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Tulum & Coba Tour: Mayan History & Cenote Swim
4.5
36 Ratings
Cancún
Immerse yourself in the magic and traditions of Mexico with our captivating tour to Tulum and Coba archaeological sites. Explore Mayan history, enjoy a soul-cleansing ceremony, and indulge in a tantalizing regional buffet. End your adventure in the vibrant city of Playa del Carmen.
Immerse yourself in the magic and traditions of Mexico with our captivating tour to Tulum and Coba archaeological sites. Explore Mayan history, enjoy a soul-cleansing ceremony, and indulge in a tantalizing regional buffet. End your adventure in the vibrant city of Playa del Carmen.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Arrive at the archeological site of Tulum. Here you will have a guided visit, learning what the most representative edifications have to tell and the highlights of this amazing Maya ancient city by the hand of your certified tour guide
- Chococacao Maya - Arrive at the restaurant. Our Chef will delight you with our…
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Arrive at the archeological site of Tulum. Here you will have a guided visit, learning what the most representative edifications have to tell and the highlights of this amazing Maya ancient city by the hand of your certified tour guide
- Chococacao Maya - Arrive at the restaurant. Our Chef will delight you with our exquisite Regional Buffet with a unique selection of typical recipes to satisfy your palate. Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are considered in our menu.
- Zona Arqueologica de Coba - Guided visit to the archaeological site of Coba. You will witness the greatness of the pyramid of “Nohoch Mul,” which is 42 meters (137.7 feet) high and is one of the highest edifications in the Maya territory. You will have free time to walk by the surroundings, an excellent opportunity to take many interesting photos.
- Cenote Kuxtal - Visit the beautiful “Cenote Kuxtal.” Swim in its healing mineral crystal clear waters. Take beautiful photos for your best memories, and above all, spend an unforgettable moment with your couple, friends, or family.
*Note: Lockers and life jackets rent is not included and costs 4 dollars.
- Playa Del Carmen - Last but not least. Our final stop will be at Playa del Carmen, ranked within TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Most Popular Destinations in the World. We will walk to the World Famous “Quinta Avenida” (Fifth Avenue). On “Fifth Avenue,” a great diversity of picturesque thematic shops with striking styles, from a tropical restaurant to a cafe that seems to have been taken from a street in Paris.
What's Included
- Entry admission fees and guided walk to: Tulum, Coba and Cenote.
- Exquisite Regional Food Buffet, made with the best of the regional cuisine.
- Round trip on board our new panoramic coach buses with air conditioner.
- Pickup and Drop-off (in shared transportation) at your hotel or meeting point.
- Box lunch on board of transportation.
- Towels in the…
- Entry admission fees and guided walk to: Tulum, Coba and Cenote.
- Exquisite Regional Food Buffet, made with the best of the regional cuisine.
- Round trip on board our new panoramic coach buses with air conditioner.
- Pickup and Drop-off (in shared transportation) at your hotel or meeting point.
- Box lunch on board of transportation.
- Towels in the cenote.
- Visit the Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue (Not available for those from Tulum and Playa del Carmen)
- Visit to the beautiful Cenote Kuxtal | Swimming is allowed.
- Bilingual certified guides and experts in Mayan culture.
- Water or Gatorade after the visit of each archaeological site.
What's Not Included
- Life jacket (to be paid) at the Cenote. Rent: $50 MXN (Cash only)
- Bicycle (to be paid) at the archeological site of Coba. Rent: $80 MXN (Cash only)
- Tricycle with driver to be paid at the archeological site of Coba. Rent: $180 MXN (Cash only)
- Tulum: Archeological Tax (to be paid) at the site. $515 MXN (Cash only)
- Coba: Archaeological Tax (to be paid) at the site. $330 MXN (Cash only)
- Life jacket (to be paid) at the Cenote. Rent: $50 MXN (Cash only)
- Bicycle (to be paid) at the archeological site of Coba. Rent: $80 MXN (Cash only)
- Tricycle with driver to be paid at the archeological site of Coba. Rent: $180 MXN (Cash only)
- Tulum: Archeological Tax (to be paid) at the site. $515 MXN (Cash only)
- Coba: Archaeological Tax (to be paid) at the site. $330 MXN (Cash only)
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the magic and traditions of Mexico with our captivating tour to two remarkable archaeological sites - Tulum and Coba. Breathe in the history of Tulum, one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites, set against the stunning backdrop of the awe-inspiring Caribbean Sea. Venture into the heart of the ancient city of Coba, conquering the…
Immerse yourself in the magic and traditions of Mexico with our captivating tour to two remarkable archaeological sites - Tulum and Coba. Breathe in the history of Tulum, one of the best-preserved coastal Mayan sites, set against the stunning backdrop of the awe-inspiring Caribbean Sea. Venture into the heart of the ancient city of Coba, conquering the towering Nohoch Mul pyramid, one of the tallest structures in the Maya world. This journey includes a guided visit, a soul-cleansing ceremony led by a Mayan shaman, and a tantalizing regional buffet prepared by our resident chef. Find serenity in the healing, crystal clear waters of Cenote “Kuxtal” capturing memories worth a thousand words. To round off your adventure, we take you to the globally-renowned city of Playa del Carmen, a top-rated destination according to TripAdvisor. Experience the vibrant diversity and pulsating energy of the world-famous “Fifth Avenue” as a perfect end to your journey.
- DISCLAIMER: THE TOTAL DURATION OF THE TOUR IS COMPOSED OF PICKUP TIMES, ROAD TRANSFER TIME, AND DROP-OFF TIMES.
- This tour is wheelchair-friendly, but companions must assist with lifting as staff cannot handle clients. All destinations have ramps and accessible facilities.
