Mexico · Archaeology

6-Hour Tulum Ruins Tour from Cozumel with Ferry and Beach Time

6 Hours Round trip from San Miguel de Cozumel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit one of the most popular Mayan sites in Yucatán
02 See the impressive Tulum ruins against turquoise Caribbean waters
03 Learn about ancient and modern Mayan life at the archaeological site
04 Enjoy time for shopping or a refreshing dip at the beach

Go on a 6-hour tour of Tulum, which in Mayan means "fence or wall." Visit one of the most popular Mayan sites in Yucatán and see its impressive ruins set against turquoise waters. Enjoy breathtaking views and a great photo opportunity as you explore this remarkable archaeological site.

Examine the inscriptions and murals on the temples, which describe the decoration, rich iconography, and their meaning to the Maya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cozumel Ferry Ride and Tulum Ruins Tour

Meet at the Cozumel ferry pier 30 minutes before the ferry departs for Playa del Carmen.
Enjoy a comfortable 45-minute ferry ride, then transfer to a new air-conditioned van.
Reach Tulum in 45 minutes and spend 1.5 hours there.
Take a 10-minute walk to the entrance of the site for approximately 1.5 hours.
Learn facts and tales about ancient and modern Mayan life, and discuss the culture as it was during the time of Tulum.
Examine the inscriptions and murals on the temples, which describe the decoration, rich iconography, and their meaning to the Maya.
Go shopping or enjoy a little dip at the beach before returning to Cozumel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from San Miguel de Cozumel 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip ferry ride between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen.
Round-trip transportation to Tulum in new air-conditioned vehicles.
Travel insurance.
Admission and guided tour at the ruins.
Punctuality.
Professional guide.
Schedule: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 (from November to April); 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 (from May to October).
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time.

Know before you go

For customers joining from Playa del Carmen, the meeting point is just before the ferry pier, outside the restaurant bar Sr. Frogs, at 08:30 am, 09:30 am, 10:30 am, or 11:30 am, depending on the tour schedule.
If you have a group or need a different schedule, a customized tour may be arranged to meet your needs.

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