How To Choose a Tulum Tour

The Riviera Maya is an ideal destination for adventure travelers, who can combine their visit to the ruins of Tulum with an adrenaline-fueled afternoon. See Tulum, then rappel into the Takbelum cenote, zipline through the Mexican jungle canopy, test your mettle while Skycycling, or explore the dark recesses of an underground cave.

If you’re having a hard time tearing yourself away from the turquoise water, fear not: Many Tulum tours combine a visit to the walled city with a variety of aquatic activities, such as reef snorkeling, cenote swimming, or even exploring a hidden underground river.

Make the most of your vacation budget by combining tours of two notable Mayan ruins—Tulum and Coba—with a buffet lunch and a refreshing swim in one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s famous underground cenotes. Alternately, get early access to both Chichen Itza and Tulum, both must-see attractions in the area. Bundling these tours gives you more bang for your buck.

While it’s possible to visit Tulum on your own, there’s nothing quite like the help of an archaeologist guide to bring the ancient Mayan ruins to life. Options might include early access to the site before the crowds arrive or a combo visit to both Tulum and Chichen Itza.

Cross this archaeological site off your bucket list in style by arriving aboard a catamaran sailing from Puerto Aventuras. Sip a drink on deck while taking in the views, go for a snorkel above a colorful coral reef, and indulge in an onboard buffet lunch to refuel after your adventure.