--- title: Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1365 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared Tulum and cenote day rank_in_category: 30 of 42 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/full-day-tulum-ruins-tour-cenote-and-swimming-with-sea-turtles/ --- # Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Tulum ruins with sea turtle snorkeling in Akumal and a cenote cavern swim. Transport, buffet lunch, snorkel gear and archaeological and aquatic guides are included; Tulum reserve and turtle protection fees are extra. 4.83 from 1365 reviews at €109 per person for 9h. In our comparison: #30 of 42 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00, 09:20, 09:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Buffet lunch **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1365 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NS Vacations Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:00, 09:20, 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1365 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1314 of 1365. - 5 stars: 1213 (89%) - 4 stars: 101 (7%) - 3 stars: 30 (2%) - 2 stars: 14 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Departure in Playa del Carmen | €111 / person | English, Spanish | Pickup included | | Departure from Tulum | €111 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 7 hours | | From Tulum French or German | €111 / person | German, French | Visit guided French or German: Add this option for a visit guided in Tulum Ruins in with a guide speaking French or German | | Playa del Carmen German-French | €111 / person | German, French | Pickup included | ## What's included - Buffet lunch - Bottled water on board - Aquatic guide in cenote cavern - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Air-conditioned vehicle - Aquatic guide for turtles encounter - Archaeological guide in Tulum ## Not included - Tulum Reserve Tax USD (10.00 per person) - Turtle protection program. (USD 15.00 per person) ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (2h) - 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... 2. **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 and play and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle. 3. **Akumal Beach** (2h) - 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: 07:00, 09:20, 09:30 - 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 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date - Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 10 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 Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #30 of 42** | €109 | 9h | 4.83 (1365) | shared | | [VIP Tulum Private Tour](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/vip-tulum-private-tour/?format=md) | €227 | 6h | 4.99 (510) | 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 | | [Exclusive Private Tour Tulum & Coba Just for You](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/exclusive-private-tour-tulum-coba-just-for-you/?format=md) | €255 | 7h | 4.99 (343) | private | Ranked #30 of 42 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €341, median €181; typical length 6h 45m. 22 of 42 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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