Highlights
Sea turtles in the wild, a cave under the jungle and a cenote you swim into, in one day and with a single hotel pickup. In Akumal Bay, a protected sanctuary whose Maya name means "place of the turtles," put on your mask and swim over the reef as sea turtles graze on the seagrass and glide beside you. Then leave the sun behind for the cool air underground. Walk the 250-meter wooden path of Sayab Cave, in Zak Aktun, one of the largest underground river systems in the world, among giant rock formations. The last swim is at Nido de Halcón, a semi-open cenote where a tunnel through crystal-clear water leads you inside the cavern. The day ends with lunch and drinks. Hotel pickup in the Riviera Maya or Puerto Morelos, cave and cenote entrance fees, snorkel gear, a guide and a lifeguard are included.
About This Deal
Duration
7 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Akumal Bay
Akumal, Quintana Roo
Your adventure starts with convenient hotel pickup in Puerto Morelos or the Riviera Maya, followed by a comfortable ride of about an hour down the coast to Akumal Bay. With snorkel gear and a life jacket, follow your guide out to the reef of this protected natural reserve, with a lifeguard on site. Float calmly, keep a respectful distance and watch the turtles rise for air.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Riviera Maya
Quintana Roo
About 30 minutes inland, the Underground Museum Park sits in an evergreen jungle. Your guide leads the walk through Sayab Cave, with its formations lit along the way. Then swimsuits on again at Nido de Halcón, or Falcon's Nest: step down to the water and swim from daylight into the cavern, with a lifeguard close by. Lunch and drinks follow before a hassle-free ride back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: comfortable clothing and shoes, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunglasses and a hat or cap.
- Please use only biodegradable insect repellent and sunscreen.
- Bring extra cash for the fees paid on site, photos and tips.
- Adults are 12 years and older; children are 5 to 11 years old.
- We recommend not bringing jewelry or valuables.
- Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to participate.
- Travelers with high blood pressure, diabetes or back problems may participate at their own risk and must sign a liability waiver.
- Travelers should feel comfortable in the water. Life jackets are provided.
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia.
- Pregnant women with medical restrictions cannot take part in this tour.
- Snorkel gear
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in the Riviera Maya and Puerto Morelos
- Guide and lifeguard throughout the tour
- Lunch with drinks
- Admission to Sayab Cave and Nido de Halcón Cenote
Exclusions
- Photos (available for purchase)
Redemption Instructions
Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the assigned meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Your driver will arrive in an air-conditioned van, wearing a white polo shirt with blue or khaki pants, and will call your name.
Important: Drivers can wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Please bring cash for the Akumal marine park fee (USD 20 per person), paid on site.
Traveler Pickup Information
HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
Please provide your hotel name when booking. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking.
Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will be wearing a white polo shirt with blue or khaki pants.
IMPORTANT: Drivers can wait a maximum of 5 minutes before proceeding to the next pickup.
Pickup is available from selected Riviera Maya hotels. Guests staying in Playa del Carmen will be assigned a designated pickup point.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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