Day trips from Tulum
Day trips from Tulum open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December to March, with highs around 86°F (30°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
Photo: Gennaro Conte, CC BY-SA 4.0
Top day trips in Tulum
Tulum Airport Private Transportation to TulumFrom $49View 
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from RivieraFrom $29View 
Private round-trip transport from or to Tulum airportFrom $57View 
Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim with LunchFrom $70View 
Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from TulumFrom $89View 
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea TurtlesFrom $122View
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Places to go from Tulum
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Chichen Itza
- The famous Maya pyramid of El Castillo. About 84 miles away.
- Playa del Carmen
- A beach town with the pedestrian Fifth Avenue. About 20 miles away.
- Cozumel
- An island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry. About 25 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Tulum month by month
Averages for Tulum, Mexico, 1951–2010.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 85 (29) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 89 (31) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 88 (31) | 87 (31) | 85 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 64 (18) | 65 (18) | 68 (20) | 70 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 71 (21) | 69 (21) | 67 (19) | 65 (18) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:29 pm | 6:48 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:08 pm | 7:19 pm | 7:31 pm | 7:33 pm | 7:19 pm | 6:53 pm | 6:26 pm | 6:09 pm | 6:11 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Tulum?
December to March. Expect highs around 86°F (30°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are September and August.
What's the closest day trip from Tulum?
Playa del Carmen, about 20 miles away: a beach town with the pedestrian Fifth Avenue. Cozumel, about 25 miles away: an island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry. Chichen Itza, about 84 miles away: the famous Maya pyramid of El Castillo.
Where can I book day trips in Tulum?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
