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 SwimThis 12-hour guided tour from Cancun visits Chichen Itza with a certified bilingual guide, cenote swimming, and a traditional buffet lunch, plus free time in the colonial town of Valladolid. You're picked up from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel (or meet at a designated point), travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and arrive at the archaeological site early to explore before the crowds. The tour includes guided access to El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, and the Temple of the Warriors, followed by an hour of free exploration; a swim and lunch at Cenote Saamal inside Hacienda Selva Maya; and a stroll through Valladolid's historic center. Life jackets are mandatory at the cenote; infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book the All-Inclusive option if you want beverages with lunch and don't want to rent a locker and life jacket separately at the cenote; otherwise, the standard option covers the main experience—early access to the ruins, the cenote swim, and the colonial town—with transport and guide included either way. Choose hotel pickup if you're staying in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or select the meeting point option if you prefer to arrange your own way to the departure location.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Tequila Tasting & LunchYou swim in a sacred cenote, walk through a colonial Mexican town, taste tequila with the community that guards the sinkhole, eat a buffet lunch, and spend the afternoon exploring Chichén Itzá's pyramids and temples with a bilingual guide and free time to wander. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; the archaeological site entrance fee is separate.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Chichén Itzá, swim in a cenote, and visit a colonial town all in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics and the cenote swim breaks up what could otherwise be a long day of walking ruins.
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Cenote Swim & Tequila TastingThis 12-hour guided tour from Cancun reaches Chichen Itza in the early morning, before most visitors arrive, with a certified bilingual guide leading you through El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, and the Temple of the Warriors. The day includes swimming in Cenote Saamal at Hacienda Selva Maya with a traditional Yucatecan buffet lunch, free time in Valladolid's historic center, and a tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is available in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, or you can meet the group at a designated point; the entrance fee to Chichen Itza is separate.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to control your schedule and pace; pick the meeting point if you're staying outside Cancun and the Riviera Maya. The all-inclusive version includes drinks during lunch and gets you to Chichen Itza early, before peak crowds arrive.
Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Luxury Catamaran Sail & Snorkel TourYou’ll sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a comfortable catamaran with friendly guides, snorkel in warm Caribbean waters (gear included), enjoy lunch onboard, then get free time to explore colorful streets or relax at Playa Norte before cruising back under the sun. Expect laughter, real moments with locals, and plenty of space to just be present out on the sea.
Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Food Demo with ZiplineYou’ll walk ancient paths at Chichen Itza with a local guide, taste real Yucatán flavors at Tio Manolo’s cooking demo and buffet lunch, swim (or zipline) in a deep blue cenote, and wander colorful Valladolid streets. Expect honest food, cool water on your skin—and moments where you feel connected to both past and present Mexico.
Chichén Itzá Cenote Valladolid Tour: Swim & Explore DayA full-day tour from the Yucatán that combines Chichén Itzá's archaeological zone, a swim in Cenote Saamal, and the colonial streets of Valladolid, with certified guides in English or Spanish, Mexican lunch, and round-trip transport on a panoramic bus. Children from age 4 are welcome; the cenote swim requires a vest.Is it for me?Most Yucatán tours pick one site—this one stacks three: the pyramid, the water, and the town. You see the archaeology without hiring a separate guide, swim without arranging a cenote trip on your own, and taste local life in Valladolid, all in one itinerary that transport and lunch hold together.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtles Snorkel Tour: 3 Turtle SpeciesThis full-day tour from Tulum covers the ancient Mayan ruins perched above the Caribbean, snorkeling in Akumal Bay to see sea turtles, and a freshwater cenote with underground formations. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German; round-trip transport, all snorkel gear, entrance fees and a taco lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options are included. Private and small-group departures are available.Is it for me?You'll move through Tulum ruins, Akumal's turtle waters, and an underground cenote on your own schedule with a guide, skipping the logistics of coordinating three separate locations yourself.
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid: Small Group Day TripYou’ll walk ancient paths at Chichen Itza with a small group and local guide, then cool off swimming in a Yucatan cenote before sharing lunch together. In Valladolid, colorful streets and quiet plazas invite you to slow down and soak up real life — not just sights. This day trip leaves you carrying more than photos home.
Xcaret Park Day Trip: Snorkeling, Rivers & Night ShowXcaret Park Day Trip from Cancun is a full-day eco-archaeological tour with hotel pickup, park entry and a nighttime cultural show. The park sits in the Riviera Maya and holds five river systems—underground, blue, Mayan, manatee and paradise—plus beaches, lagoons and snorkeling access to clear Caribbean waters. You choose between the basic ticket (park entry and show) or the Xcaret Plus option, which adds a lunch buffet, one beer and unlimited soft drinks. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the experience; the driver picks you up at your hotel and returns you at the end of the day.Is it for me?Book Xcaret Plus if you want meals, drinks, and snorkeling gear bundled into one price; the basic ticket requires separate purchases for food and equipment rentals.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Snorkeling Tour: Guided Day with LunchA guided day tour from Cancun covers three of the Riviera Maya's main attractions: the Tulum Ruins with an hour of free exploration, a freshwater cenote with a guided eco-tour through caverns, and Yalku Lagoon for snorkeling. The tour runs 6.5 hours, includes a professional bilingual guide, round-trip hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, life jacket, beachside lunch and drinks, and departs based on your hotel location. Children from age 8 are welcome; swimmers with moderate fitness can join, though the cenote involves jumping into brisk water and the snorkeling requires comfort in the sea.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable jumping into open water and snorkeling in a cenote lagoon; the day combines walking ruins, cenote swimming, and lagoon snorkeling in one itinerary rather than booking each separately.
