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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.

At a glance

  1. 1Tulum ruins
  2. 2Akumal turtles
  3. 3Cenote swim
  4. 4Beach club

Morning: ruins

Explore the clifftop Mayan ruins.

Midday: turtles & cenote

Snorkel at Akumal and swim a cenote.

Evening: beach club

Relax on the bohemian beach.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Ruínas privadas de Tulum e Akumal Turtle Adventure
Playa Del Carmen
Ruínas privadas de Tulum e Akumal Turtle Adventure
4.9(92)·6 horas
a partir de$338/ pessoa
via Viator
Ruínas de Tulum, Akumal Turtle Swim & Cenote AdventureBal
Cancun
Ruínas de Tulum, Akumal Turtle Swim & Cenote AdventureBal
5.0(1)·11 horas
a partir de$132/ pessoa
via Viator
Aventura de catamarã para Isla Mujeres com Snorkel, Buffet, Open Bar e Beach Club
Cancun
Aventura de catamarã para Isla Mujeres com Snorkel, Buffet, Open Bar e Beach Club
3.8(12)·9 horas
a partir de$55/ pessoa
via Viator
Restaurantes em Tulum Jungle Cenote & Turtle Swim
Tulum
Restaurantes em Tulum Jungle Cenote & Turtle Swim
7 horas
a partir de$120/ pessoa
via Viator

Tulum in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Tulum in one day?
Yes — explore the clifftop Mayan ruins in the morning, snorkel with turtles at Akumal and swim in a cenote at midday, and relax at a beach club in the evening.
What is the best one-day Tulum tour?
A combined tour of the Tulum ruins, Akumal turtle snorkelling and a cenote swim is the most rewarding way to spend a single day in Tulum.
How much does one day in Tulum cost?
Budget roughly €40–€90 per person for a ruins, turtles and cenote tour plus a beach club.

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