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Guided Tour to Tulum Archaeological Site, Cenote swimming & Lunch

By Hi Travel Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$169 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

History, Water, Flavour—Tulum Like You’ve Never Felt It

Walk the edge of time at Tulum’s cliffside ruins, where the Caribbean kisses ancient Mayan stone. Guided by storytellers who bring each temple to life, you’ll feel the echoes of a once-great civilisation beneath your feet.

Then, take the plunge into a serene cenote—an underground pool of crystal clarity, sacred and still. Nature surrounds, silence soothes, and every moment is pure presence.

Finally, let Mayan flavours dance on your tongue with traditional snacks crafted from age-old recipes. Each bite a celebration. Each step, unforgettable.

Book your journey into the soul of the Yucatán today.

Activity location

  • Zona Arqueologica De Tulum
    • Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo
    • 77765, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zona Arqueologica De Tulum
    • Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo
    • 77765, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Check availability

9 AM tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$100.98 x 1 AdultNZ$100.98
Paid at activityNZ$67.93
Total
Price is NZ$168.91

1 PM tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$118.24 x 1 AdultNZ$118.24
Paid at activityNZ$67.93
Total
Price is NZ$186.17

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified guides specialised in archaeology and Mayan culture
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 bottled water per person during transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return travel in air-conditioned vans
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared transport for pick-up
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to a cenote with time available for swimming
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual guided tour of Tulum, plus free time to walk around and take photos at the site
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A delicious Mexican meal
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks at restaurant
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Local ecotaxes and service fee (690 MXN per person)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch consists of one Mexican dish selected from the available à la carte menu. The meal is provided as offered and cannot be changed or personalised for dietary restrictions, special diets, allergies, or individual food preferences.
  • Animals cannot join this experience. For safety and operational reasons, pets and companion animals are not permitted to enter the transport or participate in the tour.
  • Travellers planning to swim in the cenote must avoid using creams, sun cream, insect repellent, lotions, or similar body products before entering the water.
  • This excursion cannot accommodate suitcases or large baggage. Travellers should bring only essential personal belongings in a compact bag or small backpack. The vehicles are organised primarily for passenger transport and remain active throughout the route, so they cannot be used to store, supervise, or protect luggage and additional belongings.
  • Beginning April 21, 2026, security regulations at archaeological zones throughout Mexico prohibit entry with backpacks and luggage. Travellers are advised to carry only the minimum essentials, preferably items small enough to remain in their pockets or inside a compact personal bag. Necessary exceptions, including nappy bags, may be considered, but admission is determined exclusively by security personnel at the site. We cannot guard, store, or accept responsibility for any belongings that authorities refuse at the entrance.

Activity itinerary

Riviera Maya (Pass by)

Your day begins with collection from the hotel or previously assigned meeting location. After boarding the shared vehicle, the group will travel towards Tulum for an experience combining Maya heritage, a freshwater cenote, and a taste of local cuisine.

Zona Arqueologica De Tulum

  • 2h 30m
The first main destination is the archaeological zone of Tulum, an ancient walled city positioned beside the Caribbean coast. Its preserved stone structures, historical importance, and seaside surroundings make it one of the most distinctive Maya sites in the region. A certified guide will accompany the group for approximately 1 hour, providing context about the buildings, traditions, and role of this former coastal settlement. Once the explanation is complete, guests will receive around 1 hour to continue exploring independently, photograph the ruins, and appreciate the landscape at their own pace.

Cenote y gruta Aktun-Bej

  • 1h 30m
After leaving the archaeological site, the route continues to a natural cenote hidden within the surroundings of Tulum. Here, travellers can exchange the heat of the ruins for a refreshing swim in clear freshwater. This portion of the day offers time to slow down, enjoy the natural environment, and capture photos before moving on to the final activity. A life jacket is provided for use during the cenote visit.

Tulum

  • 1h 30m
The final scheduled stop takes place at a modest local restaurant in Tulum. Guests will sit down for a Mexican lunch and regain their energy after the archaeological walk and cenote swim. The informal setting brings a regional touch to the experience and provides a comfortable pause before the journey back.

Riviera Maya (Pass by)

Following lunch, transport will depart towards the hotels and confirmed meeting locations in the Riviera Maya. The return drive completes a day shaped by coastal ruins, natural freshwater, local food, and time spent discovering the cultural side of Tulum.

Location

Activity location

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    Zona Arqueologica De Tulum
    • Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo
    • 77765, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zona Arqueologica De Tulum
    • Zona Hotelera Tulum, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo
    • 77765, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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