle to reach Tulum, a fortified Maya settlement positioned on the seacliff, with the turbulent waves of the Caribbean below. During the journey, your guide enlightens you about the historic Maya and the trade pathways that interfaced across the Yucatan.

Upon arrival, enter the archeological locale to investigate the enigmas of this intriguing and superbly maintained metropolis. Absorb speculations about Maya rituals, adoration, and quotidian routine as you stride around the site’s acclivity Castillo.

From the site, you can gaze upon the shoreline and Tulum’s renowned expanse of sprawling white sand. Post your guided tour, seize some downtime to capture memories, or perhaps stroll along the beach.

  • Additional surcharges of 15 USD for Natural Reserve Fee as well as 58 pesos for Tulum National Park tax are payable on the day of your activity.
  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • Hotel pick-up is available from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Hotel pickup from the Costa Mujeres area is only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • Total bus travel time to and from all attractions is around 4 hours depending on traffic.
Location
Crab House | The best seafood in Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherpa67393847149
May 29, 2024
Refreshing cultural experience - Excellent, Tomas, amazing guide. He gave us a lot of historical and cultural information about the region and the inhabitants. The places were spectacular and everything was on time (it takes a long time to pick up the hikers, but then everything was perfect). I would have liked more time in Tulum to go to the beach or to be taken to the beach. P.S. If you have thermoses or bottles to carry water within Tulum, take them with you because they do not allow disposable bottles or any type of garbage to enter. And a lot of sun protection in the pyramids is very hot.
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Fadima_g
May 13, 2024
Great experience - We had a great time. Pick up on time directly at the resort Ocean Riviera Paradise and secure drop off. Our guide Yul was amazing.
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Emily_n
May 9, 2024
Tulum & cenote - Tulum ruins were great and our guide Sandro gave lots of interesting information about the Mayan culture and history. Cooling off afterwards in a cenote was a welcome break from the heat!
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Dennis_u
Apr 30, 2024
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience and great guides. We enjoyed all the stops and the tour guide was super knowledgeable.
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E5585pltimj
Apr 19, 2024
Great day! - Picked up from Cancun hotel and headed 2 hours south to Tulum in a nice air conditioned bus. Explored the Tulum archeological site for a little under 3 hours. Bring sunscreen or long sleeves and/or a hat. It was hot and mostly exposed to the sun. Tomas was informative about Mayan history. We were then given time on our own to explore. Had some tacos before heading to the Cenote. The cenote was refreshing and we were able to jump off of 2 platforms into the water- it was deep enough to be safe. After the cenote we headed the 2 hours back to Cancun. The trip felt safe, the bus was nice and cold. I would recommend this trip just keep in mind it’s 10 hours.
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I735ypemilym
Apr 9, 2024
Great experience! - Amazing trip! Our tour guide, Tomas, was very passionate and informative. Great value for your money - would recommend to anyone looking to to visit the ruins and cool off at the cenote.
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Mayala3
Apr 12, 2024
Tulum Cenote 2024 excursion - Sandro was a great guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip. Perfect amount of time. Cenote site was nice after Tulum ruins. Very Refreshing! However not much to do but take a dip and swim. Not too picturesque. Recommend bringing your own towel, mosquito repellent, sun screen and water.
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Zacharyjohn_l
May 11, 2024
The guide was good but the tour was exhausting - The guide, Sandro, and the driver, Martin, were great. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us new information about Tulum. However, it was just scorching hot and involves a lot and I mean A LOT of walking. Just hydrate yourself, bring sun screen and wear comfortable footwear. I wouldn’t really recommend this tour if you’re coming from Cancun Hotel Zone because it is far and the tour only includes 2 places, the Tulum Archaeological Site and the Tortuga Cenote. If you really want to visit these places, it is better if you stay for a night or two in Tulum so that you can also visit other wonderful places in Tulum area.
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Gina
Apr 23, 2024
Left stranded at cenote - After we booked and paid for the tour we were notified that we would have to find our own way back from the cenote. As we’d only booked the day before we could not cancel without losing all of our money. Most tours would drop you back at the pickup place, but not this one. We were also charged extra (though this was noted) which made this not the good deal that it first appeared. Staying in Tulum, it was have been more advantageous for us to take a collectivo to the ruins, pay for a guide and take a collectivo back to Tulum. The shops in the area are a rip off, charging us in US dollars rather than pesos.
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Rick_c
Apr 24, 2024
Terrible - First we were supposed to be picked up at 8am but the next morning at 7:05 we received a text what’s up app asking where we were . I responded that we were to meet at 8am then I received a text again on what’s up app say I texted you yesterday that it would be at 7am. I never saw that text or responded to it. Why would this person assume I saw it without confirmation! Then at the hotel why didn’t they go to the front desk and have them call our room . We were not the only ones who missed the trip. I hope you will issue a refund without me pressing the issue further .
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