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Great half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

This "swimming with turtles tour and cenote brings you to two of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a great escape in history, culture, and nature.

Swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya, plus round-trip transportation and beverages

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water on board
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Turtle protection program.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Hotel Pick up”.

Pickup details

Tour not available for the Cancun area and Puerto Morelos AreaWe provide pick up service in most hotels. If your hotel does not have a pick up service, we will give you the nearest meeting point.For Tulum hotels the meeting point is at Hotel Andreas 09:25 am. Tulum does not have a hotel pick-up service. Drop off to Tulum for operational reason is in a public transportation. Our staff pay the ticket for you.

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Meeting point

For the option “Tulum Meeting point”.

Calle 12 Norte
esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Cenote Nohoch

Head into the jungle and discover a magical oasis in a unique cenote swim in the Riviera Maya. Cenotes are natural limestone sinkholes full of mineral-rich freshwater, the perfect "swimming hole" to refresh, play, and admire the stunning natural beauty of the jungle.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Akumal Beach

Dive into the natural habitat of sea turtles with a once-in-a lifetime adventure in Akumal. This calm bay in the Riviera Maya is home to sea turtles who come to graze on the seagrass, giving you an opportunity to snorkel alongside them in an extraordinary natural encounter.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • Not included: Turtle care program , 400 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date.
  • The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Great half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-308805P2

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Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 267 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water on board
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Aquatic guide for turtles encounter
  • Aquatic guide in cenote cavern
  • Gratuities
  • Turtle protection program.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • What to bring: Towel, swimsuite, flip flops, change clothes and cash for the taxes and other expenses
  • Not included: Turtle care program , 400 MXN per person, must be paid at the travel date.
  • The use of any type of sunscreen is not allowed during the swimminng with turtles activity,
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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