Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

From$310

5 hours

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

About this activity

Dive into an unforgettable adventure in the Riviera Maya, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal Bay and exploring a private cenote's crystal-clear waters, all guided by a local expert.

Highlights

Swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay
Explore a private cenote's crystal-clear waters
Enjoy personalized attention from a local guide
Experience the natural beauty of the Riviera Maya
Capture unforgettable underwater photos

Full description

Discover the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya on this exclusive tour. Begin your day with a comfortable ride from Playa del Carmen to Akumal Bay, renowned for its resident sea turtles. Equipped with snorkeling gear, you'll glide through the warm waters, observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Afterward, venture to a secluded cenote, where you can swim in its refreshing, crystal-clear waters. This personalized experience, led by a knowledgeable local guide, offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich marine and freshwater ecosystems. Don't forget your waterproof camera to capture the vibrant underwater scenes!

Included / Excluded

Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen
Guided snorkeling with sea turtles
Visit to a private cenote for swimming

Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

This tour is suitable for all skill levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy may apply; check booking terms

Know before you go

Bring biodegradable sunscreen to protect the environment
Wear comfortable swimwear and water shoes
Carry a waterproof camera for underwater photos

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible
Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

4.9

487 reviews

466

Unforgettable day

The excursion to visit the turtles in Akumal, an unforgettable experience. Afterwards, a swim in a beautiful cenote. The guide, Suly, was all kindness. He explained a lot of important details to us about both the life of the turtles and the need to protect them, as well as the formation of the cenotes and speleological details. Matías immortalized the best moments with great professionalism. THANK YOU!

royusAug 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Best experience ever!!

This excursion was so much fun and so worth it. The akumal snorkeling was beautiful and we got to see lots of turtles. Also the cenote was such a cool experience too. Jaime was our tour guide and he was awsome made the experience so much more fun. Hector was our driver and he was great driving the "spaceship" aka our bus. Lol I highly recommend this tour!

Happiness33642153375Aug 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Spectacular excursion

Spectacular excursion, we saw turtles, stingrays, the visit to the closed cenote is beautiful, the excursion is highly recommended, the guide Kevin was very nice, kind, attentive. It was an experience to repeat, thank you Kevin for spending such a beautiful day.

Meander16276356585Aug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Magnificent

A magnificent adventure to do without hesitation with Kevin, Ludo, Sofia, and Sergio

385j_r_memAug 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Maya.

Excellent team Kevin the Angel and Gerardo, We were caught for hours so we could start the activity then we went to pick up the other groups until we could start the Snorkeling activity Kevin has a lot of knowledge in the area and knows what he is talking about and above all loves what he does Thank you to the whole team and to the next

Curiosity63771886949Aug 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR