Top Tulum Nature and Wildlife Tours

Visit two of the biggest draws in the Yucatan on this tour to the Tulum Archaeological Site and Cenote Chen Há and Mariposa from Cancun. Not only do you get a guided tour of the massive archaeological site—a lot to cover on your own—but you get to make the most of your time in the area by visiting the beautiful cenote. You can swim there, too, if you pay a fee upon arrival.

Discover the remote UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka'an on a full-day trip from Tulum. Your guide points out the protected area’s immense biodiversity, including coastal and mangrove habitat teeming with marine life. Search for elusive manatees at Boca Paila Lagoon, snorkel on the Mesoamerican reef (weather-permitting) and find nesting birds at Ascension Bay. Boat ride with lunch and free time in Punta Allen is included.

Free dive, snorkel, and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this half-day guided tour from Tulum. Jump from tiered platforms at Cenote Zemway, explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote, and admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment, and transport from Tulum are provided.

Mount a well-trained horse for a tranquil journey through the heart of the Mayan jungle on this thrilling package that also includes three signature adrenaline adventures. Begin with a jungle zipline circuit, then brave a rugged track in a solo or shared all-terrain vehicle (ATV). After riding your horse through the forest, refresh in a Mayan cenote then unwind over a Mexican meal. For ease, your package includes transfers.

Snorkel with Mexican whale sharks on a full-day group snorkeling tour off the Yucatan Coast from Playa del Carmen. Under the direction of an expert guide, swim with the world’s largest fish while looking out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles. Immerse yourself in the marine magnificence of Mexico’s waters on this spectacular small-group adventure.

Travel through the Mayan jungle on this action-packed all-day guided tour. Hop on your own ATV (or ride along with a driver) and head to a cenote, an underwater pool, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then fly above the treetops on a ziplining course. A local Mayan lunch is included. Only those 18 years old and above are permitted to drive their own ATV.

Experience the top adrenaline sports of the Riviera Maya on a trip that combines off-roading, ziplining, rappelling, and snorkeling in a cenote. This fast-paced half-day adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers who just have one day in Tulum and want to see as much as possible. Plus, wrap up the outing with the chance to take part in a traditional temazcal (sauna-like) ceremony—a cultural experience not included on most adventure tours.

Have a blast while discovering the beauty of Tulum’s rain forests on this action-packed half-day tour of Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park. Zipline, snorkel, swim and more while exploring the wildlife of the Riviera Maya, all under the supervision of entertaining guides who put your safety first.

See ancient Mayan pyramids, swim in the local cenote caves and fly through the canopy on a zipline in this action-packed day spent in Tulum. Pack your time in this corner of the Yucatan Peninsula with plenty of activities – and you don’t have to organise a single one of them. Get around the Peninsula and discover all that’s on offer in the jungle with the help of your group’s guide.

The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico’s iconic landmark on a day trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of Cenote Saamal, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.  

Satisfy an appetite for adventure during a Coba adventure tour that includes ziplining, rappelling, and driving an ATV through the jungle. Taking the reins of an all-terrain vehicle allows you to discover parts of Coba that are usually inaccessible, while a tour of the archaeological site puts ruins into context.

Feel the adrenaline rush on this quintessentially Mayan small-group adventure: an ATV adventure through virgin jungle, swimming, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of two cenotes, and a delicious Mayan tamale tasting. Hotel transfers are available for an additional charge if you don’t have your own vehicle.

This three-part tour is popular with adventure seekers. Take an ATV ride through the jungle to a sacred cenote where you can swim, jump from a Tarzan swing, or just relax and take in the tropical scenery. Then it’s time for some ziplining through the tree canopy. Replenish your energy with a typical Mayan lunch (included) before the ride back to Cancun.

Experience three must-do Riviera Maya activities in just one day by booking this small-group combination tour from Cancun. You'll soar through the air on a zip line, drive over rugged terrain in an ATV, and have a refreshing swim in a cenote. An included lunch ensures that you keep your energy up for the adventures.

Combine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea with a cenote swim adventure on this half-day our from Tulum. Then descend underground to a sacred cenote where you can swim past limestone formations. This combo adventure tour of the Yucatan Peninsula includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Discover fabulous pink water on the Caribbean coast at the Las Coloradas lagoons, which can range from yellow and orange to fuchsia depending on the time of day, then enjoy wildlife including flamingos and crocodiles on a boat ride through the Ría Lagartos nature reserve. Round-trip transfers save you more than five hours of self-driving, while your package includes breakfast and lunch. Preservation tax is at your own expense.

Spend a day exploring the Yucatan's natural cenotes on an adventurous tour from Playa del Carmen that combines rappelling, ziplining, snorkeling, and kayaking. You'll visit a series of two gorgeous cenotes draped with lush vines and plants, pausing for an elegant, included picnic lunch accompanied by beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks. And since this tour combines adventure with culture, you'll also learn the legends of the Maya Aluxes, spirits associated with the Yucatan's jungles and sinkholes.

Depart Playa del Carmen for a day of cultural experience and adrenaline-inducing activities. Begin with a visit to Tulum, an ancient Maya coastal city that's home to archaeological remains and sandy beaches. Then visit a modern-day Maya community before entering the jungle to explore two vast underground river systems. Snorkel their cavern waters. Wind down with a buffet lunch of delicious Maya cuisine.

Avoid the midday sun on a morning tour of Tulum’s ruins, with included round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, and learn about the archaeological site’s history as you explore with your guide. Keep energized with complimentary refreshment provided, and capture memorable snaps of the ancient structure against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.

Visit ancient ruins, snorkel with sea turtles, and swim in a cenote with this tour. You'll start at Tulum, where you'll explore the town's famous beachfront archaeological site with a professional guide. You'll then make your way to the jungle to swim in a cenote before wrapping your trip up at Akumal Bay, where you'll snorkel with sea turtles.

Avoid the hassle of arranging a taxi or shuttle after arriving at Cancun's airport by pre-booking a private transfer for just you and your party. You can choose from either a one-way transfer or book a round-trip package for added convenience. Vehicles for parties of up to eight passengers are available.

Travel between Cancun Airport and your Tulum hotel in comfort and style, without the hassle of waiting for taxis, by pre-booking a private transfer service in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and take you—and your luggage—to your hotel or vacation rental in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for just your party.

Combine a visit to Isla Mujeres with a high-energy ride on the Caribbean Sea on this full-day excursion, departing from Tulum. Enjoy comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle transfers from a central location, then hop onboard a luxury, restroom-equipped catamaran and hit the water. Tours include snorkeling stops, an optional spinnaker activity, a buffet lunch and alcoholic drinks, and exclusive beach club access.

Explore Xel-Ha Park, the Riviera Maya's stunning natural aquarium, on this all-day trip from Cancun. Relax on Xel Ha's hidden beach, swim in cenotes and lagoons, go snorkeling, and spelunk in caves. Watch out for wildlife like angelfish and iguanas. Xel-Ha is all-inclusive, so enjoy Mayan cuisine, seafood and burgers with your admission. This tour is family-friendly and includes round-trip transportation to Xel-Ha from Cancun.