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Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtles & Cenote: Private Tour★ 4.93 (807) · 7h
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Akumal & Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich: Turtle Swim & Cenote Snorkel★ 4.52 (258) · 6h–7h
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Snorkeling with turtles in Akumal: cenote swimming included★ 5.00 (37) · 6h–7h
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Private experiences (5)
Tulum Ruins & Akumal: Private Tour with Turtle SnorkelYou’ll wander ancient Mayan ruins above turquoise water in Tulum, then snorkel beside wild turtles in Akumal’s clear bay—with a local guide making everything easy. Expect snacks, hotel pickup, and moments you’ll replay long after your hair dries.
Tulum Ruins, Akumal & Cenotes: private tour with sea turtlesA private guided tour of Tulum combines the clifftop Mayan ruins, snorkeling at Akumal bay where sea turtles swim, and four cenotes for swimming and jumping. The guide speaks English and Spanish, the day runs ten to eleven hours, and you set the pace at each stop. Pickup is included; regional food, bottled water, snorkel gear and the Tulum zone government tax are part of the price.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you need flexibility to spend extra time at ruins or in the water without waiting for others, and want your guide to navigate the route while you control the pace.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Turtle Swim: Private Full-Day TourThis private full-day tour from Cancun combines three of the Riviera Maya's signature stops: the ancient Maya ruins of Tulum overlooking the Caribbean, a swim in Cenotes Sac Actun (an underground pool in the jungle), and Akumal beach where you swim with wild turtles. A professional guide leads the day, round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel is included, and lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide narrating at each site rather than self-exploring, and if a private driver lets you visit Tulum ruins, a cenote, and Akumal turtle beach in one day without backtracking between them.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Turtle Swim: Private Full-Day TourA private full-day tour of Tulum combines a guided visit to the Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, a swim in a natural cenote (a limestone sinkhole fed by filtered rainwater), and snorkeling with wild turtles in Akumal. The tour includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel, and bottled water; it runs about six hours and covers the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. A guide leads the cenote swim and the turtle encounter in Akumal, where you enter the water to meet them in their natural habitat.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are traveling as a couple or a small family and want the three stops—ruins, cenote, turtles—without coordinating pickups or managing a shared van schedule. The private transport and guide mean the day stays on track and you move at your own pace between stops.
Private Romantic Tour in Akumal: Turtle Beach & CenoteA private 2-hour guided tour of Akumal with a professional local guide in English or Spanish, visiting the cenote where fresh water meets seawater, Akumal Beach where you can swim with giant sea turtles, and the coral reef at Yal-Ku. The guide shares the historical love stories woven through the city's streets and buildings. Beach and cenote entry fees are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending an afternoon in Akumal and want someone who knows the place to shape the stops around what you care about—the history, the turtles, the photo spots, or just the quiet bays. A private tour means no schedule but yours, and no group deciding what matters.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal: Guided TourSnorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal is a guided activity in the protected Tsuuk Akumal Natural Park where you enter the water with a certified instructor, snorkel gear and life jacket provided, and spend 90 minutes watching wild turtles, stingrays and tropical fish in their habitat. The guide briefs you on respectful observation before you wade onto Akumal Beach; encounters with turtles are common but not guaranteed, as they are wild animals. Children from age 5 are welcome; moderate fitness is required, and life vests are mandatory.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel with sea turtles in a protected bay without bringing your own gear or driving yourself—the guide meets you at the water's edge with everything ready to go.
2 to 5 hours (9)
Akumal Beach Snorkeling Tour with Turtles - Half-DaySnorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach on a half-day activity from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, with hotel pickup, all snorkeling equipment, an aquatic guide fluent in English or Spanish, and 2 hours of free time on the beach afterward. The marine tax for turtle protection (MXN 400 per person) is paid on the day of travel.Is it for me?You'll stay in the shallows where turtles naturally feed rather than heading to deeper reef areas, and the 2-hour beach time afterward lets you decide how to spend the rest of your day.
Akumal: Cenote Swimming & Sea Turtle Snorkeling from CancunYou swim inside a cenote cave with stalactites overhead, then snorkel at Akumal where sea turtles graze in shallow water nearby. Lunch and all gear are included at Punta Venado Beach Club before hotel return. The guide is bilingual and stays with the group, so you're never figuring out logistics or missing the details that make the experience stick.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see cenotes and sea turtles without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the guide handles the logistics and the small-group format means you're not herded through either stop.
