Turtle Swim, Lunch and Underground Cenote Private Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a private tour, exclusively for your group, promising a truly intimate and personalized adventure.

Expert Guidance: Your journey is led by a certified bilingual guide, sharing insights into local culture and Maya history. For the in-water turtle experience, a dedicated local Akumal guide provides invaluable expertise and ensures respectful interaction.

Conservation Focused: We emphasize eco-friendly practices and strictly follow local site rules, including those regarding sunscreen and bug spray in water, to protect these pristine environments.

Comfort & Convenience: Enjoy seamless private hotel transport in an air-conditioned van. We keep you refreshed with complimentary snacks and iced drinks throughout your tour.

This tour delivers a unique, responsible, and deeply personal exploration of the Riviera Maya's natural and cultural treasures.

What's Included

Private A/C Transportation Enjoy private, round-trip air-conditioned van transportation directly from your location, exclusively for your group.
Snacks & Refreshments in the Van Stay energized with snacks and iced drinks available in your private van throughout the tour.
Admission Fees All necessary admission fees are included.
Restaurant Lunch Enjoy a delicious authentic Mexican lunch at a charming local restaurant. It's the perfect time to relax and savor fresh, regional flavors after your morning adventures
Snorkeling equipment: High-quality snorkel mask, snorkel tube, and life jacket (fins are not provided to ensure minimal impact on the delicate marine ecosystem).
Gratuities for your tour guide and driver are not included. While optional, tips are customary in Mexico for excellent service and are much appreciated.
Personal expenses, such as souvenirs or any food and drinks beyond those provided, are not included.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up directly from your hotel lobby. Please be waiting there 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will approach you and say your name. What to Look For: Your professional, bilingual guide will meet you in the main lobby of your hotel or at the designated meeting point. Your guide will know your name and will be expecting you. The vehicle will be a clean, air-conditioned private van. Where to Wait: Please wait in your hotel's main lobby or at the confirmed meeting point 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. For smaller accommodations or Airbnbs, the exact meeting location will be provided during your reconfirmation. Your precise pickup time will be reconfirmed with you after booking to ensure a seamless start to your private adventure.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Akumal Beach

    Upon arrival in Akumal, your private group will first prepare for an extraordinary encounter at Akumal Bay, famously known as the "Place of Turtles." Here, under the respectful guidance of your certified bilingual expert and a local Akumal specialist, you will: Snorkel in crystal-clear, calm Caribbean waters: Discover the vibrant underwater world of the bay. Observe wild sea turtles in their natural feeding grounds: Witness these magnificent creatures gracefully gliding through seagrass beds. Your guides will ensure a respectful distance is maintained, focusing on observation rather than disturbance, aligning with strong conservation principles. You may see Green Sea Turtles, and potentially Loggerhead or Hawksbill turtles. Encounter diverse marine life: Beyond turtles, keep an eye out for colorful tropical fish, various coral formations, and perhaps even a stingray resting on the sandy bottom

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Explore a mystical underground world: Descend into the refreshing waters of a natural freshwater sinkhole, a unique geological formation. Swim and snorkel amidst ancient formations: Witness stunning stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millennia, illuminated by natural light or specialized lighting, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Learn about the geological and cultural significance: Your guide will share insights into the formation of these natural wonders and their sacred importance to the ancient Maya

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mexico Sol Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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