Things to do in Tulum
Tulum Ruins Tour59 optionsTulum Cenote Tour54 optionsTulum Xel Ha10 optionsSnorkeling Tulum21 optionsTulum Airport Transfer12 optionsATV Tulum12 optionsTulum Day Trip6 optionsBoat Tour Tulum15 optionsCoba Ruins Tulum26 optionsKayaking Tours7 optionsWhale Shark Diving Tulum7 optionsTulum Bike Tour6 options
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Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Early Access & Cenote Swim★ 4.74 (25,534) · 12h
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Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Cenote Swim & Tequila Tasting★ 4.80 (6,895) · 12h
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Tequila Tasting & Lunch★ 4.67 (16,926) · 12h
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Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Luxury Catamaran Sail & Snorkel Tour★ 4.62 (3,610) · 5h 30mUS$ 55View ›
Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Food Demo with Zipline★ 4.87 (3,100) · 11hUS$ 29View ›
Chichén Itzá Cenote Valladolid Tour: Swim & Explore Day★ 4.80 (2,393) · 13hUS$ 33View ›
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtles Snorkel Tour: 3 Turtle Species★ 4.88 (2,275) · 8hUS$ 129View ›
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid: Small Group Day Trip★ 4.95 (2,206) · 10hUS$ 214View ›
Xcaret Park Day Trip: Snorkeling, Rivers & Night Show★ 4.33 (2,118) · 6h–12hUS$ 185View ›
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Snorkeling Tour: Guided Day with Lunch★ 4.87 (1,973) · 6h 30mUS$ 119View ›Top rated (10)
Tulum Private Catamaran: Caribbean Snorkeling & Open BarYou get a private 51ft catamaran with a professional captain and crew, snorkeling in clear Caribbean waters, and an open bar with fresh food prepared on board. Paddle boards, inflatables, and snorkel gear are included. The boat departs from Puerto Aventuras and is reserved for your group alone, so you set the pace and the stops. Book directly after choosing your date and group size, and the team will confirm your departure time and any add-ons.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a private boat with no strangers, no fixed itinerary, and food prepared on board—the crew handles everything so you only decide where to stop and when to swim.
Tulum Akumal Cenote Tour: Morning start, three stops, no crowdsYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to Tulum Ruins at opening time to beat the crowds, then snorkel in an underground cenote, then swim with turtles at Akumal Bay. All entry fees, snorkel gear, water, and a certified guide are included. The whole experience takes roughly a half-day, with private transport meaning no waiting for other travelers.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Playa del Carmen with a morning free and want to see three distinct places — ancient ruins, an underground cenote, and sea turtles — without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The private vehicle and early arrival at Tulum mean you skip the crowds and move at your own pace.
Sian Ka'an Muyil: Birdwatching Tour with Mayan Guide & MealYou’ll walk through Muyil’s jungle trails with a Mayan guide who really knows his birds, spot flashes of color in the mangroves, and share a traditional meal outdoors. Expect muddy shoes, laughter over mispronounced names, and quiet moments that linger after you leave.
4 Cenotes, Zip-Lines & Canoes near Tulum: Private Tour with LunchA private activity tour near Tulum where you choose which cenotes to explore: zip-line across one, canoe into another, cliff dive at a third, snorkel in a fourth, or skip any of them. The day includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, lunch prepared in an adjacent Mayan village, and all gear—life jackets, snorkeling equipment, drinks and snacks. Children from age 1 are welcome. The Tulum archaeological site can be added for an extra fee.Is it for me?Book this tour if your group wants to pick and choose among activities rather than follow a set schedule—you control the pace and which cenotes to visit, so a family with young children or mixed comfort levels can stay together without anyone sitting out.
Chichen Itza & Cenote Private Tour from TulumYou're picked up from your Tulum hotel and driven privately to Chichen Itza with an expert local guide who avoids the crowds by starting early. The day includes lunch, water, and snacks, plus a cenote visit that fits naturally into the route. You move at your own pace through one of Mexico's most important Mayan cities, with someone who actually knows the place — not someone reading from a script to forty people. The full day means you see it properly, not rushed.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers staying in Tulum who want to see Chichen Itza without joining a large group — the private guide and early start are what make it possible to move through the site at your own pace instead of following a crowd.
Tulum Cenotes: Private Underground River Swim & Cave TourYou’ll float beneath ancient stalactites in Tulum’s underground rivers, guided by locals who know every twist. Swim through sacred cenotes, spot jungle wildlife, then relax in open pools with time for photos or just drifting quietly—there’s space here to breathe and let it all sink in.
Tulum: Private Cenote & Akumal Snorkeling with TurtlesYou snorkel in a freshwater cenote for an hour, then head to Akumal bay to look for sea turtles in their natural habitat. Private transportation, lunch, and snorkeling equipment are included, and the small group size means you're not competing with dozens of other visitors for the same sightings. Plan for a moderate level of physical activity — the cenote involves some climbing in and out of the water.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Tulum who want both the cenote and turtle experience without arranging separate guides or dealing with large group tours. Expect moderate physical activity — climbing in and out of the cenote and swimming in open water — which is what gives you access to both spots in one morning.
Tulum: 3 Cenotes Snorkel & Underground Cave TourYou start before dawn, visit three cenotes in one morning, and snorkel in both open pools and underground caves without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The fixed pickup time and small-group format mean you're moving while most tours are still loading their vans, and the private underground cenote is the part other day trips don't reach.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the cenote system beyond a single pool and don't want to arrange transport, buy tickets at each stop, or figure out timing yourself — the early start and small-group format are what make three cenotes fit into one morning.
