Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

The Akumal turtle swims: guided snorkels beside wild green turtles in chest-deep seagrass water. Before ten in the morning the bay belongs to the turtles; after that, to the crowds.

3.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Discover Tulum’s ancient ruins, swim in a cenote, and snorkel with sea turtles on this all-in-one guided tour from Playa del Carmen, offering authentic experiences and great value.

★ 5.0

“The cenote was the highlight of the trip! The turtles was a bit disappointing with sooo many people and murky water where everyone was trying to see the turtles. People in our group saw a few but I just saw the head of one peaking…”

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5.Swim with sea turtles

Experience snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay on a private, guided tour. All gear included, ideal for families and wildlife lovers seeking authentic encounters.

★ 4.5

“Many turtles and other fish, guide points them out and explains. Felt safe and comfortable. Includes playa entrance.”

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6.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

Discover the ultimate private snorkeling tour in Playa del Carmen, featuring guaranteed turtle sightings, stunning cenotes, and personalized guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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7.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

Experience personalized snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay, guided by certified experts. Perfect for families and confident swimmers seeking an authentic encounter.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience with our family of four. Marlene was an excellent communicator and she was a great help in giving us instructions to help the taxi find the meeting point. Darwin was a great tour guide. He was kind & funny. He…”

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8.Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

Discover the best of Tulum with this private tour featuring Mayan ruins, snorkeling with sea turtles, and a cenote swim, all with personalized guides.

★ 5.0

“After several visits to the Riviera Maya, I booked this tour, and I only wish I had found it sooner. This was absolutely a best day ever experience! Dulce and Carlos picked us up early and took us straight to Tulum before the large tour…”

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10.Swim with Turtles in Akumal + GoPro Photo Session

Experience swimming with sea turtles in Akumal, guided by pros, with a GoPro photo session, all for around $50. Enjoy marine wildlife in a protected area.

“We recently embarked on a turtle snorkeling excursion in Akumal, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Rodolfo, was exceptional—his deep commitment to conservation was evident as he ensured all guidelines were followed to protect the turtles and their habitat. We encountered several turtles,…”

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11.Tour to Tulum and cenote with swimming with turtles from Riviera Maya

Explore Tulum's ancient ruins, swim in stunning cenotes, and get close to sea turtles in Akumal with this full-day tour from Riviera Maya for only $99.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful experience, I recommend without hesitation everything was perfect Recommendation, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water shoe, jersey and towel of course. An experience we will never forget thank you ❤️Auto-translated”

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12.Akumal; Snorkeling and Photos with Turtles

Experience snorkeling with green sea turtles in Akumal. Small groups, expert guides, and free photos make this an authentic and affordable adventure.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience snorkeling yesterday. Martin met us in Akumal and led us to the snorkeling area where we met our guide. (unfortunately,we can’t remember his name but I will try to attach his picture.). He was knowledgeable and funny as well as…”

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13.Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

Discover Tulum's ruins, snorkel with turtles at Akumal, and explore a cenote on this private, customizable tour from Playa del Carmen for an authentic experience.

“The day is yours to spend time as you wish. Our tour operator Ivan was amazing. He kept our family laughing. We enjoyed his professionalism, kindness, patience (to one in our group that needed assistance) and his all around friendliness. He made our day fabulous!”

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14.Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Discover the best of Riviera Maya with this half-day tour: swim in a stunning cenote and snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal Beach, guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. Snorkeled with the turtles and toured one enclosed cenote. Guide was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would go again. We were provided a small bottle of water and bag of chips. I was glad I brought additional snacks and drinks for my kids…”

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15.Akumal Monkey Sanctuary

Visit the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary in Playa del Carmen with a 3-hour tour for a close-up look at rescued primates, conservation efforts, and more.

★ 4.5

“The whole tour was amazing, the monkey that we met was so friendly and got some amazing photos of the whole day”

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More Akumal Sea Turtle Tours

4.5Off Road ATV Tour at the Akumal Monkey Rescued Animals Sanctuary4 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Full day tour to Tulum Ruins, Cenote and Sea Turtles Encounter10 to 11 hours (approx.)$131.43 5.0Swim with akumal turtles1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.5Half Day Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles Experience4 hours (approx.)$89.61 5.0Private Tulum mayan ruins & Snorkel with Turtles in Akumal Adventure6 hours (approx.)$337.50 4.5Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya4 to 5 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Turtle Encounter Private Tour Swim with Sea Turtles & Cenote5 to 6 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Private Intimate and Responsible Experience with Turtles2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$95.00 5.0ROUNDTRIP Private Transfer Cancun -Tulum/Akumal /Hilton 1-8 pax1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$291.00 5.0VIP Cenotes & Turtles Private Tour5 hours (approx.)$215.00 5.0VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour4 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0“Private Snorkeling with Turtles EN Akumal + Photos Included”1 hour (approx.)$44.55 5.0Departure from Akumal to Cancun International Airport. Private Service2 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0One Way Transportation Cancun (NOT AIRPORT) – Akumal / Tulum1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$144.00 5.0Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave9 to 10 hours (approx.)$746.71 5.0Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal3 hours (approx.)$245.00 4.5Akumal Turtles Snorkeling and GoPro pictures1 hour (approx.)$36.80 5.0Private Turtles Express1 hour (approx.)$295.00 5.0Private Akumal & Cenotes tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$242.00 5.0Akumal turtles sanctuary and go pro photos1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal3 to 5 hours (approx.)$330.00 5.0Akumal Bay snorkeling, plus 3 cenotes and great food5 to 6 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0TULUM, CENOTE, MYSTIKA MUSEUM, TURTLES SNORKELING (Private)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 5.0Turtle Snorkeling Jungle Adventure + Zipline and Rappel in Cenote6 hours (approx.)$119.00