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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Cancun Airport to Tulum: Private Van Round Trip & Flight TrackingYou're met at Cancun airport arrivals with a name sign and driven in a private air-conditioned van to your Tulum hotel, with your flight tracked in advance and your driver's contact details texted to you before you land. The return journey works the same way, and the price is fixed before you book, so there are no negotiations or hidden charges when the van pulls up.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to skip the airport taxi line and arrive at your Tulum hotel without negotiating a price or worrying about whether you're being overcharged — the flat rate and advance flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your driver will be there.
Xoximilco Night Cruise Tulum: Trajinera, Mariachi & DinnerA seven-hour night cruise on a trajinera (traditional Mexican gondola) through the canals of Xoximilco Cancun, departing from Tulum with round-trip transport included. You board one of 32 boats representing each Mexican state, listen to live mariachi and marimba music, eat Mexican dishes and sweets, and drink from a free bar of tequila, beer and fresh water. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?The seven-hour commitment means you're giving up an evening but keeping your day free—book this if you want a full Mexican celebration experience without splitting it across multiple stops or activities. The boat ride and dinner happen together in one place, so there's no moving between venues or coordinating separate reservations.
Xcaret Plus Tour from Tulum: Swim the Underground RiverXcaret Plus is a full-day tour from Tulum that combines park exploration, underground river swimming, and evening cultural shows at Xcaret Park. You arrive by air-conditioned bus, spend the day moving between the jungle, cenotes, beach and archaeological sites, and stay through the nighttime México Espectacular performance. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours and includes buffet lunch with beer and unlimited beverages, life jackets and inner tubes for the river, and all park access; transportation is round-trip from your Tulum hotel or meeting point.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're traveling as a family or small group and want a full day of activity without managing multiple bookings—the bus, park entry, lunch and evening show are all arranged, so the day holds together without anyone building it separately. The 11-hour commitment works best for travelers who can stay through the nighttime performance and don't need to be back in town early.
Xcaret Park Tour Playa del Carmen: Underground Rivers & ShowXcaret is an eco-archaeological park tour departing from Playa del Carmen that combines natural attractions—underground rivers, cenotes, Caribbean snorkeling—with cultural performances including the Mexico Espectacular show. Roundtrip transport, lunch buffet, snorkeling gear and one beer are included; the tour runs 11 to 12 hours and a live guide speaks English and Spanish. Children from age 5 pay child price; younger children under 5 travel free on a lap.Is it for me?At 11 to 12 hours, this tour fills a full day and leaves no room for other activities—book it when you want one immersive location rather than a route between multiple sites. The fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it, which matters if you're new to the area or traveling without a car.
Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal and Tulum RuinsThis full-day snorkeling and archaeological tour from Riviera Maya, Tulum or Cancun combines two stops: a guided snorkel at Akumal beach where you'll see turtles, colorful fish and corals, then skip-the-line access to Tulum's ruins with a local guide explaining the Mayan civilization. The tour includes snorkeling gear, a safety briefing, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup from most hotels (Tulum hotel guests meet at a designated point). You'll arrange your exact departure time with the operator, and a mandatory government fee of 750 MXN per person is payable in cash on the day.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you're staying in Riviera Maya or Cancun and want the best light and turtle activity at Akumal—the fixed schedule keeps both snorkeling and ruins inside one full day without you arranging transport between them. If you're based in Tulum, the meeting point option works the same way, just without the hotel pickup leg.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Cenotes & KayakingThis full-day activity near Tulum combines five experiences: ATV riding on jungle trails, a zipline circuit with a 1 km line, swimming in two cenotes, kayaking through forest canals and lagoons, and a Mayan welcome ritual. A guide leads the group through each location, and the day includes meals, water, life jackets and all equipment. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?You operate the ATV and zipline yourself—this is not a guided tour where you watch from a vehicle, but a full-day activity where you ride, zip, swim and paddle. It suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through the jungle actively rather than observe it, and who has a full day to spend (10 hours) doing the thing rather than traveling to see it.
