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title: "Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 91
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 206
duration_minutes: 300
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 47 of 60 (Cenote Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/exotik-half-a-day-tour-cenote-cave-and-swimming-with-sea-turtles/
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# Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

**Guidekin's take:** Combine turtle snorkeling in Akumal with a guided swim through a cenote cavern. Snorkel equipment, round-trip transport, water and snacks are included; the turtle protection fee is payable on the day, and sunscreen is prohibited during the turtle swim. 4.82 from 206 reviews at €91 per person for 5h–6h.

In our comparison: #47 of 60 in Cenote Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This "swimming with turtles tour and cenote brings you to two 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.

Swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya, plus round-trip transportation and beverages

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30, 09:20: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €91 per person
- Duration: 5h–6h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 206 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: NS Vacations Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:30, 09:20
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.82 from 206 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 200 of 206.

- 5 stars: 180 (87%)
- 4 stars: 20 (10%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Pick up | €91 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Tulum Meeting point | €91 / person | English, Spanish | - |

## What's included

- Bottled water on board
- Snacks
- Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Aquatic guide for turtles encounter

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Turtle protection program.

## Itinerary

1. **Cenote Nohoch** (2h; admission included) - 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, play, and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
2. **Akumal Beach** (2h; admission included) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 09:20
- 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

08:20 am

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
- Not included: Turtle care program , 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date.
- The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,

## Compared with other Cenote Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #47 of 60** | €91 | 5h–6h | 4.82 (206) | shared |
| [Ride to a life changing cenotes tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/ride-to-a-life-changing-cenotes-tour/?format=md) | €42 | 4h | 5.0 (431) | shared |
| [Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tour-the-best-cenotes-in-tulum-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €181 | 6h | 5.0 (406) | private |
| [VIP Cenotes Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-cenotes-private-tour/?format=md) | €204 | 6h | 5.0 (310) | private |

Ranked #47 of 60 in Cenote Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €282, median €142; typical length 5h. 29 of 60 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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