Tulum Tour with Nopalitos Lagoon and Lunch
Activities

Tulum Tour with Nopalitos Lagoon and Lunch

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the beautifully located ruins of the historic Maya city of Tulum
  • See the temples of the Frescoes, the Descending God and the Winds
  • Take selfies by the clifftop El Castillo pyramid, overlooking the Caribbean
  • Savour the flavours at lunch and chill out by the freshwater Nopalitos lagoon
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Tulum and Nopalitos
What to expect

This adults-only tour has a healthy 50/50 mix of culture and chill out time. You'll firstly explore the Maya ruins of Tulum, their only city by the sea, then while away the remaining hours at the Nopalitos lagoon, which only opened to the public in 2020. Gustavo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Just when you think the Riviera Maya has no surprises left up its sleeve, you discover Nopalitos. Its flat water, with virtually every shade of blue imaginable, changes before your eyes as the clouds drift above the lagoon.'

You'll kick off with a guided tour of the archaeological site of the Maya city of Tulum – the only one they built on the coast. As you admire monuments such as the Temple of the God of Wind and El Castillo pyramid, you'll be treated to views over the Caribbean. Afterwards, you'll have some free time to either hit the beach – famed for its turtles – there or take a few more photos. Gustavo says, ‘Tulum is that perfect balance between culture and nature. You see all these iguanas lazing around the ruins of the city and turtles ambling along the beach.'

Then, it's on to Nopalitos. This freshwater lagoon gets its name from its similarity to the pads of the nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear. It's darker in the middle because there's a deep cenote there. It's ideal for relaxing or trying out some paddleboarding and kayaking. After a tasty lunch, you hit the hammocks or dangle your feet over the water from the wooden jetty.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Stand-up paddle boards
  • check Kayak
  • check Lunch
  • check Beer, water and soft drinks
What to remember
  • Adults only
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a hat
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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