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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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: Sian Kaan Muyil Floating Canals & LagoonsYou get picked up at your hotel, taken to Sian Kaan biosphere reserve, and float through canals the Mayans built centuries ago while a local guide points out the wildlife and history. Park entry, the boat ride, water, and transport back are all included. The whole thing takes a few hours and keeps groups to six people, so it never feels crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a part of the Riviera Maya that most tourists skip and prefer floating through history to hiking through crowds. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you don't have to arrange transport, park tickets, or timing—the guide handles all of it.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, cenotes & Mayan ruinsThis 7-hour activity in Tulum combines ziplining, ATV riding and rappelling through jungle and cenote caves, with stops at the Tulum Ruins overlooking the Caribbean. The day includes a guide in English or Spanish, roundtrip hotel pickup, lunch, water and all equipment; children can join from age 4, though ziplining and rappelling have separate age and weight minimums. You cannot climb the pyramids, but you'll see them from the ground and from the canopy above.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you skip arranging transport from Tulum or the Riviera Maya—the guide handles the timing and the return. The 7-hour day fits a full morning and afternoon without eating into an early flight or a late dinner.
Cancun Airport to Tulum: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingYou get picked up at Cancun airport arrivals with a name sign and real-time flight tracking, then driven directly to your Tulum hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. On departure, the driver collects you from your hotel lobby and drops you at the departures terminal with luggage help. Round-trip, arrival-only, or departure-only options let you book only what you need.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Cancun and staying in Tulum but don't want to rent a car or wait for a shared shuttle—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your ride will be there, even if your flight runs late.
Tulum to Cancun Airport: Private SUV with Bar ServiceYou're picked up at your Tulum hotel at a time you choose, travel in a private air-conditioned SUV with complimentary beers and water, stay connected on WiFi, and arrive at Cancun Airport without arranging transport yourself. The driver handles the route while you relax.Is it for me?Book this if you want to leave your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price, or worrying about getting to the airport on time — the fixed route and included amenities mean your departure is handled before you even check out.
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.
Tulum Cenote Adventure Day Trip with Local LunchGet ready for a real adventure near Tulum: swim and zipline across five unique cenotes, paddle through jungle canals, and share a homemade Mayan lunch in a local village. With hotel pickup and an expert guide included, this is one of those days you’ll remember long after you’re back home.
Snorkeling in Tulum: Akumal, 4 Cenotes & RuinsSnorkel in Akumal's reef for an hour, visit four cenotes, and walk the Tulum archaeological site perched on the Caribbean coast—all in one morning with a certified guide, full equipment, and hotel pickup. Small groups keep the pace manageable, and the itinerary moves between water and land without backtracking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine Tulum ruins, cenotes, and reef snorkeling in one trip—the guide leads you through all three rather than focusing on just one for hours.
Sunrise Kayak Tour Sian Ka'an: Mangroves & WildlifeA three-hour sunrise kayak tour through the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum, paddling lagoons and mangrove channels in a small group with a local guide. You'll observe birds and wildlife as the wetlands come to life, learn about the mangrove ecosystem and receive basic paddling instruction; no prior kayaking experience is required. The Sian Ka'an entrance fee (MXN $225 per person) is payable separately before the tour.Is it for me?You paddle the kayak yourself in a small group, which means you set the pace and stay close to the wildlife without the noise of a motorboat—ideal if you want to move quietly through the reserve and actually feel the mangroves instead of watching them pass.
Mayan Backroads Private Bike Tour: Jungle, Cenote & Zip-Line in TulumA full-day private bike tour from Tulum that combines cycling through rural villages and forest trails with a visit to a Mayan family home for traditional lunch, followed by hiking, canoeing and zip-lining in Punta Laguna Nature Reserve. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one additional language, and hotel pickup within the immediate Tulum area is included. Minimum age is 13, and moderate physical fitness is required.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one more language, so if your group needs a specific language, confirm it when you book. This is a full-day outing with seven hours of activity — cycling, hiking, canoeing and zip-lining — so it suits travelers with at least moderate fitness; it's not recommended for anyone with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.
Tulum E-Bike Tour: 3 Cenotes Swim & Local Mayan LunchYou’ll ride through Tulum by e-bike with a local guide, swim and snorkel in three unique cenotes—including famous Gran Cenote—and enjoy an authentic Mayan lunch. It’s an easygoing way to see hidden spots and learn about local culture without feeling rushed.
Snorkeling in Tulum: Ruins, Reef & CenoteA guided day trip in Tulum combines the Tulum Archaeological Zone, snorkeling on a protected reef, and a swim inside a cenote cave, with a bilingual guide, all snorkeling gear, round-trip transportation and local refreshments included. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and departs from either Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels. You'll walk the ruins on ocean cliffs, then experience the same site from underwater before finishing in the forest at a sacred Mayan freshwater cave.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to experience Tulum's ruins, reef snorkeling, and cenote in one day with a bilingual guide steering the route and timing.
