Attractions & guided tours

Tulum express tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun

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£65.00

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Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover the ancient city of Tulum with a knowledgeable guide
Learn about the lifestyle of the current Mayan descendants
Marvel at the incredible beaches of the Mayan Riviera

What to expect

Come and discover Tulum on this guided day tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Marvel at the incredible beaches of the Mexican Caribbean and learn more about Mayan culture and history from a knowledgeable guide.

Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya cities, once used as a trading port. The trip takes an hour and a half and on the way, you'll see the Mayan Riviera and learn about the lifestyle of the current Mayan descendants. Upon arrival in Tulum: The Walled City, you'll have an hour to explore this beautiful archaeological site with a certified guide. The ancient city is built on top of high cliffs, so you can enjoy impressive views of the Caribbean Sea. The guide will give you insight into Mayan culture and history and later, you'll have one hour of free time to take pictures or enjoy the magnificent surroundings such as the Parque Jaguar Museum.

You'll enjoy a 2-hour stop to visit Playa del Carmen where you can walk along its main street called Fifth Avenue where you can buy souvenirs in its picturesque stores. The tour ends in the early afternoon with a transfer back to your hotel.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

Tips
Extra fees to be paid on-site

Where

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Please provide your accommodation address at the checkout.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Natural sites conservation tax of 23 USD per person

Know in advance:

Pickup service is available from hotels located in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Please provide your pickup address at checkout. Pickups start at 6.30 am. The exact pickup time depends on your hotel location, please contact local tour operator to verify your exact pickup time, since it varies per hotel location. You'll find contact details in your voucher after booking
Times are subject to change due to local traffic and weather conditions
A 2-hour stop to visit Playa del Carmen is included only from Cancun

Provider

Encuentro T

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Joni
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Kaikki oli hieman sekavaa ja henkilökunta ei pitänyt missään vaiheessa ajantasalla asioista. Autoa vaihdettiin useamman kerran reissun aikana joka hie ...
Christine
From Belgium - July 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Allereerst werden we een uur te laat opgehaald aan een pick up point ipv het hotel. We kregen in tulum uitleg in volle zon waardoor ikzelf een zonnesl ...
Fred
From United Kingdom - June 2022

Solo traveller

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Just the pick up and drop off was a drag
Jo
From United Kingdom - March 2022

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

The tour is booked through TUI and outsourced to a local company. The collected us from the hotel then took us to the companies office, where we stay ...

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