Nature and Wildlife Tours in Tulum at a glance
- Our pick: Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtles Snorkel Tour: 3 Turtle Species, US$ 129 per person (8h, 4.88★ · 2,372).
- Top rated: Tulum: Private Cenote & Akumal Snorkeling with Turtles, US$ 200 per person (5h, 4.99★ · 130).
- Best value: Birdwatching tour Muyil from Tulum: 40–80 species, US$ 119 per person (5h, 5.00★ · 126).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 61–US$ 748 (median US$ 149). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 26.
Of the 26 options: 25 with live guides in English, 25 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 20 kid-friendly, 4 private and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Tulum
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
26 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtles Snorkel Tour: 3 Turtle Species Tulum's clifftop Mayan ruins overlook the Caribbean on this guided day tour. Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, swim in a cenote with stalagmites, includes gear and lunch. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (2,372 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Sian Ka'an boat tour from Tulum: Snorkel the barrier reef Full-day boat tour of Sian Ka'an's coastal lagoons and marine ecosystems from Tulum, with snorkeling stops and lunch in Punta Allen fishing village. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (1,232 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 254 per person
Sian Ka'an Snorkeling Tour: Coral Reef & Mangroves from Tulum Boat tour through Sian Ka'an's lagoons and mangrove forests with snorkeling on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, wildlife spotting at Boca Paila. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.90 (272 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 204 per person
Punta Laguna Excursion & Cobá Ruins: Jungle, Pyramid & Canoe Full-day excursion from Tulum to Punta Laguna and Cobá ruins with bike ride, canoe, jungle wildlife and hotel pickup. Around 8 hours, groups up to 6. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.97 (536 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 184 per person
Tulum: Sian Ka'an Kayak Sunset & Mangrove Lagoon Tour Paddle through Sian Ka'an's brackish lagoons at sunset, spotting nesting birds among mangroves. UNESCO reserve, small groups, no experience needed. 2–3 hours from Tulum. Every day · 15:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.96 (316 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Tulum: Private Cenote & Akumal Snorkeling with Turtles Private cenote snorkeling near Tulum with sea turtle spotting in Akumal bay. Includes transportation, lunch, and equipment. Small groups, year-round turtle sightings. Mon–Sat · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.99 (130 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Birdwatching tour Muyil from Tulum: 40–80 species Watch 40 to 80 bird species across Muyil's jungle, archaeological site and wetlands on a guided morning tour from Tulum. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 06:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (126 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Bird Watching in Muyil: 40–80 Species Near Tulum Bird watching tour near Tulum explores the Mayan village and archaeological site of Muyil in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 06:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.96 (50 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Sian Ka'an Biosphere & Muyil Ruins: Private guided tour Private 6-hour tour of Sian Ka'an Biosphere's mangrove canals and Muyil Ruins with federally licensed guide, lunch and hotel pickup from Puerto Aventuras or Tulum. Every day except Saturday · 07:45 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.95 (43 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 249 per person
Snorkeling in Akumal: Swim with Turtles in a Reef Sanctuary Snorkel in Akumal's protected cove for four hours with sea turtles and reef fish. Your bilingual guide provides all equipment and air-conditioned. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.70 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Sunrise Kayak Tour Sian Ka'an: Mangroves & Wildlife Paddle through Sian Ka'an lagoons and mangrove channels at sunrise with a local guide. Explore three hours of wetlands and birdlife in this reserve before crowds arrive. Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Snorkeling in Sian Ka'an Biosphere: Dolphins, reef & lunch Snorkel the Sian Ka'an reef near Tulum with dolphin spotting, a 45-minute reef dive, and lunch included. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 16–75 ★ 4.69 (13 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Punta Laguna Jungle Tour: 6-Hour Private Wild Monkey Experience Walk through Yucatán jungle to spot wild spider and howler monkeys in their habitat, swim in a natural cenote, and eat local lunch. Every day except Saturday · 12:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 239 per person
Cenote Dos Ojos & Manati Tour: Snorkel Two Cenotes Snorkel two cenotes near Tulum on a 4.5-hour tour: Cenote Dos Ojos with its 400-meter passageway and clear waters, then Casa Cenote's open lagoon. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Birdwatching Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve from Tulum Birdwatching tour in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve from Tulum with expert local guide, binoculars and bird guide book. Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Compare 11 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Tulum
From US$ 61 per person · 4 h to 13 h
