Tulum ruins and cenote
Well reviewedPrivate ruins and cenote tour
A walled Maya port city on a cliff above the Caribbean. The private tour adds a guide, a cenote swim with snorkel gear, and lunch.
- Time needed
- 5 to 7 hours including transport.
- Price
- From about USD 139 per adult. Prices change.
- Getting there
- The tour with hotel pickup is simplest. Driving is about 40 miles on Highway 307, roughly 1 hour. Buses and colectivos go to Tulum town, and you then need a separate ride to the ruins.
- Best time
- Arrive around 8 am, before the tour buses.
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup is offered, including the Grand Hyatt next door, according to the operator's booking page.
RatingsAbsolute Adventure Mexico 5.0 (360)as of Oct 2026
Not the owner's recommendations. Ratings are the figures we read on the date shown, and they change.
Known for
- Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, built on cliffs about 40 feet high that face the sunrise.
- The private tour pre-buys the ruins and cenote tickets and includes snorkel gear and lunch.
- The itinerary lists about 60 minutes at the cenote and 40 minutes for lunch.
Practical tips
- GoPros and phones on a selfie stick cost an extra 60 pesos each at the ruins, paid in pesos. Drones and tripods are not allowed.
- No sunblock or repellent before swimming at the cenote, even biodegradable. Wear a rash guard.
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai sleeps 10, with a private heated rooftop pool and ocean views, a 1-minute walk (about 230 ft) from Mamitas Beach. The penthouse is also for sale.