Temple of the Wind God in Tulum above the sea
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Tulum, Akumal turtles & cenote

Tulum and Akumal, Riviera Maya9 hours

From $119 USD per person · approx. $2,140 MXN

Overview

You start at the Tulum archaeological site, the walled city the Maya built on a cliff above the Caribbean. Your guide explains what each building was for and you get time for photos.

Then you head to Akumal bay, where sea turtles feed on the seagrass, and finish with a swim in a freshwater cenote.

Highlights

  • Tulum archaeological site
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
  • Cenote swim
  • The best Caribbean views

What's included

  • Round-trip transport
  • Certified guide
  • Entrance to Tulum, Akumal and the cenote
  • Life jacket and snorkel gear
  • Light lunch

Not included

  • Jaguar Park fee (Tulum), if applicable
  • Electric shuttle inside Jaguar Park, if applicable
  • Professional photos
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup
  2. Guided visit to Tulum
  3. Turtle snorkeling in Akumal
  4. Lunch and cenote
  5. Return to your hotel

Approximate times; the operator confirms the exact pickup time.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Cap and sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes

Important information

  • In Akumal life jackets are mandatory and you swim with a guide
  • Touching or chasing turtles is not allowed
  • In Tulum you walk in the sun

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Questions about this tour

Are turtles always seen?

Sightings in Akumal are very common, but they are wild animals and cannot be guaranteed.

Can you go down to Tulum beach?

It depends on the archaeological site rules in force that day.

Does it also leave from Playa del Carmen?

Yes, there is pickup in Cancún, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen.

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