--- title: Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour lang: en type: tour city: Tulum country: Mexico price: 117 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 2300 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Ruins too? rank_in_category: 14 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-ruins-turtles-in-akumal-and-cenote-tour/ --- # Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine Tulum ruins with turtle snorkeling in Akumal and a cenote swim with underground cave snorkeling. Tacos, water activity gear, ruin and cenote entry, and round-trip transport are included; marine conservation and Tulum National Park fees are extra. 4.87 from 2300 reviews at €117 per person for 8h. **Ruins too?:** Book Small Group Tour for ruins, Akumal, cenote and tacos at €117 per person (4.87 from 2300 reviews); marine and Tulum National Park fees are extra. Trade-off: Marine conservation and Tulum National Park fees are extra. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #14 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this tour, you’ll explore the top attractions of the Riviera Maya. Begin with a visit to the ancient ruins of Tulum, followed by snorkeling alongside sea turtles in the waters of Akumal. Then, take a refreshing swim in a crystal-clear cenote and snorkel underground caves. The tour includes a delicious taco lunch featuring traditional regional cuisine, all necessary gear for the water activities, and round-trip transportation. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: small group from €117 · private from €307 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €117 per person for the Small Group Tour option; other options up to €307 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 2300 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ocean Tours Mexico - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €117 · private from €307 - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.87 from 2300 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2246 of 2300. - 5 stars: 2096 (91%) - 4 stars: 150 (7%) - 3 stars: 33 (1%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour | €117 / person | English, Spanish, French, German | Pick up Included Pickup included | | Private tour | €307 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, French, German | Explore at your own pace Pickup included | ## What's included - Tulum Ruins Entrance with bilingual Guide - Fresh Mexican tacos with vegetarian and gluten-free options - Life Jackets provided for all water activities and snorkel equipment - Round-trip Transportation - Complimentary bottled water - Cenote Entrance with guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Souvenir, photos (available to purchase) - Conservation of the Marine Fauna Fee and Tulum National Park ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum, world famous for its unique location alongside the Caribbean coastline. Built on a natural outcrop facing the rising sun, the stunning turquoise blue ocean backdrop makes this beautiful site one of the most picturesque in the... 2. **Akumal** (1h 30m) - Afterwards explore the fascinating underwater world of Turtle Bay on a leisurely snorkel tour in search of 3 of the world’s 7 sea turtle species. Brightly colored tropical fish, spectacular coral, amazing rock formations, rays and unbelievable visibility makes this an... 3. **Parque De Cenotes Yax-Muul** (2h; admission included) - Then journey deep into the subtropical rainforest of the Yucatan to relax, swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear fresh waters of a massive “cenote”, and marvel at the thousands of spectacular stalagmites and stalactites that surround you at every turn ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 If you don't need transportation we can meet you at the Super Aki supermarket at 9:00 am. You can park your car if needed and we will take you with our transportation to the activities. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Biodegradable sunscreen (even biodegradable) harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin in your hotel and after water activities ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 27** | €117 | 8h | 4.87 (2300) | varies by option | | [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 #14 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/tulum-ruins-turtles-in-akumal-and-cenote-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md