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Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

Transportation

Included

Duration

8 hours

Food

Not included

Frequency

Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (depending on the guide's language)

Tour summary

Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal is a 8 hours tour in the Archaeological Sites category.

Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,560 MXN; Infant (0–2 years): free; Adult (12+ years): $2,080 MXN.

Included: Round-trip transport from most hotels in Cancún and Puerto Morelos, Certified bilingual guide, Guided visit to the Tulum archaeological site, Entry to Cenote Mariposa, Guided snorkelling with turtles at Akumal beach, Life jackets and lockers, Two bottles of water.

Not included: Entrance and conservation fees: USD 40 per foreign adult and USD 25 per child; MXN 700 and 450 for Mexican nationals, paid on the day of the tour, Drinks with the meal, Alcoholic drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.

Meeting point: Hotel pickup in Cancún or Puerto Morelos. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.

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About this tour

Three very different stops in a single day: a Mayan city facing the sea, a freshwater cenote in the jungle, and a bay where green turtles graze a few metres from the shore.

We start at Tulum, the only walled Mayan city built on a cliff above the Caribbean, with a certified guide who explains what you are looking at and why it matters.

Next comes Cenote Mariposa, cool fresh water to shake off the heat, with life jacket and locker included.

The last stop is Akumal beach, one of the few places on the Mexican Caribbean where you can snorkel with sea turtles in their own habitat, accompanied by a guide.

Before you book

  • The tour includes open-water snorkelling: it helps to be comfortable in the water, although a life jacket is compulsory and included.
  • Entrance and conservation fees are paid separately, in cash, on the day of the tour: USD 40 per adult and USD 25 per child for foreign visitors; MXN 700 and 450 for Mexican nationals with valid ID. The exact amount is confirmed when you book.
  • The turtles are wild animals: they are not touched or chased, and the guide tells you how far away to swim.

The guide speaks Spanish, English, Italian or Portuguese, and the available days change with the language: pick it first and the calendar adjusts.

What's included?

  • Round-trip transport from most hotels in Cancún and Puerto Morelos
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Guided visit to the Tulum archaeological site
  • Entry to Cenote Mariposa
  • Guided snorkelling with turtles at Akumal beach
  • Life jackets and lockers
  • Two bottles of water

Not included

  • Entrance and conservation fees: USD 40 per foreign adult and USD 25 per child; MXN 700 and 450 for Mexican nationals, paid on the day of the tour
  • Drinks with the meal
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Any service not mentioned

Schedule

Operating days

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Hotel pickup

Includes pickup at your hotel and drop-off afterwards.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Sunglasses or a cap
  • Cash for entrance fees, drinks and tips

Itinerary

We pick you up in Cancún or Puerto Morelos. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.

Highlights

  • Snorkelling with sea turtles in Akumal bay
  • Tulum, the walled Mayan city facing the sea
  • A swim in Cenote Mariposa
  • Certified guide in four languages

Pricing

TypeAgeMXNUSD
Child3–11$1,560$89
Infant0–2Free—
Adult+12$2,080$119

* Prices per person. Subject to availability.

FAQ

Which days does this tour run?

With a Spanish- or English-speaking guide it runs on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In Italian it runs on Mondays and Fridays, and in Portuguese on Fridays only. When booking you choose the language first and the calendar shows only those days.

What languages is the guide available in?

Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese. The language determines which days you can travel, so choose it before looking at dates.

Do you really swim with turtles?

Yes. Akumal bay has green turtles feeding on the seagrass near the shore, and the snorkelling is done with a guide in their natural habitat. They are wild animals, so there is no guarantee of how many you will see, and touching or chasing them is forbidden.

Are entrance fees included in the price?

No. Entrance and conservation fees are paid separately, in cash, on the day of the tour: USD 40 per adult and USD 25 per child for foreign visitors; MXN 700 and 450 for Mexican nationals with valid ID. The exact amount is confirmed when you book.

Do I need to know how to swim?

A life jacket is compulsory and included, so you do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you should be comfortable floating in open water. The guide stays with the group throughout.

What is Cenote Mariposa?

A freshwater cenote in the Riviera Maya. Entry is included in the tour, along with a life jacket and a locker for your belongings.

Is food included?

The tour includes two bottles of water. Drinks with the meal and alcoholic drinks are not included; bring cash for anything you want to buy.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit and towel are essential. Comfortable clothes and shoes, biodegradable sunscreen, sunglasses or a cap, and cash for entrance fees, drinks and tips are also a good idea.

Why is only biodegradable sunscreen allowed?

Akumal is a protected bay and cenotes are fresh water connected to an underground system: regular sunscreens damage the reef, the seagrass the turtles feed on and the cenote water. That is why biodegradable sunscreen is required to enter the water.

Is there hotel pickup?

Yes, with pickup at most hotels in Cancún and Puerto Morelos. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.

How much do children pay?

Children aged 3 to 11 pay the child rate. Infants aged 0 to 2 do not pay for the tour. Children's entrance fees are still paid separately.

How long is the Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal tour?

The Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal tour lasts about 8 hours.

How much does Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal cost?

Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,560 MXN; Infant (0–2 years): free; Adult (12+ years): $2,080 MXN.

What does Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal include?

Included: Round-trip transport from most hotels in Cancún and Puerto Morelos, Certified bilingual guide, Guided visit to the Tulum archaeological site, Entry to Cenote Mariposa, Guided snorkelling with turtles at Akumal beach, Life jackets and lockers, Two bottles of water.

What is not included in Tulum, Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal?

Not included: Entrance and conservation fees: USD 40 per foreign adult and USD 25 per child; MXN 700 and 450 for Mexican nationals, paid on the day of the tour, Drinks with the meal, Alcoholic drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.

Where is the meeting point?

Hotel pickup in Cancún or Puerto Morelos. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Cancún or Puerto Morelos. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.

Entrance and conservation fees are not included: they are paid in cash on the day of the tour and the exact amount is confirmed when you book. The tour includes open-water snorkelling with a compulsory life jacket. The turtles in Akumal are wild animals: they must not be touched or chased. The guide's language determines which days are available.

Cancellation policy

General conditions for changes, weather and refunds: Policies

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