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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Snorkeling with Sea Turtles & Cenote: CancunThis five-hour snorkeling activity from Cancun combines two separate water experiences: you snorkel in a bay off the Riviera Maya to swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat, then visit a sacred cenote to explore an underground cave system filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Hotel pickup, a certified guide in your choice of five languages, snorkeling equipment, snacks and bottled water are all included; the guide leads both the snorkel and the cenote swim.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want both open-water sea turtle encounters and cenote swimming in one outing with a single guide, rather than booking separate snorkel and cave experiences.
Cancun to Tulum Pickup Service: Private Transfer, No WaitYou get picked up at the airport by a named driver with your luggage handled and no negotiation at the curb. The service includes a personal greeter, bottled water, and a clean air-conditioned car; you confirm details via WhatsApp 24 hours before arrival. Pricing is fixed, so the transfer costs what you agreed, not what the driver decides when you're tired and have luggage.Is it for me?A good fit if you land in Cancun or Tulum without a rental car and want the price locked in before you arrive—no haggling with taxis, no waiting for a shuttle. The greeter and WhatsApp confirmation mean you're not hunting for your ride when you're tired and carrying luggage.
Tulum: Snorkeling Caribbean Fish & Private Cenote Cave TourYou’ll swim among bright Caribbean fish in calm waters near Tulum before stepping quietly into an ancient Mayan cenote cave—cool air on your skin, echoes all around you. With hotel pickup, gear provided, and lunch included, you’ll get both adventure and those rare quiet moments you remember long after.
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.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Ik Kil & Cobá: Full-Day Ruins TourYou visit three major Mayan ruins and swim in a natural cenote, all in one full day with a guide who knows the history and the logistics. Hotel pickup, lunch, cenote entry and life jacket are included; you pay entrance fees ($45 adult, $15 child) at pickup. Groups cap at 15 people, so the pace stays manageable and the experience doesn't feel like a factory tour.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see three major Mayan sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets and timing yourself — the small group size (max 15) and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place instead of rushing through.
Cancun Airport to Tulum: Private Luxury TransferYou get picked up at your terminal immediately after clearing arrivals, ride in a private luxury vehicle with WiFi and bottled water, and arrive in Tulum with no surprises on the bill. The fixed price and flight tracking mean you're not coordinating with a stranger or haggling at the curb—the driver is already waiting when you walk out.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Cancun and want to reach Tulum without arranging a taxi, sharing a van, or negotiating a price at the curb—the fixed cost and flight tracking remove the logistics, which is what makes the drive feel like part of the vacation instead of a transaction.
Cancun Airport to Tulum: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou provide your flight details at booking, and the driver monitors your arrival and meets you at the terminal with a sign. The transfer is private — no shared stops, no waiting for other passengers — and the price is fixed before you land. You get picked up at Cancun Airport and dropped at your Tulum hotel or any other Riviera Maya destination, with all taxes and fees included upfront.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Cancun and want to skip the shared shuttle desk and the negotiation with a taxi driver — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your ride will be ready, which is what makes a long transfer feel effortless instead of stressful.
Tulum ruins, Mayan village & cenote tour with pickupA guided tour of Tulum's archaeological ruins, a traditional Mayan village in the jungle, and a cenote swim, with hotel pickup and a certified guide in multiple languages. The route moves from the coast inland and back, covering three distinct sites in a single morning. A guide leads the group through each stop; bottled water and snacks are provided throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct stops—ruins, village, cenote—completed by early afternoon, leaving your day flexible; the guide leads in German, French, Italian, Spanish or English.
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid: Guided Day Trip with LunchYou’ll swim in a crystal-clear cenote, walk among Chichen Itza’s ancient ruins with a local guide, enjoy regional dishes at lunch, and explore colonial Valladolid’s colorful streets. Expect small surprises—like laughter echoing off stone or sharing stories over food—that stick with you long after you’re home.
Floating Breakfast in The Yellow Nest near TulumA floating breakfast and meditation experience at The Yellow Nest near Tulum combines a gourmet meal served in the pool with a guided 20–25 minute Temazcal session in volcanic heat and herbal steam. You arrive with a welcome drink, spend the day using the property's facilities and cenote access, and can visit the nearby sacred waters of Taak bi ha. Minimum age is 14; official identification is required at arrival.Is it for me?Six hours gives you the full arc—breakfast, meditation, and time in the cenote or the grounds—without eating into the rest of your day or forcing you to rush the Temazcal. If your schedule needs a shorter experience or you want to combine this with other activities in Tulum, this commitment may not fit.
