Tulum and Cenotes, 10 Hour Guided Tour

from $49

Duration

10 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

Explore the history of the ancient Mayan civilization with a visit to the archaeological site of Tulum and learn more about the former city and its landmark monuments. Then refresh at the most famous 'cenote' in the area.

One of the last cities built by the Mayans on an express 1-hour tour of the archaeological site of Tulum. Discover the remains of ancient buildings, such as the pyramid temple of El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and the Templo Dios del Viento (Temple of the God of Winds).

Get approximately 1 hour to explore on your own and take in the views of the Caribbean Sea. Get some free time at the beach in Tulum. After, take a quick stop at two beautiful cenotes, where you will be able to refresh yourself with a swim at this natural sinkhole.

Inclusions

Round-trip transportation
Multilingual guide
Guided tour of Tulum
Visit two Cenotes

Exclusions

Gratuities
Personal expenses
Conservation fee per person to access cenote $25 USD
Tulum entry tax $5 USD

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Oudong temple

Oudong was the royal capital between 1618 and 1866 before the capital was moved to Phnom Penh, several temples and stupas cover three hills. These huge stupas can be seen from miles away and contain the remains of several Khmer kings including King Monivong (1927-1941) and King Ang Duong (1845-1859). The walk up the hill over 500 steps provides an excellent exercise especially the view countryside view. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge’s most prolonged resistance against the Vietnamese army in 1979 and a memorial to those murdered by the Khmer Rouge was built on this place.

Phreah Reach Traop Mountain

Phnom Preah Reach Troap, is a sacred mountain that features relics from settlements in ancient times

Royal Tombs of Oudong

The Royal Tombs of Oudong are home to over 200 years worth of remains of rulers of Cambodia. The tombs are situated on a hill known as Phnom Oudong and there are several stupas dotted along the east-west ridge to be explored and admired.

Preah Sakyamoni Chedi

The Preah Sakyamoni Chedi is very picturesque and rewards the patient photographer. it is one of the best and most intact chedi structures in the Udong

Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre of Kingdom of Cambodia

The primary purpose of the centre is to teach Vipassana meditation techniques, but the complex is open to the public and you are welcome to wander the gardens

Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center

Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center is largest Buddhist center in Cambodia and it is very beautiful decoration that you must visit

Kampong Luong Pagoda

Kampong Luong Pagoda is a Place Of Worship and secretary of the museum, who was in charge of the mission, had great difficulty convincing the chief of the pagoda

Moni Sakor Pagoda

Koh Chen is an island located in the Tonle Sap Lake. It is easy to reach from Oudong and Phnom Penh. Visit Koh Chen island and a village known for its silver crafts. Then, enjoy a ride to the Oudong mountains and discover an abundance of Buddha

Phnom Baset

Phnom Baset to see a pre-Angkorian temple from the 8th century and a reclining Buddha. The view from the temples on the surroundings plains and rice-fields is beautiful

Wat Sowann Thamareach

Wat Sowann Thamareach, rarely visited, but absolutely worth an hour to see a very different architectural monument. Very interesting architecture in new Buddhist temple complex. This is not your traditional wat with yellow roof bordered in green.