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Sea turtle and cenotes Tour snorkeling from Riviera Maya
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Sea turtle and cenotes Tour snorkeling from Riviera Maya

By Eco Tours Adventure
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Ages 1-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 5–6 hours
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Live guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Certified guide – Dive Master/Dive Instructor.
  • Comfortable boat fully equipped, with shade area.
  • Visit three cenotes - two stages of snorkeling and one walking in the underground world
  • Snorkeling with turtles in front of the impressive Mayan castle of Tulum
  • Entry/Admission - Playa del Carmen
  • Entry/Admission - Tulum Beach
What's not included
  • Eco tax 10 USD to be paid on the spot


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    Pickup details
    • Pick up and drop off from all the Hotels, Ports, Condos of Riviera Maya.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13337P7

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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      Itinerary
      • You'll get picked up
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      • 1
        Cenote Chikin Ha
        Stop: 3 hours - Admission included
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      • 2
        Tulum Beach
        Stop: 3 hours - Admission included
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      • You'll return to the starting point
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      • Eco Tours Adventure
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        Mexico
        Joined in July 2014
      • Marcos199628
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Bad Attention.
        We were delayed 2 hours because the tour company was confused about the pick-up address of a participant and because the driver and guide took the wrong path. Generally you can see the whale shark 3 to 4 times, we saw it only once, due to the company's mistake and they never offered any type of discount or refund. They only offered to send the photos of the tour and they mistakenly sent me some from another tour.
        Written 15 November 2023
      • agatadT6056WH
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Life time experience
        It was great from the pick up from the hotel , light breakfast and whole tour was brilliant Raul done great job to explain everything with captain and another crew member make sure all people from the group have a chance to see the while shark!!
        Written 15 September 2023
      • Kate D
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best start to vacation ever
        Could not recommend this trip enough. I was worried that we wouldn’t see any sharks due to it being close to the end of the season but I couldn’t have been more wrong! Our tour guide Raoul was amazing and so knowledgable and we found a juvenile shark and we’re able to swim twice with it - words can’t describe how amazing this experience was… and then to top everything off, there was a pod of dolphins feeding near by which was so beautiful to see. We then travelled to Isla Mujeres to swim at Playa Norte and have lunch which was fresh ceviche de pescado and guacamole, 10/10.
        Written 14 September 2023
      • Maps225924
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Long travel - great staff - bring sunscreen!
        There was a lot more travle involved than I realized. It took an hour to get to the dock where we changed and ate a small breakfast. We boarded the boat and it took another hour before we found the whale sharks. The guides were wonderful and had us get into the water in pairs. We also saw sea turtles and manya raus! I wish they explained more about the sharks though. I only knew whay I researched and had a desire to learn more! It was another hour back to isla mujeres. The water was beautiful and the food the ceviche served was delicious. We rode back and had another hour ride to the hotel with drop offs.
        Written 14 September 2023
      • Companion04688370472
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing time swimming right next to whale sharks!
        My family of 7 loved our day swimming with whale sharks! Our friendly guide, Alexandra picked us up at our resort on time and went out of her way to ensure we each swam with sharks and had a great time! The moment next to the shark was a bucket list item for me that I will never forget. Truly amazing creatures and they get your right next to them! We enjoyed our snorkel near Isla mujeres after and saw tons of beautiful fish. The location where we stopped to eat and hang out at Plata Norte is gorgeous. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!!
        Written 12 September 2023
      • Tourist25455774178
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend Emmanuel for the Whale Shark tour.
        Emmanuel and the entire boat crew were awesome. Emmanuel had so much energy and he ensured we were where we needed to be and that our requests were met. We saw plenty of Whale Sharks and we had so much fun, in part due to how much the crew cared for us.
        Written 8 September 2023
      • josux3
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible Day
        Our visit was incredible, the guide Alexandra Komar was very professional, we were lucky to find a whale shark. swimming in the water of Isla Mujeres which was great. It was a long day but it was worth it.
