Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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
Then journey deep into the subtropical rainforest of the Yucatan to relax, swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear fresh waters of a massive “cenote”, and marvel at the thousands of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites that surround you at every turn
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is included for this tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we will arrange the exact pickup details and notify you accordingly. Estimated Pickup Times by Ar Costa Mujeres / Playa Mujeres: Starting from 5:30 AM Cancun: Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya: Between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Tulum: Between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM Estimated Drop Off by Area: Cancun area between 05:00 PM And 06:00 PM Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen between 04:30 PM and 05:30 PM Tulum between 03:30 PM and 04:30 PM These are average times and can vary due to traffic or extraordinary circumstances. If you are staying at a private residence, hostel, or B&B, we will do our best to arrange pickup at your location or suggest the nearest accessible meeting point.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(2,204)
The Tulum Ruins were amazing to explore, although it was extremely hot so this may be slightly more enjoyable at a slightly cooler time of year. Swimming with turtles was a fantastic experience and we also got to see a sting ray and some beautiful fish! The cenote tour was wonderful too and lunch was good and seemed very native and homely. Our guide, Marite, was absolutely amazing- she was so friendly and knowledgable and really looked after everyone in the group. She also made sure to take lovely photos of each group/family in our group. She was also bilingual and did an incredible job communicating between the English and Spanish guests. Our driver, Sergio, was lovely too. Ro, our photographer, took some beautiful photos- you do have to pay extra for these though. Overall, would highly recommend :)
Jorge did a great job and we had a blast! Saw so many turtles!
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun time and got to see so many turtles! A special thank you for your kind words about Jorge. We’ll be happy to pass them along to him! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours, and we hope to see you again for another adventure! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Super nice experience. Impressive nature and just incredibly beautiful...Our tourguid was Andreas, he led the tour great, a great knowledge and always a funny saying on the lips. Since he speaks perfect German, we could understand everything perfectly. Quite a sympathetic type ;-) Thanks to Lauri for the beautiful and impressive photos we received at the end of the tour for a great price.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Tour und die beeindruckende Natur so genießen konnten. Ein besonderes Dankeschön für Ihre lieben Worte über Andreas. Wir werden ihm sehr gerne ausrichten, dass Sie sein großes Wissen, seinen Humor und natürlich sein perfektes Deutsch besonders geschätzt haben. Auch Lauri wird sich sehr über Ihr Lob zu den wunderschönen Fotos freuen! Vielen Dank, dass Sie Ocean Tours gewählt haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Besuch wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Was an amazing tour especially seeing the turtles up so close and our guide jorge c made our experience even better
Thank you so much, Chloe! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience, especially getting to see the turtles up close. It’s wonderful to know that Jorge C made your day even more special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Laura OCEAN TOURS
Our guide, Guillermo, was wonderful! He explained things so well in English and Spanish, made sure we were always comfortable and safe, never rushed us, and added a real personal touch to the experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Guillermo made your experience so enjoyable. His care, clear explanations and attention to everyone’s comfort and safety truly make a difference. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with him! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🌊
The experience overall is quite long, for us it was over 14 hours. I would definitely recommend it! The later parts of the tour especially snorkeling with the turtles and the cenote was amazing and a core memory for sure! Jorge C. Was a great guide lots of energy, extremely patient, and passionate would definitely recommend him!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are delighted to hear that snorkeling with the turtles and visiting the cenote became such memorable highlights of your day. We’re also very happy to hear your kind words about Jorge C. His energy, patience and passion make a real difference, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! 🌊
Super experience with an awesome guide, definitely needs to be on your to do list in Mexico
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed your time with our guide. It means a lot to know you consider this a must-do experience in Mexico! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🌊
We had an incredible day with DiegoG our guide! Everything was planned so that we would be comfortable and have a great time. DiegoG was very thoughtful, and we thank him for it. The experience is exceptional; we recommend it! PS: long live the taco family!
Merci beaucoup d’avoir partagé votre expérience ! Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez passé une journée incroyable et que vous vous êtes sentis à l’aise et bien accompagnés tout au long de l’excursion. Nous sommes particulièrement heureux que Diego G ait rendu cette expérience encore plus spéciale grâce à son attention et sa gentillesse. Nous lui transmettrons vos compliments avec grand plaisir ! Merci pour votre recommandation et d’avoir choisi Ocean Tours Mexico ! Et bien sûr… vive la famille tacos ! 🌮😄
Yes It was very nice. Erika the tour guide was excellent.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that Erika made your tour even more enjoyable. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with her! Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours Mexico, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Super everything went very well :)
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy to know that everything went smoothly and that you had a great experience with us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Ocean Tours Mexico Team
