Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour
Overview
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8 hours
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bilingual Guide: Friendly, knowledgeable guides.
Snorkeling Gear
Fresh Mexican tacos with vegetarian and gluten-free options
Round-trip Transportation
Complimentary bottled water
Life Jackets provided for all water activities
Gratuities
Souvenir, photos (available to purchase)
Conservation of the Marine Fauna Fee and Tulum National Park
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Tulum Archaeological Site
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
Private tour
Explore at your own pace
Pickup included
Small Group Tour
Pick up Included
Pickup included
Reviews
1,335 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect combination trip!
Carly E,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This trip was a perfect blend of culture, information and fun. The Mayan ruins were great but our guide Aaron’s knowledge and facts made it so much better than if we had attempted to visit by ourselves. Just as the heat was getting to us we were offered water and snacks and then headed to Akumal Bay for snorkelling with the turtles. This was unforgettable. Even the teenagers loved it! Then we went to cool down in cenote Yum Balam. Again hearing all about these cenotes’ importance to the Mayan people and the Yukatan peninsular was fascinating. I loved seeing the bats fly around the cave. Jesus our driver was amazing - I was very glad I was not navigating some of the roads/tracks. The lunch was great too and I am so pleased we booked it. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see outside the resorts!
Great tour. Guide was...
Jennifer P,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour. Guide was very informative and great experience all around! You couldn’t bring your phone or camera to the swimming experience but someone was there to take pictures. So unfortunately you have to pay for them but they did come out nice.
We had a fantastic time...
Lisa R,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time on this tour! We went on July 28th, our tour guide was Ulrich and our driver was Jordi. They pick you up right from your hotel so it was super convenient, and we got to see so many different things all in one day. Ulrich was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide, and Jordi got us to all of the destinations quickly and safely. All parts of the day were fantastic, but our favorite was swimming in the cenote! We also had a photographer Ismail for the snorkeling and cenote, who took absolutely beautiful photos. Note that it's about $60 to buy the photos, and we opted not to this time, but they are really stunning photos including underwater photos of the turtles if you want to document the day. Overall we thought this trip was an amazing value for the price, as it includes admission to 3 different locations, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, and water throughout the day, and of course the amazing team and transportation to all of these locations! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Cancun!
Best Tour!
Ricky P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Not many tours picked up at the Vidanta but this one did - and it was the best thing we did this trip. I have a huge age gap in my kids (aged 8 & 17) and this tour made both happy. Alejandro (Alex) was the best tour guide - 5 stars!
Great tour!
Kimberly M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Paco was an awesome guide! He offered so much rich knowledge about the Mayan people and the ruins. The cenote was the best part of the whole experience! It was beautiful and refreshing. We will definitely book again next time we are in Mexico. I highly recommend this tour! Our boys had a blast!
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