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3 days · Tulum itinerary

Tulum in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Tulum covers Mayan ruins, cenotes and the wider Riviera Maya. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Caribbean — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: ruins & cenotes
  2. 2Day 2: Chichén Itzá
  3. 3Day 3: Eco-park or Cobá
  4. 4Maya, sea & jungle

Day 1: ruins & cenotes

Tulum ruins, Akumal turtles and a cenote.

Day 2: Chichén Itzá

The great pyramid, a cenote and Valladolid.

Day 3: park or Cobá

An eco-park or the jungle pyramid of Cobá.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling
Playa Del Carmen
Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling
5.0(288)·6–7 hours
from$274/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid
Playa Del Carmen
Private Tour to Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid
5.0(153)·9 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration
Tulum
Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration
5.0(213)·6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy
Tulum
Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy
5.0(140)·3–4 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
−9%
Playa Del Carmen
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
5.0(239)·5–7 hours
from$297$330/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Lunch in Valladolid
−9%
Playa Del Carmen
Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote Oxman and Lunch in Valladolid
5.0(81)·9 hours
from$324$360/ person
via Viator
Xcaret Park Tickets Roundtrip Included from Cancun
Cancun
Xcaret Park Tickets Roundtrip Included from Cancun
4.9(39)·15–18 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve private Tour
Tulum
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve private Tour
5.0(15)·5 hours
from$236/ person
via Viator

Tulum in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Tulum?
Three days is ideal — the ruins, cenotes and turtles on day one, Chichén Itzá on day two, and an eco-park or the jungle pyramid of Cobá on day three, covering Mayan culture, sea and jungle.
What is the best day trip from Tulum for 3 days?
Chichén Itzá is the most iconic, the eco-parks the most fun, and Cobá the most adventurous; all reward a third day.
How do I plan a 3-day Tulum itinerary?
Spend day one on the ruins and cenotes, day two at Chichén Itzá, and day three at an eco-park or Cobá, booking the popular tours ahead.

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