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15 Best Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

I put together the Akumal tours that treat the turtles properly, because the bay runs on real rules now. Green turtles graze the seagrass year round, and swims happen in small guided groups with life vests on and hands off. Go at opening; the water is calmer and the turtles feed in the shallows.

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour From Cancun & Riviera Maya

Experience the beauty of the sea turtles and cenotes with our half-day snorkeling tour in Cancun & Riviera Maya. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very fun adventure ocean adventure was a great team got very close to turtles and the cave was definitely worth the money. Can’t say enough about this was great experience.”

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2.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming With Turtles

Embark on a full day Tulum ruins tour and experience the beauty of the cenotes and swimming with turtles. Don't miss out on this amazing adventure in Tulum!

★ 5.0

“Guide Ivan & driver Luis were fantastic. Having worked in tourism in Europe, SE Asia & Canada they were top notch in my mind. Ivan was so knowledgable. You felt safe & supported and had no worries. Your belongings were safe while you swam with…”

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3.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

Experience the beauty of Tulum Ruins, swimming with turtles in Akumal, and exploring cenotes on a private adventure. Discover the wonders of the Riviera Maya!

★ 5.0

“Great Tour all around! Carlos guided us through the Tulum ruins and taught us alot about the architecture of the buildings, the symbolism of the carvings and what the mayan people valued. We saw several sea turtles while snorkeling and both Carlos and Salma helped…”

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4.Private Snorkeling Tour With Sea Turtles at Akumal Beach – Playa Del Carmen

Experience the beauty of Akumal Beach in Playa Del Carmen with a private snorkeling tour that includes swimming alongside sea turtles. Book your tour for 2024 now!

★ 4.5

“Great experience with tour guide David. He was knowledgeable and fun to work with. Took the family to a place with abundance of turtles, fishes and a coral reef.”

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5.Turtle and Cenote Private Adventure From Riviera Maya – Playa Del Carmen

Experience a private adventure in Riviera Maya in 2024! Explore the turtle and cenote ecosystem in Playa del Carmen with this unforgettable tour. Book now!

★ 5.0

“This tour was full of incredible memories from start to finish. Rachelle was the very best guide and we loved the photos that Luisa took for us. Everyone went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The food was amazing and rachelle was…”

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6.Private Snorkeling With Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

Experience the ultimate adventure of private snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Beach. Swim alongside these majestic creatures in their natural habitat for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

★ 5.0

“Positives: The providers were kind and flexible in our booking, allowing us to reschedule due to weather for a date that worked for us. They also provided a prescription mask upon request for our family member with bad eyesight - a lifesaver, and Marlene loaned…”

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7.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour With Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

Experience the best of Tulum with a private tour that includes snorkeling with turtles and exploring cenotes. Don't miss out on this bestselling adventure!

★ 5.0

“Could not have had a better experience! Our tour guide, Alex, briefed us on the history of the ruins & cenotes from the moment he picked us up from our hotel. Alex is extremely knowledgable about the history and very accommodating! We were literally the…”

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8.Tour to Tulum and Cenote With Swimming With Turtles From Riviera Maya

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Mayan culture and nature, and discover the hidden treasures that await in this captivating tour from Riviera Maya.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful experience, I recommend without hesitation everything was perfect Recommendation, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water shoe, jersey and towel of course. An experience we will never forget thank you ❤️Auto-translated”

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9.Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos With Turtles

Experience the beauty of Akumal with its incredible snorkeling opportunities and the chance to swim alongside majestic turtles. Capture unforgettable moments with stunning photos.

★ 5.0

“Awesome Experience! Would highly recommend! I did a ton of research about which tour to pick and eventually picked this one. I liked that it included photos and was a small (max 6 ppl) or private group. Some of the groups we saw were quite…”

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10.Playa Del Carmen: Tulum, Cenote, and Turtle Tour With Lunch

Adventurous travelers seeking an immersive experience in Mexico's Caribbean wonder can embark on a captivating journey through Tulum's ruins, Akumal's serenity, and a cenote's enchanting depths.

