Top Tulum Half-day Tours

Avoid the midday sun on a morning tour of Tulum’s ruins, with included round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, and learn about the archaeological site’s history as you explore with your guide. Keep energized with complimentary refreshment provided, and capture memorable snaps of the ancient structure against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.

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A unique and completely incomparable food experience in Tulum with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour food tour around the town, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small groups of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly tour. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families.

Free-dive, snorkel, and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this guided tour from Tulum. Admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote, before moving on to explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote. The Temple of Doom cenote dares you to pencil-drop 10 feet from a roof opening into the freshwater below. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment and transport from Tulum are provided.

The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico’s iconic landmark on a day trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of Cenote Saamal, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.  

Cruise the picturesque waters surrounding Tulum during this half-day sailing and snorkeling tour in a comfortable catamaran. Strap on provided snorkeling gear and get a chance to spot colorful fish, sting rays, and even sea turtles. Paddleboards are also included, as well as an onboard open bar and a tasty lunch.

Combine a visit to Isla Mujeres with a high-energy ride on the Caribbean Sea on this full-day excursion, departing from Tulum. Enjoy comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle transfers from a central location, then hop onboard a luxury, restroom-equipped catamaran and hit the water. Tours include snorkeling stops, an optional spinnaker activity, a buffet lunch and alcoholic drinks, and exclusive beach club access.

Experience the top adrenaline sports of the Riviera Maya on a trip that combines off-roading, ziplining, rappelling, and snorkeling in a cenote. This fast-paced half-day adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers who just have one day in Tulum and want to see as much as possible. Plus, wrap up the outing with the chance to take part in a traditional temazcal (sauna-like) ceremony—a cultural experience not included on most adventure tours.

Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this combo tour of Chichen Itzá and the colonial city of Valladolid, departing from Tulum. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Make a stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the city center and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Combine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea with a cenote swim adventure on this half-day our from Tulum. Then descend underground to a sacred cenote where you can swim past limestone formations. This combo adventure tour of the Yucatan Peninsula includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Have a blast while discovering the beauty of Tulum’s rain forests on this action-packed half-day tour of Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park. Zipline, snorkel, swim and more while exploring the wildlife of the Riviera Maya, all under the supervision of entertaining guides who put your safety first.

Learn about the flavors and ingredients of Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine on this intimate tour in a local’s home. Under the tutelage of your host, prepare a 3-course meal—soup, main, and dessert—along with homemade salsa and tortillas. You’ll also sample and learn the proper way to taste mezcal. Afterward, share the meal you’ve prepared with your hosts and new amigos.

Save time and hassle when arriving in Cancun by pre-booking a private transfer to your Tulum hotel or alternative accommodation. Your driver will be waiting when you arrive to take you to your hotel. When it’s time to return to the airport at the end of your trip, a driver will pick you up and take you back, with plenty of time to make your departing flight.

Explore the structures of Muyil, a Maya archaeological site amid the mangroves of Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This excursion from Tulum takes you to the former trading post along an interpretive nature trail before a boat ride to Muyil Lagoon. Then enjoy a relaxing float down the shallow canal as you drift past unique vegetation. Learn from your guide about the ecology of the area and the Maya civilization before a picnic lunch.

We offer free professional photo service through out the Tour This is one of the most tranquil experiences of the Riviera. We visit the out of the way archeological site of Muyil and enter the western entrance of the Sian Kaan Biosphere to visit the site and do an interpretive path through the mangrove ecosystem where the land meets the marshland. We also climb a watchtower to appreciate the views and end in the harbor to catch the boat to cross the lake through ancient canals built by the Maya over 500 years ago. We arrive at Xlapak or “Ancient Wall” built around 1100 A.D. a Mayan outpost,

The Yucatan peninsula is renowned for its beautiful cenotes—underground lakes formed in natural sinkholes. On this bike tour, venture deep into the wilderness, cycling along lush jungle trails and stopping to visit three different cenotes. Learn about the meaning of the cenotes to the Maya people, climb down to explore the subterranean caves with snorkels, and cool off with a swim in an underground river. Refuel with an included lunch during this half-day excursion.

Take off on an ATV adventure through Playa del Carmen's Native Park. Traverse jungle pathways on your own 4WD vehicle, winding through dense rainforest en route to Doña Mary’s House where you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyles of some of the area's first inhabitants. Then continue off-road along a pre-Hispanic trade route, passing Maya ruins and encountering a shaman en route to explore a cave. Cool off in a cenote's refreshing waters before returning to your Playa or Riviera Maya lodging.

Río Secreto is the new ecological inspiration of our region. It has recently been designated as one of Mexico’s most distinct and alluring nature reserves, and this unique destination is quickly becoming the pride of all Mexicans. Visitors often feel transformed by their journey deep inside Río Secreto. It’s a rare and exotic opportunity to admire the unequaled beauty of our beloved Mexico and Mother Earth

The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel in or meeting point, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you will be shuttled to Tulum. This archaeological site is a local landmark, since it served as a main port in the ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way on this nature-filled ride. You will priority access the archaeological site and enjoy a professionally-guided tour of the temples to see and learn about the main attractions such as the astronomical observatory of the Mayan city of Tulum and cultural buildings throughout the limits of the walls. As you leave Tulum and its turquoise background waters, you will start on your way to the next leg of the journey, a scenic cenote that as expected, has cultural and traditional significance to the Mayan culture. Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you before a smooth-ride back.

This is a great opportunity to explore the Mayan jungle riding a beautiful horse. We will enjoy a walk into a dry cave and will learn a little bit more about the ancient XIBALBA. Of course we will swim into a Cenote, something that will stay on your mind forever.

Ride a bike, climb the highest Mayan pyramid in Mexico and swim in a nearby cenote. Explore the ancient Mayan Ruins of Coba on bicycle (optional), and climb the main pyramid leaded by a professional archaeological guide. Finish the adventure refreshing in a spectacular cenote. Activities: - Bicycle (optional) - Arc. Guided tour in the ruins - Climbing the main castle (optional) - Swim/snorkel in a beautiful cenote

Visit two of the biggest draws in the Yucatan on this tour to the Tulum Archaeological Site and Cenote Kin Ha from Cancun. Not only do you get a guided tour of the massive archaeological site—a lot to cover on your own—but you get to make the most of your time in the area by visiting the beautiful cenote. You can swim there, too, if you pay a fee upon arrival.

Home to mangrove mazes, open cenotes, and a dynamic array of marine life, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is a nature-lovers paradise. You can explore the UNESCO-listed site from both above and below the surface on a tour that combines kayaking and snorkeling—ensuring you don’t miss any of the highlights. The trip is complete with snacks, a local meal, and transportation has a fee which can change depending on your location. Or if you have a vehicle you can follow us , we can also pick you up.

Hike, bike, and swim at the Río Secreto Nature Reserve. This adventure includes admission to Río Secreto Plus, which includes a light and sound show projected on the impressive geological formations inside the Salón de la Paz (Room of Peace). Snorkeling gear plus light refreshments, a buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.