Tulum's cliff-top ruins with a guide, a swim at Cenote Mariposa, lunch and Fifth Avenue, from $45 with hotel pickup. Bring cash for the fees.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration10 hours
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian
This Tulum ruins and cenote tour is a 10-hour day from Cancún, from $45 per person, run by EKINOX Tours. It includes hotel pickup in Cancún, Costa Mujeres or Puerto Morelos, a guided visit to the Tulum archaeological site, a swim at Cenote Mariposa in the Canamayte eco park, a buffet lunch and free time on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen. It holds 4.6 on 465 reviews of this tour on GetYourGuide, the best score of the Tulum and cenote days from Cancún with over 100 reviews. Gate fees are not in the price: the listing asks for 40 US dollars per adult and 20 per child, in cash, for the ruins, Parque del Jaguar and the cenote.
Compare Cenote ToursKey facts
combo with Tulum- Duration
- 10 hours
- Meeting point
- Hotel pickup in Cancún, Costa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos
- Price
- $45 per person
- Entry ticket included
- No — official ticket MX$265 extra
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian
- Group size
- Shared coach; a private-group option is listed
- Accessibility
- Not suitable for people with back problems or mobility impairments
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Explore the seaside ruins of Tulum with a guided visit
- ✓ Swim in a refreshing semi-open cenote surrounded by nature
- ✓ Enjoy free time on Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue
- ✓ Relax with convenient hotel pickup from Cancun area
- ✓ Experience a full-day Caribbean tour combining culture and leisure
- ✓ Enjoy a buffet lunch during the tour
Not included
- ✗ Archaeological site, Parque del Jaguar, and cenote entrance fees (mandatory, paid in cash): $40 USD per adult / $20 USD per child
- ✗ Mexican citizens with valid ID: reduced fees apply
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Lockers
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Cancún, Costa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos — Pickup time is earlier than the tour start and differs by hotel; the operator's confirmation email gives yours. A van may collect you first and transfer you to the tour coach.
The day: Tulum, a cenote, then Playa del Carmen
The day has three stops, in this order, inside 10 hours with hotel pickup. First comes a guided walk through the Tulum archaeological site, the Maya city on the cliffs above the Caribbean. Second comes Cenote Mariposa, where you swim and eat a buffet lunch. Third comes free time on Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), Playa del Carmen's street of shops and boutiques, before the coach drives you back. The guide works in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian. The tour runs rain or shine. Plastic bottles are not allowed inside the Tulum site, so bring a reusable bottle.
Which cenote: Mariposa at the Canamayte eco park
The tour swims at Cenote Mariposa, inside the Canamayte eco park near Tulum, which the listing calls a semi-open cenote. A life jacket is included, according to the listing. Lockers are not included on the listing, although 1 of the 10 latest reviews says lockers were free. 3 of those 10 reviews say the stop had two cenotes to swim in; the listing names only Mariposa. This is not Gran Cenote or another famous Tulum cenote; our list of the best cenotes in Tulum covers those.
Tulum ruins entry and the national-park fee
Tulum's gate fees are paid on the day, not in the tour price. The listing asks for 40 US dollars per adult and 20 per child, in cash, to cover the archaeological site, Parque del Jaguar and the cenote. The official figures, set by a federal decree in force since 20 July 2026, are 165 pesos (MXN) for foreigners for the ruins and Tulum National Park together, plus 100 pesos for Parque del Jaguar: 265 pesos in all. No official figure for the cenote fee was found. Mexican citizens with ID pay reduced fees. The cenote cost guide puts these fees side by side.
Tulum or Cobá
Pick Tulum for ruins by the sea and a shorter day; pick a Cobá combo for a jungle site and a longer one. Cobá lies 47 km northwest of Tulum, and its tallest pyramid, Nohoch Mul, is about 42 m high; climbing reopened in late 2025 by a wooden staircase. INAH set Cobá's entry at 209 pesos from January 2026. This tour does not go to Cobá. The two Cobá listings below add it to a Tulum day for $14 to $21 more, and both take 12 hours.
Who should book a different Tulum day
Book the cenote and turtle snorkel tour if you want to snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal on the same day. Book a Cobá combo if you want two ruins. Skip this tour if back or mobility problems make walking hard: the listing says it is not suitable. Every other option is on our page of cenote tours from Cancún.
| Compared on | This tour | Tulum and Cobá with cave swim | Cobá, Tulum, Mariposa and Maya traditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | from $45 | from $59 | from $66 |
| Duration | 10 hours | 12 hours | 12 hours |
| Ruins | Tulum | Tulum and Cobá | Tulum and Cobá |
| Cenote | Cenote Mariposa | Cenote entry with a guided cave swim | Cenote Mariposa |
| Fees paid on the day (per listing) | 40 USD adult, 20 USD child | 44 USD ruins fee; life vest and locker extra | 42 USD adult, 25 USD child |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | 4.6 (465 reviews) | 4.5 (289 reviews) | 4.5 (132 reviews) |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the latest reviews (19 June to 26 September 2026) give 5 stars
- 9 of 10 praise the guides or staff; 2 note the guide switched easily between languages
- 3 of 10 say the cenote stop had two cenotes to swim in
- 3 of 10 praise the lunch
- 3 of 10 call the tour good value
- 2 of 10 found the pickup round of many hotels, or the van-to-coach transfer, slow
Who should not book this
- People with back problems or mobility impairments: the listing says it is not suitable
- Anyone who wants all fees paid in advance: about 40 US dollars a head is due in cash on the day
- Travellers who want Cobá as well: this day visits Tulum only
- Anyone who wants long beach time: Playa del Carmen is a street walk on Fifth Avenue
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Cancun: Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration and Lunch
from $59Adds the Cobá ruins and a guided swim through a cenote's caves, with lunch and a tequila and chocolate tasting. 4.5 on 289 reviews.
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From Cancun: Coba, Tulum, Cenote Mariposa & Mayan Traditions
from $66The same operator and the same cenote, plus Cobá and a Maya honey and cacao demonstration. 4.5 on 132 reviews.
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Tulum, Akumal turtles and cenote
$884.5 381 reviews
Swaps the Playa del Carmen stop for a guided snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal.
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How to book
Use the button on this page to open the listing, choose a date and enter your hotel. The operator emails your pickup time, which is earlier than the tour start. Bring cash for the gate fees, about 40 US dollars per adult and 20 per child according to the listing. Reserve now, pay later is available, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cenote does the Tulum tour visit?
Cenote Mariposa, at the Canamayte eco park near Tulum. The listing calls it semi-open, and a life jacket is included.
Are the Tulum ruins tickets included?
No. The listing asks for 40 US dollars per adult and 20 per child in cash for the ruins, Parque del Jaguar and the cenote. The official ruins and park fees for foreigners total 265 pesos.
How long is the Tulum ruins and cenote tour?
About 10 hours with hotel pickup. Pickup is earlier than the tour start and depends on your hotel.
Does the tour go to Cobá?
No. It visits Tulum only. The Cobá combos from Cancún take 12 hours and cost $14 to $21 more.
Can I bring water into the Tulum ruins?
Yes, in a reusable bottle. The listing says plastic bottles are not allowed inside the Tulum archaeological site.
Where does the tour pick up?
At hotels in Cancún, Costa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos. The operator's confirmation email gives your exact pickup time.
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