Luxurious 5-Day Tulum, Mexico Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Exploring Tulum's Beaches
    Stay at the Encantada Tulum hotel (0 mins).

    Spend day one soaking up the sun on Tulum's idyllic beaches. Visit the Playa Paraiso Beach for crystal clear waters, sugar-white sands and palm trees. Enjoy water sports, sunbathing, and relaxing massages on the beach.

  2. Day 2: Tulum's History and Cenotes
    45 min (18.6 km) from Playa Paraiso Beach

    Visit the Tulum Archaeological Site in the morning to explore ancient ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Then head to the Gran Cenote, an underground cenote with turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and scuba diving.

  3. Day 3: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
    1h 15 min (54.7 km) from Gran Cenote

    Take a luxurious boat tour of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to visit remote, untouched beaches, and get a chance to spot local wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles. End with a delicious lunch at the Punta Allen fishing village.

  4. Day 4: Tulum's Gastronomy Tour
    20 min (10.7 km) from Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

    Indulge in Tulum's unique gastronomy on a food tour highlighting local flavors. Start off with brunch at Hartwood, known for their sustainable practices, then enjoy appetizers at Gitano, and end with a 7-course tasting dinner at Casa Jaguar.

  5. Day 5: Yacht day in the Caribbean Sea
    15 mins (8.7 km) from Casa Jaguar

    Charter a yacht and spend the day sailing around the Caribbean Sea. Snorkel in the reef, enjoy fresh ceviche made on board, and sip on champagne while enjoying the ocean breeze. End the day with a private sunset dinner on the yacht.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Encantada Tulum (4 nights, $1,200)
  • Tulum Archaeological Site (2 hours, $15)
  • Gran Cenote (2 hours, $10)
  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve (8 hours, $250 per person)
  • Hartwood (brunch: 2 hours, $50 per person)
  • Gitano (appetizers: 2 hours, $30 per person)
  • Casa Jaguar (dinner: 3 hours, $100 per person)
  • Yacht rental (4 hours, $1,200 for up to 8 people)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($2650)

Useful Tips

For additional days, consider visiting the Tulum Art Club, an art gallery dedicated to local artists, or the Yucatan Cenotes, which are an hour away from Tulum but worth the visit. For a more relaxed itinerary, consider visiting the Yaan Wellness Energy Spa for a day of pampering. Shorter trips can skip the Sian Ka'an tour or the yacht day.

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