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Tulum, Cobá and Aldea Maya guided tour with lunch

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£78.00

Free cancellation

Language: English , Spanish

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Duration: 12 hours

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Meal included

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Group tour

Lunch

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Immerse yourself in the Mayan culture and enjoy the sea view in Tulum
Explore the site of Cobá and admire the majestic pyramid of Nohoch Mul
Visit a traditional Mayan village and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant

What to expect

Delve into the Mayan culture as you visit Tulum, the site of one of the best-preserved coastal Maya cities, and explore the archaeological site of Cobá with its 42-meter high pyramid. Recharge between visits with a refreshing swim in a beautiful cenote and a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

Your adventure begins at the archaeological site of Tulum, where you'll learn more about the Mayan culture from your guide. You'll then have free time to explore the site and take in the view of the beach with its white sand and crystal-clear water. Your next stop is the archaeological site of Cobá with the majestic pyramid of Nohoch Mul.

After this full immersion in history, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to a Mayan village where you'll better understand their customs and traditions. Before heading back to your hotel, don't miss the chance to swim in the wonderful Choo Ha cenote.

What's included

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

What's not included

Drinks
Extra fees to be paid on-site

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service available from hotels located in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Please provide your pickup address at checkout.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

natural sites conservation tax of $160 MXN or $10 USD per person to be paid on-site

Know in advance:

pickup service 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 conditions

Provider

Encuentro Tours

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

Mr C
From United States of America - April 2024

Travelled with family

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Bus was 30 minutes late for pick up. Guide did not choose to speak English to us so we did not get any instructions/itinerary. We spent 3 1/2 hours pi ...
Stuart M
From United States of America - April 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Ruins were enjoyable, but it would have been far better and more enjoyable had the tour started earlier (say 7.40 rather than 9.40). As tour members d ...
Daniel
From United States of America - March 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

We hadden een engels-talige excursie geboekt en hij was bijna kompleet in het Spaans. Ook hadden wij het vermoeden dat ze ons waren vergeten op te hal ...
Morgan
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Great way to see both of the ruins in one day. The cenote was beautiful and a great way to get out of the heat. Only thing I would change is that it d ...
Sabrien
From United States of America - July 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Heel goede gids. We kregen voldoende vrije tijd om Tulum en Coba te bezichtigen na de gidsbeurt. Lunch eenvoudig maar heel lekker.
Lou
From United Kingdom - July 2022

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

I'm glad we visited this before Chichen Itza or we would have been disappointed. Good guide, the cenote was beautiful but couldn't climb the temple. L ...

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