Tulum Ruins, 3 Cenotes Swim & Tequila Tasting Small GroupYou’ll start your Tulum adventure with fresh mimosas before exploring ancient ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Swim in three unique cenotes—cave, semi-open, and open—and taste real Mexican tequila with your small group. Lunch is local and lively; expect flavors you’ll remember long after you’ve left. It’s not polished or fancy—just warm, real moments all day.
Chichen Itza, Ek Balam & Cenote: Small Group Day TourYou’ll wander ancient stones at Chichen Itza with a local guide, cool off swimming inside Hubiku cenote’s blue shadows, then climb Ek Balam’s pyramid for wild jungle views. Includes hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen, lunch, entry fees and all the little details handled — so you just have to show up curious (and maybe hungry).
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.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Cenote & Mayan LunchZiplining in Tulum combines four activities—ATV riding, four ziplines with a rappel into a cavern, cenote swimming and Mayan lunch—in a small group with a bilingual local guide and hotel pickup. The morning schedule keeps all four stops moving without losing the rest of your day. Safety equipment, briefing and bottled water are included; you bring a towel, bathing suit and comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack multiple activities into one morning without gaps between them—the schedule is locked so all four stops fit inside four hours. If you prefer a slower pace or want to linger at one site, a single-activity option would suit you better.
Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Day Trip with Cenote Swim & LunchYou’ll walk among ancient pyramids at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with a local guide who brings Mayan stories to life, cool off in a crystal-clear cenote surrounded by jungle sounds, and share a hearty Yucatecan lunch with your group. Expect moments of awe—and maybe even silence—you’ll carry home with you.
Tulum: Luxury Catamaran Sail & Snorkel with Chef & Open BarYou board at Puerto Aventuras, snorkel at a protected reef spot where sea turtles return seasonally, choose from a chef's menu of ceviches, tacos and seafood, drink from an unlimited bar, and use paddle boards and floaties between swims. The boat handles all the logistics — timing, equipment, food prep — so you show up and get in the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling, food and drinks handled in one outing without arranging a separate boat, restaurant and bar — the chef and open bar are what make a four-hour sail feel like a full experience instead of just a swim.
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 Snorkeling and Sailing Tour: Catamaran to the ReefA snorkeling and sailing tour from Tulum beach aboard a catamaran powered by wind, where you enter the water at the reef and then sail toward the Mayan ruins visible from the sea. The tour runs about 75 minutes, includes snorkel equipment and snacks, and operates with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. Children from age 1 are welcome; Tulum National Park entrance is separate.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to snorkel the reef and see Tulum's ruins from the water on a single wind-powered catamaran—the pace follows conditions rather than a fixed schedule, so time in the reef and drifting past the Castle depends on the breeze.
Chichen Itza day trip from Cancun: Pyramid, cenote, ValladolidThis guided day trip from Cancun takes you to Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, where you explore the Pyramid of Kukulcan and the Ball Game with an expert guide, then swim in a sacred cenote before heading to Valladolid's cobblestone streets. The tour runs 12 hours with roundtrip hotel pickup, a professional guide in your chosen language, and your choice of a Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting depending on which option you select. The Chichen Itza entrance tax (44 USD) is paid on the day of the tour unless you book the All Inclusive option.Is it for me?Choose the All Inclusive option if you want the entrance tax and life jacket included in one price; pick the VIP option if you want lunch without the tax prepaid; go Standard if you prefer to skip the meal and handle the tax separately at the gate. The 12-hour day suits travelers who want the major Mayan site, a cenote swim and a colonial town without splitting the experience across multiple days.
Tulum: Cenotes Bike Trail & Jungle Lunch with SnorkelYou bike through jungle on quiet forest paths, swim and snorkel in two or three cenotes with crystal-clear water, and eat lunch in an exclusive setting overlooking the canopy. The 3-cenote option adds ziplines and a canoe across an open sinkhole. Hotel pickup costs extra, but the office is central in Tulum and easy to reach by taxi or public transport. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the cenotes without arranging your own transport or timing between stops — the guide handles the route, the gear, and the logistics so you just show up ready to ride and swim.
