Private Tulum Mayan Ruins & Swimming with Turtles Experience

4.7 (9 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Two of the most remarkable experiences in the area, snorkeling with turtles at the beautiful Akumal beach and visiting the Tulum Archaeological site.

Your journey starts with a smooth ride directly to Akumal Beach, mornings increase the chances to spot turtles at Akumal.

Once you arrive at Akumal beach, your local tour guide will give you a safety briefing, you will gear up as you are about to enjoy a beautiful and remarkable experience, snorkeling with turtles in Akumal is an outstanding experience.

The snorkel experience, will provide you not only with the opportunity to see turtles but also a to enjoy Akumal´s clear waters, a wide variety of colorful fish and beautiful corals.

As you say goodbye to the beautiful Akumal beach, the next leg of the journey will be Tulum Archaeological Site. Enjoy skip-the-line access and be led by a local tour guide whom will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about one of the most advanced civilizations the world has ever seen.

Options

Private Tour - Premium

Premium: Select this option to upgrade your reservation and include a box lunch and soft drinks.
Pickup included

Private Tour

Regular: This option does not include food & drinks.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most centrally located hotels
  • Box lunch and soft drinks if you select the premium option
  • Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
  • Guided tour of Akumal beach and Tulum Archaeological site
  • Admissions and skip-the-line access to Tulum Archaeological site
  • Food and beverages if you select the regular option
  • Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Akumal Beach
    2h · Admission ticket included
    One of the most popular attractions in the area, snorkeling with turtles at the beautiful Akumal beach.

    Gear up and after a safety briefing you will be ready to snorkel and see the amazing marine life that mother nature has to offer.
    Turtles in this area can be seen, be captivated by their smooth swimming on their natural habitat and enjoy a remarkable experience.

    Led by a local tour guide, your activity will be as pleasant and safe as it could be, ideal for all ages.
  2. Tulum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Mayans were one of the greatest Civilizations that the world has ever seen.

    Tulum was a port city of great relevance for the Mayans, within its walls, there is a lot learn about them. Your local guide, will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about the Mayans, their findings, their advanced knowledge and their deep understanding of all things that surrounded them.

    Visit the castle, the observatory and their main temples on a guided tour through the archaeological site that promises to be an enrichening experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • This is a private activity, only you and your party would travel together.
  • An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
  • You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
  • Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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