TULUM ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Tulum Yalkú Plus: Cliffs, Cenotes and a Secret Lagoon
A 6.5-hour outing that pairs the cliff-top Tulum ruins with a sacred cenote, snorkeling in the Yalkú lagoon, and a concluding meal at an exclusive beach club.
Tulum Yalkú Plus: Cliffs, Cenotes and a Secret Lagoon.
This compact coastal day takes you from the wind-scoured stone walls of Tulum—an ancient, cliff‑top Maya city overlooking the Caribbean—down into the cool underground world of a sacred cenote and into Yalkú, a sheltered lagoon where freshwater from cenotes mixes with seawater and schools of tropical fish gather; the program finishes with a relaxed meal at a private beach club.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tulum’s cliff‑top archaeological zone
Visit the pre‑Columbian, walled city set on a high cliff with dramatic ocean views and distinctive coastal Maya architecture.
Sacred cenote and cave formations
Explore an ancient cenote—natural freshwater pools fed by subterranean rivers—entering caves and observing the area’s rock formations long regarded as sacred by the Maya.
Snorkeling in the Yalkú lagoon
Snorkel in Yalkú, a calm, mixed‑water lagoon where fresh cenote outflow and sea water create a habitat for colorful tropical fish, then unwind with a meal at an exclusive beach club.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Over roughly 6.5 hours (plus transfer time) the itinerary moves from an interpretive visit to the Tulum ruins to a descent into a freshwater cenote, followed by guided snorkeling in the Yalkú lagoon and a concluding lunch at a beach club—all supported by provided equipment, bottled water and a bilingual guide.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is scheduled for approximately 6.5 hours, not counting transfer time; plan for a half‑day with transportation to and from Tulum.
Round‑trip air‑conditioned transport, a bilingual guide, equipment for activities, entrance fees, bottled water and a light snack are included; the tour also provides a meal at the beach club.
Photo packages, extra or alcoholic drinks, gratuities and souvenirs are not included and must be paid separately.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tulum Yalkú Plus outing?
The program runs about 6.5 hours plus transfer time.
Where does the tour meet or depart from?
Meeting location is Tulum, Quintana Roo.
What is included in the tour price?
Included are round‑trip air‑conditioned transport, a bilingual guide, activity equipment, entrance fees, bottled water, a light snack and a meal at the beach club.
Are there age or health restrictions?
The tour is not recommended for people with severe physical or motor problems, severe heart conditions, those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, nor for pregnant women; the suggested minimum age is 8 years.
What is not covered by the tour?
Not included are photo packages, extra or alcoholic drinks, and gratuities or souvenirs.