MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular tulum tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, and a cenote swim in one packed day from Cancun. Gear, tacos, and hotel transfers included.
“Great day exploring Talum ruins, snorkeling and swimming in cenote. Sergio (guide) and Ibrahim (driver) provided excellent service.”
Guided Tulum ruins plus a cenote swim from Cancun. A/C transport, expert highlights, lockers and lifejackets, with extra site fees to plan for.
“We booked on line and when we got to the pickup point, no one was there. We called the number of viator, only to hear that the woman was too busy and never booked us. I was never notified but did I get a confirmation number. Terrible and undependable”
Tulum ruins, cenote cave swim, Yal Ku lagoon snorkeling, and a beachside lunch from Playa del Carmen. $169 pp.
“Excellent activities, guide, driver, scheduling. If you suffer from motion sickness--the full day of activities requires a long time in the van, sometimes with bumpy dirt roads. My daughter and husband had a tough time with the full day of travel, though loved the activities. I loved the whole thing!”
A full-day Riviera Maya tour linking Tulum Ruins, Akumal sea turtles snorkeling, and a Yax-Muul cenote swim with pickup and tacos.
“Best day in Mexico that we had. Our guide Suly was super friendly, very funny, really chilled and helpful. He wasn't pushy with sales or anything and a really nice guy. Trip as a whole was great, all 3 activities were amazing. Enjoyed tulum more than chichen itza, very beautiful! Swimming with Turtles and cenote…”
Full-day Maya adventure from Cancun: Tulum and Cobá ruins, chocolate and tequila tastings, and a guided swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich.
“I have traveled a lot and done a lot of excursions and this was by far the best. Our guide was extremely knowledgable, fun, and empathetic to my fear of heights - but I conquered that!!! I especially like the cenote and special lunch. I would r”
Spend a full day seeing Tulum ruins, swimming in a jungle cenote, and snorkeling with sea turtles from Playa del Carmen.
“Fantastic tour with an excellent guide. Jar was very helpful and had a great personality. We really enjoyed swimming in the cenote cave and walking around the Tullum ruins.”
Half-day Tulum ruins and two cenotes with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry help, and swims at Mariposa and Chen-Ha.
“Activity was great, delivered what was promissed, very good organization.”
Coba’s jungle ruins, cliff-top Tulum, a cenote swim at Mariposa, lunch, and a shaman ceremony on one full-day loop from Cancun.
“We had a small van so be prepared not to use a bathroom until you arrive at Tulum. So for some it could be over 2 hours due to pick ups. It was kind of cramped and most of the day it was warm in the vehicle. They only give out 2 waters during the…”
Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Early pickups, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and strict reef rules.
“We got so lucky! Nature CANNOT be controlled, but wow, Mother Nature showed up for us. According to the captain there were 20-30 whales that day. And we had an incredible experience. We had 2 dives of over 2 minutes each, and that was perfect. We rented wet suits that allowed us to swim better…”
Tulum ruins plus a cenote swim day trip from Cancun. Priority entry, guided temple tour, and a refreshing Cenote Puerta Maya dip.
“We were picked up 45 minutes late with no communication from guide until 30 mins late. Cost $200 with no food included. We were rushed at Tulum and didn’t get to view the whole site. We didn’t get time to go to any gift/book shop. Spent 1.5 hours at the cenote. Only one food option…”
Float Sian Ka'an canals, tour Tulum ruins, and eat Mexican tacos on a small-group day from Tulum with pickup and bottled water.
“Excellent! Iver was one of the best tour guides I have ever had! The lazy river was astonishing and relaxing.”
Small-group day trip from Playa del Carmen to Coba, Tulum ruins, a Mayan museum, and a cenote swim with lunch and pickup.
“Our guide Antonio was great and humorous, he provided a lot of information about Tulum and Coba. We had great Mexican lunch (buffet style) and got some nice souvenirs (with nice prices) from the store next door to the restaurant. The last stop was a Cenote swimming in underground natural pool with fresh water: it…”
Tulum and Coba from Cancun: Cenote Kuxtal swim, guided Maya ruins, buffet lunch, and a quick Quinta Avenida stop. Long day, good value.
“The tour to Tulum and the Coba Ruins was very well organized with 2 guides who were absolutely amazing. The day was long, but well worth it. I would definitely recommend!!!”
Cook a 3-course Mexican meal in a local Tulum home, learn tortillas and salsa, taste mezcal, then eat together with your hosts.
“The cooking class was such a wonderful experience! Lupita was a gracious host, bring us into her home and sharing her knowledge and recipes! I will not buy store bought tortillas again!”
Private day trip from Playa del Carmen for Tulum ruins, Akumal turtle snorkel, and a cenote swim with lunch and pickup.
“Claudia at Ocean tours was amazing. She was an amazing guide and thought of all the details. Would highly recommend her for this tour!”