Swim and Snorkel with Turtles from Tulum: Akumal BeachThis half-day snorkel activity from Tulum takes you to Akumal Beach with a local guide, snorkeling gear and hotel pickup included. You swim in shallow water among sea turtles in their natural environment, then get two hours of free time to rest on the beach or explore on your own. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want guided snorkeling with a group and time to relax on the beach afterward—the tour includes hotel pickup and all gear, then leaves two hours free to swim or rest on sand.
Kayaking Bacalar Lagoon from Tulum: Cenote swim & lunchThis 12-hour kayak tour from Tulum takes you to Bacalar Lagoon, where you swim at Cenote Azul, paddle the lagoon with a guide, and eat breakfast and lunch at local spots. Round transportation leaves from Super Aki Market in Tulum City, and a life jacket is provided for the kayak portion. The guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?The 12-hour commitment means you'll leave Tulum early and return in the late afternoon, which rules out a second activity that day but gives you time to swim, eat and paddle without rushing any of it. If your schedule is tight, a shorter half-day option would be better; if you have the full day and want to move slowly through the water and the local food, this one fills it completely.
Xcaret Plus from Tulum: Theme Park, Night Show & BuffetXcaret Plus is a full-day theme park and eco-archaeological experience from Tulum that combines water attractions, cultural performances and dining in one admission. The package includes round-trip hotel pickup, a buffet lunch with beer and unlimited beverages, access to the Plus Area with private facilities, and entry to the Xcaret México Espectacular night show featuring over 300 performers. The 12-hour day unfolds from morning swim through afternoon relaxation to evening performances celebrating Mexican history and folklore.Is it for me?The 12-hour day requires comfort with water activities and a full day of movement between attractions, which suits travelers who want to experience the park's range rather than focus on one area. If you prefer a shorter visit or want to skip the evening show, a different Xcaret option may fit better.
Tulum boat tour: Sian Ka'an lagoon and cenote swimThis half-day boat tour from Tulum takes you into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to swim in mangrove canals, then moves to Cenote Corazon del Paraiso, a heart-shaped open-air cenote with clear turquoise water. The tour runs about five hours and includes pickup, a guide, public transportation and a taco order. It's built for travelers who want the lagoon and cenote without a full-day commitment.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're short on time but don't want to skip the cenote—the five-hour window fits a morning or early afternoon and covers both the lagoon and the heart-shaped cenote without eating your whole day.
Tulum Ruins, Akumal & Cenotes: Private tour with sea turtlesA private guided tour of Tulum combines the clifftop Mayan ruins, snorkeling at Akumal bay where sea turtles swim, and four cenotes for swimming and jumping. The guide speaks English and Spanish, the day runs ten to eleven hours, and you set the pace at each stop. Pickup is included; regional food, bottled water, snorkel gear and the Tulum zone government tax are part of the price.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you need flexibility to spend extra time at ruins or in the water without waiting for others, and want your guide to navigate the route while you control the pace.
Akumal & Cenote Snorkel: Sea Turtles & StalagmitesYou start the morning snorkeling in Akumal Bay with sea turtles and tropical fish in clear Caribbean water, then travel into the rainforest to swim and snorkel in a freshwater cenote surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites. The tour includes all snorkel equipment, water, snacks, and hotel pickup, with a guide managing the route and timing so you focus on being in the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see sea turtles and explore two very different underwater environments in one day without arranging your own transport or gear — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle the logistics so you just show up and snorkel.
Sian Ka'an Bike Tour & Fishing at Crocodile BridgeA guided bike tour through the UNESCO-protected Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum, where you ride through mangroves and jungle to pristine beaches, fish with local fishermen at Crocodile Bridge, and swim in secluded lagoons. The tour includes park entrance, a ceviche lunch prepared by locals, and stops at a mangrove lagoon and virgin beach; it runs about five and a half hours and requires a moderate fitness level.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour where you bike and fish yourself rather than watch — suited for active travelers who want to move through the landscape and do what locals do, not sit in a vehicle. The moderate fitness requirement and five-and-a-half-hour pace mean it works best for people comfortable on a bike and in the water, not for those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.
