Full-Day Tulum Ruins Tour from Cancun with Akumal and Cenote Swim

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the well-preserved ruins of the ancient Mayan port city of Tulum
• 02 Snorkel at Akumal Bay alongside sea turtles and colourful tropical fish
• 03 Swim in Cenote Minotauro, part of the region's adventurous cenote system
• 04 Discover Tulum on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula

Spend an unforgettable day amidst the beauty of Tulum, on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Explore the well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city, snorkel at Akumal Bay among colourful fish and the sea turtles that call it home, and enjoy a refreshing swim in Cenote Minotauro. This tour combines archaeology, marine life, and the adventurous natural caves and underground rivers of the region in a single day.

Explore the well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city, snorkel at Akumal Bay among colourful fish and the sea turtles that call it home, and enjoy a refreshing swim in Cenote Minotauro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtle Snorkelling and Cenote Swim

• 06:30 Pick-up at hotels in Cancun.
• 07:00 Pick-up at hotels in Playa del Carmen.
• 08:00 Arrival in Tulum.
• 08:30 - 10:00 Guided tour of the Tulum Ruins.
• 10:30 - 12:00 Snorkelling with turtles at Akumal.
• 12:30 - 01:30 Lunch (not included).
• 02:00 - 03:00 Swim at Cenote Minotauro.
• 04:00 Arrival at hotels in Playa del Carmen.
• 05:00 Arrival at hotels in Cancun.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in an A/C vehicle.
• Admission to the Tulum Ruins.
• Guide service.
• Snorkelling with turtles (guide and equipment).
• Admission to Cenote Minotauro.

What's Not Included

• Meals and beverages.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Swimming suits and towels.
• Hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock, and bug repellent.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tour start

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.