About this experience
Discover the best of the Riviera Maya on an unforgettable day combining culture, nature, and local experiences. Start with a photo stop at the iconic Tulum Letters before exploring the spectacular Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Continue to Casa Tortuga Natural Park, where you will discover four unique cenotes, including open-air and cavern cenotes, and enjoy a refreshing swim in their crystal-clear waters.
Finish your adventure with free time on the famous Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, where you can shop, taste local flavors, explore colorful streets, and experience the lively atmosphere of this popular Caribbean destination.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towel and extra clothes for a change.
Local guides to help you plan
Tulum Ruins Tour From Cancun Guide
Get the essential Tulum Ruins tour tips from Cancun before one overlooked choice turns your cliffside Maya day into something else entirely.
Tulum and Cenote Tour From Cancun
Plan a Tulum and cenote tour from Cancun with practical guidance on itinerary order, transport, admission costs, package inclusions, accessibility, packing, and choosing the right excursion.
Tulum Coba and Cenote Tour From Cancun
A Tulum, Coba, and cenote tour packs two archaeological sites and a swim into one ambitious day from Cancun. This guide explains the route, timing, admission costs, booking questions, accessibility concerns, and tradeoff
What is included
- Entrance to the Cenotes & Tulum mayan ruins
- Pick up and drop off
- Mexican dish
- Morning box lunch
- Bilingual Guide Spanish or English
- Cenote casa tortugas
- Visit the 5th avenue Playa del carmen
Not included
- Tulum preservation tax (25 USD per person)
Itinerary and highlights
You will be visiting the Tulum Letters Monument where you can take a panoramic photo.
Discover the ancient Maya city of Tulum, spectacularly located on the Caribbean coast. Before entering the archaeological site, your guide will share interesting information about the history, culture, and most important landmarks of this fascinating Maya city, giving you a better understanding of what you are about to discover.
Once inside, enjoy approximately 90 minutes of free time to explore Tulum at your own pace. Walk among the ancient ruins, admire the impressive Caribbean Sea views, take memorable photos, and discover the site independently. Please note that the guide does not accompany you inside the archaeological site; the historical and cultural explanation is provided before entry, giving you the freedom to enjoy your visit at your own pace.
Enjoy an unforgettable adventure at Cenotes Casa Tortuga, surrounded by the lush Mayan jungle near Tulum. Discover four beautiful cenotes in one unique experience, each offering a different natural setting. Explore open-air cenotes with crystal-clear waters as well as spectacular cavern cenotes surrounded by impressive rock formations.
During the guided tour, your local guide will accompany you through the different cenotes, sharing interesting information about the natural environment and the unique characteristics of these freshwater pools. You will have the opportunity to swim, explore the clear waters, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Riviera Maya jungle. A life jacket is provided during the guided cenote tour.
This is a great way to experience several types of cenotes in a single visit while enjoying an exciting and refreshing adventure in one of the most beautiful natural settings near Tulum.
1 Hour to lunch
Enjoy free time in the vibrant heart of Playa del Carmen and explore the famous Fifth Avenue, one of the most popular streets in the Riviera Maya. Stroll along the lively pedestrian avenue filled with local shops, souvenir and gift stores, boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and places to discover regional flavors. Take your time to shop for unique gifts, try local food, explore the colorful streets, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of this popular Caribbean destination. With plenty of options to choose from, you can experience Playa del Carmen at your own pace before meeting your group for the next part of your adventure.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue The pick up time is set acording to your location and starts at 7:00 am, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cancun Tours Market
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Use sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Bring your swimsuit, towel and extra clothes for a change.
- Do not forget your personal belongings on the bus, cenotes, Mayan ruins
- We first pick up and gather everyone in smaller vehicles to take them to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting.
- Drinks at the restaurant are not included and must be paid for by the customer.
- Life vests are available for rent at the cenote ticket office and are paid for only for the duration of your swim
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue
Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen
Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue
The pick up time is set acording to your location and starts at 7:00 am, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
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