The perfect water day in the Riviera Maya: snorkel with green and loggerhead sea turtles in Akumal Bay, then cool off in two cenotes — an open cenote and a cave with an underground river — with premium gear and your own local expert.
What's included
Private transport, an English-speaking snorkeling expert, the Akumal national park fee, two cenotes and premium snorkel equipment. Cold water all day.
✓ English-speaking snorkeling expert
✓ National park fee to swim with turtles
✓ Open cenote entrance fee
✓ Cave & underground river entrance fee
✓ Premium snorkel equipment (disinfected)
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time in every activity
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
Turtles while the bay is calm, cenotes when the sun is high.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your snorkeling expert picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Swim with sea turtles
Snorkel Akumal Bay and spot sea turtles feeding in their natural habitat.
Open cenote & cave river
Swim an open cenote and a cave with an underground river.
Optional lunch & back
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant if you like, then head back to your hotel.
Pickup & departure cities
We offer private hotel pickup from Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Duration and the suggested pickup time depend on where you are staying — your guide tailors the departure time to your hotel.
Pickup area
Suggested pickup
Duration
Playa & Costa Mujeres
7:00 AM
8–10 h
Cancún
7:00 AM
7–9 h
Riviera Maya
7:30 AM
6–8 h
Playa del Carmen
8:00 AM
6–8 h
Akumal
8:30 AM
5–7 h
Tulum
8:15 AM
5–7 h
Exact times depend on you — everything happens at your own pace — and can vary with traffic and whether you stop for lunch.
Why book a private tour
On a private tour the day moves at your pace. You skip the long waits, get personal attention, stop for the photos you want and travel only with your own group. For families, couples and small groups, it's the difference between seeing the cenotes and the turtles of Akumal and truly experiencing them. Rated 5.0 by 3,500+ travelers on TripAdvisor.
Full price list
Group size
Price per person
2 adults
$225 USD
3 adults
$200 USD
4 adults
$175 USD
5–7 adults
$145 USD
8–10 adults
$135 USD
Kids (3–10): $125 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel & swimsuit
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Lunch (optional local restaurant)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the 2 Cenotes & Turtles private tour?”
Between 5 and 10 hours depending on your hotel — 5–7 h from Tulum or Akumal, 7–9 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. depending on your location.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your snorkeling expert, the Akumal park fee, two cenotes and snorkel equipment.
“Is seeing turtles guaranteed?”
Turtles live in Akumal Bay year-round and we see them on almost every tour, but they are wild animals so sightings are never 100% guaranteed.
“Is this a private or a shared tour?”
100% private — only your group, with your own guide and vehicle.
“Do I need to pay a deposit?”
No. You reserve online and pay on the day of your tour in cash (USD or MXN), card, PayPal or Zelle.