Tulum and Snorkel with Sea Turtles

Private Tour

Overall rating: (19 Reviews)

Description

Enjoy a private tour combining the Tulum Mayan ruins with snorkeling alongside sea turtles in Akumal Bay. Explore ancient maya history and swim with vibrant marine life in one unforgettable adventure.

On board of a private van, we will pick you up at your hotel lobby to take you upon an unforgettable adventure journey. Our first stop will be Tulum. At this place, you will be accompanied by a specialized bilingual tour guide. You will be transported back to the Pre-hispanic times while you are listening to the history of this great ancient Mayan City and its importance within the mayan culture.

What to expect in Tulum
Walled City its first vestiges were found dating from 564 B.C., a place where besides of having one of the most stunning turquoise-blue water Oceanfront view, share its natural and cultural treasures alongside the second largest Coral Reef in the World.

A journey which will take us around two hours where besides of learn about the Mayan Culture, you will be allowed to discover Tulum on your own! So, do not forget to bring your swimsuit!

Later, we will go to the next stop the beautiful Akumal Bay The Place of the Turtles in Mayan. Located around 25 minutes from Tulum. It is a place where a world class snorkeling experience awaits you! You will also enjoy a exquisite Mexican lunch in one of the best Akumal Restaurants

Akumal The Place of Turtles
If you are a nature-lover, then you cannot lose this big opportunity to visit Akumal, a natural beauty protected area that hides into its warm turquoise-blue waters an amazing and immense underwater world such as: multi-colored fish species, natural sinkholes with crystal clear water, underground caverns and rivers, lagoons and of course, the home of this fascinating sea turtles. You can swim alongside the Sea Turtles and learn how to care of them.

Akumal is the perfect place to practice snorkeling and is considered one of the best family destinations as well! Located in the heart of the "Riviera Maya", you can be able to rest or just relax on its extended white sand beaches, you will experience a completely natural experience for sure.

What's included

Private round trip transportation from your Hotel
Air-conditioned van
Bottled water
Umbrellas
Entrance to archeological site
Professional & Certified bilingual guide
Free time at Tulum (pictures, swim, etc)
Snorkeling equipment
Life jacket
Lunch (pork or beef, chicken, fish) include1 drink per person (soda, flavored water or beer)
On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water

Not included:

Gratuities
Extra drinks

What to bring

Due to the humid climate of the region it is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and light clothes
Bring swimsuit and towel and a extra change of clothes if is necessary.
Bring a cap or a hat
Bring biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent only
Bring extra cash with you to purchase souvenirs and photos

Additional information

Children rate: 5-11 years old
This private tour is appropriate for people of all ages. However, for safety reasons the snorkeling activity can be restricted to pregnant women, or people with any healthy problem which inhibit them to practice moderate physical activities such as swimming.
Under-age participants must be always accompanied by a responsible adult. It is recommended that people that take the snorkeling tour, should have a basic swimming knowledge previously.

Pick-up Information:

This private transportation service is available for hotels located in Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Reviews

Alberto is very knowledgeable and excellent guide. Score:

Recommended: YES Anonymous from

Tulum and Snorkel with Marine Turtles Absolutely awesome private tour with an exceptional guide and driver. I don't quite remember the driver's name, but I believe the guide was Victor. The first leg of the tour was the ride to Tulum. Communication prior to the trip was very good. My family was split between 2 different hotels, but they graciously picked us up at both. They offer cold waters in the van, and it is nice and cool inside. On the way to the pyramids, Victor gave us a quick and interesting history of Cancun and the Mayans, and he did a great job of narrating in English and Spanish. He was very knowledgable of the culture and history. I had taken Mayan history courses in college and found his retelling to be accurate. We had a few little kids in the car, and Victor also tailored the narrative to them so that they remained interested. In Tulum, we left all of our baggage in the van. Victor handled getting all the tickets and guiding us to the correct lines. As we walked through Tulum, he gave us an in depth dive into the culture and the significance of the structures. It was very interesting, and he was able to answer any questions we threw his way. After the pyramids, we got back into the van and headed towards Akumal to swim with turtles. The drive was fairly short, about 15 minutes. Once there, he guided us to the main hut to get ready. The dive center took over from there and provided all we needed. Our diving instructors were fantastic and spoke both English and Spanish. They fitted us with life jackets, snorkels, and fins, so it was fairly easy to swim in the waters. We were out a good ways from the shore for a while, and we managed to see 3 turtles, which was amazing. Definitely much more worthwhile to see animals in their natural habitat than in captivity. There were also plenty of fish around. The turtles were well worth the trip! After snorkeling, we walked over to great little restaurant near the shore, La Cueva del Pescador. It was an excellent little hut that served great fajitas and beverages. Their fish fajitas were fantastic. Exactly the kind of local restaurant I was hoping to visit. Overall, I definitely recommend this trip, especially the snorkeling with the turtles! The guides were knowledgable, fun, and respectful. Score:

Recommended: YES Daniel Perez from Austin, TX

Our Tour Guide Victor Manual was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, personable and fun! He took care of throughout the whole tour! Benjamin the driver was also very good and attentive. Score:

Recommended: YES Liz Gonzales from Newport Beach, CA

My husband and I did the Tulum and snorkel with marine turtles at Akumal tour on March 14. It was AMAZING! Our guide Angel was so knowledgeable and passionate about the ruins and the Mayan culture. Jesus our driver was wonderful as well. I was very nervous about snorkeling but Lupita from the dive shop in Akumal was so great at calming me down and making sure I felt safe. The restaurant they took us to afterwards was delicious, it was one of the best meals of our trip. We would definitely recommend this tour. Score:

Recommended: YES Chelsea from Columbia, MO

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