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Tulum Adventure: Ruins, Cenote, Turtles
4.9
108 Ratings
Playa del Carmen
Discover Tulum’s wonders: explore ancient ruins, swim in Cenote Nohoch, and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach. Includes lunch and snorkel gear.
Discover Tulum’s wonders: explore ancient ruins, swim in Cenote Nohoch, and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach. Includes lunch and snorkel gear.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueológica de Tulum - Perched on a cliff, the ancient walled city of Tulum offers breathtaking views of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea. Visitors can explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with a knowledgeable guide and learn why it is one of the most sought-after cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
- Cenote Tak Be Lum - Venture into…
- Zona Arqueológica de Tulum - Perched on a cliff, the ancient walled city of Tulum offers breathtaking views of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea. Visitors can explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with a knowledgeable guide and learn why it is one of the most sought-after cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
- Cenote Tak Be Lum - Venture into the jungle to find a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya! These cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes filled with mineral-rich freshwater, providing the perfect “swimming hole” to refresh, play, and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
- Akumal Beach - Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure by diving into the natural habitat of sea turtles in Akumal. This tranquil bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles that graze on the seagrass, offering a unique opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.
What's Included
- Thermo for water in Tulum Ruins
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All visit guided
- Thermo for water in Tulum Ruins
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All visit guided
What's Not Included
- Marine Tax: Turtle protection program, must be paid in cash Mexican Pesos cash at the travel date
- Tulum Jaguar Park and Nature Reserve, must be paid in cash Mexican Pesos cash at the travel date
- Marine Tax: Turtle protection program, must be paid in cash Mexican Pesos cash at the travel date
- Tulum Jaguar Park and Nature Reserve, must be paid in cash Mexican Pesos cash at the travel date
Additional Information
Discover three premier attractions near Tulum in a single day with this combined tour. Begin by exploring the Tulum Ruins, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will offer insights and address any questions. Next, enjoy a refreshing swim in a Cenote Cave. Conclude the day at Akumal Beach, where you can snorkel with turtles. The tour includes lunch…
Discover three premier attractions near Tulum in a single day with this combined tour. Begin by exploring the Tulum Ruins, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will offer insights and address any questions. Next, enjoy a refreshing swim in a Cenote Cave. Conclude the day at Akumal Beach, where you can snorkel with turtles. The tour includes lunch and provides snorkel gear for your convenience.
- Total time including the land transportation to the places to visit and come back to your hotel or meeting point is between 9 and 10 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation.
- Not Included: Marine Tax: Turtle protection program. 400 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date
- Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 400 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date.
- For logistics and operation reasons, the visit to the cenote can be changed to another one similar characteristics.
- The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
Location
Coco Bongo
For Playa del Carmen City Meeting point is Coco Bongo Doors at 08:10 am in 12th Street with 10th Avenue. Our staff will call your name when they arrive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(108 Ratings)
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E7981cjmatth
Mar 14, 2026
Asombroso! - I was not sure what to expect taking off on this adventure but what I experienced was absolutely amazing. The ruins where cool , I spent the afternoon 2 feet away from various sea turtles and the cinote was far more than I imagined it would be. Fredrico and Oscar the grouch where both amazing I highly recommend this tour.
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Curiosity25500782170
Mar 10, 2026
Great Family Tour - Had a great tour with Pablo. Loved the sights and the food.
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Silvia
Feb 23, 2026
Mexico - Fantastic tour
Wonderful experience and well managed times
The really special guide nice and speaks perfect Italian
Thank you Ivonne
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Mobile31142641043
Feb 20, 2026
Very good day - Very professional and very kind guide. Thulium very nice visit, very well organized, however swimming with turtles lots of people and troubled waters! I stop to eat very nice
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Traveler59503679962
Feb 13, 2026
Major experiences in about 7 hours - The Small Group to Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave, and Sea Turtles Snorkeling guided tour was as described. Communication with the tour operator was done via Tripadvisor and more easily via Whatsapp. As an 11-person group with children meeting in Tulum we were picked up on time, plus two others for a total of 13, comfortably seated in an AC van.
Rodrigo is an excellent driver. On an undeveloped and uneven dirt road he kept us reasonably comfortable while overtaking a slower van and we all quietly cheered. He also kept our stuff secure in the van while we were away so we could travel light.
Eder was our guide in every way, keeping the tour focused and on schedule. He collected and collated the cash fees for the ruins and the turtles, managing the tickets to speed things up. We saw and were told about interesting parts of the ruins, had great photo opportunities. We headed into the jungle to one of the most beautiful cenotes and had an hour to swim/snorkel and take it in. We broke for lunch with good tasty options. Finally, we reached Akumal Beach and were handed off to two expert guides who took us out to sea and spotted several turtles for us. Chilled bottled water was supplied in a cooler before the ruins (no disposable bottles allowed inside), and available thereafter.
Water activity gear are supplied, but bring beach towels and a change of dry clothes. It helped it was a weekday, and we did the ruins and cenote in the morning to avoid crowds. We had the cenote to ourselves. There were changing rooms available at the cenote and Akumal but I simply wore my swimwear to the ruins, with a rash guard since sunscreen is disallowed with the turtles.
Couldn't be any better. I'm very satisfied!
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Florence
Feb 12, 2026
Flawless Half-Day Tulum Tour: Ruins, Cenote Cave, Sea Turtles & Zero Stress - We had an excellent experience and would absolutely recommend it, especially for families.
Communication:
Raul contacted us on WhatsApp the day before with clear reminders about keeping the van dry and advance notice about required cash entry fees for the parks. Everything was transparent and well explained.
Team:
We met Rodrigo (driver) and Eder (guide) at a nearby hotel landmark at 9:00am. They were an outstanding team. Rodrigo stayed with the van at each stop so it worked like a secure locker for our belongings, kept us supplied with cold water, and made sure we stayed on schedule without rushing.
Eder led the tours and was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely funny, keeping both adults and kids engaged.
Itinerary:
• Guided tour of the Tulum ruins via Jaguar Acceso Centro Park
• Swim in a Cenotes cave
• Included lunch (good!)
• Snorkeling in Akumal to see sea turtles
Why This Tour Works:
We traveled with multiple families and kids ages 6–11 and felt well cared for the entire time. The pacing was excellent, the logistics were smooth, and we managed to experience a lot without feeling exhausted.
Timing:
We were back at our car before 4:00pm, having seen ruins, swam in a cenotes cave, enjoyed lunch, and snorkeled with sea turtles all in about six hours.
If you want an easy way to experience Tulum and the surrounding area with kids, this tour is absolutely worth it.
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Trailblazer815649
Feb 5, 2026
Caves, food, turtles, oh my - Such a great tour. Caves were less scary than I anticipated and were in fact quite magical. Turtles. Amazing. Food was great authentic Mexican cuisine. I can’t wait to bring my family next time.
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Tourist06147799773
Mar 5, 2026
Very good experience!! - We went today (5/3/26) with my son. Very good experience and very satisfied with the services. We enjoyed everything, but especially the visit to the cenote, which really exceeded our expectations. Excellent tour guide Mario Cantas and very sober and experienced driver Luis. Truly recommended!!
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Robert
Feb 7, 2026
Tulum ruins, Cenote swim, and Turtle Sanctuary tour - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Felt taken care of the entire time. The ruins and Cenotes were amazing! The only time we felt rushed was when we were handed off to the guide at the turtle sanctuary. This is out of the tour guide's control of course. The restaurant they took us to in town was amazing. Overall great experience.
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Simon
Feb 5, 2026
Good tour - Good tour in general. It is a little short compared to others, so I feel you could make more use of the time in Tulum for example
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