★ 4.8

“Jar, the host was so passionate and knowledgeable, made the experience complete! This trip is worth the money, getting timely and safe transportation to all these amazing locations!”

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12.Quintana Roo Akumal Monkey Sanctuary Admission – Playa Del Carmen

Experience the beauty of Quintana Roo and the playful monkeys at Akumal Monkey Sanctuary in 2024. Book your admission now and make unforgettable memories in Playa Del Carmen.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic experience! I mean MONKEYS - what else do you need in life? Our guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and made the experience so pleasurable. Thank you for all you are doing for the animals. Cannot recommend enough.”

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13.Akumal: Akumal Monkey Sanctuary Tour

Jet into the heart of Akumal's lush jungle and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary, where rescued primates await your discovery.

★ 4.5

“We had an incredible experience at the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary. Our guide, Oscar, was excellent—his background as a biologist, fluent English, and deep passion for animal advocacy made the tour both educational and impactful. This was an eye-opening experience for my children to understand how…”

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14.Akumal Off-The-Beaten Path ATV Adventure – Playa Del Carmen

Experience an off-the-beaten path ATV adventure in Akumal, Mexico. Explore the beautiful landscapes of Playa Del Carmen on this thrilling and unforgettable excursion in 2024.

★ 4.5

“Definitely not a half day experience. You pick up from a bunch of other hotels. Atv ride was a blast, cenote was short but sweet and the sanctuary was interesting. Our English speaking guide was awesome.”

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15.Swim With Akumal Turtles

Take the plunge and join us on a thrilling expedition, where you'll encounter incredible sea turtles and uncover the secrets of Akumal's underwater world.

★ 5.0

“Quick tip - either bring a sun shirt you can wear while swimming or biodegradable sunscreen! Our guide Carlos was fantastic! It was a little chaotic in the main building with the changing rooms and lockers because there were a lot of people but Carlos…”

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4.5Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel With Turtles Experience4 hours (approx.)$89.61 4.5Sea Turtle and Cenotes Tour Snorkeling From Riviera Maya4 to 5 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Private Tour Turtle Experience and Cenote Swim5 to 6 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0VIP Cenotes & Turtles Private Tour5 hours (approx.)$215.00 5.0VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour4 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0Departure From Akumal to Cancun International Airport. Private Service2 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0One Way Transportation Cancun- Akumal/Tulum/Hilton 1-6 PAX1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$144.00 5.0Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal3 hours (approx.)$245.00 5.0Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim With Turtles and Cenote Cave9 to 10 hours (approx.)$746.71 5.0Turtle Bay Express Private Tour From Riviera Maya – Playa Del Carmen1 hour (approx.)$295.00 5.0Akumal, Cenote Taak Bi Ha Private Tour From Playa Del Carmen6 to 7 hours (approx.)$242.00 5.0Snorkeling Akumal1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0TULUM, CENOTE, MYSTIKA MUSEUM, TURTLES SNORKELING (Private)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 4.0Akumal Private Transportation From-To Cancun Airport2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.85 5.0Departures in Luxury Sedan From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$152.00 4.5Snorkeling With Turtles and Cenote Tour From Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0Private Half Day Tour in Cenote Cave and Swimming With Turtles5 to 6 hours (approx.)$746.32 5.0Snorkel With Turtles and Cenotes7 to 10 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Departures in High Country From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$217.00 5.0Departures in Luxury SUV From Akumal to Cancun Airport2 hours (approx.)$217.00 5.0Private Snorkeling Tour to Akumal Bay and Yal-Kú Cenote – Playa Del Carmen4 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0Tulum Ruins Swim With Turtles in Akumal and Cenote10 hours (approx.)$125.00 4.5Tour to Swim With Turtles1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$36.21 3.7From Playa Del Carmen: Turtles Encounter at Akumal Beach$82