Day tour to Tulum & Coba Mayan Sites, Cenote, Buffet and PDC

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Cancun

   Your day begins with pickup at your hotel or assigned meeting point. Once our team welcomes the group and everyone is ready to depart, the route begins toward the archaeological areas of Tulum and Cobá. The journey to the first part of the itinerary takes approximately 2.5 hours.

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2. Zona Arqueologica De Tulum

   The first major visit of the day takes place in Tulum, one of the most iconic Mayan sites in the Mexican Caribbean. Built beside the sea and surrounded by dramatic coastal views, this ancient city offers a unique combination of history, architecture, and natural scenery. During the visit, your bilingual guide will share information about the site, its cultural importance, the way people lived there, and some of the theories connected to the decline of the civilization. The time at Tulum lasts approximately 90 minutes. After finishing the visit to Tulum, the group will board the bus again and continue toward the Cobá area. The drive takes approximately 1 hour.

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3. Zona Arqueologica De Coba

   Before entering Cobá, travelers will stop for a buffet lunch at a nearby restaurant. This is the moment to enjoy regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors before continuing with the archaeological portion of the tour. Lunch time lasts approximately 1 hour. Cobá offers a different kind of Mayan experience, surrounded by jungle and ancient paths that reveal ruins hidden among the vegetation. This archaeological site is known for having one of the tallest pyramids in the Yucatan region, as well as a powerful connection between nature and ancient construction. During the visit, your guide will explain the importance of the site, how it was discovered, and what made Cobá such a relevant city in the Mayan world. The visit lasts approximately 1 hour. Once the Cobá visit is complete, the journey continues toward Cenote Muul Ichi Ts'ono'ot. The travel time to reach the cenote is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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4. At Cenote Muul Ichi Ts'ono'ot, travelers will enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural limestone formation, one of the most characteristic landscapes of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cenotes were considered sacred by the ancient Maya, making this stop both refreshing and culturally meaningful. After enjoying the cenote, the group will continue toward Playa del Carmen. The estimated travel time is approximately 45 minutes.

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5. Playa del Carmen

   The next stop is Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue, a lively pedestrian area filled with shops, restaurants, music, and local energy. Travelers will have approximately 45 minutes of free time to walk around, take photos, shop, enjoy the atmosphere, or find something to eat before the return journey.

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6. Cancun

   When the time in Playa del Carmen is over, the guide will indicate the meeting point and boarding time. Once all travelers are back on the bus, the return trip toward Cancun and the Riviera Maya will begin. The ride back takes approximately 2 hours. This final part of the day is a good time to rest after visiting archaeological sites, swimming in a cenote, enjoying regional food, and exploring one of the most popular streets in the Riviera Maya.

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Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Upgrade to DIAMOND Tour

  Diamond Tour: You add: Drinks on bus, 1 bottled water in archeological zones, Box lunch, 1 drink in restaurant. Pickup included

• Upgrade to PLUS Tour

  Plus Tour: With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus throughout the tour, 1 bottle of water in archaeological areas. Pickup included

• Classic Tour

  Classic Tour: Round trip by bus, guided tour in Tulum and Cobá, swim in a cenote, visit to Playa del Carmen, and buffet. 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

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Magenta Travel

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bringing luggage is only possible when the vehicle assigned to your service has enough space and our team authorizes it in advance. Please contact us before your tour if you need to travel with luggage, so we can review your assigned transportation and confirm whether it may be accepted. Space is limited, and approval is never guaranteed.
• Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have enforced security rules that do not allow visitors to enter with backpacks or luggage. We suggest carrying only the essentials for the visit, preferably small items that can fit in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some exceptions may apply, such as diaper bags, but the final decision is made by the security personnel at the site. We are not responsible for any belongings that are refused at the entrance. For this tour, however, travelers may leave their items inside the transportation vehicle while completing the scheduled stops.
• During tour stops, guests may only access the transportation vehicle when the guide or staff indicates the official boarding time. Entering the vehicle earlier or staying inside while the rest of the group is away is not allowed, since other travelers may have personal belongings stored inside. This policy is applied for security reasons and to protect everyone’s items.
• Vehicles and seats for group transportation are assigned by the operations team based on the availability and organization of the day. Guests cannot personally choose a specific bus, minibus, or seat online, in person, or with our staff. Although we always try to help travelers ride comfortably, we cannot hold, reserve, or guarantee exact seats or spaces inside a particular vehicle.
• If you are traveling with friends, family, or another party booked under a separate reservation and you would like to ride together, please inform our team in advance so we can check what is possible. We will try to coordinate it when all travelers depart from the same accommodation, although it cannot be guaranteed. If the pickup locations are in the same city but at different hotels, we may attempt to arrange it, but traveling together is not assured. If the reservations start from different cities, this coordination cannot be handled.
• This tour only operates pickups from the cities and areas listed in the Transportation section. Travelers cannot join the tour directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the authorized pickup regions. For example, meeting the group at Chichen Itza with your own vehicle is not permitted. However, requesting pickup from a hotel located within the listed service areas (example: Moon Palace resort) may be possible. For safety, communication, and proper tour organization, all travelers must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board our transportation service, and complete the required check in process before the tour begins.
• If your booking does not yet include a confirmed hotel or assigned meeting point, this information must be sent to our team before the cutoff time on the day before your tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time to provide it is 21:50 hrs (GMT-5). On Sundays, the latest time is 8:00 PM (GMT-5). You may send this information through any of our available contact channels. After the cutoff time, last minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If the required hotel or meeting point details are not received on time, the booking will automatically be moved to the next available date. This rescheduling is free of charge and does not include any penalty or additional fee. However, once this automatic rescheduling applies, the reservation will no longer qualify for a refund.
• The times shown in the itinerary refer to the overall duration of each segment, including transportation between locations, the visit or activity time at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These times should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only at each attraction. Please review the itinerary details for the approximate breakdown of timing throughout the experience.
• Our team always works to follow the planned schedule as closely as possible. However, the timing of the tour also depends on travelers being ready at the assigned pickup time in the morning and returning on time at each stop during the day. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the experience organized by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a delay that seems small, such as arriving one minute late, can build up throughout the day and affect a significant part of the overall schedule.
• The box lunch included in this experience is fixed. It is served as part of the regular meal option and cannot be adapted for special diets, food restrictions, or personal meal preferences.

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