Swim with turtles in Akumal, explore the Tulum ruins, and relax at a beach club on this tour. Enjoy a guided tour of Tulum, learn about its history, and savor a delicious lunch.

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Travel in a classic VW Beetle or an Audi to explore four sides of the Riviera Maya. Start the day by swimming above a reef and then with turtles in their natural environment, guided by a certified expert.

Next, visit the Mayan archaeological ruins at Tulum, one of Mexico’s most iconic sites, with ruins perched on a clifftop above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Drive through Tulum, where you’ll see the unique architecture and textiles of this rapidly expanding Bohemian chic town, before enjoying lunch at a place recommended by your guide.

Stop at Akumal and swim with turtles in the Caribbean, in the protected marine preserve at Akumal, Mayan for ‘land of the turtles’. Respecting all the rules of the park to protect the turtles, you will be accompanied by both a locally accredited guide who specializes in the turtles and your tour guide for the day, recording video of you during the experience.

You must wear a lifejacket (included), cannot wear flippers, can have a floating ring if desired. You will, wind-dependent, board a boat for 3-5 minutes to arrive at the coral reef where you will then swim for approximately five minutes, before swimming to the protected area. You will then swim in the area where the turtles visit for approx 45 minutes, perhaps also seeing manta rays and other sealife. Note that if wind closes this activity, an alternative of a guided snorkel through an underground cenote & river is available.

Visit the Mayan archaeological site at Tulum, unique for being such an important site located directly on the coast and with some of the most iconic views in Mexico, ruins on cliffs above a beach and the turquoise Caribbean. Your tour guide for the day will explain the architecture, culture and history of the Mayans both generally and at Tulum specifically. You will see lots of iguanas and your guide will take photos for you throughout the tour, which will all be shared with you at the end of the day. A tour of the site typically lasts approximately one hour.

Driving from the archaeological site along the coastal road, your guide will point out and explain the local architectural and fashion styles that have developed in this booming bohemian chic tourist town, perhaps visiting a couple of iconic businesses who best showcase these styles. You will then stop for lunch at a location determined based on your preferred style and budget, decided on the day. This might be tacos away from the beach, or a visit to a beach club, typically with emblematic Tulum-style design, a pool and access to the beach and sea.

Swim with turtles in their natural habitat in the protected Akumal area
Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, perched on a clifftop above the sea
Enjoy a guided tour of Tulum, learning about its history and culture
Relax at a beach club with access to the pool, beach, and sea
Savor a delicious lunch at a location chosen based on your preferences

Includes:
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
Transportation to all sites (option for classic car, a VW Beetle or modern Audi)
All road tolls
All entry fees
Certified expert guide for swimming with turtles in Akumal (including obligatory life jacket and optional ring)
Short Boat ride to coral reef
Guided tour of Tulum archaeological site
Visit to Tulum town
All photos shared at conclusion of tour (guide is former professional photographer)
A video of up to 90 seconds capturing the experience of the day
Bottled water throughout the day
The only item not included in this tour will be lunch, as the guide much prefers to listen to your tastes and budget and make a recommendation of good local food, or international if preferred.

 

 

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