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Akumal Adventure: Swim with turtles and explore Tulum Ruins

About this experience

Join us on one of the most exciting adventures in the Mexican Caribbean.
Come to discover an ancient world. We will take you to know one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the area where you can learn about Mayan civilization, have fun and take a lot of pictures.

Then we will go to the open sea to snorkel in the Akumal reef, famous for being a sanctuary for turtles that live in the area freely, you will be surprised to see them swimming in their natural environment. We will finish with a delicious regional food in our restaurant at the beautiful Akumal beach, where we will have free time to relax and prepare for our return.

Come to live a day full of natural beauty anda lot of adventures.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr

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Akumal + Turtles
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • Box Lunch Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Picture at Tulum Letters
  • Entrance to Cenote Nohoch
  • Swim with turtles in Akumal
  • Admission to Tulum Archaeological zone

Not included

  • Drinks at restaurant
  • Federal Reef Tax, Akumal

Itinerary and highlights

Start this amazing adventure in the archaeological Tulum site, where you can discover an ancient civilization through their buildings of this important city. You will learn about what kind of people used to live in that city and the certified guide will tell you interesting facts about the mayan civilization.

Our second activity will be a snorkeling activity in the open sea so that you know the beautiful reefs where you can observe the beautiful turtles that live in the area. Akumal is famous for being a free turtle natural sanctuary. We will finish the activity with a delicious meal to choose.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • If your hotel is not listed please let us know in which hotel you are staying so a representative of our company can contact you to indicate the correct place and time of your pickup. Please indicate your hotel where you are staying in the special requirements box. This service has only one schedule, Cancun hotels between 8:30 am to 9:10 am and Riviera Maya hotel from 9:40 am to 10:30 am The schedules vary according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule via mail or via text message.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Coba Tulum Tour Operator

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • Infants aged 0–4 who participate in snorkeling must pay a fee of MXN $350

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
If your hotel is not listed please let us know in which hotel you are staying so a representative of our company can contact you to indicate the correct place and time of your pickup. Please indicate your hotel where you are staying in the special requirements box. This service has only one schedule, Cancun hotels between 8:30 am to 9:10 am and Riviera Maya hotel from 9:40 am to 10:30 am The schedules vary according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule via mail or via text message.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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