--- title: Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum lang: en type: tour city: Tulum country: Mexico price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 100 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tour-to-tulum-and-cenote-swimming-with-turtles-from-tulum/ --- # Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum **Guidekin's take:** Tulum's walled city, Mariposa cenote and turtle swimming in Akumal combine ruins with time in the water. Air-conditioned transport, a guide, vests and lockers are included; admission fees and taxes cost extra. 4.92 from 100 reviews at €81 per person for 6h 30m. In our comparison: #11 of 27 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 - Meeting point: Meet our guide outside the Starbucks DT… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Does not include drinks **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person for the Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal option; other options up to €359 - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 100 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 4.92 from 100 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 98 of 100. - 5 stars: 94 (94%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal | €81 / person | English, Spanish | Lunch without drinks | | Tulum, Turtles & Cenote PLUS | €99 / person | English, Spanish | Box lunch + Amenities | | Private Tour | €359 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Bilingual certified guide - Vests and Lockers - Does not include drinks - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Entrance fee - Admissions, fees and taxes. Adults 40 USd and children 25 USD (Mexicans with INE preferential rate) ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (1h) - Pickups and transportation to the first point of interest. 2. **Akumal** (1h) - 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... 3. **Canamayte Cenote & Ecopark** (1h 30m) - 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 4. **Tulum** (2h) - 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. **Tulum** (1h) - Dropoffs, back to your hotel or meeting point. ## 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 Meet our guide outside the Starbucks DT Tulum, right next to Dominos Pizza. It is the one located 100 meters from Super Aki Tulum. 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 · #11 of 27** | €81 | 6h 30m | 4.92 (100) | 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 | | [Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Guided Tour from Tulum](/mexico/tulum/tours/muyil-archaeological-site-sian-ka-an-guided-tour-from-tulum/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.93 (846) | shared | | [Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour](/mexico/tulum/tours/ruins-of-tulum-expres-half-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €118 | 4h 4m | 5.0 (81) | private | Ranked #11 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €435, median €117; typical length 6h. 7 of 27 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/tulum-ruins-tours/?format=md ## More in Tulum - All Tulum tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tour-to-tulum-and-cenote-swimming-with-turtles-from-tulum/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md