        Written 4 September 2023
      • vuhu2023
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Swim with whale shark
        Thank you so much for allowing me and my dear son to have a wonderful experience swimming with whale sharks! Friendly and fast responses to all my questions! 🤩 The tour is perfectly organized, safe and responsible! Great overall experience thanks to the guide Alexandra Komar! Hope to see you next time! 😍
        Written 4 September 2023
      • I4659OBisraelm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wow Tiburon Ballena
        hello. It was an incredible adventure with the whale shark. an excellent explanation by Alexandra Komar. next year we return.
        Written 4 September 2023
      • r0drig0ad0lf0g
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour Tiburón Ballena With Alexandra Komar
        it was an excellent day. I had never seen a whale shark before. The Guide Alexandra Komar excellent work and very good explanation. thank you
        Written 4 September 2023
      • WATERSHOTrivieramaya
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing
        Wonderfull experience , I love all the tour . It Was amazing . You wont regreat it !! Att Alexandra Komar
        Written 4 September 2023
      • Coastal50361799061
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing whale shark tour
        Had an amazing trip. Swam very close to the whale sharks. Alexandra and the crew took great care of us, with lunch, snacks and drinks on board. Also stopped by Isla Mujeres which is just stunning. Cristal clear water and white beach. Would highly recommend
        Written 2 September 2023
      • moniekp300
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Joyful day with amazing guide
        We had a very nice day with our amazing tour guide "Alexandra". We had two opportunities to swim with the whale sharks including one close encounter. The tour was clear and Alexandra helped us make the most out of our own experience with this majestic creature. I would recommend this tour, especially when Alexandra is the tour guide!
        Written 2 September 2023
      • Road62611482026
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience
        The day goes just about exactly how the itinerary says it will. The experience is amazing. Swimming next to whale sharks is something that you won’t ever forget. Fair warning, they offer Dramamine before the boat ride I’d say it’s better to be safe than sorry because the ride is a pretty long one. I would guess it’s like 45 minutes one way. If you’re easily sick this probably isn’t for you.
        Written 26 August 2023
      • 192fionac
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible experience!
        We had an absolutely fantastic day. Despite bad weather causing the trip to be cancelled from its original date twice (best not to book for your last day in the area) we were so fortunate. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly- he knew exactly how to give us the best experience. He was very honest about the fact that nature is unpredictable and we had no guarantees of seeing any sharks. The crew of the boat were wonderful and friendly too. Breakfast and lunch were given which were delicious. We had the best day and managed to swim alongside several whale sharks. You will be in a highly protected area so there are strict rules to follow. The snorkel equipment we borrowed was great quality and not the poor plastic quality you often get on these tourist snorkel tours. You can hire wetsuits for $20 if you wanted to but it’s not essential. We had the best day and have memories to treasure as a family for a life time.
        Written 25 August 2023
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      Tre Dasher
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023 • Solo
      Incredible time with a great host. We were the only two on this trip due to cancellations. They still took us out on the adventure because they believed in treating everyone fairly and not canceling on us! Nuria was our guide and was so accommodating and informative on everything we were doing. Kept in contact from WhatsApp, picked us up and got us to our boat tour quickly. Manuel got us to our destination with great driving through the traffic here. Snacks and water was provided whenever needed. Snorkeling gear was clean and in good condition. We saw many turtles and many rays. Plentiful fish and coral reef. Very fun in the ocean and seeing the Tulum ruins. We then we’re taken to the cenotes where we were informed on flora and fauna. Saw more fish and turtles from fresh water. Nuria showed her diving skills and guided us to the amazing sites and how the Mayan worshipped the area. An amazing experience that we will cherish and tell others to see if they come to Quintana Roo!
      Written 2 February 2023
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      Hello Tre! We are so happy you could enjoy the trip so well! is a unique experience Nuria and Manuelwill be happy to read this! Thank you for the review and hope to see you again! Regards
      Written 2 February 2023
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      Melanie
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Friends
      A true under 6 hour/half day adventure. Pick up was not too early and we arrived at the beach for snorkelling before the hot sun. Saw many fish and sting rays.

