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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Chichén Itzá guided tour with cenote swim and Valladolid buffetThis guided tour departs Cancun early morning and covers three stops: Chichén Itzá archaeological site with a certified bilingual guide for roughly 2 hours of walking and free time; Santuario Tsukán cenote near Valladolid for swimming in fresh water; and La Casona de Valladolid restaurant for a regional Yucatán buffet with unlimited beverages. Pickup is included from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya hotels. Light breakfast, water bottle, entry tickets, and refreshing towel are provided. The fixed schedule means all three stops fit into one day without you arranging transport between them.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since the certified guide keeps everyone together at the pyramids, and the fixed schedule means you don't coordinate transport between the three stops yourself—pickup, timing and meals are all arranged so the day holds together without gaps.
Muyil & Sian Ka'an tour from Tulum: Ruins and lagoon floatA six-hour guided tour from Tulum combines an archaeological walk through Muyil with a boat float across two freshwater lagoons connected by an ancient canal in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. The guide leads you through the ruins with stories of Maya calendars and ceremony, then you board a boat for a 30-minute drift through mangroves and orchids toward the sea. Hotel pickup in Tulum, bottled water, snacks and a Mexican taco tasting at the end are included; bring a towel, bathing suit and cash for local vendors.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both the Muyil ruins and the lagoon float handled as one coordinated day with a guide managing the timing and transitions; book a self-guided option instead if you prefer to explore the ruins alone or move through at your own pace.
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, 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 & Coba Ruins, Multun-Ha Cenote & Mayan Museum Day TripYou’ll stand above turquoise waves at Tulum’s ancient walls, pedal through jungle to climb Coba’s pyramid, float in Multun-Ha cenote’s cool blue water, and glimpse real Mayan artifacts at Jaguar Park’s museum—all with lunch and pickup included. Expect laughter with your guide, honest moments of awe, and time to let each place sink in.
Snorkeling in Xel-Há, Cancun: 50+ attractionsXel-Há is a full-day park visit from Cancun with snorkeling gear included—mask, fins and flotation vest—plus access to more than 50 water, land and air activities across lagoons, cenotes, caves and a hidden beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the All-Inclusive option adds breakfast, lunch buffet and an open bar, while the Light option provides unlimited soft drinks and water. The park operates 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Is it for me?Book the Light option if you want to move freely between snorkeling, cenotes and ziplines without meal planning; choose All-Inclusive if you prefer meals and drinks handled so you stay in the park without leaving for lunch. The full day—9 to 10 hours—suits families and groups who want variety in one place rather than a single focused activity.
Xplor Adventure Park Rafting, Ziplining & ATV from CancunXplor Adventure Park is an all-in-one activity near Cancun where you zipline through rainforest and caves, drive an amphibious vehicle over off-road terrain, and paddle a raft through underground chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The day includes round-trip hotel transport, all equipment, an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, and runs about six hours from hotel to hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive and paddle yourself rather than watch from a guide's perspective — the amphibious vehicle and raft are yours to operate, and the open schedule means you can repeat activities or linger in the caves. It's built for families with kids old enough to meet the height requirements, and the six-hour window keeps the day manageable without an early start or late return.
Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen: Small Van & Expert GuideYou travel in a smaller group from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide who talks through the Mayan history on the drive and at the ruins. Transport, lunch, water, and snacks are included. The journey takes up to three hours each way, but you're back early enough to enjoy your evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Playa del Carmen or Cancun who want to see Chichen Itza without arranging their own transport or dealing with a large tour bus. Plan for a full day out — the drive is long, but that's what makes the smaller van and included lunch worth it.
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Sailing Catamaran with LunchA four-hour snorkeling cruise from Playa del Carmen aboard a sailing catamaran takes you to one of the region's most spectacular reefs in the Riviera Maya. You snorkel in shallow, living marine environments, paddleboard or float on water mats between dives, and return to the boat for a full lunch and open bar as the crew sails you back along the coast. Round-trip hotel pickup is included; the guide speaks English and Spanish.Is it for me?Book the Family Friendly option if you're traveling with children ages 4 and up who want to experience the reef and the boat together; choose Adults Only if you prefer a cruise without children aboard. Either way, the four-hour format fits a single day without eating into a full itinerary, and the included pickup and lunch mean you're not coordinating transport or a separate meal stop.
