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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour
Badge of ExcellencePlaya del Carmen, Mexico
From $139.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 8 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with a swimming and snorkeling excursion during this three-for-one, full-day combo tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins, with admission tickets included. Then, get an underwater peek at coral, tropical fish, and even sea turles during a snorkeling trip to Turtle Bay, followed by a swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup and a tasty lunch buffet are included.
- A three-for-one cenote swim and snorkeling tour, with Tulum ruins
- Cover three of the Riviera Maya’s most stunning attractions in a single day
- Relax with comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle transfers from your hotel
- Enjoy a tasty lunch spread, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available
What's Included
- Bilingual guide
- Round Transportation with AC
- Equipment required for water activities
- The Natural Marine Reserve Fee 20 USD per person is payable upon pick-up in cash
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- SUPER CHEDRAUI PUERTO AVENTURASKm. 270 Carretera Federal 307 Mz 012.002 Lt 001.060 Fraccionamiento, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Q.R., Mexico
If you don't need transportation we can meet you at the Chedraui supermarket from Puerto Aventuras. You can park your car if needed and we will take you with our transportation to the activities.
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour only. Pick up from all accesable hotels/airbnb/private residences are included. Once your purchase is complete we will organize the pick-up arrangements. Pick ups from Cancun from 06:00 am-07:00 am, Pick ups from Playa del Carmen 07:00 am -08:00 am, Pick ups from Tulum round 09:00 am
What To Expect
Tulum Archaeological Site
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Akumal
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parque De Cenotes Yax-Muul
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up for the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:We offer pick-ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
Mar 2021
Q:What time can we expect to be picked up for the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:We will contact you to arrange pickup after making your reservation. Approximate pickup times range from 7:30 am to 8:30 am depending on the hotel location.
Mar 2021
Q:Is the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour appropriate for children?
A:Yes! Our 3-in-1 Discovery Combo Tour is child-friendly and elderly-friendly. Everyone's invited to join!
Mar 2021
Q:What should I bring with me on the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:We recommend bringing a towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a change of clothing, and money for souvenirs, photos, and the required Natural Reserve Fee ($20 USD per person).
Mar 2024
Q:What should I wear on the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We recommend wearing your bathing suit under your regular clothes and bringing sandals or water shoes and an extra set of dry clothes.
Mar 2021
Q:Should I bring my camera on the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:You are welcome to bring your own camera. Your guide will also shoot videos & pictures on a GoPro in high-definition during your Whale Shark experience. At the end of your trip, you're able to purchase a digital copy.
Mar 2021
Q:Is there a vegetarian option available during the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:Yes, vegetarian options are available, however, they must be requested in advance. Feel free to let us know of any dietary restrictions in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.
Mar 2021
Q:How long do we spend at Tulum Ruins during the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:Our archeologist guide will show you the best of the Tulum Ruins and explain the Mayan history behind them on a 45 minute guided tour of the ruins. Then, you’ll have 25 minutes to explore the Tulum Ruins by yourself and take pictures.
Mar 2021
Q:Where do we snorkel during the Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour?
A:We board a boat that will take us just 5 minutes away from the shore to a Coral Reef. Our guide will be in the water with you the entire time, ensuring you’re in the best locations to see the colorful fish, stingrays, and often sea turtles!
Mar 2021
Q:What is a cenote?
A:A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, usually filled with water. Snorkeling inside the cenotes in the Riviera Maya is one of the most requested aquatic activities since it is such a unique experience in this area of the world.
Mar 2021
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Katherine_K
Had the best time! We had Rafael as our tour guide and Thor the driver. These guys were top notch. Rafael was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny. We had a large group that are all friends. We went to Tulum which was great. In Akumal we saw a couple of turtles and the cenote was awesome. We loved being the Rafa-people and I would highly recommend this tour. There is some walking and swimming. The van was air conditioned and the equipment was all in good condition.
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Jordan_W, Apr 2024
Had a great trip the staff were all knowledgeable and friendly. Abraham, Jesus and the photographer were all awesome
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It sounds like you had an amazing trip! It's fantastic to hear that the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Abraham, Jesus, and the photographer certainly made your experience unforgettable with their awesome service. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
Alison_G, Apr 2024
Great way to experience some highlights with local experts whom could not do enough to make sure the day was perfect
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Experiencing highlights with local experts who go above and beyond to ensure your day is perfect sounds like an ideal way to explore and enjoy a destination. Having knowledgeable and attentive guides can truly enhance the overall experience and provide insights that you might not get otherwise. It's fantastic to hear that your experience was so positive.
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Sonal_B, Apr 2024
We enjoyed this full-day tour. The cenote was amazing and we were able to see several sea turtles. Our guide did a nice job of explaining the significance of the structures at Tulum as well.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It sounds like you had a fantastic full-day tour! Exploring the cenote and seeing sea turtles must have been an incredible experience. Additionally, having a knowledgeable guide who explained the significance of the structures at Tulum would have added depth to your visit and appreciation of the historical site. Thank you for sharing your enjoyable experience!
Laura OCEAN TOURS
April_C, Mar 2024
This was the best tour. Mark was great and very knowledgeable. We did the ruins first and the guide there taught us so much. Be prepared to walk at ruins. Swimming the turtles was amazing. We saw 2 turtles and 1 stingray. The cenote was great. We swam in an underground one inside a cave. An amazing experience. The guide was great. Will do this again.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It sounds like you had an incredible experience on your tour! Mark's knowledge and guidance surely made the trip even more enjoyable. Exploring the ruins first and learning from the guide there must have been fascinating, albeit requiring some walking.
