Best excursions in Tulum

Facing the Caribbean, no other Mayan city has a setting as spectacular.

Arriving early right at opening time lets you experience the site at its most magical:

• the light is soft,
• the wind is quiet,
• the sea seems still half-asleep.

Why it’s one of the best excursions in Tulum

• A unique cliffside view of the Caribbean Sea.
• A peaceful atmosphere before the crowds arrive.
• A perfect introduction to the maritime history of the Mayas.

Not to miss
El Castillo, the iguanas warming up on the stones, and the hidden little cove below—an unreal picture-perfect corner where white rock meets turquoise water.

Just minutes from Tulum, Yal-Ku Lagoon blends freshwater and seawater in a calm, luminous setting.

What you’ll see

• tropical fish
• gentle rays gliding across the sand
• peaceful seagrass areas
• perfectly clear, shallow water

No waves, no current, no stress, just calm water and incredible visibility.
A great excursion for families with children or anyone wanting to explore the underwater world without technical gear.

Local tip: go early for the best visibility.

You can’t explore the region without visiting its cenotes natural freshwater pools connected to an underground network shaped over thousands of years.

Around Tulum, some are among the most stunning in the entire Yucatán.

Why cenotes are unforgettable ?
Because the experience doesn’t exist anywhere else. Light enters through natural openings, the water is fresh and crystal-clear, and the silence creates a calm, almost mystical atmosphere. It’s simple, accessible, different from the beach and always memorable whether you're traveling as a family, a couple, or discovering Tulum for the first time.

Heading south from Tulum, the road slowly disappears into the jungle … and the jungle becomes a lagoon. Welcome to Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the region’s most breathtaking excursions.

What’s on the program

• surreal blue lagoons
• turtles and dolphins (depending on the season)
• mangroves, tropical birds and ancient Mayan canals
• the chance to float down a natural current an unforgettable experience

Sian Ka’an is pure disconnection: no noise, few visitors, just water, sky and jungle.