Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tulum's ancient Mayan ruins
- Climb Coba's tallest pyramid
- Swim in a crystal-clear cenote
- Experience a traditional Mayan ceremony
- Enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Tulum archaeological site
- Visit to Coba ruins with pyramid climb
- Swim in a refreshing cenote
- Traditional Mayan ceremony experience
- Authentic Mexican lunch
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking and climbing stairs.
- The cenote swim is in natural, freshwater; life jackets are provided for safety.
- Vegetarian options are available for lunch; please inform in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and climbing.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen for the cenote swim.
- Carry a hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The pick-up time will be between 7 AM - 8 AM; you will get exact details via email 2 days prior to your activity date.
- Please note that the pick-up service is available from Cancún, Playa del Carmen and The Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen downtown and Tulum pickup is at a meeting point).
- Wear comfortable clothes (beachwear) and shoes.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, camera, and spending money.
Traveler reviews
COBA and Cenote swim
We had an absolutely fantastic trip to Coba and the cenote today. A huge part of what made the day so special was our guide, Stefi, who was amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the Mayan ruins, history and traditions, but also made everything great fun. Her enthusiasm and personality really brought Coba to life, and we learned so much without it ever feeling like a history lesson! The visit to the ruins was fascinating, and the cenote swim was exceptional — an unforgettable experience and the perfect way to finish the day. A brilliant combination of history, culture, fun and adventure. Stefi was outstanding and we would highly recommend both her and the trip. Thank you for a fantastic day! 🇲🇽
The tour guide was...
The tour guide was wonderful, warm and funny. Knowledgeable about the history and traditions of the Mayan culture. We learned a lot. It was a long tiring day but well worth it. My only complaint is about the car; it was a bit uncomfortable, especially for my husband who is pretty tall. We had a long drive otherwise I wouldn’t even mention it.
Shady Tour Company - do not recommend
The scheduled pick up did not show up at our hotel to get us. We were out there waiting 5 minutes before our scheduled pick up time of 7:50 am and when they didn’t show, we called and called and their phone system would just hang up after 3 rings. We reached out on WhatsApp and they didn’t reply despite the messages showing as delivered and read. Very frustrating as this is our last day in Cancun so we couldn’t schedule another tour and we were really looking forward to it. :( they didn’t offer us a credit or any way to rebook at all which is absolutely absurd. Not sure if this is a legit company… I find it odd that the company is calls itself by 2 names - PrimeOne Tours and SAT Mexico …? I would suggest other travelers go through more reputable tour company!!
Transfer with Coba Sense company.
We were 5 adults and 1 child; they picked us up in a transfer that already had 6 people on board, plus the guide and the driver. When we got on, the guide informed us that the first two seats were reserved and that we should sit in the remaining seats. However, the space at the back of the transfer was very small, and our knees were pressed against the seat in front. I told the guide that we could not travel like that, but she was not kind and did not care. I want to file my complaint as my knee was left bruised, I ended up limping, and it caused me a lot of pain afterward. I believe that part of having a good experience on a tour is also how we are transported, especially on long trips. I hope Coba Sunset takes responsibility and does not subject any traveler to this situation.
Wonderful experience with a fantastic Guide, Javier.
Fantastic experience. Our guide Javier spoke 3 languages. A while making sure we all understood what he was showing us. At Tulum we learned so much about the area. For being small there was plenty to see. Coba was amazing. The 120 steps up to the top had a beautiful view. Well worth it. The Cenote was spectacular. The main swimming area was good. But the better one was down the road. There it was the picturesque Cenote. Would recommend this experience to anyone. The only down part was the van ride to meet with the others on the bus. We were packed in like sardines. If you get car sick like me pick your set and don’t budge for others to pack in.