Yucatan Cenotes: Suytun & Oxman Private Tour with Early AccessYou’ll slip into Yucatan’s famous cenotes before most travelers arrive—swimming under beams of light at Suytun, sharing brunch in Valladolid’s historic center, and swinging into Oxman’s deep blue pool with locals cheering you on. With private transport and an easygoing guide, you can just relax into the day’s rhythm.
Tulum: 2 Cenote Dives Deep Diving & Cavern ExplorationYou meet at the dive center, get fully equipped with lights and wetsuit, then dive Pit cenote at 25 meters deep to see the halocline and sulfur cloud, followed by Dos Ojos with its limestone cathedral and bat cave. Transport, all equipment, cenote fees and guide are included. You need Advanced certification and cannot have dived in the 24 hours before.Is it for me?Book this if you hold Advanced certification and want to see what cenote diving actually is — the halocline, the caverns, the limestone formations at depth — without arranging transport, equipment rental or cenote access yourself. The guide's job is keeping you safe near the exits, which is what makes deep diving in a flooded cave possible in a single day.
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Ziplining in Tulum: ATVs, cenote swim & lunch includedZipline, ATV and cenote activity in Tulum combines three separate thrills—riding ATVs through jungle terrain, soaring on multiple zip lines above the canopy, and swimming in a crystal-clear cenote—in a single day trip with hotel pickup from Riviera Maya locations. The adventure park sits between Tulum and Puerto Aventuras. You choose between a single ATV or a shared one at checkout; lunch, safety gear, a certified guide in English or Spanish, and round transfer from your hotel are included in both.Is it for me?Choose the single ATV if you want to ride independently and set your own pace through the terrain; pick the shared ATV if you're comfortable riding with a partner and want to lower the cost. Either way, the guide stays with your group and the park handles all the setup, so the day flows without you having to figure out logistics or safety gear.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Cenote & Maya CeremonyThis five-hour activity in Tulum combines ATV riding through jungle trails, five ziplines (including a 3,280-foot line), a 16-foot rappel, and a cenote swim, with a traditional Maya ceremony and lunch included. Round-trip transport from Tulum or Riviera Maya hotels is part of the package, and you choose your group size at checkout—from a single rider to a shared ATV for up to ten people.Is it for me?Pick the private ATV option if you want to set your own pace through the jungle without waiting for others to catch up. Choose a shared ATV if you're traveling with a friend or family and want to split the cost—groups of two, four, six, eight or ten all ride the same ziplines and swim the same cenote, so the only difference is who's on the machine with you.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Guided Day Trip with LunchYou’ll walk among Chichén Itzá’s ancient stones with a local guide who brings Mayan stories to life, swim in a sacred cenote’s cool waters, taste real Yucatecan food at lunch, and catch glimpses of daily life in colorful Valladolid. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s feeling time shift beneath your feet.
Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Mayan Food Demo & SwimYou’ll walk among ancient stones at Chichen Itza with a local guide who brings history alive, taste traditional Mayan dishes after watching them made by hand, dive into cool blue waters of a cenote (zip line if you’re brave), and wander Valladolid’s colorful streets before heading home—each moment layered with flavor and story.
Tulum Ruins & 2 Cenotes Tour from Riviera with Swim & GuideYou’ll walk ancient paths at Tulum ruins with a local guide who brings Mayan history alive, then swim in two very different cenotes—one open-air and one deep inside a cave. There’s time to explore on your own too. Expect moments of quiet wonder (and maybe cold water shivers) along the way.
Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Mayan Ruins with Food DemoYou’ll walk among Chichen Itza’s ancient stones as stories unfold around you, taste smoky Yucatecan dishes prepared by local cooks, plunge into a deep blue cenote for a real shock of cool water, then wander through colorful streets in Valladolid—all guided by people who know these places by heart.
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Nohoch Day Trip Guided Tour with LunchA 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.Is it for me?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.
Tulum Ziplining, ATV & Cenote: Five Activities in OneTulum ziplining combined with ATV riding, rappelling, cenote swimming and a Mayan ceremony demonstration—all in one five-hour activity from Tulum, with certified guides, hotel pickup available, and Mexican lunch included. Children from age 4 are welcome; a mandatory jungle conservation fee of $48 USD per person applies.Is it for me?Choose the single ATV option if you want to ride independently through the jungle; pick the shared ATV if you'd rather split the ride and the cost with another person. Both routes hit all five activities and the same cenote and ceremony, so the choice is about how you move through the jungle, not what you experience.
Tulum Ruins & 2 Cenotes: Swim, Explore & Hotel PickupYou’ll walk ancient stone paths at Tulum Ruins with a local guide, then swim in two different cenotes — one open-air and one cavernous. Expect hotel pickup from Tulum or nearby points, bottled water to keep you going, and plenty of time to soak up each spot’s mood. The mix of history and cold clear water sticks with you long after.
Tulum & Coba: Cenote Cave Swim, Ruins & Lunch Day TripYou’ll wander Tulum’s cliffside ruins with a local guide, climb ancient pyramids at Coba, swim inside a cool Yucatan cenote cave, and share laughs over chocolate and tequila tastings. Between bites of homemade lunch and stories from your guide, you’ll feel the pulse of Mayan history—and maybe get a little lost in it too.
