Tulum Ruins & Cenote Nohoch Day Trip Guided Tour with Lunch

The Castillo sits on the cliff edge, and you can swim in the cenote afterward without leaving the site.

A full-day guided tour from Cancun to Tulum Archaeological Site and Cenote Nohoch, where you explore the walled Maya city with a certified guide, swim in freshwater cenote waters, and eat a regional buffet lunch. Hotel pickup is included from most Cancun and Riviera Maya properties, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French. A surcharge of $35 USD covers park fees and the cenote reserve charge, payable in cash on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tulum Ruins2h 30m
2. Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich1h

Explore Tulum ruins and swim in cenote

• Travel from hotel to Tulum ruins
• Guided tour of Tulum archaeological site
• Free time at Tulum beach
• Swim in Cenote Nohoch
• Enjoy regional buffet lunch

The experience

After pickup from your hotel, you ride jungle-fringed roads toward Tulum while your guide explains the ancient Maya trade routes that crisscrossed the Yucatan. The archaeological site sits on coastal cliffs above the Caribbean, and once you arrive, a certified guide leads you through the walled city to the Castillo, the site's most prominent structure, where you learn about Maya rituals, worship and daily life. The tour gives you time to walk the grounds and take in the views over the turquoise water and Tulum's long white sand beach.

From the ruins, you head to Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, a freshwater oasis ringed by jungle. You swim in the cenote's clear water, then change in the provided facilities before sitting down to a regional buffet lunch featuring authentic Yucatecan dishes, hibiscus water and horchata. The whole day (including the roughly four hours of bus travel to and from the attractions) runs about ten hours.

The tour suits families with children from age four onward, and the operator notes it is suitable for all fitness levels. Infants under three ride free. Restrooms and changing rooms are available at both the archaeological site and the cenote. If you are staying in Costa Mujeres, pickup is only available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, so you'll need to choose one of those days when you book.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel pickup from most Cancun and Riviera Maya properties.
• certified guided tour of Tulum Archaeological Site in English, Spanish or French.
• entrance to the cenote and free time to swim.
• access to restrooms and changing rooms at both locations.
• regional Yucatecan buffet lunch with hibiscus water and horchata.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour departing from a meeting pointGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Hotel pickup is not provided. Starting points: Crab House | The Best Seafood in Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico; Súper Akí Tulum, Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Tour departing from Cancun or Riviera MayaGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Pickup is included for guests staying in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Select this option if that applies to you.

Tour in EnglishGuide in French · 07:00Includes pickup, with a French-speaking guide

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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$ 35

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cancun Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're based in Costa Mujeres (it departs Monday, Wednesday, or Friday only), and want both Tulum ruins and a cenote swim in a single day with a single pickup point.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the Castillo at Tulum?

The Castillo is the largest and most prominent structure at Tulum Archaeological Site, standing on the cliff edge above the Caribbean. Your guide explains its role in Maya rituals and daily life as you walk the site.

Can I swim at Tulum beach, or only at the cenote?

You have free time at Tulum's beach after the guided tour to take photos or swim in the turquoise Caribbean waters. The cenote swim happens separately at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich later in the day.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a regional buffet of traditional Yucatecan cuisine with natural flavored water (hibiscus and horchata) included. The meal fuels the second half of the day after the cenote swim.

Do I need to pay anything extra on the day of the tour?

Yes, a $35 USD surcharge covers the Natural Cenote Reserve Fee, Tulum National Park entrance fee and local tax. This is payable in cash on the day of your activity.

What time does the tour pick me up?

Your hotel pickup time depends on your location in Cancun or the Riviera Maya. Be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and restrooms and changing rooms are available at both the archaeological site and the cenote.