Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
Overview
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9 hours
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A guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip transportation, beverages and a delicious local lunch included!
This Tulum Swimming with turtles and Cenote Tour brings you to three of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a great escape in history, culture and nature.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
Not Included: Turtle protection program. 15 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date
Not Included: Tulum Reserve Tax, 20 USD per person, must be paid at the travel date.
The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
What To Expect
Tulum
The ancient walled city of Tulum sits atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea creating vistas that will take your breath away. Explore the Tulum Mayan ruins with an expert guide and discover why this is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the Riviera Maya.
Cenote Nohoch
Head into the jungle and discover a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya! Cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes full of mineral-rich freshwater, the perfect “swimming hole” to refresh and play and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
Options
From Tulum French or German
Visit guided French or German: Add this option for a visit guided in Tulum Ruins in with a guide speaking French or German
Departure in Playa del Carmen
Pickup included
Playa del Carmen German-French
Pickup included
Departure from Tulum
Duration: 7 hours
What‘s Included
Buffet lunch
Bottled water on board
Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
Archaeological guide in Tulum
Tulum Reserve Tax USD (20.00 per person)
Turtle protection program. (USD 15.00 per person)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,302 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iván the great
W1228NEsamanthac,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Iván was very knowledgeable. We had a great time learning about the history of Tulum, Yucatan and Mexico. We saw a bunch of sea turtles and the cenote was just mind blowing. Thanks to Federico for his amazing driving. We were on time for every activity. Highly recommend!!!
Best combo package
Abhimanyu B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00“The travel company was excellent, with friendly and helpful staff. We visited the Tulum ruins, and the cenote caves were the highlight—absolutely stunning and unforgettable. The turtle experience was just okay, but overall the trip was still worth every penny. I would definitely recommend it.”
Yaris was our guide and...
Elsi E,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yaris was our guide and she took very good care of us. The water activities are fun and created memories of a lifetime for me and my mum.
Amazing full-day tour!
goldbergerf,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible time with Pablo as our guide! Was a great tour and got to see sea turtles, a beautiful cenote and interesting history at the ruins. Logistics were seemless. Highly recommend!
The best part of my trip.
N1872TPpaulac,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, spectacular places, the visit to the cenote was the best, the food was exquisite, and the experience of swimming with the turtles was unforgettable. Iván the guide was very kind, along with César the driver. 110% recommendable.
Great day!!!
Rob M,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day!!! The cenote and sea turtles were my favorite part and the food after the cenote was amazing. But the BEST part was our guide Ivan and driver Cesar - they helped make it fun relaxing and informative.
Amazing day
Scenic259176,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jar and caesar were amazing on our tour today. A good variety of activities and over a sensible duration.. lunch was amazing. Definitely worth doing this tour if you want to tick a few things off in one day 😀
Spectacular!!!!
N6396FXalanc,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was super great; the guide, Pablo, was very attentive to all questions, and the experiences are unique and highly recommended.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote Swimming, Snorkeling w/ Turtles & more!
476lorrainev,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Iván & Federico were amazing! We got to do three separate excursions in one! The Tulum Ruins, Cenote swimming & Snorkeling w/ Turtles! Ivan was very knowledgeable and super accommodating. Frederick was a great driver. If you’re looking for a affordable yet reliable & fun experience this is it! Muchas gracias Ivan! Que viva Mexico!
All good! Super close treatment. A pleasure with the guides! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Barrawein,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides Yaris and Fede are a 10! A pleasure! Super close treatment. Traveling alone, it is appreciated to feel this safe and well!
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