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Tulum Ruins: Guided Tour with Cenote Discoveries and Yalku Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure
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Tulum
Embark on a guided tour of the Tulum Ruins, discover hidden cenotes, and snorkel in the vibrant Yalku Lagoon. Immerse yourself in Mayan history, explore underground rivers, and encounter diverse marine life. All-inclusive with transportation and expert guide.
Embark on a guided tour of the Tulum Ruins, discover hidden cenotes, and snorkel in the vibrant Yalku Lagoon. Immerse yourself in Mayan history, explore underground rivers, and encounter diverse marine life. All-inclusive with transportation and expert guide.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Delight in a guided tour of this stunning archaeological site, followed by an hour of free time to explore independently.
- Yal-ku Lagoon - Experience the marvels of Yal-kú Lagoon through snorkeling adventures.
- Cenote el sueño - Proceed to a fresh-water Mayan cenote (or natural sinkhole) and dive into the…
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Delight in a guided tour of this stunning archaeological site, followed by an hour of free time to explore independently.
- Yal-ku Lagoon - Experience the marvels of Yal-kú Lagoon through snorkeling adventures.
- Cenote el sueño - Proceed to a fresh-water Mayan cenote (or natural sinkhole) and dive into the refreshing waters for a guided eco-tour. Traverse through awe-inspiring caverns as you closely examine the ancient rock formations.
- Punta Venado Beach Club by Cancun Adventures - With turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, Punta Venado is one of the last remaining exclusive beach spots in the Riviera Maya. Situated in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, it offers a stunning backdrop as you savor a delicious lunch and drinks.
What's Included
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Admission fees
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Lunch
- Snacks aboard the van (bottled water, fruit, and crackers).
- Umbrellas.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Admission fees
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Lunch
- Snacks aboard the van (bottled water, fruit, and crackers).
- Umbrellas.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Get ready to enjoy a day full of history, culture and adventure. Walk through the ruins of Tulum - one of the last cities inhabited by the the Mayan people. Explore two unique cenotes that are part of the world’s oldest underground river systems. Jump into Yalku - a breathtaking lagoon teeming with aquatic life and ideal for snorkeling. These are three…
Get ready to enjoy a day full of history, culture and adventure. Walk through the ruins of Tulum - one of the last cities inhabited by the the Mayan people. Explore two unique cenotes that are part of the world’s oldest underground river systems. Jump into Yalku - a breathtaking lagoon teeming with aquatic life and ideal for snorkeling. These are three of the main attractions of the Riviera Maya and they are now together in one eco-diverse tour. Lunch, entrance fees, a professional guide and transport are all included.
- Minimum age is 6
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
- Guests must be relatively fit and must be able to swim
- For safety reasons, we do not recommend participation on any snorkel activity if you are pregnant, have respiratory problems, injuries, back/neck issues, heart conditions, or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness
- Guests must meet a minimum height requirement of 3.9 feet (1.20 meters)
- The pickup time depends on your hotel’s location
- No devices are permitted inside the cenote
- GoPro devices, tablets, and selfie sticks are subject to fees payable directly at the box office in the Tulum Ruins. Professional photography equipment and drones are strictly prohibited
- Please bring a refillable water bottle, as single-use plastic bottles are not allowed within the archaeological site.
Location
Tulum Archaeological Site
Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307
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
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(1918 Ratings)
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J3125lmkristinac
Apr 19, 2026
Adventures - Was a great experience, we had a ton of fun and Damion was a great tour guide
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D255jikarenh
Apr 12, 2026
Incredible Tulum Tour with Stunning Cenote and Snorkeling at Yal Kú - We had an incredible experience on the Tulum, Yal Kú, and cenote tour with Cancun Adventures—truly one of the highlights of our trip.
Our guide, Mario (“Gato”), was fantastic. He struck the perfect balance of being knowledgeable, organized, and genuinely fun. You could tell he really cared about making sure everyone had a great time, and he kept the day running smoothly without it ever feeling rushed.
The cenote was absolutely breathtaking. Swimming in an underground cave like that felt almost surreal—crystal-clear water, dramatic rock formations, and such a peaceful atmosphere. It was easily one of the most unique and memorable experiences we’ve ever had.
The snorkeling at Yal Kú was just as impressive. There were so many fish, and the water was calm and easy to navigate, making it enjoyable whether you’re experienced or newer to snorkeling. It felt like swimming in a natural aquarium.