Temazcal Ceremony Tulum: Mayan sweat lodge ritualYou enter a stone chamber heated by volcanic rocks, breathe in copal and herbs guided by a shaman, listen to live singing in the dark, then plunge into a cold bath and eat fresh fruit. Hotel pickup is included if you choose the private option. The whole ritual takes four hours, and you leave feeling the physical and mental reset the Mayan people have used this ceremony for.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Tulum seeking an authentic Mayan ritual beyond typical tours, with a shaman guiding the experience. Plan for four hours and moderate physical fitness — the heat and intensity are what make the purification work.
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos: Pink Lakes & Flamingo Boat TourYou swim in the pink-hued waters of Las Coloradas, float in the mineral-rich salt pools, then spend two hours on a boat tour through Rio Lagartos spotting flamingos and crocodiles in the nature reserve. Lunch, water, bilingual guide, and hotel pickup are included, so you only show up and get in the vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Las Coloradas and the Rio Lagartos reserve in one day without arranging transport or timing the boat tour yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle the logistics, leaving you to float in pink water and watch birds hunt.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve private tour: Float the Lazy RiversA private guided tour of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum combines a float down the Lazy Rivers through mangrove channels with a walk through the ancient Muyil ruins, ending with lunch in Tulum. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, pickup is included from your hotel, and the trip runs five hours with life jackets and snorkeling gear provided. Children from age one are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Choose this if you want archaeology and water in one outing with a guide managing the full sequence—you float first, then explore Muyil's ruins, rather than piecing together separate activities.
Snorkeling in Sian Ka'an Biosphere: Dolphins, reef & lunchA full-day boat tour of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere near Tulum combines a 2-hour lagoon ride to Punta Allen, dolphin and turtle spotting, a 45-minute snorkeling session on the reef, beach time, and lunch at a restaurant. Hotel pickup is included, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. The tour runs 9 hours and suits small groups; minimum age is 16.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day free and want snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and a meal all in one outing—the guide structures the entire day so you're not coordinating multiple stops yourself.
Riviera Maya Secret River Tour with Guide & LunchYou’ll wade through ancient caverns on this secret river tour in Riviera Maya, swim in clear underground waters with your guide explaining every detail, then bike and rappel through jungle trails before sharing a regional buffet lunch. End with quiet time in the peace room — an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left Mexico.
Sunset Sailing Cancun: Dinner & Live Sax aboard GalleonA sunset sailing activity in Cancun's Nichupte Lagoon aboard a Spanish galleon, with a three-course dinner, open bar and live saxophone music. The boat departs nightly at 7pm from Marina Aquatours pier in the Hotel Zone; you choose steak, lobster or vegetarian for your main course. Pickup is available from Cancun hotels or nearby areas, or you can meet at the dock. Adult-only activity; minimum age 14.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured evening where the meal, music and timing are all arranged—no decisions to make once you are aboard, just the sunset and each other. The adult-only setting and fixed 7pm departure mean you know exactly when the night starts and ends, which works well if you have other plans or an early morning ahead.
Cenote Dos Ojos Diving: Barbie Line & Bat CaveScuba dive Cenote Dos Ojos, the world's largest underwater cave system near Tulum, on two separate cavern dives suited to certified beginners and above. Hotel pickup starts at 8:30 am, the drive takes 20–30 minutes, and you complete both dives with a break between them; all gear, the entrance fee, snacks and water are included. Your guide is a trained cave diver and biologist who briefs you on safety and explains the cenote's geology and bat colony.Is it for me?The early 8:30 am start and 20–30 minute drive mean you're in the water by mid-morning, which is when the cenote light is clearest and the cave passages are easiest to navigate. The two 45-minute dives with a break between them suit divers who want depth and time underwater without the physical toll of a full-day expedition.
Xel-Há Snorkeling Tour: Eco-Park with Zip-Lines & CenotesXel-Há is an all-inclusive eco-park near Cancún where you snorkel in a natural inlet filled with tropical fish, zip-line across water, jump from a 5-meter cliff, float down scenic rivers on tubes, and explore cenotes—all with unlimited meals, drinks, snorkel gear and round-trip transport included. You'll need to submit a photo of your ID after booking so your official boarding pass can be issued before arrival; children over 4.5 feet tall must show ID to verify age. The park is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues, or pregnancy.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Cancún or Playa del Carmen without a rental car—transport is included both ways, so you don't arrange pickups or navigate to the park yourself. The all-inclusive meals and drinks mean you eat when you're hungry and never hunt for a restaurant or ATM between activities, which matters when you're spending a full day in the water and the sun.
