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Tulum Tours & Day Trips: 15 Worth Leaving the Beach

72 tours  ·  from $29

A Maya fort on a cliff above the Caribbean, with a flooded cave system behind it. The 15 below sort the ruins visits, the cenote swims and the lagoon days by price, start time and how much of the day is in a van.

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Reef snorkeling by motorboat
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

1.Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

This full-day tour pairs Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins with reef snorkeling and a freshwater cenote in the jungle. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi lead the day, with transport, gear, lunch, and entrance included. Expect an early start, changing water conditions, a $35 cash conservation fee, and limited time at each stop.

“This experience was such a wonderful value. A must do if you're visiting the area and looking to check a few things off your bucket list. Yul was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgable, fun, and engaging the entire time! Would highly recommend!”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Two hours among the Tulum ruins
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

2.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

You’ll tour Tulum’s sea-facing Maya ruins with a multilingual guide, enjoy limited free time, then swim in the clear waters of Cenote Mariposa. Guides such as Carlos, Luis Estraya, and Susana have earned praise for making the history lively. Plan for extra entrance fees, a long day, and possible Playa del Carmen stops.

“I would not book any tour through viator again. It was extremely hard just to get the meeting point and the time from the agency taking us. Although they did email me about 8 hours before the excursion, it was a headache. Everyone on the tour got wrist bands for a free buffet however, viator did not offer that option. 100 percent recommend the tour it was awesome but do not book through here, majority of other couples on the bus said they booked at their hotel and/or Expedia”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño: the day’s most unusual swim
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

3.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend a full day with a bilingual guide visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote El Sueño, snorkeling Yal Ku Lagoon, and eating lunch beside the Caribbean. Guides such as Santiago, Lalo, Jessie, and Mario have earned praise for clear explanations and careful water support. Expect long drives, bumpy roads, late lunch, and no personal cameras in the cenote.

“Lots of pros: well organized and fun tour for adults, teens and kids who can swim, small group 12 in a van/3 parties so pickup was fast. BEST part was our guide Lalo and driver Jajo. Lalo was super knowledgeable and entertaining, and he cares deeply about cultural and human connections. He taught us a lot about the history of Mayan culture, Mexico and its amazing people. Cons: worst part was that we had no towels and were freezing after 2 cold swim (same for other family with 4 younger kids who were real troopers). We all assumed Cancun Adventures would provide towels… I checked listing and re-read emails they…”

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Akumal Bay and the turtle swim
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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

4.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend a full day with Ocean Tours Mexico visiting Tulum, snorkeling with turtles and rays in Akumal, and swimming through the Yax-Muul cenote. Guides such as Yul, Suly, Alejandro, Mimi, and Arturo are praised for friendly, relaxed help. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, water, lunch, and entrance fees are included, but bring $35 for the government fee.

“My wife and I just had the most incredible experience on this excursion, and we owe so much of it to our amazing tour guide, Alejandro. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime. Swimming with the sea turtles in Akumal Bay was absolutely breathtaking. Alejandro knew exactly where to take us, and within minutes we were gliding alongside these gentle, majestic creatures in crystal-clear water. It was one of those pinch-me moments you never forget. He was also very mindful about respecting the turtles and the environment, which we really appreciated. The cenote visit was pure magic. Stepping…”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich is the day’s surprise
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

5.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling at Akumal Beach. Your day includes transport from Playa del Carmen, lunch, water, equipment, and guides for each stop. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Oto, and Pablo have earned strong praise, though the turtle swim can feel crowded.

“This was a very nice day out. Our guides, Oscar and Cesar were great, friendly, professional, and very nice. The Mayan ruins had no shade so be prepared for blazing sun and lots of walking in it. Turtle swim and Cenote swim were awesome. I did have a slight panic attack while swimming with the turtles, but our tour guide and turtle guides handled it amazingly, calmed me down enough for me to do it and stayed with me in the water. If it wasn't for Oscar, I would have missed out in seeing the turtles. Cenote water is very cold at first but you get used to it. Lunch…”

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Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote - The ATV ride adds mud, distance, and expense
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Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote

6.Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about four hours at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park near Tulum, combining nine jungle ziplines, hanging bridges, an 18-foot climbing pyramid, rappelling, and swims in two cenotes. Guides such as David, Sergio, Roberto, and Gael lead the activities in English. Lunch is included, while ATV rides cost extra.

“My son loved the zip lining in the jungle canopy. My husband and I LOVED the cenotes. So beautiful!!! And the tour guides were Soooo friendly and funny!!! Very professional and knowledgeable”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Pickup, transport, and the first hour
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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

7.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Best value

Travel by air-conditioned transport to Tulum for a guided visit with English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Susana, Freddy, Jorge, and Carlos Moo. You’ll see El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the seaside Temple of the God of Wind, then swim at cave and open-air cenotes Mariposa and Chen-Ha.