Tulum Mexican Cooking Class: Make Tortillas & TacosA three-hour cooking class in a Mexican-style house in Tulum where you prepare a full traditional menu from scratch, including tortillas, tacos al pastor, guacamole and dessert. The class opens with a mezcal tasting and introduction to essential Mexican ingredients and techniques, then moves into hands-on cooking in the kitchen. At the end, you sit down together to share the meal you made, with beer, wine and mezcal included.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Tulum and want to spend it making something with your hands instead of watching a demonstration. The three-hour window fits between other plans, and you leave with both the skill and the memory of eating together at the end.
Chichen Itza & Coba Day Trip with Cenote Swim & PickupYou’ll start early with hotel pickup and beat the crowds at Coba’s quiet ruins, then explore Chichen Itza with a guide before wandering on your own. Cool off swimming in a cenote where sunlight cuts through stone, then share lunch over local flavors. End your day in Valladolid’s plaza—still thinking about all those moments long after you’re home.
Punta Laguna Excursion & Cobá Ruins: Jungle, Pyramid & CanoeYou bike through Coba's pyramid complex with an archaeological guide, paddle a lagoon in the Punta Laguna jungle reserve, and have the option to zipline over the canopy. Lunch, snacks, water, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs full-day with small groups of up to six people, so you move through the sites without crowds and have time to actually absorb what you're seeing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main inland ruins and jungle experiences near Tulum in one day without arranging your own transport, timing the sites, or figuring out which attractions to prioritize—the fixed itinerary and small group size handle all of that, leaving you to move through each stop at a real pace.
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.
Tulum: Snorkeling Sea Turtles, Cenote & Beach LunchYou visit Tulum's clifftop ruins with a bilingual guide, swim in an underground cenote surrounded by cave formations, snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal's warm waters, and finish with lunch at a beach club. Transport, snorkeling gear, and meals are included; you just show up at your hotel at pickup time and spend the day moving between three distinct stops without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hit three major Tulum highlights—ruins, cenote, and sea turtles—in one day without renting a car or coordinating timing yourself; the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make all three stops fit into a single afternoon.
Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun: Small Group, Half-DayA half-day guided tour of Tulum Ruins departing from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, led by bilingual guides through Mexico's most well-preserved Mayan coastal city. Round-trip transportation, professional guides, snacks and water are included; the tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels from age 4 onward. You choose pickup from either Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Tulum's best-preserved ruins without spending a full day away from your resort—the half-day format and included transport mean you're back by early afternoon with nothing to coordinate yourself.
Tulum: 3 Cenotes Cliff Jump, Snorkel & Free DiveYou visit three cenotes in a single morning: jump from platforms at Zemway, snorkel and free dive through Grand Cenote's half-open cave system, then swim through Casa Cenote's mangrove-lined waters. All gear, water, snacks and transportation from central Tulum are included, and a professional guide handles the route and timing so you just show up at 8:45am ready to move.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple cenotes in one morning without arranging transport or figuring out which ones are worth the trip — the fixed route and small-group format mean you're in the water within an hour of meeting your guide, not spending the day driving between sites.
Playa del Carmen: Sunset Catamaran Sail & Open BarYou get picked up from your hotel, board a catamaran with a professional crew, and spend the evening floating off Playa del Carmen's coast with an open bar and appetizers while the sun sets. The boat returns you to your hotel, and you've skipped the logistics entirely — no arranging transport, no choosing a restaurant for sunset drinks, no wondering if you picked the right spot.Is it for me?Book this if you want a sunset experience without the work of finding a restaurant, arranging transport, or timing it yourself — the pickup and return handle logistics, and the open bar means you're not calculating what to order.
Río Secreto & Tulum: Cave Swim, Ruins Tour & Private PickupYou’ll wander Tulum’s ancient ruins by the sea, then swim and walk through Río Secreto’s cool underground rivers with a local guide. Includes private hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya, all safety gear for exploring the caves, and a regional buffet lunch after your adventure—a day that lingers long after you’ve rinsed off the cave dust.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Swimming from CancunYou visit Tulum's clifftop Mayan ruins for just over three hours, swim in the Mariposa cenote's clear waters, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay — all with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and lockers included. The full day runs about eight hours from Cancun.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Cancun who want to see Tulum's ruins and swim with turtles without renting a car or planning three separate trips. Expect a full day out — that's what fits all three stops and the lunch in between.
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.
