Turtle Swim Tours in Tulum: The 10 We Would Rebook

1.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Spend a full day with Ocean Tours Mexico visiting Tulum, snorkeling with turtles and rays in Akumal, and swimming through the Yax-Muul cenote. Guides such as Yul, Suly, Alejandro, Mimi, and Arturo are praised for friendly, relaxed help. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, water, lunch, and entrance fees are included, but bring $35 for the government fee.

“My wife and I just had the most incredible experience on this excursion, and we owe so much of it to our amazing tour guide, Alejandro. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime. Swimming with the sea turtles in Akumal Bay was absolutely breathtaking. Alejandro knew exactly where to take us, and within minutes we were gliding alongside these gentle, majestic creatures in crystal-clear water. It was one of those pinch-me moments you never forget. He was also very mindful about respecting the turtles and the environment, which we really appreciated. The cenote visit was pure magic. Stepping…”

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2.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling at Akumal Beach. Your day includes transport from Playa del Carmen, lunch, water, equipment, and guides for each stop. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Oto, and Pablo have earned strong praise, though the turtle swim can feel crowded.

“This was a very nice day out. Our guides, Oscar and Cesar were great, friendly, professional, and very nice. The Mayan ruins had no shade so be prepared for blazing sun and lots of walking in it. Turtle swim and Cenote swim were awesome. I did have a slight panic attack while swimming with the turtles, but our tour guide and turtle guides handled it amazingly, calmed me down enough for me to do it and stayed with me in the water. If it wasn't for Oscar, I would have missed out in seeing the turtles. Cenote water is very cold at first but you get used to it. Lunch…”

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3.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

Start with Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, then snorkel at Akumal Beach and swim through a crystal-clear cenote. Your private group gets hotel pickup, transport, equipment, lunch, bottled water, and a bilingual guide. Guides such as Claudia, Alma, JP, and Carlos have helped families make the most of this full day.

“Great tour! Excellent guide and the photos were terrific. We weren't rushed at any point... would do this again and recommend it highly!”

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4.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

This 6.5-hour Cancun Adventures tour links Tulum’s Maya ruins, Cenote el Sueño, Akumal turtle snorkeling, and lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club. Guides such as Felix, Mario, Paulina, and David have been praised for clear history and friendly care. Expect an early pickup, bumpy roads, late lunch, and a maximum group of 12.

“This was an amazing trip; well organized with an excellent tour guide who did all the activities with us. We loved covering all 3 experiences in one day. Only downside is that we were very hungry after 6 hours and felt that a snack after the 1st excursion (that we didn't like) wasn't enough; we would have preferred a sandwich and fruit after the 2nd excursion. Having lunch at the end of the day on the beach was welcomed and delicious!”

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5.Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

This 10-hour trip combines Tulum’s Maya ruins, a swim at Canamayte’s Mariposa Cenote, buffet lunch, and guided snorkeling at Akumal. English and Spanish guides such as Susana, Jesus, Mauricio, and Jorge lead the day. Hotel pickup, lockers, life jackets, water, and entry to the cenote are included, but conservation fees are extra.

“The turtle swim was excellent and was better than expected, we went in the afternoon. It wasnt to busy and were in a group of 5 and a dive guide. Lots of turtles close up and a stingray. Lots of fish and a lobster aswell.”

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6.Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Tulum, swimming in Canamayte’s semi-open Mariposa Cenote, and snorkeling with turtles in Akumal. Guides such as Mildred, Jorge, Alfredo, Moises, and Ricky have helped make this a lively, informative day. Transport, lunch, vests, and lockers are included, but Tulum admission, drinks, and a $40 adult fee cost extra.

“A brilliant day of Mayan history at the unique Tulum site. This was followed by a short trip to Canamayte Cenote and eco park. A satisfying lunch, consisting of a variety of salad, tacos, grilled meat and veg, including a choice of a couple of desserts, was followed by around an hour of swimming in one of the two Cenotes. After this we headed to Akumel turtle sanctuary where we spent around 30-40 minutes snorkeling with guides amongst turtles and the odd stingray. Our tour guide (Mildred - Millie) was excellent. She kept us informed throughout the day and her Mayan knowledge was exemplary. Drinks were provided to us on…”

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7.Tulum, Cenote, & Akumal Turtle Swim Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Spend eight hours visiting Tulum, swimming at Cenote Mariposa, eating a buffet lunch, and snorkeling beside sea turtles in Akumal. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with Jesús Cuevas praised for clear, thoughtful explanations. Transport, lockers, life jackets, cenote entry, lunch, and water are included, but conservation fees are extra.

“Hermosa experiencia! Visita arqueológica en Tulum, almuerzo buffet rico, abundante y variado, cenote Mariposa, y snorkel con tortugas en Akumal. Jesús excelente guía, muy amable, respetuoso y atento. Se notaba su experiencia y sabiduría en cada explicación. 100% recomendable”

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8.Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ezekiel for a full day from Playa del Carmen to Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, Cenote Tak Be Lum, and Akumal Bay. Swim in freshwater, snorkel near sea turtles, and enjoy lunch in a group of up to 18. Bring cash for MX$800 in required fees.

“This was a good time to three different places. Ezekiel The tour guide did a great job. Do be careful of mosquitoes at the cenote”

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9.Tulum, Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour at Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $96

Spend about 10 hours visiting Tulum, Akumal, and Canamayte Eco Park from Cancun. You’ll tour Maya ruins with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish, swim in Mariposa Cenote, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides may include Jesús, Moses, Susana, or Jorge, depending on the day.

“Great day! Turtles was an experience I will never forget. Learning about Tulum and the Mayan culture was great and finishing the day in 2 amazing cenotes. The whole day was well organised and our guides Jorje and snorkel guide Charlie made the day a great one”

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10.Tulum, Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour at Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours combining Tulum’s Maya ruins, the clear waters of Canamayte Cenote, a buffet lunch, and a guided Akumal snorkel. Round-trip transport, lockers, life jackets, water, and most Riviera Maya hotel pickup are included. Expect a busy day, extra conservation fees, and time in the water.

“Bella escursione! La mattina giro alle rovine di tulum, a seguire pranzo e nuotata in due cenote e nel pomeriggio snorkeling ad akumal, c’erano diversi pesci, tantissime tartarughe e piccole razze. Consigliato!”

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