Tulum Jungle Ziplining & Canoe: Spider Monkeys at Punta Laguna Six hours ziplining, canoeing and jungle trekking at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve near Tulum, with lunch and air-conditioned transport included. Every day · 08:45 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Las Coloradas pink lakes & Rio Lagartos from Tulum: Boat tour Boat tour through Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and Las Coloradas pink lagoons from Tulum, with guided wildlife viewing. Every day · 07:00 · Up to age 79 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 151 per person
Sian Kaan Birdwatching Tour near Playa del Carmen with Guide Small-group birdwatching tour in Sian Kaan Biosphere near Playa del Carmen with a professional guide who knows where the endemic and migratory species are. Every day · 06:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Snorkeling in Tulum with sea turtles: Private boat tour Snorkel with sea turtles off Tulum on a private boat with professional guides, then visit the Tulum Ruins overlooking the Caribbean and spend the afternoon at Paradise Beach. Every day · 7 start times, 06:00 to 18:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 171 per person
Sian Ka'an Bike Tour & Fishing at Crocodile Bridge Bike through Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum, fish with locals at Crocodile Bridge, and spot wild crocodiles from the water on this guided tour with lunch. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun · 08:30 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 748 per person
Tulum boat tour: Sian Ka'an lagoon and cenote swim Swim in Sian Ka'an's mangrove canals and a heart-shaped cenote near Tulum on a guided boat tour with pickup and lunch. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
4 Cenotes Tulum Guided Tour: Swim Open & Cavern Pools Visit 4 cenotes at Casa Tortuga in Tulum: swim in two open-air pools and two underground caverns, then relax for two hours with hammocks and on-site restaurant. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Bacalar kayaking tour from Tulum: Lagoon paddle and cenote swim Kayak through Bacalar Lagoon's turquoise waters on a 12-hour tour from Tulum, including cenote swimming, meals, and bilingual guide services. Every day except Wednesday · 06:30 · Up to age 80 Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 144 per person
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos tour: Pink lake boat ride Tour from Riviera Maya to Las Coloradas' pink lake and Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Ride boats through mangroves, spot wildlife. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 149 per person
Sian Ka'an boat and snorkel tour from Playa del Carmen Boat tour through Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and seaside lunch, departing from Playa del Carmen for an afternoon in nature. Wed and Sat · 07:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 205 per person
Pink Lagoons & Rio Lagartos Boat Tour from Tulum Boat tour from Tulum to Las Coloradas pink lagoons and Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve with Mayan clay ritual, wildlife spotting, and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 Duration: 12h–13h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
The top 12 of 26 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtles Snorkel Tour: 3 Turtle SpeciesOur pickPickup offered | US$ 129 per person | 8h | 4.88★ · 2,372 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Tulum: Private Cenote & Akumal Snorkeling with TurtlesTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 5h | 4.99★ · 130 | Mon–Sat · 07:00 and 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Birdwatching tour Muyil from Tulum: 40–80 speciesBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 5.00★ · 126 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sian Ka'an boat tour from Tulum: Snorkel the barrier reefGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 254 per person | 10h | 4.91★ · 1,232 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Sian Ka'an Snorkeling Tour: Coral Reef & Mangroves from TulumGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 204 per person | 6h | 4.90★ · 272 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Punta Laguna Excursion & Cobá Ruins: Jungle, Pyramid & CanoeGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 184 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 536 | Every day · 08:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Tulum: Sian Ka'an Kayak Sunset & Mangrove Lagoon TourGroup of up to 8 | US$ 120 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 316 | Every day · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Bird Watching in Muyil: 40–80 Species Near TulumGroup of up to 10 | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 50 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sian Ka'an Biosphere & Muyil Ruins: Private guided tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 249 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 43 | Every day except Saturday · 07:45 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Akumal: Swim with Turtles in a Reef SanctuaryPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 4h | 4.70★ · 20 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sunrise Kayak Tour Sian Ka'an: Mangroves & WildlifeGroup of up to 8 | US$ 120 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 25 | Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Sian Ka'an Biosphere: Dolphins, reef & lunchGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 269 per person | 9h | 4.69★ · 13 | Mon–Sat · 07:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
By what you need
- Private (4): Tulum: Private Cenote & Akumal Snorkeling with Turtles (US$ 200 per person) · Sian Ka'an Biosphere & Muyil Ruins: Private guided tour (US$ 249 per person) · Punta Laguna Jungle Tour: 6-Hour Private Wild Monkey Experience (US$ 239 per person)
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