Mexico · Snorkelling

7-Hour Akumal Snorkelling Tour with Sea Turtles and Cenote Swim

7 Hours Round trip from Akumal Easy pace
Swim with Turtles in Akumal
Swim with Turtles in Akumal
Swim with Turtles in Akumal

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Swim with sea turtles in their natural environment at Akumal Bay
  • 02 Snorkel around colourful fish in the second-largest reef in the world
  • 03 Enjoy swimming in a cenote, a natural underground river
  • 04 Relax at one of the beautiful beaches on the Riviera Maya

Join us on a great half-day excursion to beautiful Akumal Bay, where Akumal means "Place of the Turtles" in the Mayan language. Snorkel with sea turtles in their natural environment, see colourful fish in the second-largest reef in the world, and enjoy swimming in a cenote. You will also have time to relax on one of the beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya.

Swim with turtles at 12:00 p.m. while snorkelling in the waters of Akumal Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Akumal
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Akumal Bay Turtle Swim and Cenote Experience

  • Meet your guide and depart from your hotel lobby at 7:45 a.m.
  • Enjoy swimming in a cenote at 10:15 a.m.
  • Swim with turtles at 12:00 p.m. while snorkelling in the waters of Akumal Bay.
  • Have lunch at 1:30 p.m.
  • Return to the hotel.

Tour ends.

Akumal Bay turtle swim, cenote swim, Riviera Maya beaches

Where this trip takes you

Akumal Bay turtle swim, cenote swim, Riviera Maya beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Akumal 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private A/C transportation
  • Entrance fees at included places
  • Swim in a cenote (a natural underground river)
  • Snorkel and swim with turtles
  • Lunch menu
  • Bilingual tour conductor in English and Spanish
  • Return to hotel

What's Not Included

  • Drinks during lunchtime
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Photo packages of turtle swimming
  • Tipping or gratuities for staff, guide, and driver

What to bring

  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Bathing suit and extra clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Money for personal expenses

Know before you go

  • All children up to 5 years are welcome.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Main lobby of the hotel
Tour start
Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Akumal.

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