Snorkel with Sea Turtles Tour

Overall rating: 4.5 stars (47 Reviews)

Description

A great half-day excursion to beautiful Akumal Bay, where youll have the experience of a lifetime as you snorkel with sea turtles, swimming freely in their natural environment, you will be amazed!

Get to snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, were the second largest reef in the world is located and get to discover the sacred waters of a marvelous Cenote.

Akumal, means "Place of the Turtles" in the Maya. Akumal is located 100km (62 miles) south of Cancun in the heart of the Riviera Maya. In the natural protected area you get the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the amazing Sea Turtles and the very colorful fish at the second largest reef in the world.

The sea turtles come really close to the beach of Akumal and you get the chance to see them really closely. To complete the adventure you will discover and explore unique cenotes and snorkel in its crystal clear waters. Cenotes are underground rivers, which show the unique water systems of the Yucatan Peninsula! You will see the roots of the trees hanging in the water, that take the water from the Cenotes.

During this tour you really get the chance to immerse yourself in the sealife of Akumal, Mexico! Come and make this experience a memory for a lifetime!

Itinerary

7:00 AM - Pick-up with our comfortable vans at your hotel

9:00 AM - Go Snorkeling in a Cenote and enjoy crystal clear waters and amazing formations.

10:15 AM - Snorkeling in Akumal, a natural protected area where the Sea Turtles are very close to the beach, here you will get the chance to enjoy the sea turtle observation with explanation of your guide.

11:45 AM - Lunch

12:30 AM - Transfer back to your hotel by our comfortable vans.

2:00 PM - Expected to Arrive back at your hotel in Cancun (1:00 pm Playa del Carmen).

What's included

  • Use of snorkel equipment
  • Hotel pickup and return
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
Not included:
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

  • Biodegradable Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Camera

Additional information

  • All kids are welcome
  • Children rate: 5-11 years old

Pick-up Information:

  • Pick up is available in most of hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Exact time of your pick-up will be sent by email after booking.
  • In case we dont have pick-up for a specific hotel or location will be sent you the nearest meeting point where pick-up is available

Reviews

Alex was our guide. He was very knowledgeable, we were able to see 4 turtles, 2 stingrays, 1 starfish, 1 puffer fish and numerous other colourful fishes. Amazing time! Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Norfolk, England, UK
We had an awesome time swimming with the sea turtles and cenotes. The driver was amazing. Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Philadelphia, PA
We had so much fun snorkeling! Our tour guide was great he gave us a heads up whenever there were sea turtles around and got to see a total of 3! Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Kansas City
the trip was amazing & our private tour guide Domenic was absolutely fantastic! The cenote was beautiful and our snorkel trip went beyond all expectations we saw 8 sea turtles which were AMAZING! Our turtle guide was wonderful. Also the lunch in the village was authentic and delicious! A 5 star rating and a must to for anyone coming to Cancun Score: 5 stars Recommended: YES from Philadelphia, PA
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