Tulum & Gran Cenote
About This Tour
Combine the Tulum Maya ruins with the Gran Cenote, one of the Yucatán's most stunning cenotes — a crystal-clear water system with rock formations, stalactites, and turtles you can see while snorkeling.
This private tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel, entrance to the Tulum ruins, entrance to the Gran Cenote, snorkel gear (mask + fins), a life vest, and bottled water. Maya history above ground and crystal-clear swimming below — the perfect day combo.
Why Choose This Private Tour
Your Day, Hour by Hour
This is a typical 8–9 hours experience. Exact times confirmed the day before based on your hotel location.
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM — Private hotel pickup in Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, or Tulum.
- Morning — Drive to the walled Maya city of Tulum perched above the Caribbean. Arrival and guided exploration.
- Midday — Visit Gran Cenote — a famous semi-open cavern cenote with freshwater, bats, and small turtles.
- Lunch — Optional stop at a nearby Yucatecan restaurant (cochinita pibil, poc chuc, sopa de lima, regional desserts). Not included — paid separately.
- Afternoon — Return drive toward the coast. Relax, nap, or enjoy the landscape.
- Evening — Hotel drop-off at your door. Total: 8–9 hours.
What's Included
About Your Tour Operator
TT & More has been operating private transfers and tours out of Cancún since 1993 — more than 33 years of direct operational experience in the Riviera Maya. We are the operator, not a reseller: every driver, every vehicle, every booking is handled in-house.
- 🚐 Fleet: Toyota Hiace, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Highlander — all fully insured and GPS-tracked
- 🗣️ Drivers: professional bilingual (English & Spanish), trained in safe Yucatán highway driving
- 📍 Based in: Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- 💳 Payment: credit/debit card, PayPal, bank transfer, or cash on arrival
- ✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour — no questions, no fees
Authoritative references: INAH — Tulum Archaeological Zone · UNESCO Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve (adjacent)
Direct line: +52 (998) 300 0307 · contact@ttandmore.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gran Cenote and why visit it after Tulum ruins?
The Gran Cenote is a partially open cenote 5 minutes from downtown Tulum, famous for crystal-clear water, freshwater turtles, and dramatic stalactites. After the heat of the Tulum ruins, a 45-minute swim here is refreshing and one of the best photo opportunities in the Riviera Maya.
How long is the Tulum + Gran Cenote tour?
The tour runs 8–9 hours total. Pickup around 8:00 AM, 1.5 hours at Tulum ruins, 5-minute drive to Gran Cenote, 45 minutes swimming/snorkeling, lunch break in Tulum town, and return. You’re back at your hotel by around 6:00 PM.
What animals can I see at Gran Cenote?
Freshwater turtles (they swim right next to you), small fish, and occasionally bats in the cave sections at sunrise/sunset. The water is fresh (not saltwater) and about 3 meters deep on average. Snorkeling gear is provided and highly recommended for the underwater view.
What should I pack for the Gran Cenote swim?
Swimsuit, reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen (chemical sunscreen is banned to protect the cenote), towel, change of clothes, flip-flops or water shoes, and a waterproof camera pouch. Lockers are available at the cenote entrance for a small fee.
What is included in the Tulum + Gran Cenote tour?
Private round-trip transport, certified bilingual guide, entrance to Tulum archaeological site, entrance to Gran Cenote, snorkel gear (mask + fins), life vest, and bottled water. Lunch is not included but there are many options in Tulum town on the way back.
Is Gran Cenote good for beginner snorkelers?
Yes — it's one of the most beginner-friendly cenotes in the Yucatán. The water is crystal-clear freshwater (~25°C), mostly shallow, with a roped-off swim area. Life vests are available. There's a short cavern section where small freshwater turtles and bats live overhead — bring an underwater camera. Biodegradable sunscreen is mandatory.