Akumal ATV Excursion: Adventure through Jungle and Support Animal Rescue
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80 Ratings
Akumal
Embark on an exhilarating ATV adventure through Akumal's jungle, followed by a visit to the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary. Support animal rescue while enjoying a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and a close connection to nature.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals - Get ready for an exhilarating ATV adventure that will take you deep into the heart of the Akumal jungle. Our ATV tour promises an adrenaline-pumping ride as you navigate rugged terrain and weave through lush foliage, surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the jungle.

But fear not, this tour is not all about high-speed excitement. We’ve thoughtfully crafted the journey to provide you with moments of tranquility and awe. Our first stop will be at a hidden cenote, a natural freshwater pool concealed within the depths of the jungle. Here, you can cool off in the pristine, crystal-clear waters, and bask in the serenity that engulfs this enchanting oasis.

Once you’re refreshed and ready to roll, we’ll continue deeper into the jungle’s mysteries. Our next destination is the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary, a sanctuary dedicated to providing rescued monkeys with a second chance at life. It’s not about monkey bonding, but rather an opportunity to observe and learn about these incredible creatures.

What's Included
  • Raincoat (in case of rain)
  • Security glasses and helmets for the ATV
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • ATV Insurance (Mandatory) $15.00 usd
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

There’s a multitude of factors why this tour should be on your radar! Primarily, it presents an exclusive and remarkable journey through Akumal’s dense rainforest. You’ll enjoy the thrill of maneuvering an ATV across a challenging landscape, and take a rejuvenating dip in a picturesque cenote, a special kind of freshwater pool found exclusively in this part of the world.

Additionally, the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary takes pride in its support for animal welfare, and the tour gives you a chance to appreciate the admirable efforts of the foundation in rescuing, rehabilitating, and taking care of the monkeys. Embrace this tour for not just an entertaining and stimulating experience, but also to aid an organization that’s contributing positively to the globe.

In conclusion, the tour provides an ideal mix of thrill, enlightenment, and wildlife conservation, making it an unmatched choice for anyone looking to enjoy a one-of-a-kind and impactful experience while advocating a great cause.

