
Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 176 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch worth booking?
Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch is a 6-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $65 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 176 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (176)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $65 per person
The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel in or meeting point, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you will be shuttled to Tulum. This archaeological site is a local landmark, since it served as a main port in the ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way on this nature-filled ride. You will priority access the archaeological site and enjoy a professionally-guided tour of the temples to see and learn about the main attractions such as the astronomical observatory of the Mayan city of Tulum and cultural buildings throughout the limits of the walls. As you leave Tulum and its turquoise background waters, you will start on your way to the next leg of the journey, a scenic cenote that as expected, has cultural and traditional significance to the Mayan culture. Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you before a smooth-ride back.
What you get
About this experience
The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel in or meeting point, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you will be shuttled to Tulum. This archaeological site is a local landmark, since it served as a main port in the ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way on this nature-filled ride. You will priority access the archaeological site and enjoy a professionally-guided tour of the temples to see and learn about the main attractions such as the astronomical observatory of the Mayan city of Tulum and cultural buildings throughout the limits of the walls. As you leave Tulum and its turquoise background waters, you will start on your way to the next leg of the journey, a scenic cenote that as expected, has cultural and traditional significance to the Mayan culture. Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you before a smooth-ride back.
What's included
Included
- Admission fees and priority access at Tulum archaeological site
- Guided tour of Tulum Mayan Temples
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located hotel (If selected)
Not included
- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
- Optional lunch (300MXN) lifejacket and snorkel rental (200MXN)
- Hotel pick up & drop off to / from Tulum Hotels
- Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tulum
Tulum was a port city crucially important to the Mayan culture and its economy in the region. With a professional tour guide, you’ll learn more about what made this city a powerhouse in its time. With temples scattered throughout the city and many other cultural epicenters within reach, this visit will prove to be not only educational but an interesting experience to learn about the Mayan culture, their advanced knowledge and the heritage of the region.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Cenote Nohoch
Take a refreshing swim in the waters of a beautiful cenote, you’ll be able to learn more about the amazing underground networks of water bodies in the region. Enjoy the scenery and even enjoy the depths with your snorkel gear, should you choose to do so.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
OXXO, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen: Outside of Walmart Playa del Carmen at the bus stop.
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
Puerto Morelos: Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez, por Supermanzana 10 y Manzana 1, Benito Juárez, 77580 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Meeting point
Playa del Carmen
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Ends at
OXXO, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Ends at
Playa del Carmen: Outside of Walmart Playa del Carmen at the bus stop.
Ends at
Puerto Morelos: Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juarez, por Supermanzana 10 y Manzana 1, Benito Juárez, 77580 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Ends at
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.
Options you can book
Tour from Riviera Maya
Duration: 6 hours Hotel Pickup:: Included from most centrally located hotels in Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen Starting point: Walmart, 30 Avenida Nte. Mz 040 Lote 001-1, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included
Tour from Cancun
5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen: Enjoy an extra stop in Playa del Carmen with this option of the tour Duration: 13 hours Hotel Pickup: Included from most centrally located hotels in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres & Playa Mujeres Starting points: Crab House | The Best Seafood in Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Supermanzana 19, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico Pickup included
Tour from Tulum
Duration: 4 hours Hotel Pickup:: Not available, you will meet the tour at the designated meeting point. Starting point: OXXO VILLAS TULUM, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 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, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cancun Travel Experience
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- You must be able to walk at a leisurely pace for approximately 1.5miles (2km) and be able to climb and descend stairs.
- An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen Hotels. You will confirm your exact pickup time with the local tour operator.
- If your hotel is outside coverage you will be asked to meet the tour at a nearby location.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
- Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 176 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
176 verified traveler reviews for Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sad experience
Actually I am very disappointed to this activity and my booked tour was canceled at later afternoon of Feb 4 and then at afternoon of Feb 5, I have to accept a tour which include Tulum Mayan site only, but my booked tour was Tulum Mayan Ruins Cenote swim. And this new tour took around 7.5 hours, but I seat in the car for 5 hours just for pick up other people and transportation, it’s really horrible experience
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and understand how disappointing this situation must have been. Your originally booked tour, Tulum Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim, had to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, and we regret that this caused changes to your plans on consecutive days. When the cenote portion was no longer available, we offered an alternative tour focused on the Tulum archaeological site. We understand that this was not the complete experience you originally booked, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. Regarding the duration of the tour, please note that this is a shared public tour, which involves multiple pickups and drop-offs across different locations. We understand that spending a significant amount of time in transportation can be frustrating, and we are sorry that this impacted your enjoyment of the day. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us review both logistics and communication to improve future experiences. We truly regret that this tour did not meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing your concerns. Kind regards,
via Viator
Mayan Mystique- Mesmerized
Tour guide Maria was so knowledgeable. Paco- our driver did an excellent job navigating through traffic. Thoroughly enjoyed Tulum & visit to the cenote.
via Tripadvisor
Edmonton, Alberta December 2025
I like the pick up in the hotel where we are staying. I was looking for a tour that we will be picked up because my husband has disability. Even though they are late to pick us up, Cancun Travel Experience did call me in what’s app the reason of delay. Marie, the Tour director is very knowledgeable on Mayan history. My focus is to explore the area, so we didn’t stick to listening to her, we just keep an eye to where they are. It’s a 4 star because the cenote they picked and included in the package is just so so
via Viator
Beautiful Day
Not too long of a day. Bring a reusable bottle/cup, no plastics allowed. Quick moving, not a lot of time shopping which was ok. Very knowledgeable guide. It was wonderful having the Cenote to ourselves, no crowds. P.S. their fries were excellent, highly recommend.
via Viator
This tour was great!...
This tour was great! Jackie our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! We got to know great insights about the history of the Mayan Ruins and the cenote swimming was perfect! We had the cenote all to ourselves! Would highly recommend this tour!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $99
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 62
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Cancun Travel Experience, who run 31 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.7.
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Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 176 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya 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 Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch?
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Around 62 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ride to a life changing cenotes tour, Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation, From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote. 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 Playa del Carmen?
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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 Playa del Carmen?
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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 Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch?
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Included: Admission fees and priority access at Tulum archaeological site; Guided tour of Tulum Mayan Temples; and Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located hotel (If selected). Not included: Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN); Optional lunch (300MXN) lifejacket and snorkel rental (200MXN); Hotel pick up & drop off to / from Tulum Hotels; and Food and beverages not listed as inclusions. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 614 listed pickup locations in and around Playa del Carmen. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch 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 Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya 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 Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch 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 Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch?
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Across 176 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, organization. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Tour from Riviera Maya, Tour from Cancun, Tour from Tulum. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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