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Riviera Maya: Tulum Guided Tour and Akumal Swim with Turtles

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Guided Tour and Akumal Swim with Turtles
4.1  / 5248 reviews

Unleash your inner explorer on an expedition into the history and nature of Tulum and Akumal from Riviera Maya. Relish in the beauty of the Caribbean coastline and then dive in among the turtles.

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Duration 8 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. We pickup in the mayority of hotels that have a designed tour pickup area. For Tulum City, Any residential areas, boutique hotels, airbnbs , downtown hotels or similar, we will assign a meeting point.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Peter – Canada

loved this excursion. Henri our swimming guide was extraordinary. my wife isnt the best of swimmers and he basically pulled her around for an hour. huge thanks!

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Peter – Canada
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Tania – United Kingdom

Our activity was perfect. We were picked up near the specified time and transferred into the main minibus with Angel our guide in. Angel gave us a good tour of history of Tulum and then we had free time to wander. We then got driven to Akumal. This was very organised. Snorkels, masks and life jackets handed out and you can sort a refundable locker key (100) before getting changed and being introduced to your snorkelling guide. We remained in our group of 10. We saw a lot of turtles of all sizes just off the beach. We were asked to keep 2m away from them and just enjoy the experience. We had maybe an hour or so here? Then it was change, hand equipment back and head to bus. During this trip we were given a snack bar and two bottles of water. I thought the trip was good value and well organised. Angel was a great guide.

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Tania – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archeological Zone of Tulum

    Guided tour (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Akumal

    Visit, Snorkeling (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Tulum

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take in the tropical beauty of the Mexican Caribbean in Riviera Maya
  • Enjoy a convenient roundtrip transfer and discover some local gems
  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Tulum archaeological area
  • Gaze at the imposing ruins sitting right by the turquoise ocean
  • Dive into the Akumal waters to come across fascinating sea turtles

Full description

Discover the captivating allure of Tulum, the fabled walled city, and immerse yourself in a thorough exploration of its rich history and breathtaking natural wonders. Enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological zone and dive into the crystal-clear waters of Akumal to swim with turtles. Begin your journey with a hotel pickup from the Riviera Maya area and delve into the heart of Mayan culture with a visit to the Tulum ruins. Join a guided tour of this historic seaside landmark and soak in the mesmerizing beauty of the Caribbean coastline. Up next, make your way to Akumal to take part in serene aquatic encounters. Experience the thrill of swimming alongside majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat. Have a captivating glimpse into the underwater world before riding back to your accommodation.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Life jackets
  • 2 bottles of water per person
  • Food and extra drinks
  • Entry fees and eco taxes ($350 MXN for each participant)

Not suitable for

  • People with recent surgeries
  • Children under 2 years
  • Babies under 1 year

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • All visitors must pay the federal conservation taxes to access Tulum when boarding
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Roundtrip transportation is provided for guests staying at the majority of hotels within the Riviera Maya region. However, for accommodations such as Airbnb rentals, residential districts, hostels, boutique hotels, or locations with challenging street access, a designated meeting point will be established
  • You will receive your exact pickup time in a separate email after booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 248 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Peter – CanadaOctober 24, 2024  – Verified booking
loved this excursion. Henri our swimming guide was extraordinary. my wife isnt the best of swimmers and he basically pulled her around for an hour. huge thanks!
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Tania – United KingdomNovember 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Our activity was perfect. We were picked up near the specified time and transferred into the main minibus with Angel our guide in. Angel gave us a good tour of history of Tulum and then we had free time to wander. We then got driven to Akumal. This was very organised. Snorkels, masks and life jackets handed out and you can sort a refundable locker key (100) before getting changed and being introduced to your snorkelling guide. We remained in our group of 10. We saw a lot of turtles of all sizes just off the beach. We were asked to keep 2m away from them and just enjoy the experience. We had maybe an hour or so here? Then it was change, hand equipment back and head to bus. During this trip we were given a snack bar and two bottles of water. I thought the trip was good value and well organised. Angel was a great guide.
Helpful?
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Melanie – CanadaNovember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
We were in a very small intimate group. The snorkeling part was amazing. It was our first time and the guide took really good care of us. saw lots of turtles!
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Product ID: 498747

Activity provider:TRIP ALLIANCE

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