Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal
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Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal
By Ocean Tours
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private Bilingual Guide
What's not included- Gratuities
- The Natural Reserve Fee 20 USD per person is payable upon pick-up in cash
- Photo Packages & Souvenirs available for purchase
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Hotel/AirBnB and private houses and condos pick-up is offered for this tour. Once we receive your reservation we will organize the pick up time at your convenience.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12861P33- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How can I let you know where to pick me up for the Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal?
- We offer pick-ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.Answered Mar 2021
- What time can we expect to be picked up for the Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal?
- We will contact you to arrange pickup after making your reservation. Approximate pickup times range from 7:00 am to 9:00 am depending on the hotel location.Answered Mar 2021
- Will we be sharing transportation or any other part of the Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal?
- As this is a private tour, all transportation (including ground transportation and speedboat) are exclusive to your group, and so are the guide and driver.Answered Mar 2021
- Is the Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal appropriate for children?
- Absolutely! The tour is child-friendly and elderly-friendly. Everyone's invited to join!Answered Mar 2021
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12861P33
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- V6369ZPjuliew0 contributionsGreat adventureExcellent day Rueben was amazing! Saw lots of turtles which I’d never done before so was incredible to see. The view from tulum was spectacular!Written 23 January 2025
- H2665KCroberte0 contributionsCaesa Salad rulesVery organized. Very informative. Caesar was a great guide. He let us know what we were doing and what to expect at all times. Always made sure everyone was together and pointed us in the right direction to see the turtles in the cove. He was as enthusiastic to see them as we were. Very nice guy/ guideWritten 22 January 2025
- 631tameikaw0 contributionsSnorkeling and CenoteEnrique was very knowledgeable about the ruins and entire tour. I’d definitely recommend this tour to any of my friends snd family.Written 22 January 2025
- T623FLtravisd0 contributionsGreat daySpent time at the ruins, snorkeling was great, coral reef was okay, the underground ceote was amazing. Great service. Alma was wonderful and very knowledgeableWritten 21 January 2025
- AmandaLikestoTravel0 contributionsGreat ExperienceThis tour gave us the opportunity to see more of the local beauty than just staying on the resort. We really enjoyed exploring the ruins in Tulum and our tour guide, Ishmael, was extremely informative. We learned a lot while enjoying the ancient structures. After the heat of the sunny ruins, the “refreshing” water in the cenote was a welcome cooldown. Our driver, Arturo, navigated the bumpy road to the cenote like a pro and our photographer, Alan, took great pictures that we now have as a keepsake from a wonderful day. A couple tips/things to know that might be helpful: The person who sold the excursion didn’t accurately estimate the time which wasn’t a problem for us but if you had reservations or anything at the resort, you might need more time than anticipated. I think we were gone from our resort for about 6 hours and we were the closest so further resorts would take longer. Walking shoes are a must for the ruins but flip flops or water shoes would be good to bring for the cenotes to better navigate the rocky path to and from the water. Overall, would recommend this tour and would consider trying another one through them next time we’re in the area.Written 21 January 2025
- ulrianl0 contributionsGreat tour and guideTop guide Nicolas shown us around Tullum ruins with good explanations and anecdotes. Then we went to swim with the sea turtles and spent some time in a beautiful cenoteWritten 21 January 2025
- Dorothee C0 contributionsGreat and well organized5/5. Well organised, very interesting and good ambiance with Nicolas. Very good balance between learning and enjoying the landscapeWritten 21 January 2025
- 351cadencef0 contributionsAmazing tour!We had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide for the ruins tour was great and the view was amazing. The snorkeling experience was incredible! We saw at least 5 turtles that swam so close to us and we saw four big stingrays swimming below us! The cenote was very cool to explore and lunch was delicious. All in all we would for sure recommend this tour!Written 21 January 2025
- teresahM8366CQ0 contributionsAdventure of a lifetimeSarah was amazing and the best tour guide we’ve ever had. She was friendly, genuine and so smart about everything. We loved it.Written 21 January 2025
- 320chases0 contributionsGood way to do three excursions in one dayHad an amazing time, saw lots of wildlife and learn a lot about local nature would book again. Wasn’t too crowded in the areas we went.Written 21 January 2025
- Joe R0 contributionsGood experience and resolution to missing picsIssue resolved. Great team. The issue of missing pics was resolved within hours of prior post. Thank you. The staff was nice and helpful. It was a great tour experience overall. I would recommend them to others.Written 21 January 2025
