Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour
Overview
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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
2,061 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make sure you tell them before you pay YOU DO NOT WANT A GUIDE!
N5978OGjasonp,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Hi me my partner and friends got a taxi from cancun to tulum ruins, when we got there to pay to get in we ws charged 3500 pesos ( £152.00 ) on card payment. When the price for admission for 2 adults should have been 1030 pesos ( £44.00 ) when I challenged the ticket lady about why she has charged so much she didn't understand and got someone who could speak English to assist her, the man who come to her assistance said its for a guide. I told him didn't want a guide never asked for a guide and to put money back onto card which they did, but still isn't showing its gone back in bank as yet fingers crossed , got receipts 🤔. The first card we tried to pay with got refused but noticed later they tried to charge 4000 pesos ( £172.00 ) . We paid cash 1030 pesos for 2 adults in the end. Be very careful when paying for anything in mexico by card it feals like everyones out to do you over. HOLIDAYS SHOULD BE ABOUT NOT GETTING STRESSED OUT SO BE CARFUL WITH YOUR MONEY AND WATCH OUT FOR THE SCAMERS.
Ruin, turtles and Cenote
bethanyhT3457DP,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marité was an incredible guide and was very informative. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Jorge Nuñez was a fab driver. Would highly recommend.
Three Mayan Jewels
Geoffrey G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed all three segments of this tour. Dara’s explanation of the ruins, history and Mayan culture was very interesting and educational. We saw at least 6 turtles at our next stop. The swim was welcomed after the heat of the ruins. Finally, the cenote was the highlight for everyone. Truly impressive and very invigorating. Once again, Dara was a fantastic guide.
Amazing time in tulum, akumal & cenote!!
972kelseyq,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience on the tour! Emmanuel, Jaime & Ameth were super attentive and flexible with our group. They were great with the two small kids we brought along and were very encouraging with first time snorkeling and adventures. Lunch and snacks were delicious & lots of interesting information shared the whole time! 10/10!!!
Cancun trip
54angeliab,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and beautiful sights. George was an excellent tour guide!
Swim with sea turtles!
623jamille,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's a must do to do this tour! The history of the Mayan ruins is interesting, Plus you will see lots kf iquanas. Swimming worh sea turtles is a definite highlight for me on this trip. Very easy to do as it was my first time snorkeling! The cenote was peaceful-be prepared for chiy wsgers, but look down below as the fish will swim right in front of you. The taco stand is sooo good! Great day out!
Yul is a great guide; we loved it, as well as the excursion.
camillebilly06,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful excursion; we loved it.
Very nice outing with a lot of content
ruthaH8874SL,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Daniel was amazing! Incredibly funny, nice, and well-informed. We had a bit of bad luck with the turtles because the water was very murky. However, we still saw 3.
Just the right blend of history, adventure and a cold plunge.
Amber N,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Detailed and professional tour guide that led the crew calm, cool and collected.
Wonderful trip to Tulum, the turtles, and the cenote ☺️
michaelrX624DE,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on time by Ruben at our hotel. Already on the way to the first stop, Ruben explained a lot about his country and about the day and what we could expect. First, we start our round in Tulum at the Maya ruins. This was super beautiful and very informative. After that, we drove to the sea turtles in Tulum. There, we went out to the open sea with Ruben and actually saw 3 turtles underwater. It was almost simply fascinating. Afterwards, we continued to a cenote, where we all got into the water and swam part of the way through. This was also very fascinating and impressive. Our trip ended with delicious, homemade tapas. The return journey was very good. We had an incredibly beautiful day with Ruben together in Mexico. Thank you very much for that 😘👍🏼
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