Private Tulum Mayan Ruins & Swimming with Turtles Experience
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most centrally located hotels
- Box lunch and soft drinks if you select the premium option
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
- Admissions and skip-the-line access to Tulum Archaeological site
- Guided tour of Akumal beach and Tulum Archaeological site
- Food and beverages if you select the regular option
- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
What To Expect
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Akumal Beach
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Tulum Archaeological Site
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- This is a private activity, only you and your party would travel together.
- 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.
- You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most centrally located hotels.
- Box lunch and soft drinks if you select the premium option.
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach.
- Admissions and skip-the-line access to Tulum Archaeological site.
- Guided tour of Akumal beach and Tulum Archaeological site.
- Food and beverages if you select the regular option.
- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tulum Mayan Ruins & Swimming with Turtles Experience is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tulum Mayan Ruins & Swimming with Turtles Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cancun. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most centrally located hotels
- Box lunch and soft drinks if you select the premium option
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
- Admissions and skip-the-line access to Tulum Archaeological site
- Guided tour of Akumal beach and Tulum Archaeological site
- Food and beverages if you select the regular option
- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- This is a private activity, only you and your party would travel together.
- 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.
- You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
- 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.
