Tulum express tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun
Attractions & guided tours

Tulum express tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun

3.5/5
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Based on 4 reviews
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£67.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Do this because
  • 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.

Only from Cancun, a 2-hour stop to visit Playa del Carmen where you can walk along its main street called Fifth Avenue so you can buy souvenirs in its picturesque stores, is included.

The tour ends in the early afternoon with a transfer back to your hotel.

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What's included
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  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
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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 $130 MXN or $7.5 USD per person to be paid on-site

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 6.30am; the exact pickup time depends on your hotel location
  • 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
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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

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  • 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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