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What to do and see in Akumal, Quintana Roo: The Best Private Tours
Akumal means "Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language, and if you snorkel here, you just might see one swimming alongside you. (Don’t touch it, though. That’s prohibited by law.) You’ll definitely see coral and beautiful fish in the clear, sparkling waters. This tourist-friendly little town is about an hour south of Cancun—but it seems light-years away.
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1. Private Tour: Akumal Marine Turtle Snorkeling and Cenote Adventure
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a unique opportunity to swim and snorkel beside wild marine turtles at one of the most beautiful beaches in Riviera Maya. Set out from either Cancun or Playa del Carmen on a private guided excursion to Akumal Bay, home to a stunning coral reef which plays host to hundreds of colorful fish, mantas, and other marine species. Take a short ride to a cenote for another refreshing dip, this time in the underground river's crystal clear water. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included.
Inclusions: Private, knowledgable guide, Private transportation, Snorkeling gear, Water and soft drinks
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch
Reviewed By evloelle
We visited Cancun in Feb 2021 and booked a Sailfish Tour with Contoy Excursions. They were prompt with their responses, picked us up from our hotel, everything was very well organized, all of the staff were friendly, service overall was exceptional! We were able to see Sailfish along with dolphins, barracuda, and spend a fun day out on the boat. The Captain was very knowledgeable and Carlos our guide was great! Would recommend and would book again!
2. Tulum Ruins Cenote and Swim with Turtles from Cancun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Visit Tulum at the best times to avoid the crowds! Discover the unique beauty of a cenote and swim in an area known with turtles! This private tour is the perfect combination to do the best activities of the Riviera Maya. Of course with lunch at a local mexican restaurant.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Professional guide, Lunch (one meal a la carte) with water, soda, beer included, Beverages water, soda, beer included, Use of snorkel equipment including life jackets and wetsuits
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tulum truck shuttle
Reviewed By Kenda_Hill
I cannot recommend this day tour or these people enough! Chris was our guide and made the whole experience fun, entertaining & comfortable. All we did was show up in the lobby of our hotel and he took care of the rest. We never wanted for anything...coffee & danish for the ride there; snacks & beverages throughout the day. We started at the ruins, which were incredible. Chris was extremely knowledgeable of the history & answered all our questions. Next stop, a refreshing swim in the beautifuI Cenotes. We ended our day with a fabulous lunch & shopping in Valladolid. Shout out to Juan as well - our faithful driver who kept all our belongings safe & secure while we were off adventuring. Thank you for an unforgettable experience. I would 100% book another tour with them.
3. Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Visit Tulum with a private guide at the best times to avoid the crowds! Discover the unique beauty of a cenote (choose between Jaguar, Nicte Ha or Taak bi Ha) and swim with turtles in Akumal! This private tour is the perfect combination to do the best activities of the Riviera Maya. Of course with lunch at a local Mexican restaurant.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Lunch (one meal a la carte) with water, soda, beer included, Beverages water, soda, beer included, Use of snorkel equipment including life jackets and wetsuits
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tulum truck shuttle
Reviewed By Swicktrip
I've been diving in Cozumel a dozen times but this was my 1st trip to Tulum and the Cenotes. Stumbled on ABSOLUTE ADVENTURES on Trip Advisor. It seemed a bit expensive but was so worth it! Dulce (what a doll!) and her driver met us just off the boat and gave us a day to remember, highlight of the week! Dulce was personable, articulate and knowledgeable of all aspects of Tulum ruins and Mayan history and the Cenotes and "their" amazing history. The tour also included a Mayan lunch at Dos Ojos and then Dulce joined us for a "snorkel with the turtles" at Playa Akumal before dropping us back off at the pier where we caught the ferry back to Cozumel. There was even a little shopping time and a quick Starbucks at the adjacent mall; all in all, a full and very satisfying day of New Adventures and lots of photos.
4. CENOTE AND MAYAN VILLAGE (Private)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A perfect adventure experience for nature and culture lovers. Immerse yourself in the untouched nature of the tropical jungle, where you'll have the opportunity to meet the people of a local Mayan Community, still living with ancient traditions. Discover the lagoon and the crocodiles family living in it, and afterword our guide will take you to swim, snorkel and relax in the crystal-clear water of Cenotes, the amazing river flowing underground of Yucatan Peninsula. P.S.: Ziplining on the lagoon is optional, with an extra cost of 10 USD per person.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Use of Snorkelling equipment, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Everything not included in the list "Inclusions". , Supplement for Pick-up / Drop-off in Cancun Hotels, Zip-Line on the Lagoon
Reviewed By nparmelee
Salvatore was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day! He was flexible in the order we did things, suggested Tulum first before it got too hot, then lunch, Coba and then a Cenote. For us this was perfect! We all (2 couples) felt like we learned something and got some great insights to the Mayan culture and lively conversation during the drives. Absolutely recommend this tour!
