Tulum Guided Mayan Ruins with Sea Turtle Snorkeling and 5 Cenotes

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Three of Tulum's highlights in one day. Start at 7:45 AM at Jaguar Park and explore the Tulum ruins with a certified guide while it is quiet and cool. At 10:00 AM snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef with Tulum Snorkel Services, looking for sea turtles, rays and tropical fish. In the afternoon, swim through 5 cenotes at Casa Tortuga with your Basic Pass, from open-air pools to caverns with stalactites.

Entrance tickets, snorkel gear and life jackets are included. IMPORTANT: sunscreen of any kind is NOT allowed, not even biodegradable or reef-safe. Bring a rash guard or UV shirt and a hat instead.

Fitness level: easy. About 2 km of walking at the ruins and 2 hours of guided snorkeling in the open sea. Life jackets provided, no experience needed. Minimum age 5.

Transport is not included, so you can arrive by taxi, bike or car and stay longer at the cenotes. Minimum 2 travelers per booking.

What's Included

Tulum ruins, reef snorkel and Casa Tortuga Basic Pass
Certified English/Spanish guide at the ruins and reef snorkel
Electric shuttle inside Jaguar Park (ruins and beach)
Snorkel gear and life jacket
Hotel pickup and drop-off / transport between sites
Food, drinks and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at 7:45 AM at the main entrance of Jaguar Park (Parque del Jaguar), the access to the Tulum Archaeological Zone. We will send you exact directions and your guide's contact on WhatsApp after booking.

End point
Casa Tortuga Tulum

The tour ends at Cenotes Casa Tortuga (Tulum-Playa del Carmen highway, km 239), where you can stay and swim until the park closes at 5:00 PM. Transportation to the park is not included.

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Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zona Arqueologica De Tulum

    Explore the Tulum Archaeological Site with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Discover El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and the Temple of the Wind God, perched on cliffs above the Caribbean Sea, and learn the story of this walled Mayan port city. The electric shuttle inside Jaguar Park takes you from the entrance to the ruins.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tulum Snorkel Services

    After the ruins, take the electric shuttle (included) to Playa Pescadores and board our boat at 10:00 AM for a 2-hour snorkel tour on the Mesoamerican Reef. See the Tulum ruins from the sea, swim with wild sea turtles and stingrays in their sanctuary, and explore a colorful coral reef. Snorkel gear, life jackets and a local guide who swims with you are included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cenotes Casa Tortuga

    After the snorkel tour, make your own way to Cenotes Casa Tortuga (about 25 minutes by car or taxi, not included). Your Basic Pass is included: show your voucher at the reception and swim at your own pace through 5 cenotes, from open-air pools to underground caverns with crystal-clear water and stalactites. Life jackets are provided on site. Arrive by 3:30 PM; the park closes at 5:00 PM.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • No sunscreen of any kind allowed, not even biodegradable
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Water Tours
Nature Walks
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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