Tulum Ruins, Dos Ojos & Gran Cenote: Full-Day TourA full-day guided tour from Tulum that covers the Mayan archaeological site, Dos Ojos cenote park and Gran Cenote, with hotel pickup, a guide in English or Spanish, lunch, and entry to all three sites included. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours and visits two of the region's largest sinkholes—one connected by a 396-meter corridor—plus the clifftop ruins overlooking the Caribbean. Tulum Archaeological Site entry is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both the Mayan ruins and the cenotes in one day without arranging separate transport or entry—the fixed schedule and included meals mean the whole day stays together.
Xplor Fuego & Xel-Há from Tulum: 2-Day Zip Lines & CenotesA 2-day activity package from Tulum that splits between Xel-Há park (snorkeling, rope courses, cenote trails) and Xplor Fuego (night zip line circuit, amphibious vehicle rides through caves, stalactite river swimming, underground paddling). Meals, safety gear and round-trip transport from Tulum are included. You choose which activities suit your comfort level at each park.Is it for me?You do every activity yourself—no watching demonstrations—so this suits travelers who want to control the pace and pick which challenges to take on. The night operation of Xplor Fuego and the all-day freedom at Xel-Há mean you're not following a fixed itinerary; you move between activities as you choose, which works well if you want variety without a guide narrating every stop.
Tulum Ruins Scooter Tour: Snorkel & Lunch at Beach CenoteA full-day guided scooter, ATV or e-bike tour in Tulum takes you from the Maya ruins through downtown and along the famous Beach Road to a cenote for snorkeling and swimming. Your guide rides with you, entry to both the ruins and cenote is included, and you'll have a Mayan lunch and snorkeling gear on hand. The tour runs seven hours and suits riders of any fitness level, with children welcome from age six.Is it for me?Choose your vehicle—ATV, scooter, or e-bike—based on how much control you want while navigating between the ruins, Beach Road stops, and cenote, since you'll be riding yourself rather than sitting in a van.
Private Tulum Day Trip: Cobá Ruins & Three CenotesA private day trip from Tulum explores Cobá, an ancient Maya city built around the largest network of stone causeways in the region, then moves to three cenotes—Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha and Multum-Ha—where you swim in underground caves. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours with a guide in English, Spanish or Italian, private transport, entrance fees and lunch included; you'll need to bring your own snorkel gear if you want to use it.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide handling the route, the timing and the explanations at each stop—the private vehicle means the day moves at your pace, and everything from transport to entry fees is arranged, so you focus on climbing the pyramid and swimming instead of logistics.
Sian Ka'an boat and snorkel tour from Playa del CarmenThis full-day boat and snorkel tour departs Playa del Carmen for the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you ride through mangrove lagoons and Caribbean waters, spot native wildlife and birds, snorkel in clear water surrounded by reef fish, and eat a buffet lunch on the beach. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours plus pickup time.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour with a guide leading the group through the reserve and the snorkel, so you're not navigating or finding the wildlife yourself—the guide handles the route and points out what to watch for. It suits anyone arriving in Playa del Carmen with a full day free and wanting to see the reserve's mangroves, reef life, and wildlife without renting a boat or arranging logistics themselves. The 11- to 12-hour commitment and the boat ride make it better for travelers comfortable on the water; those with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns should check the operator's restrictions before booking.
Bacalar kayaking tour from Tulum: Lagoon paddle and cenote swimA 12-hour kayaking tour from Tulum to Bacalar includes a swim at Cenote Azul, a guided paddle through the lagoon, breakfast and lunch at local restaurants, and round-trip transport from Tulum. The guide speaks English or Spanish and leads the whole day; you bring a bathing suit and towel.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the whole day, which means the route, timing and stops are set—you don't plan the logistics yourself. It suits travelers with a free afternoon in Tulum who want to see Bacalar without renting a car or arranging meals and transport separately.
Bacalar 7 Colors Lagoon & boat ride from TulumA 12-hour boat tour from Tulum to Bacalar includes a 2-hour sail through the 7 Colors lagoon, swimming at Cenote Azul, a visit to the 17th-century San Felipe Fort, and breakfast and lunch at a waterfront restaurant. Hotel pickup runs from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, and a live guide speaks English or Spanish. Children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with family or a small group and want a full day away from the beach—the 12-hour commitment and boat motion suit people comfortable with longer drives and water time, and the mix of sailing, swimming and history keeps everyone occupied without requiring separate arrangements for transport or meals.