Location
PLAZA PARTY
We pick up from most hotels in Cancun Downtown, Hotel Zone, and Riviera Maya. Reach us on WhatsApp for pickup time, location, and tips. If you’ve sent your hotel and email, we’ll email you the full details.
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
4.5
(36 Ratings)
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Monikahk2422tc
Mar 21, 2026
Tulum super Coba great,Cenote magic places - we were recommended the tours by Daniel mega nice guy speaking English .
All he described was LIVE
A thousand times prettier!
look at yourselves par pictures say more than words!
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Augustynz2024
Jul 4, 2025
Nice experience - Great trip. Very good guide. Tulum ruins with lizards, Coba ruins only on bicycle 😊. Beautiful Cenote and good food. Highly recommend for everyone
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Juannyc11
Jun 30, 2025
Perfect Mix of History and Adventure at Tulum and Coba! - This tour packs in so much awesome stuff! The views from the Tulum ruins are great and exploring Coba was incredible (Pro-tip: Get the bike taxi!). Our first time in a Cenote, the whole landscape was fantastic and the food was delicious and authentic. An A+ staff and full day!
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Elizabethbu2469mg
Jun 26, 2025
Amazing Tour, Even Better Price - This tour is such an amazing value! We looked at the other options, and this one offers so much more for the price. On top of that, our guide Isidro was fantastic and the transportation was super comfortable. A really enjoyable trip all around. Tourballoon Travel nailed it!
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Antonnysa
Jun 12, 2025
Well Organized Tour with Outstanding Service - Although we had a slight delay getting ready, the driver kindly waited a few extra minutes for us. Despite the heat, the team kept us comfortable with cool drinks, A/C on the buys and Gatorade after the ruins walk. We had no doubt this was the right activity to choose. The entire experience was a charm. Highly recommended!
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Marie
Jan 13, 2026
Beautiful busy day - If you have little time and would like to visit the surroundings of Cancun, I strongly suggest this package. The archaeological sites of Tulum and Cobá are worth a visit. We enjoyed visiting these places, especially Coba by bike. The stop for lunch was rather late in the day so plan a good lunch before leaving and bring drinks and snacks. The cenote was correct and not at all supervised, the buffet quite limited but the lemonade was delicious. The day ended with a short stop on Playa del Carmen 5. It is a very lively and touristic street. The festive atmosphere prevails there. However, if you want to buy holiday souvenirs, it is better to buy them at Mercado 28 in Cancun because they are very expensive in Playa Del Carmen. Thanks to Maru, the customer service, who answered my questions and made sure that our day was running smoothly.
What we liked less:
-We were supposed to be at the meeting point at 7:20 am, the bus arrived around 7:50 am and we arrived in Tulum around 10:45 am, after many stops at the different hotels. It was rush hour in Tulum so we lost a lot of time online to pay the tourist tax. I would have needed at least an additional hour at this location to be able to visit this site.
– For Coba, the guide offered to pay the tourist tax directly on the bus to avoid the queue. However, it charged 320 pesos per person instead of the 120 pesos requested on the site. I decided to pay directly on the site, there was no queue. This saved me 800 pesos for the family. Again, we would have needed more time because it was impossible to climb the great temple in the hour allotted. I would have spent two more hours there.
In general, it was a busy day. The whole family had fun. Last tips: bring a jacket for the bus because the air conditioning is powerful and a towel for the cenote because there are no one there.
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Nicsa_d
Oct 6, 2025
Lots of things to do and short time for it - This tour is designed to explore amazing archaeological sites. At Tulum, be prepared to walk under a scorching sun and take a thrilling biking ride (the Mayan Uber) to see a few ruins in Coba. It's 100% worth the experience. Later, you will enjoy a lovely and refreshing swim in the Cénote.
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Vanessala5377lg
Dec 27, 2025
Not worth the price - Overpriced for what it was! The places are nice and totally worth visiting but with a serious travel agency. We were picked up on a van for the first part of the trip and dropped off on a bus stop in a busy highway for another pick up. We arrived to the Jaguar park very late. Our guide was super disorganized and the tour information was very confusing. Some people had their tickets booked and others had to purchase on the spot. The ‘deluxe’ package is a scam. There’s no unlimited snacks or drinks in the bus, they only give you a ridiculously tiny water bottle at the end of each trip and they give you a small ham and cheese sandwich. We had to constantly look for our guide on each place. We had the buffet at 4 pm and in the cenote there are not towels. I wouldn’t recommend booking with this agency. There are other serious and much more reliable agencies out there.
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Youcheng_w
Feb 28, 2026
Not the tour that we are expected - We have had lots of good experiences with Viator in the past, but this tour was disappointing. The guide provided very limited commentary and did not explain the itinerary at beginning or upcoming stops, said very few words throughout the entire trip. At each site, our group was combined with others, and the local guide spoke in multiple languages, with English consistently last and noticeably abbreviated. Local tour guide is a nice person but busy switching languages and providing very limited information.
Although the tour was booked in English, it felt more like transportation between sites than a guided experience. The driver was professional and courteous, but the overall level of engagement, culture and historical context was minimal.
In addition, we have to pay the guide additional “Tax” or “balance” , which the amount was not specified clearly in anywhere, but have to be paid in cash and no receipts. Ours was about 30% of the tour cost, not include tips.
This was the poorest local tour we have experienced with Viator and is not recommended, unless you just want to have transportation.
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Kristina_b
Sep 12, 2025
Did not take the trip - I ended up not taking the trip. It's a two hour ride to Tulum, so a couple of days before I asked whether the bus had bathrooms. They said that they couldn't tell me whether there would be a bathroom until the morning of the trip. That morning they told me that our bus didn't have a bathroom so I had to cancel. However, that was past the cancellation time, and they wouldn't refund my money and Viator wouldn't either.
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