Private Tulum and Turtles Tour: Discover Mayan Ruins and Experience Local Cuisine
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36 Ratings
Akumal
Embark on a private Tulum and Turtles tour, exploring Mayan ruins, encountering turtles in their natural habitat, and indulging in delicious local cuisine. Customize your schedule and enjoy a personalized experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Akumal Beach - Arrive early to the Natural reserve and swim with the turtles in the sea. Admire them in their natural habitat.
  • Tulum Archaeological Site - Private guided tour of the ruins with an archeological local expert. Learn all about these unique ruins next to the Caribbean sea.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is an exclusive tour tailored just for you. Feel free to tweak the timetable as per your needs. Everything will proceed at your comfort level.

Visit the Fortress while dodging the sweltering noon heat. EXPLORE the unique Mayan ruins that overlook the Caribbean Sea. OBSERVE the turtles in their natural environment and savour the finest fresh ceviche in the Riviera Maya at a native fishermen’s eatery.

Location
Akumal Beach
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mdmmelon
Mar 17, 2024
10/10 Tour of the Tulum Ruins and beautiful Sea Turtles. - Amazing tour! Exceeded all expectations. We were practically the first people at the ruins, beat the crowds, and learned so much. Then we went snorkeling up close with beautiful sea turtles - we have experiences we'll never forget! Thanks Jony and VIP Tulum and Turtles!
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459sthompson
Feb 27, 2024
One of the best days of our holiday. - Another wonderful day on a tour arranged by My Quest and made even better by our fabulous guide Jose Manuel. We started in Talum and it was well worth the early start to beat the queues; it’s an interesting site with some lovely views. The turtle swimming was great. We had a private guide so there were just four of us in a group rather than the much larger groups which made all the difference. We saw turtles very close and also barracuda, parrot fish, giant snapper and plenty of others. There were some larger groups there who in their eagerness to beat each other to the turtles were stirring up the sand and swimming over the turtles but the guides sorted them out. Would recommend this and I think it’s worth paying a little more for a small group trip.
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Carlingfan1
Feb 2, 2024
Fantastic trip with amazing guides! - We booked a little bit more to this trip, with Coba, Tulum, a Cenote and Akumal Turtles. Even though it's a lot to do in one day, it was definitely worth it. Our two guides Irving & Israel made the day interesting and enjoyable. We were collected on time from our hotel in Puerto Morelos, chatting with the guys made travelling the few hours to Coba less gruelling. An early start meant we beat the crowds and could ride through to the ruins with ease. Loads of photo opportunities and so much information! Onwards to Tulum, again with info and wonderful conversation. We had plenty of time around the ruins, again photos galore. Off to the open Cenote, where only a few other people were there meaning a peaceful experience in the refreshing crystal clear water, complete with fish. Final stop, our highlight, snorkelling with turtles. We knew it's about the wildlife so no guarantee to see any, but we saw 3 turtles, a stingray and so many different fish. The water was warm and we could have stayed all day! Thank you so much to the guys, such an enjoyable day out. All entries were already organised so no hidden fees or confusion. Emails before we arrived in Mexico were answered promptly and any questions answered. WhatsApp messages in the days before to confirm sealed the deal.
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Patrickdp3770mm
Jan 14, 2024
Lots of good views - Great sites to see very knowledgeable staff and had a great time seeing things that I wanted to see. Family fun activities
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Mariahn4407ib
Nov 26, 2023
10/10 recommend - We had an amazing time. Abraham was very knowledgeable and patient, answered our questions and was just very nice to be around. We would definitely recommend the private tour, it's worth it!
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Dawnma9683kj
Nov 7, 2023
Wonderful day. Saw lots of wild life. - Wonderful family trip! Irvin was a great and accommodating guide. Definitely recommend for a family tour.
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Wayne_f
Nov 7, 2023
Eric was a great guide... - Eric was a great guide and very knowledgeable about Tulum history and he joined us for the snorkeling which made us feel safe. Wonderful job by Eric.
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Tonig280
Aug 17, 2023
Awesome private excursion - Everyone that works here was awesome! Maria in the office and our AMAZING tour guide, Alex. Seriously, he made our excursion a memory that will last us a lifetime. We customized our tour when we booked it and had zero issues. They confirmed everything the day before our excursion as well. The vehicle was so comfy and clean. Private tours are the only way to go, especially if Alex is your guide! He snuck pictures of us all day and was so professional, yet friendly and knowledgeable at the same time. Highly recommend!
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Mistyt514
Jul 13, 2023
Irving is an excellent guide! - Irving was a AMAZING tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. Getti g to see the history in the ruins and then up close with turtles was a great addition to our resort cancun stay.
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Shelbyj964
May 3, 2023
Turtles and Tulum - First time out of country for us! It was so beautiful! We were so nervous about where to go, what to do, and how we were going to get there. This made it so incredibly smooth. It was nice that it was private, we didn’t have to wait in any lines and got straight in everywhere with no hassle. It was a blast and we made the best memories. Our guide, Gerry, was the best! He was so smart and made the whole experience for us! We’ll never forget the places we went and the experiences we had.
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