Swimming with turtles and encountering a stingray sounds like an unforgettable experience. And exploring a cenote inside a cave adds an extra layer of adventure to the journey.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Julie_K, Mar 2024
We absolutely loved the cenote and the authentic lunch portion. The entire tour was phenomenal. Our guide Miguel and driver Carlos were the best. Miguel was funny and patient. He added details and life when we were at the Mayan ruins. We've done many tours from Mexico City to Europe and this was the best in terms of guides and content.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It's fantastic to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during the cenote visit and the authentic lunch portion of the tour! Miguel and Carlos seem to have made a significant impact on your journey, with Miguel's humor, patience, and attention to detail enriching your exploration of the Mayan ruins.
Being seasoned travelers who have experienced tours around the world, your praise for this excursion's guides and content truly speaks volumes. It's clear that the combination of knowledgeable guides and captivating content made this tour stand out among your previous experiences.
Best regards
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Leslie_M, Feb 2024
Floating in the Cenote was truly a memorable experience. The water was cold but you are in caves looking at the unique limestone formations! We saw a couple of sea turtles, a stingray and eel along with fish while snorkeling. There is a wait on the beach as you have to wait for another group to have their safety briefing . We were in separate boats and groups so not sure why we had to wait. There were 14 of us twelve French Canadians and the two of us Americans. Our tour guide Homero was really great and bi lingual but he had to talk to us first ,then the French group or vice versa so I didn’t like that . He told us all about the ruins as we were waiting in line to enter so by time I got by the ruins I didn’t really remember all that he said . I think it’s not efficient to have two different language groups together! Also I didn’t like that there is a photographer with you at the snorkeling site and senote. After the end of the day she puts together a slide show then offers a photo package for $50-$60 but you have to pay first before seeing all the photos and there is way more than you would want. She was going to add photos not from this trip but nature photos which are nice but don’t mean anything if you didn’t see it. I think $25-$30 and offer less photos would be better ! The timing of the trip was off too . We drove past the senote to go snorkeling so it might have been less crowded at lunch and snorkeling if we did the senote first after the ruins then lunch then snorkeling last! The Tulum beach was super crowded . Lunch was ok busy too! We had a wonderful tour guide and our driver Eric was good too both very friendly and helpful but not my favorite tour .
brownhuntley, Feb 2024
Ceaser & Roger were a great guide and driver. Our family with 2 teens enjoyed ourselves, the cenote was the favorite!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
May your family continue to create more happy memories together! If you ever decide to embark on more adventures, I hope they are just as delightful.
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Ashley_W, Feb 2024
My family and I had such a lovely time on this tour! The guide Ariann was so communicative and bubbly and extremely knowledgable. The ruins had a lot of history, and it was nice to see how the Tulum ruins compared to history learned from a previous tour at Chichen Itza.
Swimming with the fish, sting rays, and turtles in Akumal was so special. I was worried that we wouldn't actually see any turtles, and we saw 5 of them on the tour! Seeing them eating the seagrass close to the surface was so sweet.
And lastly, the cenote was very cool. I've experienced a cenote in Chichen Itza that was like a large underground pool, but this was very different. We swam through the underground caves with all the stalagmites and stalactites, saw a few (friendly!) bats, and the mineral water felt so refreshing on a warm February day.
Would highly highly recommend to everyone!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
It sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful and diverse experience on the tour! From the historical richness of the Tulum ruins to the magical encounters in Akumal and the refreshing exploration of the cenote, it seems like the tour offered a perfect blend of cultural and natural wonders.
Ariann's communicative and knowledgeable guidance likely added a special touch to the tour, providing insights and context to the historical sites. The opportunity to swim with fish, stingrays, and turtles in Akumal must have been a truly special and memorable experience, especially given the surprise of encountering five turtles during the tour.
Exploring the cenote with its underground caves, stalagmites, stalactites, and friendly bats sounds like a unique and refreshing adventure. Your enthusiastic recommendation is likely to be valuable for others seeking a similar experience.
Best regads
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Andrea_K, Feb 2024
Our guide Yul was incredible! Very knowledgable and entertaining! The tour was very well paced, we did not feel rushed at all. I have to add that the photographer on this tour (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) took INCREDIBLE pictures! She is very talented and her pictures are well worth the money. Thank you for the memorable day!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
I'm thrilled to hear that your guide, Yul, made your tour incredible with his knowledge and entertaining style. A well-paced tour and the added touch of a talented photographer capturing incredible pictures certainly make for a memorable day.
No worries about not remembering the photographer's name, but it's fantastic that her skills left such a positive impression.
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Chelsea_S, Jan 2024
Our guide, Homer, did a wonderful job of providing a great experience for everyone on our tour. We were the only family in our group who spoke English and Homer did an amazing job of providing the tour information and details to the rest of the group and then to us. Our kids (ages 13 and 10) found the tour to be very interesting and enjoyable as well. We loved seeing and learning about the Tulum ruins, but by far, our favorite part was seeing the turtles, stingray and starfish at Akumal. The Cenote and lunch in the jungle was a cool experience as well. Great tour and an excellent tour guide!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Chelse,
It's wonderful to hear that your guide, Homer, provided a fantastic experience for everyone on the tour, accommodating both English and non-English speakers seamlessly. It's great that your kids found the tour interesting and enjoyable, and that you all had a memorable time exploring the Tulum ruins, encountering marine life at Akumal, and experiencing the cenote and jungle lunch.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the tour and your excellent tour guide. If you ever decide to explore more tours or if there's anything else we can assist you with, feel free to let us know. We're here to help and ensure you have wonderful travel experiences!
Diana
Ocean Tours Team.
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