--- title: Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 255 duration_minutes: 710 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 42 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-in-akumal-from-riviera-maya/ --- # Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Tulum, visit Mariposa cenote and snorkel with turtles in Akumal on a full-day outing. Guiding, air-conditioned transport, vests and lockers are included; admissions, fees and taxes are extra, and drinks are excluded. 4.88 from 255 reviews at €81 per person for 11h 50m. In our comparison: #23 of 42 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on an unforgettable experience! We invite you on an exciting tour that will allow you to explore the historical and natural wonders of the region. Walk through the old walled city of Tulum surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and go to our Mariposa cenote with turquoise blue waters ideal for taking pictures. After enjoying the serene beauty of the cenote, a delicious feast awaits you at Canamayte. Let yourself be carried away by the authentic flavors of local cuisine with our buffet, where you can delight your palate with a variety of exquisite dishes. It is the perfect time to recharge your batteries and enjoy a relaxed moment surrounded by nature. But the adventure is not over yet. The highlight of this tour awaits you in the beautiful bay of Akumal, where you will have the opportunity to swim with the majestic sea turtles. Dive into the warm waters of the Caribbean and get an up-close look at these impressive creatures in their habitat ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Does not include drinks **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person for the Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal option; other options up to €359 - Duration: 11h 50m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 255 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ekinox Tours - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.88 from 255 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 249 of 255. - 5 stars: 231 (91%) - 4 stars: 18 (7%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal | €81 / person | English, Spanish | Lunch without drinks Pickup included | | Tour + PLUS Package | €99 / person | English, Spanish | PLUS Package: Lunch, Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock Pickup included | | Private Tour | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Pickup included | ## What's included - Bilingual certified guide - Vests and Lockers - Does not include drinks - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Admissions, fees and taxes. Adults 40 USd and children 25 USD (Mexicans with INE preferential rate) ## Itinerary 1. **Riviera Maya** (2h) - We will pick up more travelers in the Riviera Maya. And we will transport ourselves to the 1st point. 2. **Canamayte Cenote & Ecopark** (1h 25m; admission included) - You can swim and relax in the crystal clear waters from the semi-open cenote "Mariposa". Of this time we will take 25 minutes to reach the point of interest 3. **Akumal** (1h 25m) - Arriving in Akumal, pack your belongings in the lockers (included) and we will head to a beautiful and quiet cove, where we will swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Surrounded by multicolored fish and stunning reefs. From this time we will take 25 minutes to reach the... 4. **Tulum** (4h 40m; admission included) - Visit one of the most important archaeological zones of the Mayan culture; Tulum where you can admire the unparalleled view of the buildings on the edge of the beautiful Caribbean Sea and its white sand beaches. Of this time we will take 210 minutes to reach the point of interest 5. **Riviera Maya** (2h) - We will transport you back to your city and drop travelers off at their Riviera Maya hotels. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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 Outside the main entrance to the plaza Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 42** | €81 | 11h 50m | 4.88 (255) | 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 #23 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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