Tulum Yalku Plus Adventure with Viajes Tours Maya
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have average fitness—comfortable walking on uneven terrain and swimming ability required.
Overview
Spend 6.5 hours discovering the dramatic Tulum ruins, snorkeling in the colorful Yalkú Lagoon, and swimming in a sacred cenote. Viajes Tours Maya offers an immersive Riviera Maya adventure blending history and nature.
Adventure Tips
Bring Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect both your skin and the delicate marine ecosystem when snorkeling in Yalkú Lagoon.
Wear Water Shoes
Rocky and uneven surfaces at cenotes and beach areas make protective footwear important.
Pack a Lightweight Towel
A quick-drying towel keeps you comfortable between swimming and dining segments.
Bring a Waterproof Camera
Capture underwater wildlife and the dramatic ruins without risking damage to electronics.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Colorful parrotfish
- Neon tetras swimming in cenote waters
History
The Tulum ruins were once a strategic trading port dating back to the 13th century and one of the last inhabited Mayan cities before Spanish arrival.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain the natural balance of cenotes and marine areas include restricting visitor numbers and encouraging reef-safe products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and preserves fragile marine habitats.
Snorkel gear
Enables safe and comfortable exploration of underwater life in Yalkú Lagoon.
Water shoes
Provides traction on slippery rocks around cenotes and shoreline.
Lightweight rain jacket
Useful protection against sudden tropical showers during warmer months.
summer|fall specific