Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal
Overview
Two of the most remarkable experiences in the area, snorkeling with turtles at the beautiful Akumal beach and visiting the Tulum Archaeological site.
Your journey starts with a smooth ride directly to Akumal Beach, mornings increase the chances to spot turtles at Akumal.
Once you arrive at Akumal beach, your local tour guide will give you a safety briefing, you will gear up as you are about to enjoy a beautiful and remarkable experience, snorkeling with turtles in Akumal is an outstanding experience.
The snorkel experience, will provide you not only with the opportunity to see turtles but also a to enjoy Akumal´s clear waters, a wide variety of colorful fish and beautiful corals.
As you say goodbye to the beautiful Akumal beach, the next leg of the journey will be Tulum Archaeological Site. Enjoy skip-the-line access and be led by a local tour guide whom will teach you everything you always wanted to learn about one of the most advanced civilizations the world has ever seen.
What's Included
- Lunch Buffet Lunch
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the hotel pickup option
- Guided snorkeling tour of Akumal beach
- Guided tour & admissions with skip-the-line access of Tulum Archaeological site
- Mandatory fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Tour from Riviera Maya” and “Tour from Cancun & Costa Mujer”.
You will confirm your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
For the option “Tour from Tulum”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Akumal Beach
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Tulum Archaeological Site
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- You will arrange your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
- An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 passengers to take place, if the minimum is not reached you will be offered to reschedule.
- If rescheduling is not possible you will receive a full refund.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
- Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Buffet Lunch.
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the hotel pickup option.
- Guided snorkeling tour of Akumal beach.
- Guided tour & admissions with skip-the-line access of Tulum Archaeological site.
- Mandatory fees.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tulum Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling with Turtles at Akumal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchBuffet Lunch
- Snorkeling gear at Akumal Beach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the hotel pickup option
- Guided snorkeling tour of Akumal beach
- Guided tour & admissions with skip-the-line access of Tulum Archaeological site
- Mandatory fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- You will arrange your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
- An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- This activity requires a minimum of 4 passengers to take place, if the minimum is not reached you will be offered to reschedule.
- If rescheduling is not possible you will receive a full refund.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
- Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
