
4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen worth booking?
4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen is a 13-hour experience in Punta Sam, Mexico, from $20 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Explore Tulum Ruins, Coba Ruins, Cenote and the popular Quinta Avenida of Playa del Carmen in this fantastic tour. The greatest attraction at the Tulum Ruins is its location. Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The sacred cenote is an important place according to the Mayan beliefs, come and enjoy this wonderful place. The cenote you will visit may vary according to availability, avoiding crowded places. When visiting you must see 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen or “Quinta”. This street runs parallel to the beach and has the bulk of tourist attractions including shops, restaurants, and street entertainment. Full experience, zero hidden costs. Book your tour today!
What you get
About this experience
Explore Tulum Ruins, Coba Ruins, Cenote and the popular Quinta Avenida of Playa del Carmen in this fantastic tour. The greatest attraction at the Tulum Ruins is its location. Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The sacred cenote is an important place according to the Mayan beliefs, come and enjoy this wonderful place. The cenote you will visit may vary according to availability, avoiding crowded places. When visiting you must see 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen or “Quinta”. This street runs parallel to the beach and has the bulk of tourist attractions including shops, restaurants, and street entertainment. Full experience, zero hidden costs. Book your tour today!
What's included
Included
- Visit Tulum and Coba Ruins
- Cenote Admission
- Lunch
- Visit to Playa del Carmen (only for hotels in Cancun and Puerto Morelos)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Drinks (Upgrade to Deluxe tour to include them)
- Life vest
- Admission fees
- Government fees
What you'll see and do
Tulum
Our transport for you to your hotel and we will head to the ruins of Tulum. Our certified guides will take you and give you an explanation of all the hidden wonders in Tulum, then we will have 1 hour and a half to explore the ruins or relax on the beach. One of the most important places in Tulum are the Mayan ruins, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea. Under the cliff is Paradise beach, considered one of the most amazing beaches in the Riviera Maya.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Zona Arqueologica De Coba
To complement the information, we will visit the Coba Ruins, where you can admire the highest pyramid of our state, the famous Nohoch Mul. Our certified guides will once again explain all the hidden wonders in Coba. You will also have 1.5 hours approximately to explore the place and take amazing photos, you can also rent bikes to explore more deeply of this site. Then you will go to one of the most incredible restaurants to eat delicious dishes of the region. You will have approximately 1 hour to eat. Due to the COVID-19 contingency, climbing the Nohoch Mul pyramid is not allowed for the moment.
150 minutes here · Admission included
It's time to cool off at the Cenote, a sacred Mayan place covered in trees and rocks. You will have time to swim in its pure and transparent water. Cenote may vary depending on availability and season.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Quinta Avenida
Finally, we will go to Playa del Carmen, where you can buy Mexican handicrafts or buy in one of the shops that surround this avenue. You can also walk to the beach and take amazing photos at the famous Portal Maya or enjoy fantastic Mayan dances or the Papantla dancers show.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
3X1 Plus from Riviera
3X1 Tour: For hotels between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, the tour will operate as 3X1: Tulum, Coba and Cenote. Deluxe Lunch: At the restaurant, you will have 1 drink and a regional food. Drinks on board the transportation and one box lunch. Riviera Maya Hotels: Select this option if your hotel is located between Nickelodeon Hotel and Super Aki Tulum (Playa del Carmen to Riviera Tulum) Pickup included
3X1 Classic from Riviera
3X1 Tour: For hotels between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, the tour will operate as 3X1: Tulum, Coba and Cenote Classic Lunch: Regional lunch buffet. No drinks included. Riviera Maya Hotels: Select this option if your hotel is located between Nickelodeon Hotel and Super Aki Tulum (Playa del Carmen to Riviera Tulum) Pickup included
4X1 Plus from Cancun
4X1 Tour: For hotels between Cancun and Puerto Morelos, the tour will operate as 4X1: Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen. Deluxe Lunch: Regional Food with 1 drink at the restaurant Drinks on board the unit (beer, water or soda) Cancun Hotels: Select this option if your hotel is at Cancun hotel zone, Cancun Downtown, Playa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos and Riviera Cancun. Pickup included
4X1 Classic from Cancun
4X1 Tour: For hotels between Cancun and Puerto Morelos, the tour will operate as 4X1: Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen. Classic Lunch: Regional lunch buffet. No drinks included. Cancun Hotels: Select this option if your hotel is at Cancun hotel zone, Cancun Downtown, Playa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos and Riviera Cancun. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Coba Tulum Tour Operator
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely loved it
This was such a great trip, we had 2 children with us and they loved it too! The staff on board were great and so knowledgeable. We paid for the diamond tour and would recommend the upgrade, it meant you got drinks on board the coach, the life vest at the cenote and a drink at lunch all included so it was much easier knowing everything was already included, all you then need money for is some tips and souvenirs At coba we took the taxi/tuk tuks up to the Ixmoja pyramid which was only 150 pesos for both ways, it saved alot of time and meant we got to see more of the ruins as the stopped along the way, plus they gave you little bits of information about the ruins too The cenote was fantastic, so refreshing after walking around tulum, getting in and out of the cenote was easy too as it had wooden steps to get in and out, the food at lunch was lovely too! All in all this was a fantastic trip and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the cancun/riviera maya area!