- justinsW7123PD0 contributionsThe most coolest thing I’ve ever doneTue whole experience was great. Saw a lot of turtles in a relaxed environment. Cenote was awesome as well. Paola and our driver Kiko made the whole outing awesome. Had two kids (10 and 4) and they did an excellent job adjusting the trip to make everyone happy. Never felt pressured or like an inconvenience.Written 21 January 2025
- Stay624892031560 contributionsIncredible guide and experience!Jessica “Silver” was an incredible guide - so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! She truly made Maya history come alive! Also, wonderful as a partner for the non-swimmers on the snorkeling and cenotes parts of the trip. Made our visit to Tulum!Written 21 January 2025
- Climber504089423100 contributionsGreat Day out - informative guides. Nothing was rushed and our safety and comfort was paramount to EnriquezFantastic morning out - excellent in all aspects We had a guide called Enrique who was knowledgeable, kind, had all the time to tell us everything we needed to know. Our enjoyment was paramount to him and he really looked after us.Written 20 January 2025
- 270amberb0 contributionsTurtles and cenotes!!This was a great trip! It was so awesome to see and swim with the turtles and the cenotes were beautiful! We got beautiful photos at the end...thank you.Written 20 January 2025
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Tyler M
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
Luisa was amazing and made this one of the best memories of our time in Mexico. She was extremely attentive to everyone in our group while making sure we stayed on track, on time and with respect to the nature around us. I would highly suggest this experience to everyone in the area. We saw a ton of sea life and had an amazing tour of a young cenote all with Luisa providing amazing information about where we were and what we were looking at
Written 25 March 2024
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Luisa made your tour one of the best memories of your time in Mexico. It's fantastic to know that she provided attentive service, kept the group on track and on time, and shared valuable insights about the nature around us.
We're delighted that you enjoyed seeing the sea life and exploring the young cenote with Luisa's informative guidance. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Looking forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
Best regards,
Priscila
Ocean Tours Team
Written 26 March 2024
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Amber R
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Alma is a great tour guide. I don't know how to swim so she assisted me all the way. The tour itself was spectacular as we saw a variety of sea life. Lucho, our photographer was kind and took great photos of us snorkeling at a really good price as well!
Written 31 December 2023
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It's fantastic to hear that Alma made your tour experience enjoyable, especially with her assistance considering your swimming preferences. Having a considerate and supportive guide can truly enhance the overall experience.
Best regards
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Written 2 January 2024
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Kyle T
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
We got confused about the pick up time and were a little late, they were very accommodating in waiting and helping everyone get on the bus. Jose was an amazing driver and the ride was short and smooth. Alan was one of the best photographers I've ever had on a tour like this. Valentin was an amazing guide, he was very funny and extremely knowledgeable about every thing we saw. We had a group of 15 and couldn't have asked for a smoother experience.
Written 6 January 2024
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Dear Kyle,
It's fantastic to hear about your experience on the Private Turtle Discovery in Akumal tour!
It's great that all the staff were accommodating and patient, especially when there was confusion about the pick-up time.
It's also wonderful to hear that Alan, the photographer, and Valentin, the guide, played key roles in making the tour exceptional.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and recommending the tour to others!
Kind regards,
Paula - Ocean Tours Team
Written 6 January 2024
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Tatum F
Oxford, MS10 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Beautiful area, saw huge turtles, as well as a great tour of the Mayan Ruins, our guide was THE BEST!!! He was so knowledgeable, hilarious and so fun. I recommend Pepe (BB) and Chucho! Can’t imagine a better guide than Pepe...he made the day so very memorable, my face hurt from smiling so much.
Written 25 March 2021
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We are glad that you enjoyed your visit to the mayan ruins, and swimming with turtles with Pepe and Chucho. We hope that we will meet again in the future, and we wish you a safe trip back home.
Gracias!
Dario
Ocean Tours
Written 26 March 2021
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Gato_Aventurero
381 contributions
Pro: Pepe very friendly and attentive. They offered an appetizer. Detailed explanations on cenote and snorkeling. It adjusts to the level of each person. Option to buy the photos. They take good care of the animals.
