Tulum Mayan Ruins Excursion from Cozumel

Description

• Round-trip ferry ride between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen!
• Round-trip air-conditioned transportation between Playa del Carmen and Tulum!
• English-speaking, federally certified local Mayan ruins sightseeing excursion guide at Tulum!
• English-speaking excursion escort round trip from Cozumel ferry pier!
• Admission to the Tulum Mayan Ruins archaeological site!
• Bottled water and a light snack!

Explore the well-preserved Mayan site of Tulum, the only Mayan structures built along the water, on this Tulum Express Mayan Ruins excursion from Cozumel cruise port. Enjoy a guided tour to see these historical, interesting, and beautiful ruins in Tulum.

Begin your journey by making your way to the Cozumel downtown ferry pier, where you will meet your English-speaking shore excursion guide. They will lead you onto the ferry for the 45-minute ride to Playa del Carmen, located 12 miles away on the Mexican mainland. Upon arrival, you will transfer to air-conditioned transportation for the approximately 70-minute drive south to the Mayan ruins city of Tulum. Depending on the group size, either a van (17 max) or motor coach (50 max) will be used.

Though not as large as the Chichen Itza ruins, Tulum is impressive in its own right. Perched on a cliff almost 40 feet above the Caribbean Sea, it was the only Mayan structure built right along the water. Tulum served as the first line of defense and the port city for Coba, which is 24 miles inland to the west. It was a significant trading port with trails leading along the coast and inland, facilitating transportation to and from the ships that stopped there.

Tulum was one of the last cities inhabited by the Maya, believed to have a population of around 1,500 at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries. Your guide will explain theories about what happened to the Mayans, leading you through the secrets, facts, myths, and wonderful legends of the ancient Mayan culture, as well as some of their astonishing discoveries.

As you visit prominent buildings such as "El Castillo" (The Castle), The Temple of the Descending God, and The House of the Columns, you will be able to admire the detailed carved figures and frescoes on the walls. The light and angles of the buildings create interesting photo opportunities with the aqua-blue sea below. There is even a stunning white sandy beach, and if time allows, you can take a quick dip in the water. Guests will have approximately 2 hours at Tulum.

What is included?

• Round-trip ferry ride between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen.
• Round-trip air-conditioned transportation between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
• English-speaking, federally certified local Mayan ruins sightseeing excursion guide at Tulum.
• English-speaking excursion escort round trip from Cozumel ferry pier.
• Admission to the Tulum Mayan Ruins archaeological site.
• Bottled water and a light snack.

Excursion Notes

• Guests will be given a bottle of water after the visit of the ruins. There is an opportunity to purchase additional beverages and snacks at the ruins' entrance. Guests with special dietary needs may wish to bring their own.
• We recommend comfortable cotton clothing and sensible, closed-toe walking or athletic shoes as the terrain is uneven with numerous sharp rocks. Flip flops/sandals are not recommended. 
• A small collapsible umbrella is a great source of shade in the summer months as there is only limited shade available at the ruins.
  
• The ferry ride is approximately 45 minutes each way and may be rough at times. Guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this.
  
• Flashbulbs, tripods, and professional video equipment are prohibited inside the ruins. Guests using home video cameras will be charged an  $8.00 - $10.00 government fee payable in cash at the site.
  
• We suggest you have cash (USD small bills or Mexican pesos) on hand for transportation, additional refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, camera fees, etc.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• This excursion includes our "Back to Ship" guarantee, based on the arrival time back to Cozumel Island. It is then the guest's responsibility to catch one of the many taxis aligned at the pier for the short trip back to their cruise ship.

Where we meet

For this Cozumel Tulum Mayan Ruins Excursion, you will meet at the downtown ferry pier in Cozumel. The ferry pier is within walking distance from the Punta Langosta downtown pier, and a 5-10 minute taxi ride from the Puerta Maya and International pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This Mayan ruins excursion is not wheelchair or scooter accessible.
• Guests must be able to step on/off the ferry as well as climb onto the transportation to Tulum.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and packed dirt with rock surfaces, some on inclines.
• There is a 10-minute walk from the bus parking area to the entrance to the ruins.
• Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• It is strictly prohibited to climb the Tulum ruins.
• As there is no specific end time to the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time. The excursion length is 6 hours with the guests arriving back at the downtown ferry pier in Cozumel.
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.