Response from the operator: Hello Lauren! Thank you so much for acompaning us and to take time to write your experience in details! We are glad that you have a fascinating day in the Mexican Caribbean, with our amazing tour. We hope to see you soon and live another incredible experience with us!
via Viator
Best trip agency
Amazing guides! Very friendly and informative. All guides were very knowledgeable and super helpful and available.
Response from the operator: Hello Debora! We are happy to know that you enjoyed one of our most popular tours in the Riviera Maya, we will pass your comments to our guide in order to continue doing a great job explaining the interesting facts of the archaeologocial zones, the cenote and Playa del Carmen. We are waiting for you to live another adventure in the mexican caribbean. See you soon!
via Viator
“Amazing Tours” not amazing at all!
We got picked up in a van with really bad AC and we were crammed in it like sardines. The driver wasted so much time parked and arguing with someone on the phone, something about not having room for two more people he was supposed to pick up. We were supposed to get dropped off at another site to change into a bus for the “Deluxe” tour I paid for but the van ended up taking us to Tulum. Therefore we got no drinks on the way there. When we got to Tulum they told us we did not have the deluxe tour. I showed them my receipt and they still called the operator to confirm, which took over an hour for the operator to confirm. Being at the Tulum site was beautiful, but we were so rushed we did not enjoy it at all. Before the tour I got an email saying we could not go to Coba because it was “closed”. We were also told we would go to another Mayan city. That never happened! When we got to the Cenote we spoke to the local Mayan people and they told us Coba was not closed. We didn’t get to ride bikes or any of that fun stuff at Coba. On the way back we were in the small van, again no drinks with the deluxe tour we paid for, and once again crammed up in a van with hot air. Amazing Tours is the name of the company t and there was nothing amazing about them. I’ve been calling the main number because I feel I should at least get half my money back for only visiting two sites and not being offered the deluxe part. They have not called me back. I’m very disappointed and telling everyone to not book with them!
via Viator
A history lesson
There should be something that lets your customers know that there will be lots of walking and also lots of bugs.
Response from the operator: Hello Gina. Thank you so much for contacting us and notifying us about this situation. Your comments help us to improve our services. Thank you for reaching us and give us your feedback, have a nice day.
via Viator
No response
I tried to cancel, before the 24 hr. deadline and no one would return my call or email. Upon arrival i hurt my knee and had to get medical care.
Response from the operator: Hello Theresa, thank you for informing us about this situation, if you want to cancel due to medical care you need to prove it with a medical prescription where we can see that you are not in conditions to realize the activity. Thank you for your understanding, have a nice day.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Price range
- $20 to $35
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Coba Tulum Tour Operator, who run 20 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 47.2.
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4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Punta Sam.
How much does 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Punta Sam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Punta Sam is not rushed.
Is 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Punta Sam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Punta Sam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Punta Sam and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Punta Sam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Punta Sam?
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On Outty we rank every Punta Sam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch, Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch, Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Punta Sam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Punta Sam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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Included: Visit Tulum and Coba Ruins; Cenote Admission; Lunch; Visit to Playa del Carmen (only for hotels in Cancun and Puerto Morelos); and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Drinks (Upgrade to Deluxe tour to include them); Life vest; Admission fees; and Government fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 293 listed pickup locations in and around Punta Sam. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time.
What languages is 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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Across 16 reviews averaging 3.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for 4 PLACES 1 DAY: Coba and Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Playa del Carmen?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including 3X1 Plus from Riviera, 3X1 Classic from Riviera, 4X1 Plus from Cancun, 4X1 Classic from Cancun. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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