Mexico · Archaeology

Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave and Swimming with Turtles From Tulum

8 Hours Round trip from Tulum Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum with an expert guide
  • 02 Take in cliffside views over the turquoise Caribbean Sea
  • 03 Swim in a freshwater cenote surrounded by jungle
  • 04 Snorkel in Akumal Bay alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat
  • 05 Enjoy a local buffet lunch during the tour
  • 06 Travel with guides for both the cenote and turtle encounter
  • 07 Snorkeling equipment and bottled water are included

Discover three of the Riviera Maya’s standout experiences in one day, combining history, nature, and adventure. Explore the cliffside ruins of Tulum with an expert guide, swim in a jungle cenote filled with fresh mineral-rich water, and snorkel in Akumal’s calm bay where sea turtles feed on seagrass in their natural habitat.

With round-trip transportation, beverages, snorkeling equipment, and a local buffet lunch included, this guided tour is an easy way to experience some of the region’s most popular cultural and natural attractions from Tulum.

The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tulum, Akumal, Riviera Maya
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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.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.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 Tulum 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Archaeological guide in Tulum
  • Bottled water on board
  • Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
  • Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Buffet lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's Not Included

  • Turtle protection program.
  • Tulum Reserve Tax.

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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
  • Not Included: Marine Tax: 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
  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tulum, MX
Tour start
Tulum, MX
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Tulum.

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