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Tulum, Cobá, a cenote& the turtles of Akumal.
All the highlights of the Riviera Maya in a single day. Maya pyramids, turtles, cenotes and more. Departure around 7.30am, back around 5.30pm, groups of 6 to 14, English-speaking guide, 105 € per adult all inclusive, plus the turtle supplement.
The place
Tulum & Cobá, two faces of the Maya world
Tulum is the only major Maya city built facing the sea: a former trading port perched on its cliff above unreally turquoise water. Cobá, buried in the jungle, hides Nohoch Mul, one of the tallest pyramids on the peninsula. Between the two, Akumal, “the place of turtles” in Maya, is perfectly named.
The programme
How the day unfolds.
- ≈ 7.30amDeparture from your hotel
We start early and head for Akumal, so we are first on the beach while it is still quiet.
- MorningSwimming with turtles at Akumal
A boat out to the reef area, about 300 m from the beach, then snorkeling with a guide among the wild turtles that come to graze on the seagrass in the bay. About 45 minutes. Swimming with the turtles is optional, 400 pesos payable on site.
- MorningA swim in a cenote
We drive on to Cobá through three Maya villages, then swim in a large underground cenote with crystal-clear fresh water.
- MiddayLunch with a Maya family
A typical meal in a tiny family restaurant we have been going to for more than twelve years: excellent grilled chicken, prepared the local way. Lunch is included.
- AfternoonCobá by bike
A guided ride of about an hour and a half by bike through the acropolis of this city lost in the jungle. The ground is flat and the outing suits everyone, children included. Rickshaws are available for a very small supplement for anyone who cannot or would rather not cycle.
- AfternoonThe site of Tulum
A guided tour of about an hour at one of the finest viewpoints in the region, the second most visited site in Mexico. Photography lovers will be well served.
- ≈ 5.30pmReturn
The order of the activities is adapted to the time of year and can therefore vary with the season and the crowds. We always arrange to visit the sites in the best possible conditions for you.
In detail
Included, not included.
- Hotel ↔ hotel transport
- English-speaking guide
- Site entrance fees
- Lunch
- Swimming with turtles: +400 pesos (optional, may be cancelled depending on the weather)
- Tips
- Bath towel
In your bag
They lived it
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Gallery
What you will see.
Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us.
It depends on the weather: if it is cancelled, the 400-peso supplement is not charged.
We enter the site as it opens, before the big operators: you get the ruins without the crowds or the heat, and finish the day with the turtles.
People with only a short stay on the Riviera who want the essentials in a single day.
You write to us (form, email or WhatsApp) with your dates, your hotel and how many of you there are; we confirm quickly. A deposit of €10 per person from 3 people (refundable up to 48 h before), the balance on the day in euros, pesos or dollars.
Straight from your hotel or accommodation in Playa del Carmen, Tulum or Puerto Morelos. In Cancún, pick-up is available for Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy (and for groups, on request). The exact time is confirmed the day before on WhatsApp.
Most of them are. We give you all the details when you book: depending on your children’s ages, we will recommend a particular outing, or advise against it.
free
★ 48 h ★
Simple, quick booking
Swimming with turtles optional: + 400 pesos payable on site · Under-12 prices: ask us
A deposit of €10 per person from 3 people (refundable up to 48 h), the balance paid on the day.
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