Con: Cenote water somewhat cold.
Tip: Shorty or thin neoprene for the cenote if you are cold. Leave some space and do not touch the turtles.
Con: Cenote water somewhat cold.
Tip: Shorty or thin neoprene for the cenote if you are cold. Leave some space and do not touch the turtles.
Written 8 June 2024
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Estimado cliente:
¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de tu experiencia con nosotros y que Pepe brindó un gran servicio y se mostró simpático y atento.
Se agradece tu consejo de utilizar short o ropa de neopreno para evitar pasar frĂo durante la actividad de cenote, teniendo en cuenta que el agua subterránea suele estar a baja temperatura.
¡Gracias de nuevo por tu recomendación y por recordar la importancia de respetar a las tortugas!
Atentamente,
Paula - Ocean Tours Team
Written 8 June 2024
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Trek35728135047
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Mar 2023 • Friends
Belated post but this excursion was awesome! Our tour guide, Suly, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The swimming with the turtles was so fun! We also saw an eagle ray and some other cool fish. The cenote was a wonderful experience also- beautiful, calm— almost spiritual. Highly recommend this tour!
Written 14 June 2023
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Dear Trek, thank you for your comment, we are really glad you liked your experience with us and your guide Suly. Yes indeed the cenote it's a very misterious and spiritual place, the perfect closure after the sea adventure :)
Thank you for recommending us!
Kindly,
Paula Ocean Tours
Written 15 June 2023
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Coding_duchess
Pennsylvania219 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
My older son adores turtles so we had to go to Akumal. Were really bummed out you cannot see them at the hotel beach so I found some tours. Looked through many until I found the one right for us - half a day private tour, turtle sightings guaranteed. When booking I told them we had young children and they assured me we will get a guide who is great with kids. Our guide was Xenia - very knowledgable, accomodating, great with kids. The kids were ecstatic to see the turtles and Xenia made sure we got enough sightings. My 6-year-old was heaitant to put his head under the water and Xenia went above and beyond helping us with him. The tour net and exceeded our expectations from start to finish. We were picked up on time, the team was great, and we could not be happier. The pictures were amazing
Written 19 January 2021
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Hello, Wow! We are so glad to read that your kids had an amazing experience with us and with Xenia. That is what we thrive for, the best experience possible and something you will always remember. Thank you for your comments and we hope you see you again.
Written 21 January 2021
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Meg K
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Dec 2024 • Family
Sofia was amazing! Such a fun and kind guide! Would definitely recommend and I’m so glad we got to go! The turtles were beautiful!
Written 26 December 2024
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Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the Private Turtle Discovery tour. Sofia will be thrilled to know that her fun and kind guidance made your adventure even more special.
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed seeing the beautiful turtles – it truly is a magical experience! Your recommendation means so much to us, and we’re so glad you chose Ocean Tours Mexico.
We hope to welcome you back for another incredible adventure soon!
Warm regards,
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Written 27 December 2024
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Donna K
14 contributions
Everything met and exceeded our expectations, ready to do it all over again! They picked us up at our resort on time, kind, friendly, told us what we would be doing when, all we has to do was relax and enjoy everything, which we did! A huge thank you to Daniel and his 2 helpers!!
Written 20 October 2024
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It sounds like you had an incredible experience! I'm glad to hear everything went smoothly, from the timely pickup at your resort to the relaxing and enjoyable activities. It’s awesome when the team takes care of all the details so you can fully relax. Huge kudos to Daniel and his helpers for making the trip so memorable! Here's to doing it all over again soon!
Written 20 October 2024
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LightPacker773589
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Aug 2024 • Business
Thank you Sofia!!! Excellent tour. We saw the most amazing turtles! It was very organized and easy fun! We saw many other Wild life too
Written 13 August 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had so much fun on the Private Turtle Discovery Tour in Akumal and that Sofia made it an excellent experience. It’s fantastic that you saw so many amazing turtles and other wildlife.
We appreciate your kind words about the organization and fun of the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more exciting adventures in the future!
Best regards,
Laura OCEAN TOURS
Written 13 August 2024
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