TULUM · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular riviera maya day trips in Tulum. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Cliffside Tulum ruins, tacos, then a UNESCO Sian Ka'an boat and lazy-river float from Tulum, with snacks and pickup.
“Excellent! Iver was one of the best tour guides I have ever had! The lazy river was astonishing and relaxing.”
Cobá and Chichén Itzá with a cenote swim. Early crowds beat, guided Mayan stories, buffet lunch option, plus Valladolid stop.
“What a absolutely amazing day , it is long but the early morning is totally worth it! Rodrigo our guide and Eric our driver were fantastic Eric looked after us so well making sure we made every stop safely and Rodrigo was incredible he explained the history in so much detail whilst making it fun…”
Tulum and Coba in one day from Cancun with a cenote swim, buffet lunch, and a short Playa del Carmen stop.
“This is a three part review: (1) the guide: (2) the sites: (3) the driver. The guide, Arturo, was the most sexist, misogynist, disrespectful guide I’ve ever encountered in all my years of traveling. He also kept putting his phone in the driver’s face n”
Float ancient Mayan canals in Sian Ka’an near Tulum. Small group, wildlife chances, and included Mayan breakfast and lunch.
“Pick up was on time in little minibus. Food in community restaurant was good for breakfast and lunch. The lady tour guide was very informative switching from our 2 boats and conversing in both French and English. We saw lots of birds and 3 manatees. Drifting down the Mayan waterways was fun if a little…”
Small-group Tulum ruins tour with hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya, bilingual guide, snacks, and a half-day schedule.
“Excellent tour...lots of insights on the Ruins and tips on the outside Vendors. What to watch out for and what to look for.”
Small-group day trip from Tulum to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote XUX-HA for guided history, great lunch, and quiet snorkeling.
“Amazing tour, can 100% recommend! Everything is included and well organized, small group, snacks in the morning and afternoon in the bus and fresh water throughout the day. I really appreciated the effort to minimize pollution with plastic bottles. The lunch was very tasty as well! Luigi is very knowledgeable, speaks many languages and provided…”
Chichen Itza and Cenote Saamal from Tulum with hotel pickup, guided pyramid tour, swim, and buffet lunch. Extra fees apply.
“Great tour! Everything went smoothly. We loved that there was a tour that left at 9am instead of some of the other early morning tours. We got back around 8pm and the tour didn't feel too rushed. Pickup was in the supermarket parking lot. Our tour guides were enthusiastic and funny. Tons of great information.…”
Sian Ka’an boat trip from Tulum with wildlife spotting, snorkeling on the 2nd-largest reef system, and a Caribbean lunch for $254.
“Really fun tour with plenty of wildlife to see. Also the grilled fish lunch was delicious. I loved the boat tour and also the sandbar. Excellent informative guides who ensured you have an excellent experience. One of our tour guides who was Italian sorry can’t remember his name. Went above and beyond to ensure I…”
Private minivan airport transfer in Tulum with flight tracking, WhatsApp pickup, and name-sign meeting for groups up to six.
“Great communication, nice ride, cold waters and cool towels upon arrival were nice touch on a hot day.”
Sunrise birdwatching plus Muyil Mayan ruins from Tulum. Small group, breakfast, and optional Lake Chunyaxche boat ride.
“My boyfriend and I were eager to see the beautiful birds around Tulum and Miguel surprised us with almost 50 species we heard and saw. The best were the two species of toucans which we saw about 20 birds of, some from a distance of about 4m. Miguel has the best intuition and hearing ability…”
