Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal
Two of the most remarkable experiences in the area, snorkeling with turtles at the beautiful Akumal beach and visiting the Tulum Archaeological site.
Your journey starts with a smooth ride directly to Akumal Beach, mornings increase the chances to spot turtles at Akumal.
Once you arrive at Akumal beach, your local tour guide will give you a safety briefing, you will gear up as you are about to enjoy a beautiful and remarkable experience, snorkeling with turtles in Akumal is an outstanding experience.
The snorkel experience, will provide you not only with the opportunity to see turtles but also a to enjoy Akumal´s clear waters, a wide variety of colorful fish and beautiful corals.
As you say goodbye to the beautiful Akumal beach, the next leg of the journey will be Tulum Archaeological Site. Enjoy skip-the-line access and be led by a local tour guide whom will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about one of the most advanced civilizations the world has ever seen.
Options
Tour with Hotel Pickup
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Select this option to include hotel pickup from most centrally located hotels.
Pickup included
What's included in Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Akumal Beach
One of the most popular attractions in the area, snorkeling with turtles at the beautiful Akumal beach. Gear up and after a safety briefing you will be ready to snorkel and see the amazing marine life that mother nature has to offer. Turtles in this area can be seen, be captivated by their smooth swimming in their natural habitat and enjoy a remarkable experience.
Tulum Archaeological Site
The Mayans were one of the greatest Civilizations that the world has ever seen. Tulum was a port city of great relevance for the Mayans, within its walls, there is a lot to learn about them. Your local guide will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about the Mayans, their findings, their advanced knowledge and their deep understanding of all things that surrounded them. Visit the castle, the observatory and their main temples on a guided tour through the archaeological site that promises to be an enriching experience.
Inclusions
- Box lunch and bottled water
- Guided tour & admissions with skip-the-line access of Tulum Archaeological site
- Guided snorkeling tour of Akumal beach
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the hotel pickup option
- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- You will arrange your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
- An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 passengers to take place, if the minimum is not reached you will be offered to reschedule.
- If rescheduling is not possible you will receive a full refund.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
- Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
Meeting / End Points
- Outside of the Go Mart Akumal convenience store. Located right next to the Gulf gas station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
After booking you will receive an email from the local tour operator to re-confirm your tour details and arrange your exact departure time. If any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]