Guided tour to Tulum and Coba ruins, Cenote & Playa del Carmen

3.5
(15 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

It all starts with an exciting trip to the Mayan ruins of Tulum, where you will participate in a fascinating guided tour that will last approximately one hour. What makes it extraordinary? You will have the chance to capture stunning images with the clear blue sea as a backdrop, creating unforgettable memories.

But that is just the beginning of what characterizes our journey. In the evening, we will take you to a carefully chosen restaurant, where you can taste the exclusive local cuisine, highlighting the flavors of the region in an authentically delicious way. What truly sets us apart is our strong commitment to exploration.

Our next stop will take you to Cobá, the Mayan ruins, where you will enjoy a full hour of detailed research, allowing you to delve into the history and culture of this ancient civilization.

Afterwards, we will travel to Playa del Carmen, offering you the possibility of taking a leisurely stroll along Fifth Avenue.

What's Included

Round trip aboard our luxury air-conditioned panoramic buses or vans
Visit to the "Muul'Ichi Ts'ono'ot" cenote. Swimming is allowed
Tour (bilingual) to the archaeological sites of Tulúm and Cobá, free time to walk and take photos
Certified guides specialized in archeology and Mayan culture who will accompany you during the tour
Exquisite buffet with a wide variety of typical foods from the region
Pick-up by shared transportation (from hotel or meeting point)
Brief visit to "5ta Avenida" at Playa del Carmen downtown
Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote (This can be added with the pricing options)
Local ecotaxes and service fee (765 MXN per traveler)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour. Areas to which the transportation service applies: CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket NOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies. NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies. NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM The time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where our buses depart and pick up. *** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. *** *** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tulum Archaeological Site

    We will pick up tourists at their respective hotels. Later, we will go to Tulum, with a 2-hour journey. Our first stop will be in Tulum, the ancient Mayan city located on a cliff overlooking the Mexican Caribbean Sea. A specialized bilingual guide will share intriguing facts about the archaeological site, its historical relevance and the daily life of its inhabitants in its heyday. Learn about past cultures and theories about their disappearance. Here we will make a 90-minute visit. Afterwards, we will board the bus and head towards Cobá. The journey will last 1 hour.

    4 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The next step includes a visit to Cenote Muul Ichi Ts'ono'ot. These cenotes, characteristic of the Yucatan Peninsula, are natural sinkholes in limestone caves that were sacred to the ancient Mayans. Afterwards, you'll enjoy an authentic regional buffet lunch to recharge your batteries. Next, we will go to the archaeological zone of Cobá, with a 45-minute journey.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zona Arqueologica de Coba

    The Mayan ruins of Cobá, mostly still hidden under jungle foliage, are the site of the tallest pyramid in Yucatán. Climb to the top for jaw-dropping views. Listen to your guide recount the discovery of this site and admire the fusion between nature and man-made structures, as well as the links of the jungle with the ruins. We will enjoy a 1-hour visit. After concluding our exploration in Cobá, we will head to Playa del Carmen, with a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

    2 hours 50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Playa del Carmen

    In Playa del Carmen, we will visit 5th Avenue for 45 minutes, where you can explore this charming place full of nightlife and shops. It is the perfect place to dine and shop. Finally, we will return to the hotels. The return trip, dropping off the last passenger, will have a maximum duration of 2 hours.

    2 hours 50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Archaeological sites, being federally protected areas, charge a fee for the use of professional cameras, which must be paid on site. This is only mandatory if you are using professional photo/video equipment.
  • This tour involves a lot of walking, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • The included lunch is a buffet of regional Mexican food and you are free to choose what you want to eat. This buffet contains options for vegetarians (it is not yet adaptable for other specific dietary regimes).
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Full-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Archaeology Tours
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