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Full Day: Tulum Ruins with Cenote Cave and Swimming with Turtles

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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!This Tulum Swimming with turtles and Cenote Tour brings you to three of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a great escape in history, culture and nature.

Overview

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!

This Tulum Swimming with turtles and Cenote Tour brings you to three of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a great escape in history, culture and nature.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    2 hours
  • Cenote Nohoch

    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.

    2 hours
    Admission Included
  • Akumal

    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.

    Time to lunch is included

    3 hours

Location

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Address

Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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Inclusions

  • Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
  • Drinks on board the transportation (water, and soda)
  • Lunch a la carte (fish, beef or chiken) with 1 complimentary drink (water or soda )
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
  • Archaeological guide in Tulum

Exclusions

  • 20 USD per person not included for Akumal Bay turtle care program, must be paid after boarding.
  • 20 USD per person not included for Tulum Jaguar Park Reserve

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The remaining total duration is for the transportation to one point to another.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: From 1st January 2025 the tour has a Govement Ecotax for Tulum Jaguar Park. The Ecotax is 300 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date in Mexican Pesos Cash, Not USD not Credit Card.

Guide Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

  • German

  • French

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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Stacy was an amazing guide. There was some issues with transportation, and Stacy gave us options for a return trip and swim. Despite the other groups on our tour being disrespectful, Stacy made sure w...

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