Mexico · Wildlife

Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

6 Hours Round trip from Playa del Carmen Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Swim in a jungle cenote filled with clear freshwater
02 Snorkel in Akumal Bay alongside sea turtles
03 Enjoy two top Riviera Maya nature experiences in one tour
04 Explore with expert aquatic guides at both locations
05 Snorkelling equipment, snacks, and bottled water included
06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of the Riviera Maya’s most memorable natural experiences on this half-day adventure from Playa del Carmen. Swim in a freshwater cenote surrounded by jungle scenery, then head to Akumal Bay for the chance to snorkel alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat.

With expert aquatic guides, snorkelling equipment, snacks, and bottled water included, this tour is designed for travellers who want to combine nature, wildlife, and refreshing outdoor fun in a single outing.

Swim in a freshwater cenote surrounded by jungle scenery, then head to Akumal Bay for the chance to snorkel alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Riviera Maya

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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, play, and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Playa del Carmen 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snacks
Bottled water on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Turtle protection program.

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
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
Not included: Turtle care program , 15 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

For Tulum hotels the meeting point is the Super Aki Supermarket. at 09:00 a.m. Tulum does not have a hotel pick-up service. Drop off to Tulum for operational reason is in a public transportation. Our staff pay the ticket for you.
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 at Hotel Andreas 09:25 am. Tulum does not have a hotel pick-up service. Drop off to Tulum for operational reason is in a public transportation. Our staff pay the ticket for you.