Swim with Turtles in Akumal from Playa del CarmenThis snorkeling activity from Playa del Carmen takes you to Akumal Bay, where you swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat, then to Yal-Kú lagoon where freshwater cenotes meet the Caribbean. A certified guide accompanies you throughout, and the outing lasts four hours with all transport, entrance fees and snorkeling gear included.Is it for me?The four-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day—the guide handles the route and timing, so you're back in Playa del Carmen by early afternoon or early evening depending on your departure time.
Swim and Snorkel with Turtles from Tulum: Akumal BeachThis half-day snorkel activity from Tulum takes you to Akumal Beach with a local guide, snorkeling gear and hotel pickup included. You swim in shallow water among sea turtles in their natural environment, then get two hours of free time to rest on the beach or explore on your own. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want guided snorkeling with a group and time to relax on the beach afterward—the tour includes hotel pickup and all gear, then leaves two hours free to swim or rest on sand.
Snorkeling in Akumal with sea turtles and sanctuary visitSnorkeling in Akumal combines a guided visit to a wildlife sanctuary with a snorkel in Akumal Bay, where you swim alongside wild sea turtles, manta rays and tropical fish in their natural habitat. The experience runs 3.5 hours and includes a certified guide in English or Spanish, snorkel equipment, hotel pickup, and close interaction with rescued monkeys and other animals at the sanctuary. Children from age 5 are welcome; the snorkeling eco fee is optional at checkout.Is it for me?You're snorkeling alongside the guide rather than watching from a boat, and the sanctuary visit beforehand means you're learning about conservation while you're in the water—a combination that suits travelers who want hands-on wildlife connection over passive observation. The small-group format with a certified guide keeps the pace manageable for families with children from age 5 and for first-time snorkelers.
Akumal & Cenote Snorkel: Sea Turtles & StalagmitesYou start the morning snorkeling in Akumal Bay with sea turtles and tropical fish in clear Caribbean water, then travel into the rainforest to swim and snorkel in a freshwater cenote surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites. The tour includes all snorkel equipment, water, snacks, and hotel pickup, with a guide managing the route and timing so you focus on being in the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see sea turtles and explore two very different underwater environments in one day without arranging your own transport or gear — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle the logistics so you just show up and snorkel.
Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal from Riviera MayaSnorkel at Akumal reef and turtle sanctuary from Riviera Maya with round-trip hotel pickup, bilingual guide, snorkel gear and life jackets included. You enter the water at a protected marine site where sea turtles feed and rest, moving through coral formations and shallow bay where the visibility stays clear. The activity runs four hours total, with transportation from your hotel and a certified guide leading the snorkel itself.Is it for me?The four-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day — pickup from the hotel, snorkel, and return leaves room for lunch or other plans. If you want a longer water experience or plan to explore Akumal town itself, this is a focused snorkel-only activity, not a full-day excursion.
Akumal Snorkeling & Cenote Tour: Turtles and Underground RiversThis five-hour snorkeling tour from Cancun or Playa del Carmen combines two separate experiences: a boat ride to Akumal's barrier reef to snorkel with sea turtles in their natural habitat, followed by an exploration of underground cenote channels filled with crystal-clear water and limestone formations. A certified bilingual guide adapts the pace to your comfort level, and all snorkeling gear is provided and disinfected daily. No prior experience is required.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Cancun or Playa del Carmen and want to snorkel and cenote-dive in one trip—the guides adjust the pace to your comfort level, so no prior swimming experience required.
Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal & Cenote Cave TourThis half-day tour combines two signature Riviera Maya swims: snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay and swimming inside Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, a limestone cavern filled with mineral-rich freshwater. An aquatic guide leads both encounters, and round-trip transportation with beverages is included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and departs from either Playa del Carmen or Tulum.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see sea turtles in their natural grazing habitat without a boat ride, and combine it with a freshwater cenote swim in a single half-day outing. The fixed schedule and included transport mean the logistics are settled before you arrive, so the morning or afternoon holds together without building it yourself.
Half day and longer (9)
Snorkeling in Tulum: Akumal, 4 Cenotes & RuinsSnorkel in Akumal's reef for an hour, visit four cenotes, and walk the Tulum archaeological site perched on the Caribbean coast—all in one morning with a certified guide, full equipment, and hotel pickup. Small groups keep the pace manageable, and the itinerary moves between water and land without backtracking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine Tulum ruins, cenotes, and reef snorkeling in one trip—the guide leads you through all three rather than focusing on just one for hours.
Tulum ruins and swim with turtles in Akumal: 10-hour tourA 10-hour tour from Tulum that combines the archeological site overlooking the Caribbean with snorkeling and swimming in Akumal bay, where you'll encounter sea turtles in their natural habitat, plus a cenote swim. The tour includes a bilingual guide, entrance fees to Tulum, air-conditioned transport, and lunch; pickup is arranged before the day starts.Is it for me?Pick this if you want roughly equal time exploring Tulum's clifftop ruins and snorkeling in Akumal's bay—you're swimming and walking in equal measure, not just viewing from a distance.
Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal and Tulum RuinsThis full-day snorkeling and archaeological tour from Riviera Maya, Tulum or Cancun combines two stops: a guided snorkel at Akumal beach where you'll see turtles, colorful fish and corals, then skip-the-line access to Tulum's ruins with a local guide explaining the Mayan civilization. The tour includes snorkeling gear, a safety briefing, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup from most hotels (Tulum hotel guests meet at a designated point). You'll arrange your exact departure time with the operator, and a mandatory government fee of 750 MXN per person is payable in cash on the day.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you're staying in Riviera Maya or Cancun and want the best light and turtle activity at Akumal—the fixed schedule keeps both snorkeling and ruins inside one full day without you arranging transport between them. If you're based in Tulum, the meeting point option works the same way, just without the hotel pickup leg.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Beach swim with turtles from CancunA guided day tour from Cancun combines Tulum Ruins, a swim with sea turtles at Akumal Beach, and a cenote in the Mayan jungle, with hotel pickup, bilingual guide, and buffet lunch included. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and departs from your hotel; Akumal access is available for ages 5 and up. A certified guide leads the Tulum visit and explains the site's history and architecture; you choose whether to add the Mayan ruins preservation fee.Is it for me?The 9- to 10-hour commitment means you leave the morning and return by late afternoon, which works if you're based in Cancun or Playa del Carmen and want to pack three major stops into a single day without renting a car or navigating on your own.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Swim Snorkel Guided TourA full-day guided tour from Tulum through three stops—the Tulum Ruins overlooking the sea, a boat ride and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal, and a swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich—with a certified bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch and all equipment included. Hotel pickup is part of the booking, so the day starts without arranging transport.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means the day starts without arranging a car or finding a meeting point—your guide collects you and handles all the driving, so the full itinerary stays intact even if you're staying away from Tulum town or don't have your own transport.
Snorkeling in Akumal from Playa del Carmen: swim with sea turtlesSnorkeling in Akumal from Playa del Carmen or Cancun pairs a guided swim with sea turtles at a coral reef with a second stop at a cenote's underground river. The 6-hour excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, snacks, bottled water and park fees; children from age 8 are welcome. A guide fluent in English or Spanish leads the group, so the commentary is accessible whether you speak one language or both.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language you're comfortable following—either way, the group stays small enough that you hear the commentary and the turtles stay calm.
Snorkeling in Akumal with Tulum Ruins & Cenote from CancúnThis 11- to 12-hour guided tour from Cancún visits three sites across the Riviera Maya: the Tulum Ruins perched on the Caribbean coast, a snorkeling boat ride in Akumal to swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat, and Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, an underground freshwater sinkhole with limestone formations. The tour includes box breakfast, snorkeling equipment, a bilingual guide, entrance fees, one meal at a restaurant in Akumal, and round-trip transport with a vehicle change at a central meeting point so all participants travel together on the final leg. A Tulum preservation tax of $25 per person is payable locally.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate experiences—Mayan ruins, sea turtle swimming, and cenote diving—in one day with scheduled pickups handling all the logistics and transitions between sites.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Sea Turtles: guided tour with snorkelA 10-hour guided tour from your hotel combines the Tulum archaeological zone with snorkeling alongside green sea turtles at Akumal and a swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. The tour includes hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, breakfast, a restaurant lunch of your choice, snorkel gear and all entrance fees. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you want three stops—Tulum ruins, turtle snorkel, and cenote—on a set schedule; pick a private tour if you need flexibility to linger at one site or skip another.
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal from CancunA full-day snorkeling activity from Cancun to Akumal where you swim in the Mesoamerican reef among wild sea turtles in their natural habitat, then explore an underground cenote with stalactites and stalagmites. The trip includes snorkeling equipment, a certified multilingual guide, round-trip transport with air conditioning, water and snacks. Sea turtle sightings are not guaranteed since they are wild animals.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable following a guide's instructions in the water and want the reef snorkeling experience bundled with a cenote cave stop—the full day means you see two different landscapes instead of one. If you speak a language other than English or Spanish, request it when you book and the guide will be ready to explain what you're seeing.
Akumal Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 27 bookable options for Akumal Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 115. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 1,284 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 24 of the 27 options offer free cancellation. 5 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Akumal Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 115. There are 27 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 24 of the 27 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tulum Ruins, Akumal Turtles & Cenote: Private Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 807 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
