Private Tour: Turtle Snorkeling and Cenote Swim in Akumal

Embark on a private tour in Akumal and experience the thrill of swimming with turtles. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of a cenote and indulge in a delicious snack at a local Mexican restaurant. Perfect for families and friends!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akumal Beach - A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or rental for a scenic 45-minute drive. Experience the thrill of swimming with majestic turtles, guided by your personal snorkeling expert! There’s no need for a boat as snorkeling is easily accessible from the shore, and the ocean in this protected bay is wonderfully calm. Prepare…
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Airbnb by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Certified, experienced and dedicated private guide
  • Snorkeling gear of the highest quality with life vests
  • Cenote and Turtles cooperative fees, Beach entrance bracelet
  • Lunch at a local Mexican restaurant with one meal a la carte
  • Water and sodas provided in the cooler of the van
  • All taxes and commissions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Information

Experience a one-of-a-kind and exclusive private snorkeling tour that offers the opportunity to swim with turtles in Akumal.
Afterward, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in a cenote of your choice, accompanied by a certified guide. You can choose between three stunning cenotes: Jaguar, Nicte Ha, or Taak bi ha.
Additionally, you will enjoy a delightful…

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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590linseyf
Dec 14, 2024
Amazing Cenote and Snorkeling Experience - We had an unforgettable experience with Arturo and Rodrigo’s team! Even though the weather wasn’t ideal for the reef, they expertly adjusted our plans and suggested visiting the turtle sanctuary area with our amazing Mayan guide, Luis. Our kids, aged 11 and 14, were thrilled to see sea turtles and even spotted a stingray! The highlight was when our son got to choose which cenote to explore. We ended up at an incredible cave cenote where we swam in an underground river—absolutely magical and a MUST-see. The tour team was professional, accommodating, and fun throughout the day. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a unique family outing, you won’t be disappointed! Highly recommend. 🌟
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Justinsf9779bt
Nov 23, 2024
Turtles and Sac Actun - We arrived at the Akumal and swam with turtles before all the crowds arrived, you get a private guide for the turtle swim as well so it feels like a very personal experience. I noticed large groups as we were leaving having to form a large circle around a turtle which I feel would take away from the experience. It was just my friend and I so we were able to get reasonably close and the guide offered to take my gopro and take all the videos for us without anyone in the back ground. It was a great experience. For the cenote swim we chose to do Sac Actun which is a cenote but with a cave attached, Alex the guide took us into the cave, they supplied wetsuits and snorkles. Another great experience, swimming though a cave with stalactites and stalagmites, sometimes with only enough room from you head to be above the water! Alex was awesome and the driver as well, they also supplied water and sodas. On the way to each destination Alex would explain the history of each place and the meanings of the names. The included lunch also had the best fish tacos we have had in Mexico!
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Allisonwj7328pe
Aug 21, 2024
Lots of fun! - An excellent tour. Our guides were great and extremely knowledgeable. Lots of turtles on the turtle swim but the cenote was the highlight. Lunch was also great. Would definitely recommend.
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Yeni7403
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing Tulum Cenote Experience - We’ve done several tours in MX over the years. This is the only way we will do tours on future visits. Arturo was amazing and the whole experience was spectacular. Lunch was so good and even had vegan options. What a great experience! We will be using absolute tours for future trips!
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Emilee129
Jun 17, 2024
Simply incredible. - Words cannot express how truly wonderful this tour was. Arturo was such a nice person and a great guide! Starting early was absolutely the best decision. We saw many turtles on our snorkel, and beat the crowds, who were just arriving when we were leaving. It was a breathtaking experience. We went the relaxing cenote - the one with all the fauna - and it was so beautiful it felt otherworldly. Absolutely stunning. We did many tours in PDC, and have travelled all over the world, and this experience will forever standout for how gorgeous it was and for amazing Arturo was. If I could give this 100 stars I would.
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Emilee_h
Jun 17, 2024
Simply incredible. - Words cannot express how truly wonderful this tour was. Arturo was such a nice person and a great guide! Starting early was absolutely the best decision. We saw many turtles on our snorkel, and beat the crowds, who were just arriving when we were leaving. It was a breathtaking experience. We went the relaxing cenote - the one with all the fauna - and it was so beautiful it felt otherworldly. Absolutely stunning. We did many tours in PDC, and have travelled all over the world, and this experience will forever standout for how gorgeous it was and for amazing Arturo was. If I could give this 100 stars I would.
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K2417rfjulieh
Mar 11, 2024
Great experience, highly recommend - Just got back from this awesome tour. Family of 6 adults and we had a great time, saw lots of turtles, rays and even squid. Arrived just before it started getting busy. After the snorkelling we went to a cave cenote which was simply stunning. We loved swimming g about in the fresh water cave. Great day out and would highly recommend m. Booking super simple, communication great, nice air cones van and super friendly tour guide Juan who took care of everything..
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Davidwd2645yx
Dec 20, 2023
Went to the ruins, swam withturtles, and cenote - Arturo was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer evey question we had. Highly recommend 👌
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Stephanie
Dec 12, 2023
Beautiful - Excellent attention from Juan and Mr. Carlos. From the beginning of the tour, super punctual and attentive. Explaining the entire route to us, offering us complimentary drinks. The transportation was super clean, the turtle place was beautiful, and also the attention from the excellent guide. We saw turtles and different fish. It was a beautiful experience. The cenote is a divine place, it is worth mentioning that they gave us snorkeling equipment, which gave an extra point to better see the landscape underwater. The tour is spectacular, you will not regret it…
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947alisonr
Nov 1, 2023
Created memories to treasure. - This activity I knew would take me out of my comfort zone as I am not a strong swimmer but Alex from Absolute Adventure and Jose at the turtle beach were so reassuring and helpful that it gave me the confidence to relax and really enjoy the experience. It was wonderful to snorkel with the turtles and many more fish too. At the cenote Alex accompained us into the underground cavern, explaining as we explored. It was truly magical and given us memories to treasure. Thank you so much.
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