Turtles & Cenote: Half Day Tour

Embark on a half-day adventure from Tulum and Playa del Carmen to swim with turtles in the second largest barrier reef in the world. Explore underground caverns and cenotes for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Half Moon Bay - Enjoy a snorkeling tour in the Bay of Akumal in search of 3 of the 7 species of sea turtles in the world, accompanied by the beautiful barrier reef where you can discover the infinite variety of marine fauna of this region. A short 5-minute boat ride will be included to go to the turtle area.
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What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Bottled water
  • Access to exclusive underground cenote
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Round-trip transportation from Playa Del Carmen & Riviera Maya
  • Akumal Turtle Sightseeing snorkel
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Preservation tax of 20 USD per person
  • 10 USD per person if the customer is staying at Cancun or Tulum
Additional Information

Our professional guides will ensure that you enjoy a fascinating experience. Even if you do not have experience snorkeling or if you are not a very good swimmer, the guide will ensure that you enjoy the experience safely, adapting to your level of swimming knowledge.
We will travel to the second largest barrier reef in the world, located off the coast of…

Location
Half Moon Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonnycobb
Apr 18, 2025
We had a great time - A beautiful experience with a terrific guide, Alana. The one thing I’d recommend is posting the additional, optional fees so you could prepare cash to bring (there are additional fees for using a credit card). They sell rash guards if you forgot to bring one (you should bring one because sunblock is bad for the wildlife) for $25 USD cash. They also have a photographer who captures most of your trip and then compiles the photos into a folder later for purchase. It was $60 USD cash. At the end of the cenote portion you go to a set of shacks that sell souvenirs and snacks (prices vary). That said, I truly recommend this guide and trip. My wife and I brought our 5 yo. Also, bring snacks for your little ones. Although they provided a banana and plenty of water, our boy definitely got peckish. Luckily after the cenote and before the shacks is a little restaurant with empanadas or tacos included depending on which trip/guide service you use.
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Lina
Feb 15, 2025
Cozy morning tour! - It was a very nice morning trip, first we got to see turtles and after that we went to a cenote, it was incredibly beautiful and cool. Our guide (T) was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made sure everyone had a good time throughout the trip, he taught us lots about the turtles and the cenons! Highly recommend this tour.
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S9507idnaomib
Jan 21, 2025
Excellent activity - What an excellent activity! We snorkeled and saw sting ray and sea turtles! Then we went swimming in a cenote - super cool! Reuben our guide was so knowledgeable and funny and made the activities even better! Highly recommend!
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Amy_p
May 31, 2024
Wonderful experience - Best memory was the cenotes. Very interesting and informative. Ban should’ve been larger for all passengers. More air conditioning was needed in the van.
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Alisont
May 27, 2024
Recommended trip! - Lovely day. Would recommend this trip. Saw turtles and a sting ray. The cenote was fantastic. Guide was knowledgeable and whole group were friendly.
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Berri2
Oct 16, 2022
Very good tour guys, very knowledgeable - Very nice trip and safe with Oto and Moise. They made sure all the people were able to keep up Snorkels and life vest in great condition
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Jacquelyn_m
Mar 29, 2024
disappointing tour guide, otherwise could have been a great experience - The experience was a great opportunity, however, the guide was not best suited for families. After repeated requests for my son to have better fitting snorkel gear, I was ignored. In the water, it was as if it was beneath her to support my son. My son can swim and has his head under water comfortably at home. In turn, I had to tend to my son and his improperly fitting gear the entire swim. This resulted in myself not having a great experience. Others had a wonderful experience and the guide was more interested in the ones having fun that the two of us. In the water I repeatedly requested assistance and it was inconvenient for her. At one point she quickly tried to adjust his gear without paying attention and hurt him in the process resulting in tears. This was a chance of a lifetime for my son and myself dampened by a poorly manages guide. I have snorkeled before and never experiences this lack of professionalism in a guide. And at the end she was offended by not receiving a tip. I also placed a complaint upon return and still no response by provider.
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From $124
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).