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Try Tulum, Swim in a Cenote and Mayan Traditions with food

4.8 · 330 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Ekinox Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cobá and Tulum with a guide in one long day, plus a visit to a Mayan community for a shaman ceremony and a look at how cocoa is grown, a cenote swim and a buffet meal.

Admissions and taxes are paid on the day and drinks are not included. 4.76 from 330 reviews at €63 per person.

In our comparison: #22 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Guided tour English & SpanishThe page priceSpanish, EnglishBilingual Pickup included€63
Tour + PLUS PackageSpanish, English, FrenchPLUS Package: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock Pickup included€81
Private TourSpanish, English, FrenchPickup included€417 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • 1 bottle of water in each archaeological zone
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Buffet meal without drinks
  • Admissions, fees and taxes. Adults 42 USD and children 20 USD (Mexicans with INE preferential rate)

Reviews

4.8
330 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 313 of 330

Star breakdown of all 330 ratings

5 stars
286 · 87%
4 stars
27 · 8%
3 stars
6 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
8 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' explanations of Mayan history and the cenote swims; some find the stops rushed.

Praised

  • Engaging guides explain Mayan history clearly in English and Spanish
  • Refreshing cenote swims after walking around the ruins
  • Many enjoy the buffet lunch, while a few find it ordinary
  • Comfortable vehicles and smooth driving

Complaints

  • Some find the pace balanced, while others report rushed stops or a late lunch
  • Heat and limited shade make walking around Tulum uncomfortable
  • Confusing pickup arrangements and disorganized transfers between vehicles
  • Extra charges collected on the day that reviewers felt should have been included

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 April 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The guide is properly identified with blue uniform, logo and "Ekinox Tours" name engraved in silver letters. The guide will wait for you outside the hotel, on Tulum Avenue., Outside the main access to the plaza.
Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Ekinox Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The strollers must be foldable

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included Buffet meal without drinks

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 27€6312h4.76 (330)shared
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles€2705h5.0 (239)private
Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Guided Tour from Tulum€1996h4.93 (846)shared
Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour€1184h 4m5.0 (81)private

Ranked #22 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €435, median €117; typical length 6h. 7 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 27 Tulum Ruins Tours

From €63 per adult · Guided tour English & Spanish