“Our pickup was from Plaza last Perlas, not our hotel, but it was only 15mins walk away. Juan was a great driver and we have a very smooth trip in a very comfortable coach with usb charging. Perfecto and Jesus, were great guides. We stayed with Perfecto, as he did the guided tour in English, but both were professional and amusing. We had plenty of time at Tulum (2hrs), with a great insight in to the Mayan people and this still allowed us time to wander around on our own. The two cenotes included were excellent and much easier to access than the one we visited on a Chichen Itza…”

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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - A long morning at sea, starting before sunrise
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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

8.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Set out early with a small group of up to 10 people for a seasonal whale shark swim from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Riviera Maya. Guides such as Dory, Pia, Pepe, and Santiago lead the water sessions, while the crew provides gear, snacks, ceviche, and hotel pickup. Expect a long day at sea, changing wildlife conditions, and a $20 government fee.

“Yes you have to get up early. Yes it’s a long ride in the van and on the boat. Yes you might get seasick. They have dramamine, so take it if you think necessary. Yes Mother Nature is unpredictable with weather, waves, and wild animals. Yes, it’s an experience of a lifetime. A dozen or so whale sharks all around us. Humbling and magnificent. Whale shark season is over the summer months and we hit it right in the middle. Captain Nando, Jose, and our guide Dori NAILED it. Guides in water with you entire time. I understand conditions vary on every experience, but our day was 10/10. On ride…”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - Cenote Puerta Maya offers the day’s easiest relief
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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

9.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a two-hour guided visit to the Mayan port city, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. Guides such as Mary, Gabriel, Abbi, and Jackie have led past departures, with lunch and snorkel rentals available at extra cost. Expect walking, cash fees, and a long day.

“Lovely outing. Ruins: great info from our guide. We went in August and it was boiling hot so we didn’t linger too long. I’d like to visit again in a different season so it would be comfortable to hangout longer Cenote: Wonderful. I didn’t expect it to be an exclusive location. It’s limited to a few different tours which means there were very few people there. A couple of families were leaving when we arrived and then it was just our group. I traveled with my daughter and there were just 6 others in our group. Felt very relaxed and we had space to ourselves. Tacos at the cenote were…”

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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Muyil Tour from Tulum - Tulum’s cliffside ruins in a hot two hours
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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

10.Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 824 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

This six-hour small-group tour pairs Tulum’s cliffside Maya ruins with Mexican tacos and a boat ride through Sian Ka’an Muyil. You’ll float in a life vest along shallow mangrove canals, with guides such as Iver, Lea, Niko, and Alonso explaining Maya culture and local ecology. Pickup is included around Tulum, and groups are limited to 12.

“Our guide Jessica was extremely personal, informative, and caring. She helped us appreciate the beauty of seeing these amazing animals in their natural habitat and we left with an experience that we will carry with us forever!”

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Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure - The itinerary is compact, not leisurely
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Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

11.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three and a half hours exploring a cool underground cenote and snorkeling at Yal-Ku Lagoon. Cancun Adventures provides transport, gear, life jackets, snacks, and bilingual guides such as Hazel, Omar, Jessica, and Santiago. Expect a small group, calm water, fish, caves, and no phones inside the cenote.

“Cenote was amazing! Snorkeling in calm water was fun too! Saw all sorts of fish. Also, when you get out of the water butterflies will surround you to get the fresh water dripping from you. Mitch picked us up on time and got us where we needed to go safely. Omar was a great tour guide and made the adventure fun”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Canoeing and snorkeling without a rushed timetable
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

12.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend four to six private hours near Tulum exploring four cenotes, zip-lining through jungle, canoeing, snorkeling, swimming, and cliff jumping. Guides such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, Danny, and Yair tailor the pace to your group, then take you to a Mayan village for a home-cooked lunch. Private pickup is available throughout the Riviera Maya.

“What a highlight of our Trip! Alberto was so knowledgeable and curated the perfect 4 cenote picks! We jumped, ziplined through the jungle and ended with a traditional Mayan meal. Just amazing!”

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Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum - Making guacamole and salsa with fresh ingredients
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Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum

13.Mexican Cooking from Scratch in a Local Home in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend about three hours in a Tulum home cooking a Mexican meal from scratch with hosts such as Lily or Lupita. You will make guacamole, salsa, tortillas, tacos al pastor, and dessert, then share the meal with drinks and a guided mezcal tasting. Groups are intended to be small, though numbers can vary.

“Great experience. Loved the host, the home, and the food was delicious! I can't wait to try the recipes at home.”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure - Tulum: Maya ruins above the Caribbean
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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

14.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

Start with Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, then snorkel at Akumal Beach and swim through a crystal-clear cenote. Your private group gets hotel pickup, transport, equipment, lunch, bottled water, and a bilingual guide. Guides such as Claudia, Alma, JP, and Carlos have helped families make the most of this full day.

“Great tour! Excellent guide and the photos were terrific. We weren't rushed at any point... would do this again and recommend it highly!”

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VIP Tulum Private Tour - Cenote Xunaan Ha: open water and a cool break
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VIP Tulum Private Tour

15.VIP Tulum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Visit Tulum early with a private English-speaking guide, then swim at open-air Cenote Xunaan Ha and explore the cave waters of Cenote Taak Bi Ha. Pickup covers Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya. Guides such as Juan, Isaac, Abraham, and Heriberto are known for strong local knowledge and personal service.

“We had an amazing trip! Well worth the money! Heber was our tour guide and he was incredible! He was on time picking us up, the vehicle was clean and comfortable! Heber was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much from him! He told us where to stand for perfect pictures and knew where to go to avoid crowds. The service of this trip was above and behind. Highly highly recommend this trip.”

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