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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Tour: Swim with Turtles
4.8
630 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
A guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a delicious local lunch included!
A guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a delicious local lunch included!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tulum Archaeological Site - The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away. Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide and discover why this is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
- Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich -…
- Tulum Archaeological Site - The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away. Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide and discover why this is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
- Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich - Head into the jungle and discover a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya! Cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes full of mineral-rich freshwater, the perfect “swimming hole” to refresh and play and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
- Akumal Beach - Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once in a lifetime adventure in Akumal. This calm bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles who come to graze on the seagrass giving you an opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water on board
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
- Archaeological guide in Tulum
- Lunch
- Bottled water on board
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
- Archaeological guide in Tulum
What's Not Included
- 20 USD per person not included for Jaguar Park Tulum, must be paid at after boarding.
- 20 USD per person not included for Akumal Bay turtle care program, must be paid after boarding.
- 20 USD per person not included for Jaguar Park Tulum, must be paid at after boarding.
- 20 USD per person not included for Akumal Bay turtle care program, must be paid after boarding.
Additional Information
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
Location
Coco Bongo
Meeting point is Coco Bongo Doors at 08:10 am in 12th Street with 10th Avenue in Playa del Carmen City. Our staff will call your name when they arrive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(630 Ratings)
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Natalie
Jan 15, 2025
Excellent full day adventure - Amazing day which was full of activity, but every experience unique and special. Our family of four (two young teenagers), really enjoyed the special guided tour of Tulum ruins. The highlights for us was the Cenote (outstanding!) and the turtle sanctuary in Akumal where we saw 15 turtles, 6 squid, 4 stingrays (our son was counting). The guides were very interesting and nothing was too much trouble. All in all, a very full but worthwhile adventure!
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999beatrices
Jan 15, 2025
3 in 1 activity - We really enjoyed our day. Pablo was an amazing tour guide and gave great concise explanations. We really recommend this tour, as you do so much in one day, with enough time for each activity. And the buffet dinner was delicious, with vegetarian options as well!
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Michel
Jan 15, 2025
Completely surreal day! - Wonderful guide (Karina) and driver (Ceasar... like the salad, he said! 😂). The Tulum ruins were basically a seaside paradise! Snorkeling in the Cenote and swimming with sea turtles felt like we were in a movie of our own! Would definitely do again. Core memories, all around!
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T7320uoamandac
Jan 13, 2025
Fun Full Day - A full and fun day of trying new things. The cenote was so fun - the water wasn't cold! Saw turtles while snorkeling, and loved the ruins.
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Maia
Jan 10, 2025
Great Guides, Activities and Lunch - Our guides Oto and Federico were amazing! Tulum, the Cenote, and the Turtle swim were all excellent and the lunch buffet was delicious!
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Chefwes66
Jan 8, 2025
A Perfect Day - This tour combines three incredible experiences, and is not to be missed. Our guide and driver, Pablo and Frederico, were excellent. Each activity was unique and memorable. The authentic lunch was delicious, and we were well taken care of the entire day!
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Mayaritodc
Jan 8, 2025
A Must See Tour For All You Nature Fanatics What Great Tour Company Offering three activities to fill up your entire day - What an amazing tour! Our Tour Guide Ivan really made this trip special with his commentary! Had the group laughing the entire day! Just being able to connect with nature and see the turtles swimming in their natural habitat is breathtaking! Being able to swim in the cenotes seeing all the shiny limestone and Bats screeching was also beautiful! A very special thanks to Ivan and our driver for making this memory that will last a lifetime! A big shout out to to team “Pico De Gallo” 😂!
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Nicola_b
Jan 7, 2025
Fantastic day out - Fantastic day out. Camas our guide was very knowledgeable and great fun. We had a local mayan guide at Tulum, and the same at the turtles who were both excellent.
If you are looking for a trip that covers culture, as well as wildlife and adventure this is one to do.
We have done lots of tours in numerous places and this was definitely one of the best
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Theresahm6931gi
Jan 16, 2025
Great Tulum and Cenote Tour, but don’t book It for the Turtles - The tour offers a great mix of activities, but our experience was a bit mixed overall.
The visit to the Tulum ruins was fantastic. The tour includes a short guided walk, after which you have some free time to explore the site on your own. A word of advice: bring a hat or other head covering, as the sun can be intense.
The cenote experience was also a highlight. It’s more like an underwater river where you swim a stretch, which is an exciting and unique experience. For those with health issues, the guides allow you to swim a shorter distance, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably. The guides were considerate and made sure everyone felt safe.
Unfortunately, the last activity, swimming with sea turtles, was disappointing. While it’s exciting to snorkel with turtles, the experience fell short of expectations. The water was very murky, making it difficult to see much, and although we were told this was an unusual occurrence, photos from other visitors suggest otherwise. The guides at this part of the tour were not friendly and made the experience stressful by rushing us and pulling us around.
If you’re new to snorkeling with turtles, you may still enjoy it, but for us—having done this before—it didn’t live up to the hype.
Overall, the Tulum ruins and cenote were the best parts, but the turtle snorkeling could use improvement.
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Bernardo_m
Jan 8, 2025
Cramped, Rushed, and Overcrowded Tour Experience - The van was uncomfortably cramped, and the visit to each site felt rushed. We were combined with other tour groups, which meant waiting for larger crowds to catch up, making the experience feel disorganized. In hindsight, the sites would have been more enjoyable to explore without a guide.
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