5. Private Tour Turtle Experience and Cenote Swim
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Enjoy a unique and exclusive private snorkeling tour: swim with turtles at Akumal, followed by a swim in a cenote with a certified guide. (Choose one cenote between Jaguar, Nicte Ha or Taak bi ha). Ideal for families and group of friends. Easy snorkeling.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Lunch (one meal a la carte) with water, soda, beer included, Beverages water, soda, beer included, Use of snorkel equipment including life jackets
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Swicktrip
I've been diving in Cozumel a dozen times but this was my 1st trip to Tulum and the Cenotes. Stumbled on ABSOLUTE ADVENTURES on Trip Advisor. It seemed a bit expensive but was so worth it! Dulce (what a doll!) and her driver met us just off the boat and gave us a day to remember, highlight of the week! Dulce was personable, articulate and knowledgeable of all aspects of Tulum ruins and Mayan history and the Cenotes and "their" amazing history. The tour also included a Mayan lunch at Dos Ojos and then Dulce joined us for a "snorkel with the turtles" at Playa Akumal before dropping us back off at the pier where we caught the ferry back to Cozumel. There was even a little shopping time and a quick Starbucks at the adjacent mall; all in all, a full and very satisfying day of New Adventures and lots of photos.
6. VIP Cenotes Private Tour
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
- Deep clean and sanitize van and equipment (done for every tour). - VIP Private Tour. Just for you. - Get early & avoid the crowds. - Snorkel as never before. - Jump & refresh in an open sky Cenote. - Feel the crystalline cold water of the underground rivers in your body. - Explore a cave. - Snorkel in a turquoise blue water Lagoon. - Eat the best fresh ceviche in the Riviera Maya from local fishermen restaurant. - Everything is done at your pace. No rush. - Customize the schedule if you want.
Inclusions: English speaking Snorkeling Expert all day. , Professional and disinfected premium snorkel equipment., Yalku Lagoon entrance fee., Open Cenote entrance fee., Cave & Underground River entrance fee. , Free time in all activities., Private Transportation., Air-conditioned vehicle. , Passenger insurance., Cold bottled water all day.
Exclusions: Don’t forget your towel & swimsuit., Don’t forget comfortable shoes., Don’t forget a good sunscreen., Not included - Lunch at local restaurant (optional), Not included - Tips (optional)
Reviewed By ZestyChic
Fantastic tour!! Damien promptly responded to all our tour related questions. He communicated well and provided great background on our ride to 45 min drive to Tulum. Joel was an amazing tour guide for The Tulum ruins and 2 Cenotes we visited. He is so passionate and proud he is of his heritage. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and provided great history facts and old photos of the Mayans ruins in all their glory. He was cheerful, fun, polite, professional and helpful along the tour. He’s a gem on this tour. He also had great recommendations for the best photos along the tour. He swam with us in the Cenote underground cave and pointed out places to check out or avoid as we snorkeled. He’s a genuinely positive and happy-go-lucky guy. He drove us to the beat keep secret Cenotes and the did not disappoint! They were truly beautiful and magical. We were the only ones at the Taak no-ha Cenote underground cave and it was truly a special experience to swim and snorkel there. The second Cenote was a swimming hole with some diving planks (Xunaan-ha). Also very fun. Both were pretty chilly water - but definitely refreshing after walking the ruins in 90’. Thanks for sharing your beautiful secret spots- Cenotes with us! This private tour was so worthwhile. We got to go at our own pace, take our time and enjoy our day. The owner, Damien followed up with us to confirm we enjoyed our tour were happy customers. You can tell they love what they do and they do it well. We would highly recommend this tour company!