  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes, a swimsuit, sunglasses, a towel and biodegradable sunscreen
  • Minimum age to drive is 16 years (Mandatory to show ID)
  • Children ages 5 to 16 may ride with an adult on a double ATV
  • Please, you must be 20 minutes before your tour, otherwise you will lose your reservation WITHOUT REFUND.
  • Documents to show at the entrance of the tour Adults: Official ID, IFE or INE, temporary or permanent residence issued in Quintana Roo. Kids, Infants under 5: Official ID.
  • Passengers must be at least 5 years old. The minimum height required is 1.20 metes (3 feet 9 inches).
  • Maximum weight p/vehicle: Single – 175 kg ( 386 lbs) Double – 210 kg (463 lbs)
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION. After 6 PM, The Sanctuary office closes, making morning transfers challenging. For a seamless experience, we recommend booking the 2nd shift to ensure ample time for arrangements. Pickups begin 60-90 minutes before Tour time. Thank you!”
  • We will reserve the right of admission in case any passenger is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Location
Akumal Monkey Sanctuary
If you are arriving by yourself to the Sanctuary. We are located just in the middle between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Just Google AKUMAL MONKEY SANCTUARY and follow the indications. We have free parking lot inside our facilities.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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36destinis
Jun 25, 2024
Great time!! - I love animals and nature so this was the perfect excursion, not too long, full of information & fun. This trip was a Father’s Day gift to my husband that we both enjoyed. From the guides, to transportation and cleanliness of the sanctuary everything was great!!
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Chris_b
Jun 18, 2024
Unparalleled vacation memories - Everything was excellent. The ATV tour was exhilarating, the cenote walk was gorgeous, and the animal sanctuary was a one of a kind educational experience. Absolutely recommend.
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Anne-elise
Jun 13, 2024
Gorgeous - Simply brilliant. A great guide who does really well in French. I recommend this activity 100%.
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Brianna_b
Jun 10, 2024
Wild & Adventurous Half-Day Experience - We did the ATV tour, cenote swim, and monkey sanctuary tour during this outing. The guides were super friendly and made sure everyone stayed safe. The ATV ride was exhilarating, and cooling off in the underground cenote afterwards was very refreshing. Definitely pay the extra fee for the monkey bonding! I almost passed on it, but ended up so glad I did it. My only minor complaint is we waited longer than expected/past the scheduled start time at the sanctuary (before the ATV portion started) Kudos to the guides, they really nailed it!
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Ifeanyio129
May 21, 2024
Great trip with variety of activities! - This was a really fun trip . Will say the atv course is INCREDIBLY dusty but we got to go to the cenote and were able to use the locker room showers afterwards so it worked out. Cenote was completely underground and too dark to take pictures but was pretty cool to see. The Akumal sanctuary was an interesting experience . Our tour guide was very passionate and informed on the animal species. Also loved that transportation was includedand didn't take all day to pick up/ drop off.
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H782lnjessicac
May 19, 2024
Fun!! Interacting w/Monkey not included in ticket. - This excursion was great. The ATVs were fun, the swimming at the cave was a great break, and seeing the monkeys was fun. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. My only issue is that booking through Trip Advisor the interactive monkey experience wasn't included. Everyone else got to interact with a monkey but that wasn't included in what I purchased.
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Jacksp2945xd
May 9, 2024
Best Adventure Experience in Tulum - We did the ATV Tour, which ended up being more than we bargained for - in a good way. We were a bachelor party of 7 guys in their 30s. The pickup van was right on time at a hotel down the road from where we were staying, had AC and a great driver. Arrive at the Sanctuary where they quickly get everyone checked in, forms filled out, then lay out the day for you. The facility is brand new looking, very clean with some expansion work going on. Bathrooms, lockers etc. We thought the trip would just be an ATV tour, but first you get a hour-ish long tour of the sanctuary with some basic farm animals (pigs, deer, goats) that are largely roaming free and enjoyed the human presence. Then you are taken through some of the more exotic (to Americans) animals - monkeys, wild cats, macaws. The guides are fairly knowledgable - the tour feels aimed at kids primarily, but we all had a good time. You get a picture/photo op with holding a macaw and a snake. The Sanctuary has photographers who will take photos that can be purchased at the end of the tour, but you are also free to take them yourself. FYI the monkey play-time is not included in the ATV package. We didn't opt for it, though some other folks we were grouped with did. Didn't bother us, and we were kept busy while the other folks did that. After getting some refreshments and an opportunity to change, use restrooms etc, you get prepped for the ATVs. As someone who is familiar with ATVs, I appreciated the minimal "training" that goes on. ATVs aren't complicated, and I know in America there wouldve been like a half hour training video or something youd need to watch. That being said - if you are someone who is uncomfortable riding an ATV for the first time, it may feel a bit light. The staff are amazing, and I'm sure if you asked them questions they'd spend the time. We set out as one long line on the ATVs - the first half of the ride is on a wide dirt road. It was hot and before the rain season, so there was a ton of dust being kicked up - you will either want to bring a mouth covering or buy one (15$) from the gift shop. Visibility is LOW but the path is wide and easy to navigate for the first half. Second half, the path is considerable narrower, and you are going up and down small rocky hills. It is not difficult to navigate at slow speeds; however at high speeds, we had someone in our group end up in the bushes. Guides quickly sorted it all out, kept the group together, etc. Where you end up is the coolest Cenote we experience while there. I honestly don't want to ruin the surprise, so just trust that it is super worth it. This was the first activity we did for the bachelor party weekend, and everyone loved it. You get a really wider variety of experiences in a short but not rushed amount of time. Given transportation for foreigners in Tulum can be a bit time consuming / difficult (just language barrier, needing to have a taxi contact, wait times - would recommend a hotel or something that can help manage this for you) it was really nice to have a bunch of different things to do at one location. Would go back again for sure. Much love to the team at the sanctuary.
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K3189kxpattym
May 2, 2024
Fun Tour - Fun and very fast riding at times. The monkey tour was very fun. A little disorganized, but still fun. Very dusty, be prepared, make sure you bring a mask.
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Iliana_g
Mar 25, 2024
Amazingly Fun - Had a great time, and loved the monkey bonding experience!! Definitely a highlight of my trip, highly recommend.
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Emilee_h
Jun 17, 2024
Rushed, but still fun. - This tour was nice - but very very rushed. We were picked up by the company and as soon as we got there we were told we would need to buy bug spray and face coverings, but at the same time, that we were late and needed to hurry. The tutorial on the ATV was very brief, but it was easy to get the hang of and very fun. The cenote was super cool, but again, rushed to change to get in the water, and rushed getting out. What they didn’t tell us is that after the cenote and after the ATV ride back, we would get the chance to shower and change - which would have been great to know, since it was very dusty, and we put our clothes on over our swim stuff since we were so rushed, and it turned to caked on mud, and we didn’t have anything to change into. There seemed to be a lot of animals around, but again we were rushed through and didn’t get to stop and look. Monkey bonding experience was very brief, but awesome. Lunch was a basic sandwich, which was fine. Overall, a good tour, but would benefit tremendously from slowing it down and letting guests have more time to enjoy things.
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