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DifficultyEasy
Age4+
Group sizeMax 15
GuideEnglish / Spanish / French
What you’ll do on the Tulum Ruins & Cobá Adventure + Cenote Swim
This Tulum and Cobá tour visits two of the most important Mayan archaeological sites in one day, adds a swim in Labnaha cenote and a stop at a present-day Mayan village. It is a full-day guided trip from Tulum and Playa del Carmen for travelers who want to understand Mayan history, see Nohoch Mul pyramid and cool off in a cenote.
What you'll do
- Start early from a Tulum meeting point, or get picked up in Playa del Carmen.
- Walk through the Tulum archaeological zone to see its walls, temples and the Castle on the cliff above the Caribbean.
- Drive through the jungle to Cobá, a large site still under study, where Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatán Peninsula, rises above the trees. A bicycle is included.
- Learn from our guide how Tulum and Cobá were linked by ritual in the Post-Classic era.
- Swim in Labnaha, a well-preserved cenote that was never opened with explosives.
- Visit a present-day Mayan village and enjoy a Mexican buffet.
Who it's for
This tour is for travelers interested in Mayan history and culture who also want time in nature. It suits all fitness levels, and children from age 4 can join. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport, and service animals are allowed. If you want both the beach-side ruins of Tulum and the jungle pyramid of Cobá in one day, this tour covers both.
Good to know
- Included: air-conditioned round-trip transport from a meeting point or hotel, bicycle use and a Mexican buffet.
- Not included: drinks, the Tulum archaeological zone fee, gratuities and optional photos. Bring cash.
- There is no hotel pickup in Tulum. Meet us at the main entrance of Súper Akí supermarket, where guides in green T-shirts wait by a white van.
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, comfortable shoes, a change of clothes, biodegradable insect repellent and sunscreen.
- About one hour of the day is spent driving between the sites.
- Guides speak English, Spanish and French.
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Tulum ruins
Walk past the walls, temples and the Castle on the cliff above the Caribbean.
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Cobá and Nohoch Mul
See Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatán Peninsula, rising above the jungle.
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Two sites, one story
Our guide explains how Tulum and Cobá were linked by ritual in the Post-Classic era.
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Cenote swim
Swim in Labnaha, a well-preserved cenote that was never opened with explosives.
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Mayan village and buffet
Visit a present-day Mayan village and enjoy a Mexican buffet.
What’s included
In the price
- ✓Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle (meeting point or hotel)
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓Mexican buffet
Not included
- ✕Drinks
- ✕Tulum archaeological zone fee
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Optional photos
Pickup from Tulum & Playa del Carmen
Where we pick you up depends on your city. Check yours before booking.
| You’re staying in | Pickup | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tulum | Meeting point | Main entrance of Súper Akí supermarket; white van and guides in green T-shirts; no hotel pickup in Tulum |
| Playa del Carmen | Hotel pickup | Pickup for hotels along the route |
We cannot pick up at hotels in Tulum. The main Tulum meeting point is the main entrance of the Súper Akí supermarket: a white van arrives and guides in green T-shirts check your name on the list. Other Tulum meeting points are Selecto Chedraui (Neptuno), OXXO Veleta, Copal Tulum Hotel, Kore Tulum Retreat and Spa Resort and El Camello Jr. Hotel pickup is available in Playa del Carmen for hotels along the route. We return you to the same meeting point or hotel area.
Read this before you book
Send us your accommodation first. Not every address can be reached by our vehicles. Send your hotel or Airbnb to one of our advisors on WhatsApp and they will confirm whether we pick you up at the door or agree a meeting point nearby.
Your pickup time is not the tour start time. They are very different. We collect you well before activities begin, because the drive and the other pickups on the route take time. Your advisor gives you your exact pickup time when your booking is confirmed — go by that time, not by the departure hour shown on this page.
Itinerary
- Early pickup or meeting point in Tulum
- Guided visit to the Tulum ruins
- Drive through the jungle to Cobá
- Explore Cobá and see Nohoch Mul
- Swim in Labnaha cenote
- Visit a present-day Mayan village
- Mexican buffet
- Return to your hotel or meeting point
What to bring
SwimsuitTowelComfortable shoesChange of clothesBiodegradable insect repellentSunscreenCash
Frequently asked
How much time is spent driving?
About one hour of the day is spent in the van moving between Tulum, Cobá and the other stops.
Is the Tulum ruins entrance fee included?
No. The Tulum archaeological zone fee is not included, so bring cash to pay it on arrival.
Can children join?
Yes. Children from age 4 can join, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.
Is food included?
Yes, a Mexican buffet is included. Drinks are not included.
Do you pick up at hotels in Tulum?
No. In Tulum we meet at the main entrance of the Súper Akí supermarket or another listed meeting point. Hotel pickup is available in Playa del Carmen along the route.
What should I bring?
A swimsuit and towel for the cenote, comfortable shoes, a change of clothes, biodegradable insect repellent, sunscreen and cash.
Is it physically hard?
No. The tour suits all fitness levels. There is walking at both sites and a bicycle is included.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time; no refunds within 72 hours. Changes within 24 hours are not accepted.
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