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Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun

4.9 · 403 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Ekinox Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A full day from Cancún with the walled city of Tulum, a swim in a cenote and lunch of local dishes, led by a certified guide with vests and lockers included.

Admissions and taxes are paid on the day, and drinks are not included. 4.87 from 403 reviews at €81 per person for 10h.

Best for: Full Day Tour from Cancun at €81 per person: Tulum, cenote, turtles and buffet in 10h; admissions and taxes extra. 4.87 from 403 reviews. Day Trips comparison

Trade-off: Admissions and taxes extra; drinks excluded.

In our comparison: #16 of 26 in Cenote Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

5 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. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour from Riviera MayaThe page priceStarting points: Plaza las Perlas, Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Starbucks Tulum DT, Carr. Cancún - Tulum S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included€81
Full Day Tour from CancunPickup included€81
Tour + PLUS from CancunPLUS Package: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock Pickup included€99
Tour + PLUS from RivieraPackage PLUS: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 Drinks and 1 Organic Sunscreen Starting points: Plaza las Perlas, Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Starbucks Tulum DT, Carr. Cancún - Tulum S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included€99
Private TourPickup included€308 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

  • Bilingual certified guide
  • Vests and Lockers
  • Does not include drinks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admissions, fees and taxes. Adults 40 USd and children 25 USD (Mexicans with INE preferential rate)

Reviews

4.9
403 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 395 of 403

Star breakdown of all 403 ratings

5 stars
368 · 91%
4 stars
27 · 7%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, turtle encounters and cenote swims; late lunches are a recurring complaint.

Praised

  • Guides make Mayan history clear and engaging
  • Turtle sightings are a frequent highlight of the snorkeling
  • Refreshing swims in the cenotes
  • Supportive snorkeling guides help swimmers feel comfortable
  • Buffet lunches with a varied selection of food

Complaints

  • Some feel rushed at the stops, while others report enough time to enjoy them
  • Late lunches leave travelers hungry between activities
  • Drinks with the buffet can cost extra

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 February 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is outside the Starbucks in Tulum, just 100 meters from Domino's Pizza. Located in Tulum, there you will find our guide, identified in blue uniform with the logo and name "Ekinox Tours" in silver letters, waiting for you at the entrance of the square to start the tour., For your convenience, the meeting point will be at the main entrance of Plaza Las Perlas, located in Playa del Carmen. Upon arrival, you can easily identify our guide, who will be waiting right at the entrance. , The guide is properly identified with blue uniform, logo and "Ekinox Tours" name engraved in silver letters. The guide will wait for you over Tulum Avenue. Outside the hote.
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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Food included Does not include 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 Cenote Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 26€8110h4.87 (403)shared
Small-Group 3 Cenotes Adventure Tour€1547h4.98 (529)shared
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles€2705h5.0 (239)private
Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman€1778h4.98 (299)private

Ranked #16 of 26 in Cenote Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €270, median €108; typical length 6h. 4 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Cenote Tours

From €81 per adult · Tour from Riviera Maya