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Tulum Tour: Explore Ancient Maya Ruins and Cenote
4.6
2,548 Ratings
Cancún
Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Mayan history and natural beauty at Tulum Ruins and Cenote Mariposa. Explore the archaeological marvel of Tulum and immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the sacred cenote.
Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Mayan history and natural beauty at Tulum Ruins and Cenote Mariposa. Explore the archaeological marvel of Tulum and immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the sacred cenote.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Tulum is perched on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea to the east. The name Tulúm translates to fence, wall, or trench in the Yucatán Mayan language. The surrounding walls provided defense against invasions, making Tulum a fortified site. With access to both land and sea trade routes, Tulum was a significant trade…
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Tulum is perched on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea to the east. The name Tulúm translates to fence, wall, or trench in the Yucatán Mayan language. The surrounding walls provided defense against invasions, making Tulum a fortified site. With access to both land and sea trade routes, Tulum was a significant trade center, particularly for obsidian.
- Cenote Mariposa - Experience the enchantment of Mayan culture in the turquoise waters of Cenote Mariposa.
What's Included
- Lifejackets and lockers at the Cenote
- Round trip transportation with air conditioning
- Multilingual guided tour at the Tulum Archaeological site
- One bottle of water
- Guided and free time in Tulum
- Snacks
- Lifejackets and lockers at the Cenote
- Round trip transportation with air conditioning
- Multilingual guided tour at the Tulum Archaeological site
- One bottle of water
- Guided and free time in Tulum
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Conservation fee to access the Cenote: $15 USD
- Tulum entry tax $5 usd
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Conservation fee to access the Cenote: $15 USD
- Tulum entry tax $5 usd
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Journey through time to explore the ancient Maya civilization at Tulum, an archaeological marvel. Discover the enduring remnants of this former city’s iconic monuments and structures, bearing witness to the Maya’s lasting legacy.
Tulum, one of the Mayans’ final creations, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea from its heights, inviting you to…
Journey through time to explore the ancient Maya civilization at Tulum, an archaeological marvel. Discover the enduring remnants of this former city’s iconic monuments and structures, bearing witness to the Maya’s lasting legacy.
Tulum, one of the Mayans’ final creations, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea from its heights, inviting you to savour the natural beauty of the coastline and unwind on its pristine beaches.
To wrap up this memorable journey, visit Cenote Mariposa, a sacred Mayan sinkhole. Immerse yourself in its crystal-clear waters, refreshing your spirit in perfect tranquillity, and forging a deep connection to the ancient Mayan world and the serene wonders of the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Attention Grand Princess Complex Residents: Please be aware that pickups are exclusively available at Grand Princess (Main entrance at the security booth next to the Highway)
Location
Aquaworld
Boulevard Kukulcan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(2548 Ratings)
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Y5690bkkimberlyc
Sep 19, 2024
A Great Experience! - The Tulum experience was not only beautiful but also very educational! There was so much to learn about and from the Mayan people!
We loved our guide Ben and Raphael who were so completely thorough, passionate and fun!
It is HOOOOOTTTTT so be prepared to wear cool clothing! I wore moisture wicking and spf clothing.
Our driver provided such a comfortable ride and the bus was very clean.
The views of the beach were incredibly beautiful!
The food at the shops after to tour was delish!
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Ariella
Sep 9, 2024
History, natural beauty and shopping - Professional and funny bilingual tour guides. Picked up in vans around the city and then everyone was consolidated into a large comfy tour bus.
All of the sites we visited were top notch. This tour combines the stuff I love: History, natural beauty and shopping!
I highly recommend entering the cave cenote with the closed ceiling. It's magical. I also recommend "ah cacao" a shop in playa del Carmen.
The tour was 12 hours and it was a blast.
Last year my husband and I had a negative tour experience in oaxaca that also lasted 12 hours and we were exhausted. The difference between that one and this one is accomodations and communication.
I highly recommend this tour!
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Omga19
Aug 31, 2024
VISIT TULUM - Visiting Tulum will give you access to some of the most fascinating archaeological areas in the Yucatan Peninsula. First, there is the archaeological area of Tulum that rises on a cliff facing the turquoise sea. A postcard you'll never forget in your life.
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D5181nrnatashap
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing - Amazing stunning little place very factual and interesting cenote is beautiful and cold just watch out for it he scorpions
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S2849gajoyceb
May 19, 2024
Niche Ha cenote after Tulum - Much smaller than Chichen Itza but just as beautiful and awe inspiring. The views of the Caribbean Sea from the cliffs of Tulum are worth the tour price alone. The turquoise water is so beautiful. We had originally booked the tour with a sea turtle snorkel swim but unfortunately the waters were too rough that day. Our tour guide, Joshua, gave us an option of a cenote swim and so glad we went. The water was crystal clear and the plant life was so beautiful.
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Titia76930
May 13, 2024
Gorgeous - Magnificent excursion, top notch I recommend
A very kind guide Cécilia, I highly recommend her
Go there you won't regret
If you have difficulty swimming, don't worry, you have vests
And a buoy
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Mar_asw2725tt
Jul 8, 2024
A horrible place - The place looks great but the truth is not worth it. You wear out a lot and it's very hot. 1 of 1 because there are a lot of white people.
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Jeremybx1788kr
Aug 31, 2024
Expect a 12 hour trip - This was my 2nd trip with the SAT Mexico company. Very informative experiences with energetic guides and patient drivers. What will not be listed in the description of this Tulum tour is that it will be a minimum of 12 hours. They do not have a specific 8-9 hour day trip as mentioned.
Lots of out-sourcing with this company. Yes, they do pick you up from your hotel in a van, but then they drop you off to board a mega bus. The reason for the two stars is that once boarded on the mega bus our guide mentioned that the crew had two separate groups. One that would be dropped off at Playa Del Carmen (an hour from Cancun) and the other (ours) will be picked up from PDC, after the Cenote.
Once arrived at Playa Del Carmen, he announces that we have an hour and a half to catch dinner then he exits the bus. There was no shuttle for us.
I did not mind being in PDC, but don’t lie to your customers. We had evening plans we had to break.
Tulum is a beautiful place. We were passed off to an English speaking tour guide, which lasted about 30 minutes. Afterwards, they give you an hour and a half of free time.
Something to be aware of (not mentioned) is that there is a wonderful buffet available at the Cenote for only $340mxn/person. Some of the best food I’ve had since being here this week. Hope this info is useful to someone taking the tour.
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Judelplace
Aug 23, 2024
Not suitable for PMR - Disappointing , we are told the many tickets to buy to access the site , but no one warns us that there is nothing to fit for a person in a stroller or wheelchair .
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Adrianalw2458rd
May 29, 2024
The worst tour of my life...... - Planeta Maya tours are the worst tours I have ever had in my life, the guide is a pig, he was harassing my friends, he has no respect for the clients, we had to tell him to respect us and that's how it was when he gave him two lines. Furthermore, it is not worth what it costs, in other agencies it costs much less and of better quality.
I don't recommend it.....
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