--- title: "Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun" lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 403 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Tulum and turtles? rank_in_category: 16 of 26 (Cenote Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/day-tour-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-from-cancun/ --- # Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun **Guidekin's take:** A full day from Cancún with the walled city of Tulum, a swim in a cenote and lunch of local dishes, led by a certified guide with vests and lockers included. Admissions and taxes are paid on the day, and drinks are not included. 4.87 from 403 reviews at €81 per person for 10h. **Tulum and turtles?:** Full Day Tour from Cancun at €81 per person: Tulum, cenote, turtles and buffet in 10h; admissions and taxes extra. 4.87 from 403 reviews. Trade-off: Admissions and taxes extra; drinks excluded. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #16 of 26 in Cenote 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 Tour from Riviera Maya option; other options up to €308 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 403 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: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.87 from 403 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 395 of 403. - 5 stars: 368 (91%) - 4 stars: 27 (7%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, turtle encounters and cenote swims; late lunches are a recurring complaint. **Praised:** - Guides make Mayan history clear and engaging - Turtle sightings are a frequent highlight of the snorkeling - Refreshing swims in the cenotes - Supportive snorkeling guides help swimmers feel comfortable - Buffet lunches with a varied selection of food **Complaints:** - Some feel rushed at the stops, while others report enough time to enjoy them - Late lunches leave travelers hungry between activities - Drinks with the buffet can cost extra Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-02-07 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour from Riviera Maya | €81 / person | Spanish, English | Starting points: Plaza las Perlas, Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Starbucks Tulum DT, Carr. Cancún - Tulum S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included | | Full Day Tour from Cancun | €81 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Tour + PLUS from Cancun | €99 / person | Spanish, English | PLUS Package: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 drinks and 1 Organic Repellent or Sunblock Pickup included | | Tour + PLUS from Riviera | €99 / person | Spanish, English | Package PLUS: Includes: Boxlunch Baguette or Croissant, Energy Bar, Pack of 5 Drinks and 1 Organic Sunscreen Starting points: Plaza las Perlas, Av. Constituyentes LB, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Starbucks Tulum DT, Carr. Cancún - Tulum S/N, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included | | Private Tour | €308 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | 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. **Tulum** (4h 40m) - 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 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 calm cove, where we will swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Surrounded by multicolored fish and impressive reefs. Of this time we will take 25 minutes to reach the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - 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 The meeting point is outside the Starbucks in Tulum, just 100 meters from Domino's Pizza. Located in Tulum, there you will find our guide, identified in blue uniform with the logo and name "Ekinox Tours" in silver letters, waiting for you at the entrance of the square to start the tour. 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 Cenote Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 26** | €81 | 10h | 4.87 (403) | shared | | [Small-Group 3 Cenotes Adventure Tour](/mexico/tulum/tours/small-group-3-cenotes-adventure-tour/?format=md) | €154 | 7h | 4.98 (529) | shared | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-the-best-cenotes-in-yucatan-suytun-oxman/?format=md) | €177 | 8h | 4.98 (299) | private | Ranked #16 of 26 in Cenote Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €270, median €108; typical length 6h. 4 of 26 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/tulum/cenote-tours-tulum/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/day-tour-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles-from-cancun/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md