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Snorkeling adventure in Yal-Kú lagoon, + Underground Cenote

4.6(10 reviews)Playa del Carmen, MexicoOperated by The Turtle Travel Riviera Maya
  • Duration4 hours – 5 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

You and your companions will be able to enjoy a beautiful snorkeling tour in the Yal-Kú lagoon, where you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscapes and marine life that surrounds us, all this will be possible with the help of local guides from the Akumal community, who they have appropriate certification and extensive experience. Best of all, you and your companions can enjoy this experience without tour groups, the tour is completely private!

Soon we will go to the best cave-type cenote in the region, beautiful in all aspects! Crystal clear waters, ancient formations, flooded caves, we will do an exclusive snorkeling around the cenote.

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What to expect

4 hours – 5 hours2 stopsPrivate tourSkip the line
  1. Yal-ku Lagoon

    Riviera Maya, Akumal, Quintana Roo, 77776, Mexico

    Admission included

    You and your companions can live a unique experience, the Yal-Kú lagoon is a unique and beautiful ecosystem, it protects a beautiful view and crystalline waters from a cenote that flows to our beautiful Caribbean Sea, its waters are the refuge of many species of Tropical fish which you can appreciate with the help of our experienced local guides.

  2. Cenote Taak Bi Ha

    Parque Dos Ojos Cenote S/N, Taak bi, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77762, Mexico

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    We will enter for 3km in the jungle to a WONDERFUL cenote-cave, we will be able to appreciate different ancient formations, flooded caves and crystal clear turquoise blue waters.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Main avenue next to the turtle statue.

End / drop-off

Main avenue next to the turtle statue.

Pickup locations89

The operator lists 89 pickup points. 38 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences38

  • Lunah Xcacel SuitesMza 66 AV. Las Palmas Lt. 4, Chemuyil, Quintana Roo, 77774, Mexico
  • Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive ResortCarretera Cancun Tulum 307, Tulkal Chemuyil, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77774, Mexico
  • Magic Xcacel TulumAvenida Balche Manzana 8 Lote 11 y 12, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77776, Mexico
  • Mictlan AkumalCalle Xaak, Akumal, Quintana Roo, 77776, Mexico
  • Kai TulumCarretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 0.5, Zona Hotelera, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Kaaba Luum Hotel & Retreat CenterManzana 001, Lote 29D, Chemuyil, Quintana Roo, 77774, Mexico
  • Cabanas ZazilkinCarretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 0.47, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
  • Dreams Aventuras Riviera MayaPuerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • The Yellow NestCarretera Federal Cancun Tulum Km 124, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Casa CenoteCarratera Cancun-Tulum Interior, Fraccionamento Tankah Caribe Lote 32 Manzana 3, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Caleta TankahCarretera Federal 307, Km 233 + 400., Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Hotel Tren Maya TulumCalle Yalkuentre Tahmul y Tulum, S/N, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77764, Mexico
  • Bh Hotel & Cenote Tulum239 Carr. Tulum - Cancun Ejidal, Balam Canche, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa - All InclusiveCarr. Cancun Km 252, Gran Bahia Principe, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Porto Bello Gran Marina By GuruHotelPuerto Aventuras, Bahia de Xcacel Lote 9 MZ 923, Plano 01, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya PalaceCarretera Chetumal Pto Juarez, Km 266.3, Barcelo Maya, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Siente TulumCancun-Tulum No. 307 km 230, Carretera Federa, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya Beach - All InclusiveCarretera Federal Chetumal - Pto Juarez, Km 266.3, Barcelo Maya, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Catalonia Riviera MayaAv. Xcacel Puerto Aventuras, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77782, Mexico
  • Porto Bello Hotel and ResidencesBlvd. Puerto Aventuras 2, Lote 1, Mz. 237, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77733, Mexico
  • Catalonia Yucatan BeachBahia Xcacel lt 1, Manzana 18, Plano 2, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77782, Mexico
  • Coral Maya Condo HotelBahia Kantenah 38, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77733, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya CaribeCarr. Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, 77734, Mexico
  • Heaven At The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera MayaKm 72, Carretera Cancun-Chetumal, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Dreams Aventuras Riviera MayaKm 269.5 Carretera Chetumal, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Hard Rock Hotel Riviera MayaKm 72, Carretera Cancun-Chetumal, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Chez Waffle HotelPunta Matzoma 33, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77733, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya Tropical - All InclusiveCarretera Chetumal Puerto Juarez Km. 266, Xpu Ha, Puerto Juarez, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya Grand ResortCarretera Chetumal Km. 266,3, Carretera Puerto Juárez, Barcelo Maya, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya Colonial - All InclusiveChetumal-Cancun Km. 266,3, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach ClubPunta Celis Street, KM-269, Mz 24 Lt 4 Y 5, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • El Dorado Seaside PalmsCarretera Playa _Tulum Kantenah, km 95, El Dorado, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Sensimar Resort Riviera Maya, Gourmet All Inclusive By KarismaKm 95 Carretera Cancun Tulum Kantenah, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
  • Serena Hotel & SpaBahia Kantenah 8, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77750, Mexico
  • Villa Pescadores by Ahau CollectionCarretera Tulum - Boca Paila Km 0.5 (A), Zona Hotelera Norte, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77780, Mexico
  • Xaha Villas Suites & Golf ResortResidencial Rivera Mz 10 Lote 2 Et 2, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77760, Mexico
  • Barcelo Maya RivieraCarr Chetumal Puerto Juarez Km 266, Barcelo Maya, Quintana Roo, 77734, Mexico
  • Catalonia Royal TulumCtra. Cancun - Chetumal Km. 264.5, Xpu-Ha, Quintana Roo, 77734, Mexico
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

You, family and/or friends will be picked up directly at the lobby of your hotel, with your coupon corresponding to your reservation. If your hotel is not in the defined area, please ask for availability and additional cost.

Redemption

Your entry will be validated in the main walker towards the beach of Akumal 200 meters from the federal highway on the second shelf.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (2–4), Adult (5–65)

Additional information

  • Minimum 2 participants (in case of being 1 please ask about additional cost)

Languages

Guide
English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Cancun
Product code
167153P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.6/ 510 reviews
  • 59
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (8).

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From USD 159 per person · Free cancellation available

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