RIVIERA MAYA · DAY TRIP
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 7 most popular akumal tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Guided snorkeling in Akumal’s Tsúuk park: calm water, sea turtles, reefs and showers on-site. $45, 1.5 hours.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Our guide was nice and helpful. The company very efficient and flexible. Great communication. We managed to see big and small turtles, coral reefs, manta rays and a variety of other fish.”
A family-friendly Akumal dolphin encounter with a short intro, 40 minutes in the water, and hands-on dolphin time in about 55 minutes.
“We have to admit that it was a fantastic experience, thanks to the contact with the dolphins, and Frida, our guide, did a great job. We did feel a bit cheated that, in addition to paying a hefty price (€84/person for 40 minutes of contact with the dolphins), we also had to pay €240 if…”
Tulum ruins, Mariposa cenote swim, and Akumal snorkeling with sea turtles in one 10-hour Riviera Maya day trip.
“Bella escursione! La mattina giro alle rovine di tulum, a seguire pranzo e nuotata in due cenote e nel pomeriggio snorkeling ad akumal, c’erano diversi pesci, tantissime tartarughe e piccole razze. Consigliato!”
A full Riviera Maya day tour with early Tulum entry, Akumal sea turtle snorkeling, and Nohoch Nah Chich cenote caves, plus tequila and chocolate.
“What really stood out to me was the balance between adventure and calm moments. One minute I was swimming through caves, the next I was quietly admiring ancient ruins.”
8-hour Riviera Maya tour with Tulum ruins, 3 cenotes (cave, semi-open, open), turtle snorkeling in Akumal, plus lunch, snacks, and gear.
“A big thank you to Alexander and Herlan for their clear and fascinating explanations about the ruins and cenotes. Their professionalism and kindness made the experience unforgettable. We truly appreciate them and highly recommend their services!”
Akumal Monkey Sanctuary meets an ATV circuit and a cenote swim with 2.5-million-year stalactites. 4 hours, $159 plus insurance.
Swim with sea turtles at Tsúuk Akumal Natural Park. Guided snorkeling with gear and life jacket, then relax on Akumal beach.
The cenotes, the ruins, the reef — and every road out along the Riviera Maya.
