Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch in Cancun, Mexico
Cancun, Mexico

Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch

Outty Ranking 74 4.5 · 151 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $36
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Outty Ranking

74/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 151 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch worth booking?

Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch is a 10-hour experience in Cancun, Mexico, from $36 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 151 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
74 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (151)
Duration
10 hours
From
$36 per person

Embark on a breathtaking journey through time with a full-day adventure to the mystical Maya ruins of Tulum a stunning archaeological site perched above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Explore the Iconic Ruins of Tulum Arrive at the walled city of Tulum, one of the most picturesque and well-preserved Maya sites. Set atop coastal cliffs with sweeping views of the Caribbean, this site is rich in history and legend.Wander through the ruins on a guided tour, where you'll uncover secrets of Maya rituals, architecture, and daily life. Swim in the Enchanting Cenote Nohoch Next, head to the magical Cenote Nohoch, a hidden freshwater oasis surrounded by lush jungle. Recharge with a regional buffet lunch featuring authentic Yucatecan dishes and refreshing drinks the perfect way to fuel your adventure and taste the local culture.

What you get

    About this experience

    Embark on a breathtaking journey through time with a full-day adventure to the mystical Maya ruins of Tulum a stunning archaeological site perched above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Explore the Iconic Ruins of Tulum Arrive at the walled city of Tulum, one of the most picturesque and well-preserved Maya sites. Set atop coastal cliffs with sweeping views of the Caribbean, this site is rich in history and legend.Wander through the ruins on a guided tour, where you'll uncover secrets of Maya rituals, architecture, and daily life. Swim in the Enchanting Cenote Nohoch Next, head to the magical Cenote Nohoch, a hidden freshwater oasis surrounded by lush jungle. Recharge with a regional buffet lunch featuring authentic Yucatecan dishes and refreshing drinks the perfect way to fuel your adventure and taste the local culture.

    What's included

    Included

    • Use of facilities: Restrooms and changing rooms
    • Lunch
    • Roundtrip transportation to and from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels
    • Certified guided tour to Tulum Archaeological Site and Cenote
    • Dive into Paradise, Entrance & Free Time at Cenote Nohoch

    Not included

    • Admission fees
    • Use of snorkeling equipment

    What you'll see and do

    1. Tulum

      Travel back in time during a day trip to the mysterious Maya ruins of Tulum. Uncover the secrets of this ancient civilization as you tour the archeological site with a guide, enjoy some free time to dig your toes into the sand of Tulum's picture-perfect beach and then take a refreshing dip in a cenote. After you're picked up from your hotel, ride along jungle-fringed roads to Tulum, a walled Maya city perched on the coast above the crashing waves of the Caribbean. En route, your guide shares facts about the ancient Maya and the trade routes that crisscross the Yucatan. Once you arrive, enter the archeological site to explore the mysteries of this fascinating and well-preserved city. Listen to theories about Maya rituals, worship, and daily life as you walk around the site's clifftop Castillo. From the site, you can look out over the coast and Tulum's famous stretch of long white sand. After your tour, have some free time to take photos or take a dip in the balmy turquoise waters.

      150 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Cenote Nohoch

      Enjoy the refreshing waters of this breathtaking cenote.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Cancun

    Meeting point for all Tulum.

    Meeting point

    Cancun

    Meeting point for central Playa del Carmen.

    Meeting point

    Cancun

    Meeting point in the Cancun Hotel Zone.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 90 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Meeting point for all Tulum.

    Ends at

    Meeting point for central Playa del Carmen.

    Ends at

    Meeting point in the Cancun Hotel Zone.

    Options you can book

    • Tour in English

      French-speaking Guide Pickup included

    • Tour from Cancun/Riviera Maya

      Hotel Pickup : Select this option if you are staying at Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Pickup included

    • Tour from a Meeting Point

      No Hotel Pickup Provided Starting points: Crab House | The Best Seafood in Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Súper Akí Tulum, Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Cancun Sightseeing

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Additional surcharge of 35 USD for Natural Cenote Reserve Fee, Tulum National Park Fee & Tulum Local Tax are payable in cash on the day of you activity.
    • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
    • Hotel pick-up is available from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels.
    • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
    • Pickup from Costa Mujeres hotels is only available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please make sure to select one of these days if you are staying in Costa Mujeres.
    • Total bus travel time to and from all attractions is around 4 hours depending on traffic.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 151 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    151 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Soubhik_S · October 2026

    Nice experience

    Timely pickup, good service, and good food; however, the timeline needs to be clearer, and the coordinator was very good.

    via Viator

    Relax536741 · October 2026

    Tulum Ruins and Cenote visit

    Gaby was a great guide, explained everything and was very helpful. We would book again for the tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    poppycock10000 · July 2026

    Excellent Tour

    Great tour, it was very informative and interesting. The guide let us go at our own pace most of the time.

    via Tripadvisor

    Sailyn N · June 2026

    Amazing!