Chichen Itza & 2 Cenotes from Cancun: Suytun, Ik-Kil & ValladolidYou get picked up from your Cancun hotel and spend the day at Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, swim in two cenotes (Suytun and Ik-Kil, with life jacket included), explore the colonial architecture of Valladolid, and return with lunch and drinks already covered. No separate bookings, no navigating transport — everything is coordinated around a fixed schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want Chichen Itza, two cenote swims, and a colonial town all in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.
Chichen Itza Tour with Cenote Swim and Certified GuidesA 13-hour guided tour of Chichen Itza with certified archaeologist guides covers the pyramid, ball court and other ruins, followed by a swim in the Saamal Cenote and a stop in the colonial city of Valladolid. The tour includes hotel pickup, a regional buffet lunch, tasting of homemade bread, and free time to photograph the site. Guides speak English and Spanish; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the archaeology explained by someone trained in it rather than walking the site alone, and if you want the cenote swim and Valladolid stop bundled in so the day holds together without building an itinerary yourself. The 13-hour length means a full day commitment, but it covers three distinct experiences—ruins, water and colonial town—in one route.
Playa del Carmen: Cenote Swim & Akumal Sea Turtle SnorkelingYou get picked up from your hotel, swim in a cenote with crystal-clear water and rock formations, snorkel in Akumal where sea turtles swim nearby, and finish with lunch at a beach club. Transport, guide, snorkeling gear, life jacket, and snacks are all included. The whole day is about five to six hours out, depending on your hotel location.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Cancun or the Riviera Maya who want both cenote swimming and snorkeling in one morning without arranging transport or gear. Expect a full day out with a drive each way — that's what fits two distinct water experiences and lunch into a single excursion.
Cancun & Riviera Maya: Horseback, ATV, Cenote, Ziplines & LunchYou’ll start with ziplining above jungle trees near Cancun before tearing down muddy trails on an ATV (bring old clothes!). Ride horseback through shady paths, then cool off in a crystal-clear Mayan cenote before sharing a simple lunch with new friends. It’s sweaty, loud fun — and surprisingly peaceful too.
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.
Sian Ka'an boat tour from Tulum: Snorkel the barrier reefA full-day boat tour of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve departing from Tulum, with snorkeling on the barrier reef, a visit to a natural sandbank, and lunch in the fishing village of Punta Allen. The tour includes hotel pickup, a local guide, snorkeling equipment and a 10-hour itinerary that covers the reserve's coastal lagoons and marine ecosystems. Sea conditions determine whether snorkeling happens on any given day, and the tour may be cancelled in bad weather.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Sian Ka'an's wildlife and reef without renting a car or navigating the bumpy road yourself—the pickup, boat, guide and lunch are all arranged, so you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds without you building it.
Tulum: Selva Maya Ziplining, Cenote Swim & Hanging Bridges TourYou’ll feel your heart race on nine ziplines above Tulum’s jungle canopy, wobble across hanging bridges, rappel beside a cenote, then swim or snorkel in cool blue water. Local guides keep things safe (and fun), plus lunch is included — so you end the day full and happy.
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour Cancun: Small-Group SwimA small-group snorkeling tour from Cancun that takes you into the Gulf of Mexico to swim with whale sharks, the world's largest fish, along with dolphins, manta rays and turtles. The tour runs 8 hours with a bilingual naturalist guide, lunch onboard near Isla Mujeres, all snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup from Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya—or you can arrange your own transport. Minimum age is 5; the operator guarantees to maximize your chances of a sighting but cannot promise one.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to swim with whale sharks without organizing the boat, the guide, the gear or the logistics yourself—the small-group format keeps things manageable, and the fixed itinerary means the whole day holds together while you focus on being in the water.
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Swim Day Trip with Pickup OptionYou’ll walk ancient stone paths at Tulum’s Mayan ruins with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then cool off swimming in a cenote surrounded by jungle sounds. Includes hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya and priority entry so you skip lines. Expect salty breezes, sun-warmed stones, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Tulum: Cenote & Yal-Ku Lagoon Snorkel with Hotel PickupYou float through an underground Mayan cenote on a guided tour, spotting ancient rock formations and cave systems, then move to Yal-Ku Lagoon for snorkeling where freshwater and saltwater meet. The lagoon is home to tropical fish like blue tangs and triggerfish. Round-trip hotel pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, snorkel gear, life jacket, snack and water are all included; the whole experience takes a few hours depending on your hotel location.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to experience both a cenote and snorkeling in one outing without arranging your own transport — the hotel pickup removes that piece, and the two stops fit into a single morning or afternoon depending on where you're staying.
