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
Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave
The journey
- 01 Private guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins
- 02 Snorkel in Akumal’s bay alongside sea turtles
- 03 Swim in a freshwater jungle cenote
- 04 Expert archaeological and aquatic guides included
- 05 Local lunch and drinks on board provided
- 06 Round-trip transportation included
- 07 No shopping stops during the tour
Discover three of the Riviera Maya’s standout experiences in one private day tour, combining ancient history, marine life, and natural beauty. Explore the cliffside Tulum ruins with an expert guide, snorkel in Akumal’s calm waters where sea turtles feed on seagrass, and cool off with a swim in a freshwater cenote surrounded by jungle.
This experience is designed for travellers who want a cultural and nature-focused day without shopping stops. Round-trip transportation, beverages on board, snorkelling equipment, and a local lunch are included, making it an easy and memorable way to experience Tulum, Akumal, and the Riviera Maya.
The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away.
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What's Included
- Archaeological guide in Tulum
- Bottled water on board
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's Not Included
- Tulum Reserve Tax.
- Akumal Turtle care tax.
Know before you go
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- 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,
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