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Riviera Maya Tour: Tulum, Turtles, Cenote
3.8
6 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Explore Tulum’s ruins, swim with sea turtles, and snorkel in cenotes. Discover Mayan culture and savor local flavors on this unforgettable adventure.
Explore Tulum’s ruins, swim with sea turtles, and snorkel in cenotes. Discover Mayan culture and savor local flavors on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Begin your adventure with early access to the ancient ruins of Tulum, majestically situated above the stunning turquoise Caribbean Sea. Uncover the mysteries of this Mayan city and enjoy the breathtaking views without the crowds—ideal for capturing photos and learning about a civilization that flourished centuries ago….
- Tulum Archaeological Site - Begin your adventure with early access to the ancient ruins of Tulum, majestically situated above the stunning turquoise Caribbean Sea. Uncover the mysteries of this Mayan city and enjoy the breathtaking views without the crowds—ideal for capturing photos and learning about a civilization that flourished centuries ago. Additionally, indulge in a tasting of genuine Mayan chocolate and Mexican tequila to relish the local flavors.
- Akumal Beach - Then, prepare for one of the tour’s highlights: swimming with wild sea turtles in Akumal! This is an opportunity to experience one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters on Earth. Swim through the crystal-clear waters of Akumal Bay alongside these magnificent creatures, surrounded by vibrant coral and tropical fish. It’s an eco-friendly, sustainable experience that will be cherished for a lifetime.
- Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich - The adventure continues! Visit a hidden cenote nestled in the Yucatán jungle, where you can swim in pristine, crystal-clear waters surrounded by breathtaking stalactites and underground rock formations. This enchanting location is a sacred site for the Mayans and provides an extraordinary way to connect with nature. After all the excitement, unwind and enjoy a delightful Mexican lunch before returning.
What's Included
- Round transportation from meeting points in Cancun
- Life vest, locker and snorkel equipment (turtles tour only)
- Professional certified guide (English/Spanish)
- Buffet lunch of regional food at cenote’s restaurant
- Chocolate and tequila tasting at Tulum
- Turtle swim in Akumal and caves tour at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
- Entrance to Tulum…
- Round transportation from meeting points in Cancun
- Life vest, locker and snorkel equipment (turtles tour only)
- Professional certified guide (English/Spanish)
- Buffet lunch of regional food at cenote’s restaurant
- Chocolate and tequila tasting at Tulum
- Turtle swim in Akumal and caves tour at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
- Entrance to Tulum Archeological Zone, Turtle Sanctuary in Akumal, and Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Tulum and Akumal Preservation taxes
- Drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Tulum and Akumal Preservation taxes
Additional Information
Discover the captivating history and natural splendor of the Riviera Maya on this engaging tour!
Start with exclusive early entry to the ancient ruins of Tulum, set majestically above the beautiful Caribbean Sea, offering the chance to capture stunning views. Experience the site without the usual crowds and delve into Mayan culture. Delight in the…
Discover the captivating history and natural splendor of the Riviera Maya on this engaging tour!
Start with exclusive early entry to the ancient ruins of Tulum, set majestically above the beautiful Caribbean Sea, offering the chance to capture stunning views. Experience the site without the usual crowds and delve into Mayan culture. Delight in the region’s flavors with a tasting of genuine Mayan chocolate and Mexican tequila.
Next, plunge into the pristine waters of Akumal Bay to observe wild sea turtles—an unforgettable and enchanting wildlife experience that will remain with you forever.
Wrap up your day at a magical cenote, swimming through its remarkable cave system with impressive rock formations, and conclude with a delightful Mexican lunch.
- Early entry to Tulum’s ruins for a serene exploration
- Observe sea turtles in Akumal Bay for a memorable experience
- Swim in a cenote surrounded by stunning rock formations
- Relish a buffet lunch and tastings of local chocolate and tequila
- Not recommended for participants who lack basic swimming skills.
- The minimum participation age is 8 years old.
- The tour’s duration includes all the transfers between the locations visited.
- For the safety of our clients, the activity may be canceled due to bad weather conditions. If this occurs, we will provide an alternative date or a refund if the new date does not work for you.
Location
Plaza las Perlas
Avenida Constituyentes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(6 Ratings)
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Lazytommy82
Dec 20, 2025
Excellent tour by Ro and Jonathan - Great tour. Provides a great historical perspective of Mayan culture. Also cool to see a cenote as well as snorkeling to see turtles. Our guide Ro was chock full of information and he was funny too. Jonathan was a great driver to provide snacks and water too. The lunch was delicious but watch out for the raccoons. Def recommend this tour.
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Taylorwx3583vf
Jul 21, 2025
Great experience for first time visitors - The whole trip with our guide Kevin was amazing. From visiting the tulum ruins, where Kevin was with you for an hour and explained the history of the ruins, to swimming alongside turtles which was truly an amazing experience, to finally visiting the beautiful cenotes which were absolutely breathtaking (although were very cold!)
Kevin was with you the entire time while snorkelling and also swimming in the cenotes. You did get an hour tour of the ruins and an hour of free time.
Lunch was also included which is an added bonus, however I would suggest eating before as lunch is at the end of the activities.
Finally massive shoutout to Jose our driver, who picked us up and then drove to all our destinations and back to our hotels!
Overall a well structured day to visit all the amazing sites and an amazing guide and driver to have along to help! Thank you!
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Daytrip36323320569
Aug 9, 2025
Good tour for the most part - Jonathon was a very nice tour guide. He new a lot about the ruins. Our turtle guide, name was never give, swam fast with flippers and expected everyone without flippers to keep up. Snorkel gear let water in through the mouthpiece and our guide actually left without us. We realized when he was about 40 meters away (there were only 6 of us in his group). We did see 2 turtles, but our group and at least 1 other were crowded over them. Lunch at the cenote was delicious. The cenote was gorgeous and the guide knew a lot. Staying and swimming with the tiny fish for a little was a highlight. Oh and our driver was amazing. He was such a safe driver!
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Paradise26590629180
Oct 27, 2025
Staff Great - Everything else dissapointing. - The only reason I am giving this a 3 star rating was because of the staff. From booking, to scheduling, to the tour guide and driver, they all worked so unbelievably hard to make sure the trip was enjoyable. The downside, Tequila tasting wasn't clearly shown to us, and if it was it was between 8am and 10am - which didnt feel like the ideal time to drink and eat chocolate. We were the ONLY people on the bus who completed their extra tax payment through the link so we had to stand around for 40 minutes in the heat while they figured out everyone else. apparently everyone had issues with this except us, and my issue with this is I did not expect to have pay MORE on top of the fee's I already paid to book the tour, I should have done more research on that one. The Turtles was probably the biggest disappointment, SO RUSHED!!!!!!!! You basically get into the water, swim as fast as you can around in a U shape, hopefully see a turtle or two and then you have to get out. I thought we were going to get a chance to go to an area and then just float around and snorkel and see the wildlife. IT was NOT that!!
The Cenote was great, and lunch was...Meh but understandably so for having to feed so many groups. Honestly, my feeling about tours and excursions is officially - DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY just find what you want to do, negotiate with a cab for a price to get there and pay the fees to enter. Unless you're paying for a private tour where you're the only ones that matter, its just not worth your time.
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