Tulum Express: Ruins and Santa Fe Beach
The ruins above the sea,then your feet in the sand.
We pick you up and take you to the Tulum archaeological site, the Maya city on the cliff above the Caribbean. You spend about two hours there: one with a certified guide and one on your own to walk around and take photos.
Then you head to Santa Fe Beach for free time by the sea. It is the shortest of our Tulum tours and lunch is not included: about 6 to 7 hours from Playa del Carmen, 8 to 9 from Cancún and 4 to 5 from Tulum.
What's included
- Round-trip transportation
- Entrance to the Tulum archaeological site
- Tulum: 1 h with a certified guide and 1 h of free time
- Free time at Santa Fe Beach
What's not included
- Tulum tax (see below)
- Lunch
- Tips
Taxes paid separately
Tulum tax: $265 MXN per person, paid on tour day together with the balance, in cash or by Visa or Mastercard (+5%).
What to bring
Swimsuit, towel, comfortable clothes, biodegradable sunscreen, hat and money for the Tulum tax and lunch.
Good to know
- Children 0 to 3 go free. From age 4 they pay the same as adults.
Your journey
Tulum archaeological site
2 h: 1 h with a guide and 1 h of free time.
Santa Fe Beach
Free time by the sea before heading back.
What every explorer asks
Do you pick me up at my hotel?
Yes, we pick you up at your hotel or at a meeting point close to it in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. We confirm the exact time and place the day before the tour.
What do I pay separately on tour day?
The rest of your tour and the Tulum tax of $265 MXN per person, in cash or by Visa or Mastercard (+5%). The entrance to the ruins is already included. Lunch is not included.
How long does the tour last?
It depends on where you start: about 6 to 7 hours from Playa del Carmen, 8 to 9 from Cancún and 4 to 5 from Tulum, depending on traffic.
How much time do I get at the ruins?
About two hours: one with a certified guide and one on your own. After that you go to Santa Fe Beach for free time.
Can children come?
Yes. Children from 0 to 3 go free, and from age 4 they pay the same as adults.
How do I book, and what if I cancel?
You hold your spot with just $200 MXN per person through a secure Stripe payment link, and pay the rest on the day of the tour. If you cancel at least 24 hours before, we refund your deposit in full.
The ruins and the beach, on our shortest Tulum tour.
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