Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal
Overview
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Dive into crystal-clear cenotes on this private tour and swim with Turtles in their natural habitat, making unforgettable memories! Enjoy personalized insights into the region's history and ecology with our licensed tour guide. The excursion includes private transport from your lobby in air-conditioned vehicle, snorkeling gear, and bottled water, ensuring a comfortable experience.
Duration: 3 to 5 hours (including transfers)
You can customize the itinerary and modify the program and add a lunch break - tacos in a local restaurant. Travelers who join us, can enjoy swimming without the crowds.
This tour is perfect for families with children and adventures seekers.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Cenote Taak Bi Ha
The underground cenote Taak Bi Ha is situated in the Parque Dos Ojos and is especially suitable for a great snorkeling and diving experience. With crystal-clear waters and spectacular rock formations, it is incredibly beautiful and surrounded by the Mexican jungle. If you would like, we can also visit an open cenote or a cenote with zip-line instead of the underground one.
Akumal Beach
Guided snorkeling with turtles at Akumal Bay to search for 3 of the world’s 7 sea turtle species and explore the 2nd largest barrier reef in the World. Important Note: The remaining (2-3,5 hours of tour) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Options
Private Tour: Cenote & Swimming with Turtles
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
licensed or certified guide
We can also modify the program and add a lunch stop - in a local restaurant with tacos (2-20$ per dish)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We love manny and dennis
928carlyv,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis and manny were truly the best !!! They took care of us for the day and we had such a great time
Swimming in the cave and swimming with the turtles
riyadhm2026,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was amazing with Mike he was super friendly and worked around our schedule. He was really easy to talk to and made us feel really comfortable all day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Best day ever!
I9489AHcharlotteo,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! It was an amazing experience from start to end, Manny was our guide and driver, he was waiting for us in the hotel lobby ready to get started bright and early, after checking we had everything we needed we were on our way! During the drive Manny was chatty and so friendly, his English was fantastic! I also really appreciated how he asked if we had any worries/phobias, being an anxious person it means a lot when somebody takes the time to ask, and after I had said I was worried Manny checked in with me many times to make sure I was ok and enjoying myself which honestly made the whole experience for me I don’t believe I would have been able to relax and enjoy myself if it wasn’t for him. It’s well worth booking this tour as we beat the crowds and got a personal once in a lifetime experience, shout out to Anna our local guide who was fantastic at finding the turtles and other things we saw while swimming she was amazing. In short, book the tour here, you won’t regret it. Thank you Manny! And if you ever find yourself in Manchester UK get in touch and we’ll introduce you to the pigeons 🤣
Amazing experience!
amandamB2343BA,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience! We ran across this company on Facebook. Booked directly with them a month in advance and Mike was super communicate and detailed with everything. We arrived in Mexico and they o liked us up right in the lobby. We had 2 tour guides which were great, made the environment fun and at both locations offered to take photos and videos of my husband and I which I didn’t expect to have. They made the whole experience from start to finish really fun for us. I highly recommend this company to book through when coming to Cancun.
Incredible experience!
stephandumair,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel and Dennis were INCREDIBLE! Dennis got us everywhere quickly and offered waters and bathroom breaks along the way. Daniel was an amazing guide. It’s clear how much respect he has for the area and the animals. Not only was he great with us adults, but he went out of his way to put my kids at ease (ages 19 months and 5 years). Within a few minutes they were excitedly spotting turtles, sting rays, and all types of fish. Seeing the beautiful turtles eating on the ocean floor and coming up for air was such a special experience. And then the cenote — WOW! Swimming through a dark tunnel could have been terrifying, but Daniel made it a peaceful and beautiful experience in nature. Highly recommend!
Great family experience!
V2121UCjesss,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel and Dennis were amazing guides! They made sure to attend to our every need. The van was comfortable and they provided water and a car seat. We loved swimming with the turtles! Be advised that you cannot wear sunscreen because the area is protected. We brought rash guards and that helped a lot! Daniel was great with the little kids and even had a tube he pulled them around with. He also took photos for us with an underwater camera they provided. The cenote was magical and Daniel gave us the option of going into the cave, which we did! You can tell how passionate the guides are about the wildlife and they were wonderful about accommodating our entire group.
Sea turtle and cenote tour
barbaraleac,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly wonderful tour with Manny our guide and Dennis our driver! Our kids 10, 7, and 3 loved it. We saw lots of sea turtles and Manny was great with our 3yo who was unsure and she held onto a buoy happily and swam beside us. Our 10yo braved the dark cave cenote and feels very proud of herself. We all swam and basked in the magical ness of the cenote! Highly recommend manny and Dennis with tours with Mike!
Sea turtles and cenotes
briansU7638CS,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Normally I don’t like to leave the resort, but I’m so glad we decided to take a day and go! Ivan is such a great guide. He’s super funny and kept us entertained the whole time! It was a great experience. I would definitely book with Tours with Mike again if we ever come back! Highly recommend!
Best experience
405chips,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Ivan. Great guy. Very friendly. Highly recommend booking with these guys. We did the swimming with turtles and the cenote tour. Both were fantastic!!!
Best tour ever
C5571GBbryang,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing experience swimming with turtles and a private cenote tour. Manny was the best tour guide, photographer and driver. He made our experience so wonderful. He was so amazing with our kids and we felt so safe the entire time. He even took us to playa del Carmen to a local taco place and we had the most amazing lunch. We had the cenote all to ourselves for the first 45 minutes and it was the coolest most unique experience we've ever had. 10 stars for this experience and we highly recommend Manny. Thank you so much for giving us memories to last a life time!!!!
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