Tulum itself was also fantastic—such a beautiful and historically rich place, with stunning views that are hard to beat.
To top it all off, the beachside lunch was delicious and the perfect way to relax and recharge after a full day of exploring.
Overall, this tour was exceptionally well put together, with a great mix of adventure, nature, and culture. Highly recommend—especially if you get Mario as your guide!
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Helensv9139am
Apr 12, 2026
Great 2026 experience! Gato made it a great experience by sticking with me. - Best experience ever. I can’t swim but Gato stayed with me all the way. Made me feel comfortable.was able to snorkel and see lots of fish.
Even when I got lost he waited and found me.
Gato was full of knowledge. Learned new items today.
And the food omg!! So tasty and filling. Coffee was yummy as was the hibiscus iced tea.
Definitely a great experience!
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867diannab
Apr 9, 2026
Superb experience - Fantastic experience. Loved the cenote!
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Lori_c
Apr 4, 2026
Everything was clearly... - Everything was clearly communicated as far as what to expect. I enjoyed the sharing of history and facts by the tour guide both en route and during the stops. The tour moves quickly, but I do also feel we had adequate time at each stop.
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Jennifer_h
Apr 2, 2026
Great family experience- highly recommend - This was absolutely great. There was a very good ratio of guides to travelers. Two groups totaling 12 people had a dedicated guide and driver. My kids are 9, 10 and 17 and this was absolutely perfect for everyone. The only thing to be aware of is that you cannot take pictures in the cenote, which is very unfortunate. The company has a dedicated photographer and they sell very expensive and inflexible packages unfortunately. It’s not a huge deal, but it’s better if you know beforehand.
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Sunshine44064449591
Apr 1, 2026
Amazing experience with Cancun Adventures and Gato - Amazing our guide was the best I have ever had. He helped my wife with both the cenote and snorkeling even though she doesn’t swim. He’s a great guide and I would seek him out again
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Q3670zjcarolync
Mar 27, 2026
Tulum Cenote - Tulum is so impressive and everything gorgeous. Gato knows so much and his guiding was excellent
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Mystiz2020
Apr 11, 2026
Heavy Mayan spiritual influence, and uncomfortable - Paula was our tour guide. She was very friendly, respectful and knowledgeable (mostly, I will explain).
Tulum: We expected to learn about the Mayan culture in the Ruins portion but it became very graphic into the descriptions of what was a sadistic barbarian culture. My 11 year old kept saying he wasn’t comfortable hearing about self torture and the methods of blood sacrifices etc so a couple of times we walked away from our group and tried to distract ourselves. It was also extremely humid before noon in April which made it intense. I was hoping when we left the ruin to snorkel we could leave the “gods” talk (or most of it) behind us.
But on the way to the cenote in the van (which was crowded with other hotel guests, not what our hotel agency described) - the descriptions of Mayan beliefs about Gods continued and we were told we needed to purify ourselves before entering the cenote by asking permission from the Mayan family who owned the land. They’d arranged for a local Shaman to perform a purification ceremony before entering on us. To Christians and Catholics this is in violation to our beliefs. We declined this portion of the tour and were told to stand away from the group by the lockers so naturally we felt excluded.
I accompanied my kids down to the cenote to make sure they were safe but again the descriptions of sacrifices and other heavens, and being in the mouth of the monster continued. When swimming into the deepest darkest cave the guide asked if she could turn the light out as a spiritual exercise and I said No, pointing at my 11 year old. She did it anyway and for too long. I kept thinking none of this was part of the description of the tour. We only wanted the adventure, a bit of history, the fun, and a focus on the archaeological marvels.
I asked our guide what we were getting into with the next portion of the trip - luckily swimming with turtles was all very light hearted and the beach club was beautiful.
I would only recommend this tour if what I’ve described is all comfortable to you but again for people with a particular set of beliefs it was stomach turning, and my kids are still somewhat traumatized. Again Paula was nice and she did her best to be an informative guide - I’m not sure if this is a typical format of the tour or if each guide brings their own flair but felt I needed to leave this review.
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Vickey_f
Apr 4, 2026
Do not recommend staff is rude. - Poor! Unprofessional staff. Very rude. I went to travel with family and the male with the long a
Hair told us if you couldn’t do some stuff should have never booked. Keep in mind my family wanted to do the excursions I however only wanted to tag along. But it was a bother to them even though I paid for it.
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