7. Private Akumal & Cenotes tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Swimming with turtles is a must-do experience, in this activity you will be able to snorkel with this amazing sea creatures in their natural habitat, you can also see stingrays, colorful fish and all kind of sea life. Afterwards we are going to swim and snorkel in 2 cenotes; an open one with Pristine waters and an awesome underground river where we will see wonderful rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
Inclusions: Lunch and Drinks, BTM Tour Guide, All entrance fees
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Reviewed By petiteJuli3
When I reached out to our hotel concierge at El Pez, they hooked us up with Boutique Tours Mexico. Although we could have gone with another competitor with lower price, we are so happy to have done our tour with Boutique. Our tour guide Leo came to our hotel to pick us up round-trip. Leo was such an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the area, the things we were experiencing, and even a little history lesson. Not to mention Leo is personable. He was a champ when it came to me too. I can't swim in the ocean and Leo assured me that he "got me." He guided me in the water and I was able to snorkel along with him and my husband, rather than sit on a boat. When my motion sickness started getting to me, Leo was patient and made sure we were going at my pace and comfortablity. Luis, our boat captain, was amazing too. He would be navigating and be on the lookout for wild life for us. At the beginning, we didn't get to see any manatees where they usually feed, but on our way back, Luis asked if we wanted to go back just to check. Shoutout to Leo spending his bachelor day with us, the day before his wedding. To me, that's dedication and a love for his job! I mean, who wouldn't want to spend time with dolphins, sea turtles, and gem-like waters. My husband wants to go work with these two now haha. Leo and Luis were so wonderful and made Sian Kian experience even more memorable. We believe that if we had done a usual tour group setting, we wouldn't have the hands on experience we had received. We would 100% want to do future tours with Leo again when we return to Mexico in the Yucatan region. It was the best part of our trip. Congratulations to Leo and thank you Leo and Boutique Tours Mexico for a wonderful experience and memory!
8. Private Cenote & Snorkeling Tour with Turtles in Akumal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
This tour is one of the best activities in the Mayan Riviera, the best way is to make it private with a local expert guide to avoid crowds, it is an all inclusive tour, a unique experience
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private transportation, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By HaleyDaso
Fernando is your best friend in Mexico that you never knew you had, until you take his tours. My girlfriends and I took a girl's trip to Tulum and ended up exclusively using Carey Tours for 3 different excursions. Fernando is the coolest, super knowledgeable, and showed us places in Tulum that would otherwise have been hard for us to get to on our own. He really showed us the real nature side of Tulum that is away from the crowds, and deeper into the Mexican and Mayan culture. I can't recommend Fernando and Carey Tours enough! Definitely try Carey Tours out, I'm sure you will come back for another!
9. Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
n this tour you will visit the highlights of the Riviera Maya. You'll visit the Tulum ruins, then go snorkeling with turtles in Akumal and finally you'll get to swim in a crystal clear water cenote and visit some caves. Your tour also includes a delicious lunch of typical regional food, all the equipment required for the water activities and round transportation.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bilingüal Private Guide, Bottled water, Traditional Mexican buffet (Vegetarian or Gluten Free option available under 48hours request), Fresh fruit Water for lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional fee of Conservation of the Marine Fauna ($13 USD, must be paid in cash), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Lkelse
This tour is worth every penny. Jorge was the most amazing guide. He made sure we were always having fun and comfortable in each section of the tour. At one point when we were snorkeling he noticed a member of our group struggling to swim so he pulled her all the way through the wavey waters with a life saver. Still making sure we were all doing okay ourselves and making sure we were all able to see the turtles, sting rays and fish which were all over the place. I know Jorge had to be so tired by the end of that part because a lot of us were and he had to pull another persons weight almost the entire time. The very last section of the tour was my favorite. I would do this entire tour again but definitely because of the last part. The caves blew my might at how cool is was. Then we got fed this delicious meal at the very end. It really was a perfect day. Book this tour. It is worth it.
10. Yucatan Peninsula Full-Day Private Tour: Akumal, Tulum Ruins and Cenote Swim
You will be taken to a natural park to swim in breathtaking cenotes. A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. Its water is often very clear, as the water comes from rain water filtering slowly through the ground. Then, you will visit Tulum arqueological site. You will know the history and culture of Mayan civilization. The ruins are situated on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; Then, in Akumal, you will swim with wild turtles in their natural environment, guided by a professional. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the coasts of the Caribbean Sea. If you come to Akumal you must get in the water and go snorkeling right away!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Round trip private air conditioned transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, snorkeling equipment (150 pesos), Alcoholic Beverages, Use of video camera or professional camera in Tulum
Reviewed By monav955
Do not pay for a tour their ripping you off and they only charge 120 pesos to get in at each cenote. The city is not that big you can rent a car for 300 pesos a day.
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