Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
On this tour, you’ll explore the top attractions of the Riviera Maya. Begin with a visit to the ancient ruins of Tulum, followed by snorkeling alongside sea turtles in the waters of Akumal. Then, take a refreshing swim in a crystal-clear cenote and snorkel underground caves. The tour includes a delicious taco lunch featuring traditional regional cuisine, all necessary gear for the water activities, and round-trip transportation.
Additional Info
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
Biodegradable sunscreen (even biodegradable) harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin in your hotel and after water activities
What To Expect
Tulum
Discover the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum, world famous for its unique location alongside the Caribbean coastline. Built on a natural outcrop facing the rising sun, the stunning turquoise blue ocean backdrop makes this beautiful site one of the most picturesque in the world.
Akumal
Afterwards explore the fascinating underwater world of Turtle Bay on a leisurely snorkel tour in search of 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
Options
Small Group Tour
Pick up Included Pickup included
Private tour
Explore at your own pace Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tulum Ruins Entrance with bilingual Guide
Fresh Mexican tacos with vegetarian and gluten-free options
Life Jackets provided for all water activities and snorkel equipment
Round-trip Transportation
Complimentary bottled water
Cenote Entrance with guide
Gratuities
Souvenir, photos (available to purchase)
Conservation of the Marine Fauna Fee and Tulum National Park
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,087 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great excursion! Carlos was fantastic!
S3693FCamym,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Carlos Baez was super knowledgeable and friendly! He gave specific details for each excursion and was so personable!
Excellent Trip
tomoY9794SR,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed every minute of this trip. Would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cancun. The guides were awesome and very knowledgeable and helpful.
Amazing!
mariileneb,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with @almita_guide visiting the Tulum ruins, snorkeling with sea turtles, and lunch and swimming at a cenote. She was extremely knowledgeable and set a comfortable pace and tone for the day, making a 9 hour excursion relaxing and peaceful, but still adventurous. The entire staff working with Alma from driving, photography, and gear assistance for snorkeling was lovely and lunch at their cenote was delicious. I'll go out of my way to book with this team again for any future trips!
Incredible excursion with Kevin
topherl435,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day with Kevin at the Mayan Ruins, swimming with turtles, and exploring Cenotes. Visiting with our family of 4 plus a large group of friends. From the start Kevin made us feel completely at home with water, snacks, and tons of knowledge on the drive down from our resort. After visiting Tulum Mayan Ruins we swam with the turtles. Kevin took extra care with our 8 year old daughter who was a bit nervous at first but by end had to be dragged out because she didn’t want to leave. The final stop was a gorgeous cenote where we saw 3 different corals, bats(including a family), and Mott Mott Birds. Kevin’s enthusiasm and knowledge about the wildlife/scenery was infectious and made the trip. I would highly recommend booking and requesting Kevin as you guide. I would also like to thank Patricia, without you this experience would not be possible!!
Thanks Eric!
Wilson C,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked two tours for my trip, and funny enough, both ended up being with Ocean Tours without me even realizing it. And honestly? Both blew my expectations out of the water. But this one—thanks to Eric—was on a whole different level. Mid‑tour, my daughter suddenly started feeling weak and dizzy. I wasn’t sure what was happening, but when her phone slipped from her hand and hit the ground, Eric reacted instantly. He scooped her up before she collapsed, carried her to a bench, and immediately started treating her for heat stroke. He used his own water bottle to wet a cloth and cool her down until she regained consciousness. If he hadn’t been there, she would’ve hit the ground hard. I’m beyond grateful for him. Back to the tour—Tulum was hot (shocker). They have a strict no‑plastic‑bottle rule, so bring a metal bottle unless you want to melt. The turtles were incredible; we saw plenty popping their little noses up for air. But the highlight? The cenote. Period. Crystal‑clear water, a stunning cavern, and the kind of moment you replay in your head long after the trip is over. At no point did I feel anything less than fully taken care of. I booked this tour because of the high reviews, and now I’m officially adding myself to the list of very satisfied customers.
Kevin is awesome!
647brittanyp,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was amazing! (Also Hi Patricia Kevin’s mom!). We had an amazing tour. Kevin was wonderful at sharing his knowledge and being so welcoming. We had great time seeing so many turtles and learning so much about the crevasses! Would 100% recommend especially Kevin!
Great day out
Julia G,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The ruins of Tulum where very open and hot so make sure you have water in an insulated cold flask and appropriate coverings. Swimming with the turtles was amazing - offered long sleeved water tops to protect against sargassum but not told until they were taken that it was $25usd each The cenote was gorgeous and very welcome. All in all a fabulous day with a fabulous guide in Alexandra and driver in Sergei
terrific snorkeling and cenote experience
FellowTraveler304508,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great tour of Tulum, Akumal turtles snorkeling, and cenote
Good organization and attention.
angélique g,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good organization to allow us to take the tour with a guide in French, even though we were the only ones in the group.
A must-do 🥰
gaellem780,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved it, top-notch. A must-do without hesitation!!!
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