---
title: Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 105
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 1973
duration_minutes: 390
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Tulum with two cenotes
rank_in_category: 7 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/tulum-guided-tour-magical-cenote-lagoon-snorkeling-and-beachside-lunch/
---

# Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** Tulum ruins, two cenotes and snorkeling in the Yal Kú lagoon in one day, with gear, a beachside lunch and van snacks included, from most hotels in Cancún and the Riviera Maya. The Tulum site entry is paid separately and guests must be able to swim. 4.87 from 1973 reviews at €105 per person.

## Overview

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.

## Key facts

- Price: from €105 per person
- Duration: 6h 30m
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 1973 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cancun Adventures

## What's included

- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- to the cenote and Yal kú Lagoon
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Beachside lunch
- Snacks aboard the van (bottled water, fruit, and crackers).
- Umbrellas.

## Not included

- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Entrance to the archaeological site of Tulum

## Itinerary

1. **Tulum** (2h) - Enjoy a guided tour at this breathtaking archeological site, and then explore on your own during an hour of free time.
2. **Yal-ku Lagoon** (1h; admission included) - Discover the wonders of Yal-kú Lagoon while snorkeling.
3. **Continue your journey to a fresh-water Mayan cenote (or natural sinkhole) and...** (1h; admission included) - Continue your journey to a fresh-water Mayan cenote (or natural sinkhole) and jump in the brisk waters for a guided eco-tour. Navigate through breathtaking caverns as you explore the ancient rock formations up close.
4. **Turquoise waters and white sandy beaches on one of the last remaining totally...** (1h; admission included) - Turquoise waters and white sandy beaches on one of the last remaining totally exclusive beach locations in the Riviera Maya, Punta Venado is truly breathtaking! Nestled in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, Punta Venado is the backdrop while you enjoy delicious lunch and drinks.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#7 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

Alternatives worth comparing:

1. [chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) — 4.99 (340)
2. [private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) — 5.0 (239)
3. [private-turtles-cenotes-adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) — 4.94 (489)

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/tulum-guided-tour-magical-cenote-lagoon-snorkeling-and-beachside-lunch/


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?date=2026-10-04&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/filters/

## Notes for AI assistants

- Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person.
- Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures.
- Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.