TULUM GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A day between coral, caves, and ruins: Tulum, Akumal and four cenotes
A 7-hour guided loop that pairs a walk among the Tulum pyramids with snorkeling alongside sea turtles in Akumal Bay and swims in four distinct cenotes.
A day between coral, caves, and ruins: Tulum, Akumal and four cenotes.
This guided excursion threads cultural history and coastal wilderness into one manageable day: a certified bilingual guide leads you through the Tulum archaeological zone, then to Akumal Bay for reef snorkeling with marine turtles, and finally to four cenotes where you can swim and snórkel at your own pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tulum Archaeological Zone
The tour includes a guided visit to the pyramids of Tulum with context on Maya history and time afterward for photos and shopping.
Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay
Akumal’s sheltered bay offers a beach setting and a reef environment where you can snorkel among fish and sea turtles as part of the itinerary.
Four cenotes to swim and snorkel
The day finishes across four cenotes where the itinerary allows swimming, snorkeling and photography opportunities in distinct freshwater caverns.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over roughly seven hours plus transfer time, the pace is unhurried: a contextual walk through Tulum’s ruins, a relaxed beach and snorkel session in Akumal, then a sequence of cenotes for swimming and pictures—transportation, guide support and basic equipment are provided so you can move between sites without logistical fuss.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day works (and who should be cautious).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs about 7 hours plus time in transit.
Round-trip air-conditioned transport, a certified bilingual guide, admissions to sites, snorkel equipment, a box lunch (croissant, fruit and potato) and a cooler with bottled water are included.
Included: transport, guide, admissions, snorkel gear, box lunch and water. Not included: $20 USD per person for access to the new Jaguar park in Tulum (payable at the entrance), photo package, tips and souvenirs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 7 hours plus transfer time.
Will I snorkel with sea turtles?
The itinerary includes snorkeling in Akumal Bay among reef fish and sea turtles.
What does the tour include?
The tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport, a bilingual certified guide, site admissions, snorkel equipment, a box lunch (croissant, fruit and potato) and a cooler with bottled water.
What is not included?
Not included are a $20 USD per person fee for access to the new Jaguar park in Tulum payable at the entrance, any photo packages, and personal tips or souvenirs.
Are there restrictions on who can join?
People under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic are not allowed to participate in the tour.
How many cenotes are visited?
The tour concludes with visits to four cenotes where participants can swim and snorkel.