--- title: "4x1: Coba, Cenote, Tulum and Playa del Carmen Tour from Cancun" lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.5 reviews: 410 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 42 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/4x1-coba-cenote-tulum-and-playa-del-carmen-tour-from-cancun/ --- # 4x1: Coba, Cenote, Tulum and Playa del Carmen Tour from Cancun **Guidekin's take:** Four stops in one long day from Cancún: guided walks at Cobá and Tulum, a cenote swim and free time in Playa del Carmen, with buffet lunch and hotel pickup. The ruins and Jaguar Park fees are paid on arrival and the cenote life jacket is rented. 4.5 from 410 reviews at €68 per person. In our comparison: #42 of 46 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This 4 x 1 Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen tour shows you the best of the Riviera Maya in one exciting day trip from Cancun. Explore two unique Mayan ruins sites, swim in a cenote and feel the vibes of the cool resort town of Playa del Carmen, round-trip transportation and lunch included! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 328 pickup points - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet lunch - Children from €51: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 328 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person for the Meeting Point Classic Option option; other options up to €90 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.5/5 from 410 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cancun Bay Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.5 from 410 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 363 of 410. - 5 stars: 294 (72%) - 4 stars: 69 (17%) - 3 stars: 20 (5%) - 2 stars: 11 (3%) - 1 star: 16 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' Mayan history explanations, but pickup delays and transfers can leave visits feeling rushed. **Praised:** - Guides' knowledge of Mayan history and culture - Friendly, patient guides who answer questions and keep guests engaged - Seeing the ruins at both Tulum and Coba - A refreshing cenote swim after visiting the ruins **Complaints:** - Late pickups, repeated vehicle changes and poor communication - Rushed visits to Tulum, Coba and Playa del Carmen - Unclear extra charges for taxes, cenote access and bike hire - Some enjoy lunch, while others find the buffet basic or poor Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-17 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meeting Point Classic Option | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Hotel pick up not included: Meeting point is Hotel Plaza Caribe 07:30 am in Cancun Down Town Duration: 13 hours Buffet lunch included | | Hotel Pick up Classic Option | €80 / person | Spanish, English | Hotel pick up included Duration: 13 hours Buffet lunch included Pickup included | | Box lunch & Drinks on board | €90 / person | Spanish, English | Hotel pick up included Duration: 13 hours Included: Box Lunch, Buffet lunch, water, soft driks, beer, 2 drinks at the restaurant Pickup included | ## What's included - Buffet lunch - Tulum, Coba and Cenote visits guided - Visit to Playa del Carmen - Hotel Pick up & Drop off ## Not included - Tulum + Coba and Parque del Jaguar. NON-MEXICANS: USD 35. Mexicans with INE: MXN 305. - Life jacket rental at Cenote Kuxtal. Mandatory to swim. - Mexicans: free on Sundays. Free any day with valid student, teacher or INAPAM ID plus INE. ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (1h 30m) - The iconic walled city of Tulum was once an important port for the ancient Maya and now welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the most beautiful Mayan ruins set on the sea with an expert guide 2. **Zona Arqueologica De Coba** (1h 30m) - The Coba Mayan ruins are hidden in the jungle, explore the trails, see the ball courts and temples and admire the tallest pyramid in the region, Nohoch Mul. 3. **Swim in a stunning sacred cenote of crystalline waters and incredible formati...** (1h; admission included) - Swim in a stunning sacred cenote of crystalline waters and incredible formations in the limestone rock. 4. **Playa del Carmen** (1h) - The 4 x 1 tour includes a visit to the chic seaside town of Playa del Carmen to stroll the famous 5th Avenue for people watching and shopping. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 7:00 am Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJB1dZ9P4rTI8Rkze4OnYDUsE Pickup points listed by the operator: 328 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #42 of 46** | €68 | 12h | 4.5 (410) | shared | | [Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya](/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €399 | 6h | 4.99 (342) | private | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private | Ranked #42 of 46 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €813, median €100; typical length 8h. 6 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/day-trips-from-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/4x1-coba-cenote-tulum-and-playa-del-carmen-tour-from-cancun/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md