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7-day Tulum itinerary: the full Riviera Maya

A week in Tulum lets you reach Bacalar and Holbox without losing beach time. Perfect if you want to see beyond the Instagram postcard.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — Arrival + beach

Morning

Arrive, check in and coffee in Tulum town.

Afternoon

Bike the beach strip, snack at a beach club.

Evening

Boho dinner facing the sea.

Day 2 — Ruins + Sian Ka'an

Morning

Tulum ruins at opening.

Afternoon

Half-day tour of Sian Ka'an.

Evening

Dinner in town.

Day 3 — Cenote route

Morning

Gran Cenote and Cenote Calavera.

Afternoon

Cenote Dos Ojos for snorkeling.

Evening

Tacos and rest.

Day 4 — Cobá + Akumal

Morning

Cobá pyramid early.

Afternoon

Swim with turtles in Akumal.

Evening

Dinner in town.

Day 5 — Bacalar

Morning

Early drive to Bacalar (3h); sail the seven-color lagoon.

Afternoon

Cenote Azul to swim.

Evening

Overnight in Bacalar or back to Tulum.

Day 6 — Holbox (optional) or slow beach

Morning

Ferry from Chiquilá to Holbox (no cars on the island).

Afternoon

Punta Mosquito beach and a hammock nap.

Evening

Seafood and sunset.

Day 7 — Yoga + return

Morning

Yoga or relaxed beach.

Afternoon

Last meal in town.

Evening

Transfer to Cancún for the flight.

Pro tip 🧭 No cars in Holbox: leave yours in Chiquilá (private parking) and take the ferry. You can cross the island on foot in 1h.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7 days enough for Tulum?
7 days covers the highlights of Tulum at a comfortable pace. If you want to add nearby trips or slow the rhythm, TripSensei can stretch or shorten this plan to fit you.
When should I book this 7-day trip?
Two to three months ahead works best for Tulum. Hotels and tours get scarce in high season — message TripSensei with your dates and we'll flag what to lock first.
How much does a 7-day trip to Tulum cost?
It depends on style: backpacker plans run cheaper than resort stays. Send your budget to TripSensei on WhatsApp and we'll size the plan around it.
Can I do this 7-day itinerary with kids?
Most of this plan works with kids; a couple of stops can be swapped for easier alternatives. Tell TripSensei the ages and we'll adapt it.
Can TripSensei personalize this 7-day itinerary for me?
Yes. Send "Tulum 7 days" to TripSensei on WhatsApp and we'll tune day-by-day plans to your dates, pace and budget — no app to download.

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