The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away. Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide and discover why this is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once in a lifetime adventure in Akumal. This calm bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles who come to graze on the seagrass giving you an opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.Head into the jungle and discover a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya! Cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes full of mineral-rich freshwater, the perfect “swimming hole” to refresh and play and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
Mexico · Archaeology
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
The journey
- 01 Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert archaeological guide
- 02 Snorkel in Akumal alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat
- 03 Swim in a freshwater jungle cenote
- 04 Enjoy a full-day tour combining culture, wildlife, and nature
- 05 Buffet lunch and bottled water included
- 06 Use of snorkelling equipment included
Discover three of the Riviera Maya’s standout experiences in one full-day adventure that blends history, wildlife, and nature. Explore the cliffside Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide, where ancient stone structures overlook the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
Then head to Akumal for an unforgettable snorkelling experience in the natural habitat of sea turtles, before cooling off with a swim in a jungle cenote filled with fresh, mineral-rich water. With lunch, beverages, and guided visits included, this tour offers a well-rounded day in the Riviera Maya.
Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once in a lifetime adventure in Akumal.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Archaeological guide in Tulum
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water on board
What's Not Included
- Tulum Reserve Tax USD (20.00 per person)
- Turtle protection program. (USD 15.00 per person)
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- Not Included: Turtle protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date
- Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 20 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date.
- The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
- Infants not allow for security reasons
- Tour not available for the Cancun area and Puerto Morelos Area
- We provide pick up service in most hotels. If your hotel does not have a pick up service, we will give you the nearest meeting point.
- For Tulum hotels the meeting point is Hotel Andreas at 09:25 a.m. Tulum does not have hotel pick-up service. Drop off to Tulum for operational reason is in a public transportation. Our staff will pay the ticket for you.
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Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Playa del Carmen.
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