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title: Akumal turtles sanctuary and go pro photos
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 42
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 41
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en, it, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 39 (Swim with Turtles in Akumal)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/akumal-turtles-sanctuary-and-go-pro-photos/
---

# Akumal turtles sanctuary and go pro photos

**Guidekin's take:** Snorkel in sea turtle habitat in Akumal on a private tour for your party, with photos in and out of the water when sea conditions permit. Snorkeling gear, beach access, government fees, bathrooms and showers are included; hotel transport costs extra. 4.83 from 41 reviews at €42 per person for 1h 15m.

In our comparison: #26 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat always in the company of one of our local guides you will have included all the snorkeling equipment for this activity 

•Beach entrance fee included 
•different times for you to choose the one of your comfort 
•locally guided activity for you and your group
• Snorkeling equipment included 
• photo shoot

## Before you book

- Meeting point: David Apple Tree Information Module If…
- 12 start times: between 08:30 and 15:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €42 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Nado con tortugas akumal guías locales
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Start times: 12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.83 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 41.

- 5 stars: 37 (90%)
- 4 stars: 2 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- A photo shoot outside and inside the water (sea conditions permitting)
- Government Fees
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Beach access tax
- Bathrooms and showers

## Not included

- parking lot
- If you want transportation from your hotel back and forth you can send message to quote the cost
- Use of locker (only if customer wishes)

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 12 start times between 08:30 and 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

David Apple Tree Information Module 

If you want shuttle service from your hotel you can send us message for your cost quote.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Swim with Turtles in Akumal

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 39** | €42 | 1h 15m | 4.83 (41) | private |
| [Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/bestseller-tulum-private-tour-with-turtles-and-cenote-snorkeling/?format=md) | €249 | 6h | 5.0 (289) | private |
| [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private |
| [Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-snorkeling-with-sea-turtles-in-akumal-beach/?format=md) | €56 | 1h | 4.97 (374) | private |

Ranked #26 of 39 in Swim with Turtles in Akumal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €341, median €116; typical length 5h. 22 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/akumal-turtle-snorkeling/?format=md

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