Tulum and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour
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Tulum and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour

4.7/5
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6 reviews
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£98.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Instant confirmation
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Local touch
Private Tour
Subject expert guide
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Tulum Mayan ruins with a certified guide
  • Swim with different species of turtles in Akumal Bay
  • Return early and enjoy the rest of your day at the beach
What to expect

Embark on a private tour of Tulum, the only Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and Akumal Bay, a sanctuary for turtles. This half-day adventure allows you to dive into the heart of Mayan culture and swim alongside turtles in their natural habitat.

Your first stop is Tulum, where a certified archaeological guide will lead you through the awe-inspiring Mayan ruins set against the backdrop of the azure Caribbean Sea. A sight that promises to leave you spellbound by its unparalleled blend of history and natural beauty.

Next on the trip is Akumal, aptly named 'place of the turtles' in Mayan. This bay is renowned as a sanctuary for three species of turtles: loggerhead, green and hawksbill. Here, you'll have the opportunity to swim with these majestic creatures, using professional snorkel equipment provided as part of your tour package.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Private transportation
  • check Private tour
  • check Bottled water
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • check Snorkeling
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included All meals
Where
Meeting point:
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Please provide the hotel name and address at checkout. Pickup is available from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and any place in the Riviera Maya.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Please provide your pickup details at checkout. The local operator will contact you to reconfirm everything two days before the tour
  • If you'd like to add children from 3 to 11 years old to the reservation, please contact the tour operator (additional fees will apply)
  • The price is for private groups of 2 up to 10 people

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Towels and swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
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Provider
My Quest Concierge
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7 /5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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    Angel

    Verified booking

    5
    25 August 2025

    Travelled with family

    Private tour of Tulum was great, we got there as it opened and avoided all the crowds. Swimming with turtles was private and amazing! We saw lots of turtles and our guide was great with communication and helping us spot the turtles and keep them safe.

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    Ian

    Verified booking

    5
    16 August 2025

    Travelled with family

    For half a day it was expensive as we were only out for half a day

  • H

    Helen

    Verified booking

    5
    27 July 2025

    Travelled with family

    Our guide was fantastic- so knowledgeable of both Tulum and Mayan Culture- we all had a great time and learnt loads

  • J

    Jérôme

    Verified booking

    4.2
    26 August 2025

    Travelled with family

    Excursion privée, mais que nous pensions avec un guide francophone. Visite de tulum un peu au pas de course.

  • M

    Mrs.C.

    Verified booking

    4.6
    4 May 2025

    Travelled with family

    Oscar Sanchez was super gids tijdens de tour!

  • D

    Diana

    Verified booking

    4.2
    26 April 2025

    Travelled with family

    Privetour was goed georganiseerd. Gids heel vriendelijk, had ook veel kennis van Tulum en spullen mee zodat je goed kunt begrijpen hoe de Maya priesters te werk gingen. Het zwemmen met schildpadden is heel erg toeristisch, we zagen 3 schildpadden met tig andere toeristen. Dat was wel minder magisch als verwacht. Maar de gids was echt super!

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