Tulum & Coba ruins tour with cenote swim and tastings

Walk two Mayan cities and swim through cenote caves in a single day

A full-day guided tour of Tulum and Coba archaeological sites in the Yucatan, with cenote swimming, tastings and lunch included. You explore the cliffside ruins of Tulum with a guide, then travel to Coba to see the Nohoch Mul pyramid, the tallest in the region, before swimming through crystal-clear cenote waters and underground rock formations. Chocolate and tequila tastings happen along the way, and a buffet lunch caps the afternoon. Admission fees to the archaeological sites are paid on-site unless you book an all-inclusive option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Tulum RuinsEntry included2h
2. Cenote Nohoch Nah ChichEntry included3h

Explore ruins, swim, and taste local flavors

• Visit Tulum Archaeological Site
• Guided tour of Tulum ruins
• Chocolate tasting at Tulum
• Arrive at Coba archaeological site
• Guided tour of Coba ruins
• Tequila tasting at Coba
• Swim in mystical cenote
• Enjoy buffet lunch with traditional flavors

The experience

You start at Tulum, the ancient Mayan port city perched on a cliff above the Caribbean. A guide walks you through the ruins, explaining the architecture, history and what archaeological work has revealed about the people who built it. While you're there, an expert leads a chocolate tasting. You learn how cacao beans become the final product, tasting different varieties along the way.

From Tulum you travel to Coba, one of the largest Mayan cities in the region. The guide shows you the network of sacbeob, the elevated stone roads that connected different structures, and takes you to the Nohoch Mul: the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. After exploring the site, you have the option to swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. You glide through submerged caverns with stunning rock formations all around, moving through crystal-clear water that reveals the underground world the ancient Maya knew. If you prefer to skip the swim, you can stay at the cenote facilities instead.

Before heading back, you taste tequila and learn about agave harvesting and distillation. A buffet lunch with traditional Mexican dishes refuels you after the morning's walking and the cenote swim. The whole day runs about twelve hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch with traditional Mexican dishes.
• guided tours at Tulum and Coba archaeological sites.
• chocolate tasting with an expert explaining traditional production.
• tequila tasting covering agave harvesting and distillation.
• guided swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich's submerged caverns.
• professional certified guide.
• round-trip transportation with hotel pickup (if that option is selected).

Options for this experience

6 options

Meeting Point CancunGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Pickups begin at 5 am. The exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour.

Hotel pickup in CancúnGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Pickup: Select this option if you'd like to be collected from your hotel in Cancún. Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup in Riviera MayaGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Pickup includes a hotel pickup in Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen. If your hotel is in Riviera Maya, you won't stop in Playa del Carmen. Pickup is included.

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Tour for private groups, pickup includedGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Private tour: Choose this option to enjoy a tour just for you! Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive CancunGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Hotel pickup: Give the name and address of your hotel in Cancún so we can arrange the pickup service, which is included in the price. Taxes included: Enjoy the most straightforward tour option without worrying about extra costs, since taxes are included in the price. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive Riviera MayaGuide in English or Spanish · 05:00Hotel pickup: This option includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Just provide your hotel's name and address to arrange it. Taxes included: The archaeological site fees are included in the tour price, so there's nothing to worry about; just relax and enjoy. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 12h, runs every day at 05:00, from US$ 41.44 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 54

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Amigo Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want the admission fees built into the price: otherwise you'll pay 44 USD per person at the gate on the day of the tour, credit card only. The tour suits anyone who can walk through ruins and spend time in the sun. The cenote swim is optional, so mobility or comfort in water doesn't determine whether you can join.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the Nohoch Mul pyramid at Coba?

The Nohoch Mul is the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, located within the Coba archaeological site. Your guide explains how the ancient people of the region lived and used these structures.

Do I have to swim in the cenote, or can I skip it?

The guided swimming tour at the cenote's caves is optional. If you don't want to participate, you can stay at the cenote or use the facilities on-site instead.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay separately?

Buffet lunch, guided tours at both archaeological sites, chocolate and tequila tastings, and transportation are included. Admission fees to Tulum and Coba must be paid on-site the day of the tour (44 USD total, credit card only), unless you book an all-inclusive option, which includes those fees in the price.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in several options (All-inclusive Cancun, All-inclusive Riviera Maya, Cancún Hotel Pick up, Private Tour with Pickup, and Riviera Maya Hotel Pick up). You can also choose to meet the group at a Cancun meeting point instead.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, drinks and sunscreen. The tour runs about twelve hours in the sun and involves walking through ruins and swimming, so sun protection matters. Note that a life vest and locker are not included.