Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure
Overview
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7 hours
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Experience the very best of the Riviera Maya on this unforgettable adventure! Explore the Tulum ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea, snorkel alongside sea turtles in beautiful Akumal, and snorkel into the magic of a crystal-clear cenote and enjoy a delicious local lunch,
Private comfortable round-trip transportation included for a perfect day full of fun and discovery.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sunscreen, even biodegradable, harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin, beforehand (in your hotel) and after water activitie
What To Expect
Tulum
Enjoy Tulum’s famous archaeological site of Tulum on the edge of the Caribbean coastline overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Built on a natural outcrop facing the rising sun, the Castle with the stunning turquoise blue ocean backdrop makes this one of the most beautiful situated picramide in the world. Be guided by an expert who will explain the cultural philosophy of the Mayans and their buildings.
Akumal Beach
Create memories with your family and friends of swimming and snorkeling in an area known for marine turtles in the natural habitat of Akumal; “Place of the Turtles”. Explore the fascinating underwater world of Turtle Bay on a leisurely snorkel tour in search 3 of the world’s 7 sea turtle species. Brightly colored tropical fish, spectacular coral, amazing rock formations, rays and unbelievable visibility makes this an unforgettable experience. This private takes your group (up to 10 people) to one of the most beautiful beaches in the Riviera Maya — dig your toes into the white sand and swim with the provided snorkel equipment in warm waters close to a coral reef.
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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private round trip transportation
Mexican Taco Lunch (Vegetarian or Gluten Free option available under request)
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Cenote with life vest included
Tulum Ruins entrance with private Bilingual Guide
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Conservation of the Marine Fauna Fee and Tulum National Park (35 USD)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
719 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding
Daydream21647326109,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was our tour guide, he is amazing very knowledgeable, friendly easy to talk to, simply amazing. The driver Cesar 5 stars. Tulum is very interesting, very lucky that my husband and I got the chance to swin and see the turtles in Akumal, the Cenote was beautiful. The tickets were not too expensive. It took a whole day but very worth it. It was not to crowded making it even better.
Great Company, amazing cave cenote
SFGiantslover,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ocean Tours provided a wonderful tour of the Tulum ruins, Akmal Bay (swimming with turtles) and cave cenote swim. Our guide Darely, driver Manuel and photographer Lilu were all excellent, but Darely was extra special with her fun personality and knowledge of Tulum. Pickup at the Playa Del Carmen ferry terminal was simple and easy. The ruins and all of the iguanas at Tulum were very cool. The only problem, which Ocean Tours can do nothin about, is the large amount of sea grass (sargassum) building up on the beach below the Tulum ruins and in Akumal Bay. The dying sea grass made the visibility very difficult in Akumal Bay and very difficult to see the sea turtles. The guides did a very good job finding the turtles for us, but they were hard to see in the brown murk. The large underground cave cenote was the highlight of the day. The water was cool (wet suit jacket highly recommended if you get cold in the water) and crystal clear. The rock formations in the cave were amazing and the whole cenote cave was stunningly beautiful. We got very lucky as a lot of the company's tours go to this cenote (I believe only Ocean Tours can visit this Cenote), but we felt like we were the only tour in the cenote when we were inside. The taco lunch on site afterwards was very good. One recommendation for travelers doing a private tour, if you do not think you will want to buy the photo package (about $200) at the end of the tour and do not want your tour to constantly involve posing for the photographer's group pictures, ask Ocean Tours not to send a photographer on your tour. If you say nothing and book a private tour, Ocean Tours will send a photographer and will try and sell you the photo package at the end of the tour. I would highly recommend this tour (even with the Sargassum grass) and company. We used them twice on our trip, and they were great each time.
100000/10.
Navigate19946789185,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A super entertaining and fun tour. Good food, good guides, and good vibes. Our guides, Rubén and Maxi, are geniuses; it is clear that they love their work and enjoy it. Beautiful photos at a good price and a great guide for each stop we made. Highly recommended!
A fantastic day in Tulum
636math om,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day that checks all the boxes: culture and plenty to see with the marine turtles.. The good humor and availability of Jorges C. was a plus throughout this adventure that we will not forget.
Delighted with my experience!
533annelaureg,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Tulum+Cenote + Turtles in Akumal excursion and we are thrilled. Kévin and his team (Maxi and Sergio) are top-notch! Kévin is cheerful and really friendly! He will gladly answer all your questions! Very considerate, he makes his family feel very comfortable from day one! Great moment and definitely a great memory!
Unforgettable experience.
M6316KZadrianl,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the experience, and the guide Jorge was super fun and explained everything wonderfully. This experience was a success in every way.
Incredible day!!!
W4060ROandreid,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge has been the best guide, a spectacular adventure and new experiences!
As promised.
Resort32294424927,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organized. Our guide explained and narrated a lot. Both the ruins in Tulum, snorkeling with the turtles, and swimming in the cenote were very beautiful and a great experience.
Magnificent experience.
S905FNsebastienr,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful day, I loved my experience, especially the cenote and the turtles, accompanied by our incredible guide Katy V!!!!
Incredible excursion, thank you Kevin and Estefania
alyssabuchs00,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! The visit to the ruins of Tulum, swimming with the turtles in Akumal, and discovering the Yum Balam cenote will remain among the most beautiful memories of our trip. A huge thank you to Kevin, our guide, who made this day even more special. You can immediately feel his passion for his job: his explanations were fascinating, rich in anecdotes and information, and he shared with us many valuable tips and tricks to fully enjoy the region. A big thank you also to Estefania, our photographer, who wonderfully captured all these magical moments. Thanks to her, we leave with beautiful memories that we will cherish for a long time. The organization was perfect, the atmosphere friendly, and each activity was exceptional. If you are still hesitating to book this excursion, hesitate no more! Kevin and Estefania make a fantastic team that makes all the difference. I recommend this experience 100%!
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