Amazing Adventure in Akumal. Swim with turtles and discover Tulum Ruins.
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Come and enjoy one of the most original tourist activities in Cancun and Riviera Maya. Join us to discover the wonder ruins of Tulum. We will time to explore this enigmatic archeological area thas is one of the favorite destinations of Mexico.
Then we will go to the open sea to snorkel in the Akumal reef which is famous for being a sanctuary for turtles which live freely in the area, you will be amazed to see them swimming in their natural environment.
We will finish with a delicious meal in our restaurant on the beautiful Akumal beach where we will have free time to relax and prepare for our return. Come live a day full of natural beauty and adventure.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We will start this wonderful activity by picking you up at your hotel or meeting point in one of our air-conditioned transportation. You will enjoy a breakfast snack inside the unit consisting of a sandwich, cookie, juice and fruit. Our first stop will be to visit the archaeological ruins of Tulum, where we will board a small train that will transport us to the area. We will have two hours to discover this wonderful archaeological site. Our guide will give you an explanation of this enigmatic destination, and you will also have free time to explore it on your own, buy souvenirs and take pictures. Afterwards we will head to the famous Tulum letters for some fun pictures. We will arrive in Akumal where we will enjoy a delicious lunch with a regional dish of your choice. After recharging energy, we will do an hour of snorkeling in Akumal to discover the different types of turtles. Finally we will have free time to swim at Akumal beach and return to the hotel.
Options
TOUR FROM CANCUN & PDC
RIVIERA MAYA HOTELS: Please select this option if your hotel is located at Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Riviera Maya, Akumal, Tulum MINI VAN Pickup included
What‘s Included
Free time in Akumal Beach.
Lunch at Akumal Restaurant. 1 dish of your choice
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Box lunch: sandwich, juice, cookie, fruit.
Visit and entrance to Cenote No-ho much
Picture at Tulum letters
Round trip transportation. Pick up from hotel.
Drinks not included (additional cost). example coke 5usd
Archeological Tax, Tulum
Federal Reef Tax, Akumal
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow!! Check this out while in Cancun!
LSS123456,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Alvaro, is of Mayan descent. He throughly explained the past and current Mayan customs and communities. After the Tulum ruins we swam with sea turtles! What an experience! We ate a traditional Mexican lunch at a local eatery and snorkeled to see beautiful coral reefs.
Not what I had hoped for
PETER C,Jan 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00We were picked up one hour late. We were crammed into a small van with seriously no leg room. Very uncomfortable ride. Our guide was more interested in flirting with some women than being a guide. Tulum was underwhelming. Mostly because our guide was not that informative. Akumal beach was super crowded and nearly impossible to snorkel without getting kicked or kicking someone. The water was murky and hard to see the turtles. The Cenote was very cool. The lunch was really tasty at the restaurant. The sack lunch they give you as you board the van was an awful try at a bologna sandwich. Try a bagel or croissant instead. Just not good money spent for what the excursion was.
Interesting Enough
Ashlee W,Jul 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was as described and expected. I will list the pros and cons. I did not like the tour, my partner loved it. It felt way too tourist trap vibes and was expensive. My partner liked seeing the ruins and turtles and didn't mind the general tourist crowded feel. .
Turtles, ruins, Lunch and small group were great!
strodemd,Jun 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour operator picked us up right on time. They provided breakfast but since the pickup time was at 9:15 we had already ate. There were only 5 of us so the tour stayed on time since we didn't have to be waiting on people. Tour operator was very knowledgeable about the Tulum ruins. The swimming with turtles part did not involve a boat as I was told it would but it didn't matter as we saw 4 and got good pictures. I ask for snorkel fins but was told we didn't need them. I wish I had gotten them as this was a big workout without them. The lunch was very good and we only had to pay for drinks. This was a very good tour and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Overall disappointing tour
Miranda P,Mar 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00This experience definitely could’ve been better. Firstly, I was told the incorrect pickup time, nearly 3 hours early. I even confirmed two days before my tour. On the day of, I waited around for 15 minutes before calling only to be informed I wasn’t going to be picked up for 3 hours. Not a great start. When the new time came around the bus was on time. We visited Tulum first where we were dropped off and passed to a different guide inside rather than our guide going with us. We started the tour so late (left Playa around 10 AM) that by the time we got to Tulum it was miserably crowded and hot. Afterward we got photos at the large Tulum sign which was pretty cool. After we went to Akumal, where we were again shepherded to another guide for snorkeling. After changing and getting our life vests, my group stood around for 20 minutes in the sun, waiting on the guides. Once in the water we did see four turtles and a few fish, but again, by afternoon it was CROWDED! So packed you couldn’t even swim without kicking someone. We were only allowed to snorkel with the turtles for 20 minutes which was a huge disappointment since the tour description states it’s one hour snorkelling. We had free time at the beach and did not eat lunch until after that, around 3:30pm. It was pretty tasty but eating so late wasn’t ideal. Overall pretty disappointed for the price.
10/10 Recommend this Tour!
tef104,Jan 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! We were able to see 2 sea turtles, a sting ray, and fish on this tour. Our activity guide leader was knowledgeable and we felt safe with him and our driver. The authentic cuisine for lunch was great too and we loved being able to see a bit of Mexico outside of our resort. The restaurant had dogs and cats roaming which is a bit different from what it’s like at home, but we loved it! The Tulum Ruins is a must see and the tour guide we were provided was AMAZING! He truly cared about the Mayan culture and shared a lot of amazing facts details and even photos. He went above and beyond to spread his knowledge and love for the Tulum Ruins. As English speakers, he also did a great job going back and forth between English and Spanish. 10/10 would recommend this tour if you enjoy snorkeling and would like to learn more about Mayan History and the culture. One note—if you are staying at BAHIA PRINCIPE GRAND TULUM you will need to wait in front of the resort by the side of the road rather than in front of the Dona Marie Isabel building as they mentioned. **Pros: Amazing tour guides who are knowledgeable, great experience (get exactly what you are promised), great price, and transportation included from the resort. **Cons: pickup was a bit confusing, driver was 35 mins late, and we felt slightly rushed at times and wish we had a little more time on the beach.
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