About this experience
Akumal is home to different species of turtles. In this adventure you'll enjoy a mix of culture and nature in a single day.
We'll begin with a visit at the Ruins of Tulum, our guide will give us the history of this site to get us deep into the Mayan Culture. After we'll have free time to keep exploring the site
Before leaving Tulum we'll get to take a photo at the Tulum Sign to remember our visit. We'll visit the cenote Nohoch for a swim
Now it's time to start our snorkel! Our guide will take us to the best spot to watch the turtles live in their natural habitat. This noble creatures are a beautiful thing to see living their natural lives
This adventure is everything you'll need to crave Mexico again
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travler must bring towel, swim suit and a change of clothes
Local guides to help you plan
Tulum Ruins Tour From Cancun Guide
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Tulum Coba and Cenote Tour From Cancun
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What is included
- Short stop at the Tulum giant blue letters
- Visit at Tulum Ruins (1 hour guided & 1 hour free)
- Swim at the Cenote Nohoch
- Snorkel Equipment (mask, tube and life vest)
- Mexican buffet
- Bottle Water
- Bilingual Guides (english and spanish)
- Box Lunch (Juice, fruit, sandwich and cookie)
- Snorkel at Akumal to watch the turtles
- Round Transportation From Cancun & Riviera Maya
Not included
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Tulum Ruins preservation tax 17 USD per person
Itinerary and highlights
At Tulum we'll visit the Ruins and the Tulum Sign. Our guide will take us into the Mayan Culture
We'll enjoy a swim at the underground cenote Nohoch, this cenote is an underwater wonder, it connects with multiple underground rivers from all over the Riviera Maya
Akumal is a place filled with nature, here we'll have our lunch and the snorkel activity where we'll get to know and see some of the turtle species that live here
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen Tulum: the only meeting point is at the Super Aki Market The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Altustours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Life vest is mandatory
- Does not include Tulum Ruins preservation tax 17 USD per person
- Travler must bring towel, swim suit and a change of clothes
- The itinerary is not set, the order of the stops may change
- Only biodegradable sunscreen can be used
- Pregnant travelers can't participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue
Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen
Tulum: the only meeting point is at the Super Aki Market
The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
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