Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Sanctuary from Cancun
- 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience a day that takes you from the ancient Maya world to the Caribbean waters of Akumal. Begin at Tulum, where the ruins of an ancient coastal city stand above the sea. With your guide, discover the history behind this remarkable archaeological site, then stop at the famous “TULUM” letters for photos with the Caribbean as your backdrop. The experience continues in Akumal, where you’ll travel by boat through the coastal waters in search of sea turtles in their natural environment. After your time on the water, cool off with a swim in a natural cenote and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this unique freshwater formation. Ancient ruins, Caribbean views, sea turtles, a cenote, and the iconic Tulum photo stop—four different experiences brought together in one day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Box Breakfast (sandwich, juice and fruit)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment and Bilingual Guide
- Boat ride and snorkeling in Akumal Beach
- Transportation c / Air Conditioning
- One Dish to choose in Restaurant Akumal
- Entrance to Tulum Ruins
What's not
- Beberages in the restaurant
- Preservation Tax
- Marine Tax Infants 0 to 3 years old
Itinerary
Take a photo in front of the famous “TULUM” landmark letters, with the Caribbean Sea providing the backdrop. You’ll have time to capture photos of your visit to Tulum, take individual or group photos, choose different angles for your pictures, and ask your guide to help take photos if needed.
Discover the Tulum Archaeological Zone, an ancient Maya city overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Your experience begins with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel in comfortable transportation, followed by a journey to the archaeological site. Upon arrival, your certified guide will lead you through Tulum while sharing information about its history, architecture, and cultural significance. Explore the remains of this important Maya settlement and see some of its notable structures while learning about the civilization that built the city. You’ll also have time to appreciate the coastal views surrounding the archaeological zone and take photos of the ruins and Caribbean landscape before continuing with the rest of your experience.
After exploring the Tulum Archaeological Zone, continue to Akumal, whose name means “Place of the Turtles” in Maya. Here, board a boat and travel along the coast to an area known for sea turtle sightings. With your guide, look for sea turtles in their natural marine environment and learn more about these fascinating animals and the importance of protecting their habitat. The experience offers the opportunity to observe sea turtles in the water while enjoying the coastal scenery of Akumal. Wildlife sightings are subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Cool off with a refreshing swim in the clear waters of a natural cenote, one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most distinctive natural formations. Created over thousands of years, cenotes are freshwater pools formed within the region’s limestone landscape. Take your time to swim, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while appreciating the natural rock formations around you. After your swim, get ready to continue with the rest of the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Cancun Mayan Travel
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring towels and extra clothes for change.
- Use comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Use sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Subject to change without notice
How it compares in Mexico, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 54% above the median of the 512 experiences we list in Mexico, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Mexico, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