    Sandro the tour guide was outstanding and knowledgeable. He helped a lady that felt ill and a child that was very scared to participate in the cenote activity. He modified the trip for the abilities of each person. Great experience and he’s very knowledgeable.

    via Tripadvisor

    AlaskaGirlsRock · May 2026

    Excellent Tulum & Cenote Excursion — A Few Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

    Good tour for Spanish speakers (I am not, so I felt like burden at times). I didn’t see anything about the following so I will address them here: Things to bring/not bring, Hotel Pickup/Dropoff, Additional Fees, Check-in, and lunch timing. I want to emphasize that it was worth the day to take this excursion and was cared for by main driver (Hugo) and tour guide (Sandro). Pickup Time: Chatting with the girls from Canada they shared that they had to be ready for pickup at 6am as their hotel was at the Northern area of Cancun. At the Westin (South) our pickup time was at 6:30am and came at an extra fee so keep that in mind. They gave a “closest” free pickup spot that I would’ve had to get to on my own, but as solo traveler it felt safer to be picked up outside of the hotel lobby. As this is an early timeframe I recommend that you have something for breakfast in your room as the restaurants don’t open that early. Thankfully I bring packets of oatmeal for occasions such as these. At least pickup some fruit the night before. Things to bring: I wanted to kiss my Yeti thermos that had my ice water that I made time to pack for the day! My battery powered fan is worth its weight in gold, and my umbrella was worth the extra weight it added to my luggage. I would classify all these items as required if you live in “colder” climates and are visiting the region in late spring (Mid May). The only downside of this day was that the pickup driver almost had a disdain for speaking English. He was able to confirm I was to be picked up and my name, but outside of that he essentially ignored me until we met up with our tour bus (we then checked in with a large bus and met our tour guide). To make checking in easier I would recommend that you print out your voucher rather than having it on your phone as checking in one the main bus would’ve gone faster. Water: In fact, you cannot bring plastic water bottles into the Park (Tulum itself), they only allow thermos’s like mine (guide held up my Yeti as an example). They take maintenance of this beautiful park very seriously and I can appreciate that! However, for those that had to leave their plastic water bottles on the bus…I was very concerned given the rising temperatures. There is canned water you can purchase from the library/gift shop so that is an option, however on a 90 degree day a sip of ice water from my thermos was like heaven and received some envious looks as I took a drink and the ice made itself known. People who vape (I’m not one, but there were some others): It will need to be left on the bus as it is prohibited in the park. In fact if you have a large backpack you will need to leave that behind as well. You will have to go through metal detectors/etc and they encourage bare essentials only. I ended up leaving my small dry bag on the bus and it was perfectly safe. I think Hugo stayed with it most of the time, or had it locked when he wasn’t. Snack: I highly recommend you bring a snack with you. If not, another option is to get a snack at the market in Tulum (after the tour - which would be around noon-1pm). There was a nice little restaurant where you could sit in the shade and have a light snack and cold drink. I know, this tour says lunch is included. And it is, but you will be driving to Cenote, swimming in Cenote, and then you will have lunch (approximately 2:30pm). So having a small apple or banana before you get off the bus in Tulum would’ve been great if I had only known lunch means “late” lunch. Tour: I love history and learning about cultures, especially ancient cultures. Sandro is a great teacher and it shows. He made time to talk through the significance of Tulum and what daily life would’ve been like…which I love to learn about. He made time for everyone (and then speak in English for the 5 of us who needed it) and was easy to ask follow up questions to…which I did. Bathrooms: All bathrooms in Tulum and Cenote were very clean and had attendants (definitely leave a tip as they were very gracious). So you can leave the TP at home (this is for the ladies of course). Cenote: What I love about Mexico is that it is so diverse when it comes to terrain/landscapes. You can visit one Cenote and it would be totally different than the next one. That’s what I liked about this tour as well. This specific Cenote apparently is favored by cave divers (as there is a special section just for them). You can swim into some caves that looked like fun, but I’m not a strong swimmer so I stayed behind and soaked me feet…where fish came to give my toes some light taps :) They also have hammocks if you’d rather rest. I did both and enjoyed my visit. I wish that I had known the Cenote was for strong swimmers only otherwise I wouldn’t have worn my swimsuit. So if you are not a strong swimmer leave the swimsuit at the hotel and just wear something light (it can be HOT) and comfortable. Lunch: Last (and it felt like a millennia) but not least the lunch was AMAZING! I think it was the combination of the local cuisine and being absolutely ravenous by lunch time, but was healthy and delicious. They even had salad and some vegetarian options (which I can’t speak to as I am not). The pork taco was my favorite! Drop off: This was seamless as we got to stay on the big bus to be dropped off at our hotel. Again, Hugo the driver did a great job getting us back to Cancun safely…and quickly :) I didn’t know a bus that size had that kind of handling power. I hope that this helps someone in reading this! I definitely recommend the tour, just a couple of things to be mindful of to make your visit that much more pleasant

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    Price range
    $36 to $40
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    53
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 74

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)64
    Review evidence (18% weight)71
    Booking momentum (14% weight)66
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cancun.

    How much does Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch cost?

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    Prices start at $36 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cancun usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 Cancun is not rushed.

    Is Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 151 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Cancun, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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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 Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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    Around 53 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 Cancun 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 Cancun and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch 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 Cancun 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 Cancun?

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    On Outty we rank every Cancun experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine, Early Access to Chichen Itza with optional pick-up, Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting. 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 Cancun?

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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 Cancun?

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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.

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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 Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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    Included: Use of facilities: Restrooms and changing rooms; Lunch; Roundtrip transportation to and from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels; Certified guided tour to Tulum Archaeological Site and Cenote; and Dive into Paradise, Entrance & Free Time at Cenote Nohoch. Not included: Admission fees; and Use of snorkeling equipment. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 578 listed pickup locations in and around Cancun. Be ready about 90 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch offered in?

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    It is offered in English, French 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 Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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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 Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cancun. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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    Across 151 reviews averaging 4.5 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.

    What booking options are available for Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Tour in English, Tour from Cancun/Riviera Maya, Tour from a Meeting Point. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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