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Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure

About this experience

Intimate Small-Group Experience: Max 16 travelers ensures personalized attention, safety, and a seamless pace.
First Stop – Swim with Wild Sea Turtles: Snorkel guided through Akumal Bay’s protected marine reserve to observe turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
Second Stop – Explore 3 Unique Cenotes: Discover Yax-Muul Park’s subterranean cavern, open-air cenote, and sacred limestone formations.
Beat the Crowds: Optimized morning schedule gets you to Akumal Bay when marine life is active and water conditions are calm.
Hassle-Free Hotel Transfers: Roundtrip door-to-door transport from Cancun accommodations included.
All-Inclusive Comfort: Professional snorkel gear, life vests, cold bottled water, and fresh snacks provided.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr

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Sea turtles Riviera and Tulum
pick up Riviera Maya , Tulum: reserve this option if your hotel is located in Riviera Maya south , Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum .
Pickup included
Sea Turtles tour from Cancun
Sea Turtles tour from Cancun: Pick up available from hotel in Cancun hotel zone , Costa mujeres, Cancun Downtown , Puerto Morelos . Riviera MAYA North
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

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What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gov marine tax 20 usd per person
  • OPERATION FEE 15 usd per person

Itinerary and highlights

Dive headfirst into the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya on an intimate, small-group eco-adventure from Cancun ready for a personalized, unhurried experience, this tour handles all navigation and logistics so you can focus on enjoying Mexico's incredible wildlife and scenery.
Your journey begins at world-famous Akumal Bay, where you'll swim alongside wild sea turtles, stingrays, and vibrant marine life in their protected ocean sanctuary. Afterward, travel to the secluded Yax-Muul Cenote Park nestled deep in the Mayan jungle. Here, you'll explore three distinct cenote ecosystems—featuring underground caverns filled with ancient stalactites, freshwater sinkholes, and open-air natural pools.
Enjoy roundtrip hotel pickup in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, professional snorkeling gear, fresh snacks, cold bottled water, and the expertise of certified multilingual local guides dedicated to safety and eco-conservation.

WHAT INCLUDES?
• Multiple languages • Certified Guide • Transport with AC • Snorkel activity • Swimming with marine turtles • Explore / Swim in the cenote • Snack refreshments
DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Photos • Souvenirs • Marine Tax

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure and return times are approximate and depend on the location. Following booking you will be contacted by our team to plan the departure location together (based on your accommodation). Please note that pick up from Cancun is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Blue Caribe

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Departure and return times are approximate and depend on the location. Following booking you will be contacted by our team to plan the departure location together (based on your accommodation).
Please note that pick up from Cancun is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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