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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

“This trip was amazing , we loved swimming with the turtles, it’s so beautiful and for me a dream come true. Our Guide Max, was such an amazing guide, so friendly, very patient and gave us lots of information throughout the tour. Cannot Recommend him…”

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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

“Great tour! It was a small group and the guides were amazing. Yar and Cesar (sp*) were very helpful, knowledgeable and fun. The cenotes were incredible and Yar did a fantastic job explaining the cave. All around amazing trip.”

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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

“This was a great experience. Our guide. Was awesome., spoke very good English and spent a lot of time ensuring he went above and beyond to show us some amazing things. Within minutes we had seen quite a few turtles, but then he went the…”

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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

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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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

“The tour was very well organised. Marlene gave us all necessary information in advance and Darwin, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the marine life we encountered. Darwin also ensured we had ample opportunities to view the turtles and other marine life without disturbing their…”

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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

“Alex was the best. His excitement in sharing the Mayan history was infectious. The cenote swim was a bucket list item I didn't even know existed. The turtle swim was a liitle frantic, but everything delivered.”

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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

“Excellent option. Purchased as we hoped to see turtles in Cozumel but on that trip we didnt see them. This was a last minute purchase. Melqui was our guide. He was helpful, patient and informative. Our son had a bit of a meltdown in the…”

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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

“Otto the guide was great and we thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the trip. The mayan ruins were very interesting, the centre was fantastic and spectacular and swimming with turtles was excellent.”

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11.Exotik Half a Day Tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming With Turtles

Hang on to your sense of wonder as you embark on the Exotik Half a Day Tour, where you'll explore a mystical cenote cave and swim alongside majestic turtles.

★ 5.0

“Swimming with turtles and exploring a cenote was an unforgettable experience! The cenote was absolutely stunning—peaceful, refreshing, and truly magical. The turtles were amazing to see up close, but the area was a bit overcrowded, which slightly detracted from the experience. Our guide, Pablo, was…”

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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

“It is a legit sanctuary. Which means you shouldn’t believe all the negative reviews. It didnt used to be but now it is. It also means the touching of the animals and having some of them sit on you doesn’t happen as much. But our…”

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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

“This was an excellent activity for kids. The grandkids loved the monkey and snake experiences. The ATV and Cenote ride was perfect depth for little ones to experience a cave cenote without being overwhelmed.”

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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

“Our guide was absolutely wonderful. He snorkeled with us and told us about the different fish and when he saw turtles he let us know. The price was very good too. Definitely recommend, we will go back again.”

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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