Akumal Turtles, Snorkel Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Description
This activity stands out for its seamless blend of adventure, eco-consciousness, and cultural immersion in the Riviera Maya. The opportunity to snorkel alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat at Akumal Bay provides a rare, intimate connection with marine life while promoting sustainable tourism practices. The inclusion of a visit to the secluded cenotes of Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul, nestled deep in the jungle, adds a layer of exclusivity and tranquility, allowing participants to explore untouched subterranean wonders. The small-group setting ensures a highly personalized experience, with knowledgeable guides enhancing the journey through local insights and careful attention to preserving the environment. This combination of unique locations, responsible exploration, and personalized service creates an unforgettable adventure that connects guests with the natural and cultural richness of the region.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recomended for infants
Reviews(4)
Great experience! Maya the tour guide was great! Friendly and knowledgeable! Loved swimming with turtles! Cenotes were good to see. Well organised! Snacks and drinks water included.
Thanks for the 5-star vibes! 🐢 We're so glad you loved the turtles and the cenotes. Maya will be delighted to hear your shout-out. We aim to keep our tours fun and seamless, and we're happy you enjoyed the snacks and drinks along the way. See you next time!
We hired a taxi driver for the day for $100 + entrance fees and he brought us to wherever we wanted to go. We wanted to do this excursion and he suggested that we do this one first before it got really busy. Cost us $66 for 2 ppl to do this excursion. It was a lot of fun as our young guide led us out into the ocean to snorkel and observe the big sea turtles as they ate and then would come up for air. We saw around 5 or 6 sea turtles and 4 sting rays on our swim. There were a few fish to see as we snorkeled but not that many as there wasn't a reef where we were swimming. I would recommend doing this excursion if you are near Akumal.
<p>The only good thing about this tour was actually seeing the turtles - they were adorable and we saw some sting rays and fish too. However there were multiple problems:</p> <p>1. The only food provided the whole day was a small empanada which was not good and a small pack of cookies. They picked us up at 7 am and dropped us off around 3:30 pm. I was STARVING. The only other opportunity to even buy food was a gas station stop on the way back around 2 - 2:30. Obviously the only thing available was junk cookies, crackers, etc. <br/> 2. They did not provide towels OR tell you to bring your own. No one brought a towel. <br/> 3. They wasted a bunch of time after seeing the turtles, before proceeding to the cenote, because their photographer was having trouble getting his photos onto the computer. So we all sat around in the sun, hungry, doing nothing for half an hour at least, not knowing what was going on. By the way it's pretty dumb to sell photos of snorkeling because guess what, all you can see is the mask and the life vest. That could be anyone ... they also included photos of the ruins of Tulum which we didn't even visit, which was weird. If I just want random photos that's what Google image search is for. <br/> 4. This tour claims all taxes and fees are included, but they asked for 10 nature tax from everyone when we arrived on the beach. So that's a blatant lie. Honestly this tour was already not worth the price. </p> <p>I did two tours, and this one was a huge disappointment after my other tour. You can do better.</p>
