Tulum in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Tulum? See the ruins, snorkel and swim. Here is how to spend one perfect day on the Riviera Maya — plus the best-rated tours to book.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Tulum — prices per person.

Playa Del Carmen

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

5.0(288)·6–7 hours

from$274/ person

via Viator

Tulum

Private Luxury Catamaran in Tulum with Snacks and Open Bar

5.0(239)·4 hours

from$2,700/ person

via Viator

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Playa Del Carmen

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

5.0(239)·5–7 hours

from$297$330/ person

via Viator

Playa Del Carmen

8H 38' Catamaran All-Incl. to Cozumel in Tulum & Playa del Carmen

5.0(53)·4 hours

from$2,920/ person

via Viator

Playa Del Carmen

Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour

5.0(81)·4h 4min

from$130/ person

via Viator

Playa Del Carmen

Private Tulum & Cenotes tour

5.0(101)·6–8 hours

from$250/ person

via Viator

Playa Del Carmen

4Hour 40ft Catamaran Lux Experience In Tulum and Playa del Carmen

5.0(37)·4 hours

from$1,600/ person

via Viator

Tulum

Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

5.0(80)·4h 30min

from$299/ person

via Viator