Booking Wolf
Tulum, Mariposa Cenote and Akumal Turtle Swimming Day Trip from Riviera Maya
day_trips

Tulum, Mariposa Cenote and Akumal Turtle Swimming Day Trip from Riviera Maya

by Ekinox Tours

12 hours
Cancun
$59.27$65.86 on ViatorSave 10%/person
From
$59.27$65.86 on ViatorSave 10%per person

Choose from 2 available options

12 hours
Starting time
Thursday 24 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 23 Sept 2026.
$118.55$131.72Save 10%
2 adults × $59.27
All taxes and fees included

How do you want to book?

Confirmation before Tue, 22 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.

Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$131.72
12 hours
$118.55$131.72Save 10%
2 adults × $59.27
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day tour from Riviera Maya lasts nearly 12 hours and includes visits to Mariposa Cenote, Akumal Bay, and the Tulum archaeological site. The day begins with hotel pickups across Riviera Maya, followed by a 25-minute drive to Mariposa Cenote. Visitors have about 85 minutes at the cenote to swim and relax in its clear turquoise waters. Next, the tour travels for 25 minutes to Akumal Bay. Here, lockers are provided for storing belongings before spending around 85 minutes swimming in a quiet cove with sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral reefs. Local eco-fees at Akumal are not included and must be paid separately. Afterward, the group travels approximately 3.5 hours to reach Tulum, where participants have about 4 hours to explore the Mayan ruins located on cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Lunch is included at Canamayte, featuring a buffet of local dishes. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned bus with a bilingual certified guide. Life vests and lockers are provided for swimming sections. Entrance fees to the sites are not included. At the end of the day, travelers are returned to their Riviera Maya hotels.

Highlights

Visit Tulum archaeological site overlooking Caribbean Sea
Swim in Mariposa cenote with clear turquoise waters
Swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay cove
Lunch included at Canamayte with local buffet
Bilingual certified guide and air-conditioned transport
Life vests and lockers provided for swimming stops

What's included

Bilingual certified guide throughout the tour
Life vests and lockers for swimming locations
Lunch served at Canamayte buffet
Air conditioning on the vehicle

What's not included

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and eco-fees

Itinerary

1

Pickup in Riviera Maya

The tour begins with picking up travelers from various locations in the Riviera Maya area. Then the group travels to the first destination.

120 min

2

Mariposa Cenote Swim

Guests swim and relax in the clear turquoise waters of the semi-open Mariposa cenote for about 85 minutes. Travel time to reach the cenote is approximately 25 minutes.

85 min

3

Swimming with Turtles in Akumal Bay

At Akumal, visitors store belongings in lockers provided, then swim in a quiet cove with sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral reefs. This stop lasts about 85 minutes including 25 minutes travel time. Visitors must pay local eco-fees separately, detailed on the entry voucher.

85 min

4

Tulum Archaeological Site Visit

The tour includes a visit to the Tulum ruins, an important Mayan archaeological zone on cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Guests spend approximately 4 hours here. Travel time to reach the site is about 210 minutes.

280 min

5

Return to Riviera Maya

After the Tulum visit, the group is transported back to their hotels in Riviera Maya with drop-offs at various locations.

120 min

Meeting point

Outside the main entrance to the plaza

End point

Outside the main entrance to the plaza

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
$118.55Save 10% vs Viator