      Our host JP was passionate, knowledgeable and very personable.

      Each of the cenotes were unique and beautiful. They were not busy unlike others we have visited and we were the only group there.

      This excursion was laid back and peaceful. We would recommend it to all parties.

      M&S
      Written 3 February 2020
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      Dear melonachurch, Thank you to share your adventure with us, our crew and all our staff enjoy and love this job, this is why we can offer you the best experience. We are gonna tell JP how well he did. We hope you can come back soon and discover a little more of our beautiful Mexican Caribbean with us. Best Regards
      Written 5 February 2020
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      Erick C
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Friends
      The sea turtle snorkeling was amazing. We also saw a huge sting ray. I had more fun at the cenotes though since I got motion sickness in the ocean. When I started to get sick I let our guide Moises know and he accompanied me back to the boat. Even with me getting motion sickness it was still very fun and I would recommend anyone to try it out.
      Written 15 January 2023
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      Hello! I am sorry you felt sick, but dont worry is normal :) But great that you have a nice time in the cenotes! Hope you can come back soon! Regards
      Written 19 January 2023
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      Jennifer B
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely amazing experience! Both.my partner and I agreed this was by far the best trip we took whilst we were in Mexico! 0ur tour guide was very friendly and all the crew made a huge effort to make sure we saw turtles, sting rays and the rest of the reef (we saw one turtle, three sting rays and lots of colourful fish! The reef was also beautiful!). The cenotes we were taken to were stunning and so fun to snorkel around! The 2 cenotes that we couldn't swim in were just as beautiful and the tour guide was very informati about them!
      Please do book through this company! Its very clear they care very much about the environment and I have experience excellent customer service all round! Thanks Eco Adventure Tours!
      Written 1 February 2020
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      Dear jenniferbF7350FJ, Thank you to share your adventure with us, our crew and all our staff enjoy and love this job, this is why we can offer you the best experience. We hope you can come back soon and discover a little more of our beautiful Mexican Caribbean with us. Best Regards
      Written 5 February 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Happiness777054
      Los Angeles, CA85 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour! Timely and seamless! Gonzo, Sol and Alex were great tour guides. Mom with 20 year old son and daughter with special needs. They took excellent care with my daughter and she had a blast! The snorkeling with the turtles and sting rays did not disappoint. So cool and fish too!! The cenotes were breathtaking! Gonzo showed the group how to dive wearing our snorkel masks to view the underwater wonders in a close up adventure! The positivity and energy and enthusiasm from the guides was infectious! Highly recommend this tour for all ages and abilities! Gonzo took an underwater camera for photos of the trip. For an addition $50 we get them sent to us via email and I just can’t wait for them! Memories for a lifetime. ❤️🐢🤿🚣☀️🐟🥰
      Written 31 July 2023
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      Marc G
      Philadelphia, PA22 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022 • Family
      I’ll start with the good stuff. Our tour guide Ernesto was great. My 9 year old daughter was struggling with snorkeling and about to give up on the day. He took her back in the water and she was able to see two sea turtles up close. She came back to the boat with a huge smile. We saw turtles, rays and other reef fish during the turtle portion of the trip. Next up was the cenotes. This a really unique experience that I would highly recommend. One of the cenotes was more cavelike and the other open to sunlight. The difference in life between the two was really cool to see. The cenotes with light had plants, fish, turtles.
      I would give the tour a 5 but I do feel that I was a little mislead by the time. Prior to booking I was told that the drive is about two hours south from Cancun to the turtle beach in Tulum and then you come back north to the cenotes and from there it’s about 1.25 hours back to Cancun. You’ll be back at your hotel by 3:00. Unfortunately, other parties on the tour were staying a little south of the turtle beach in Tulum which meant that we had to drive back south from the cenotes before returning to our hotel. We were picked up in Cancun at 6:30 AM and returned around 7:00 PM. Overall we spent about 7 hours in the van.
      I would still book this tour because we had a nice adventure but beware if you’re coming from Cancun that you might spend more time in the van than you expect. I think it’s very unfair of them to book parties from two different hotel areas on the same van.
      Written 24 July 2022
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      Hello Marc! Sorry for the long road trip. For the tourtles we have to go to Tulum and if you are from Cancun, it could be a really long trip :( but thank you for telling me so we can fix that organization!! But i am happy you enjoy the beautifull Cenotes in here!! Hope you can join us on another tour! Thank you
      Written 25 July 2022
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      Hayley G
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had such a great day! Denys was our guide and my husband and I were the only ones doing the excursion that day. He took us to a few beautiful places to take some extra pictures. The snorkeling was absolutely beautiful, we saw so many fish, stingray and one little turtle. He was the star of the show! Denys took us to a few cenotes and gave us a great history of how the Mayans used cenotes. We spent some time taking pictures, snorkeling & talking. They provided a few snacks and drinks and took us back to our hotel. It was a great time and I recommend this tour & Denys if you can request him!
      Written 17 August 2021
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      davide
      davide
      Thank you for your comments and Denys very happy for your recommendation! We are waiting for you for the next holidays, Greetings!
      Written 30 August 2021
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      tanairi123
      6 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022 • Couples
      My wife and I did this excursion along with a family of five, it was a small and friendly group. The snorkeling with turtles was a bit underwhelming (we saw 1 turtle and 1 manta ray that they lured in with food), though it was very refreshing. At the cenotes, I struggled a bit not being a swimmer, and our guide seemed to really be catering to the family because they had more experience snorkeling. It was very dark and scary, and I ended up sitting out, especially because my life jacket didn’t have all the clips. The next cenote was open and airy, but our guide initially brought us into the most dark, narrow and hard to access corner for a photo op, I had a bit of an anxiety attack and the guide continued asking me to smile for a picture. Felt like the experience was ruined for me, and my wife also opted out of the activity at some point for similar reasons, but the other family seemed like they had a lot of fun.

      The guys on the boat (including Wilson) were fantastic and super helpful. The driver was also really nice. Have done a similar excursion before and had a lot of fun, maybe just wasn’t in the cards this time!
      Written 19 August 2022
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      Leander E
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Friends
      Great experience seeing the cenotes and turtles. With our group of 7, we were able to spot a sea turtle as well as a rare spotted eagle ray up close. The cenotes were beautiful as well and definitely worth the trip, Our guide was great and tied together the whole experience.
      Written 15 January 2023
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      Hello Leandere! Thank you so much for the review! I am so happy you have a great time with the turtles :) Hope to see you again in another experience Regards
      Written 19 January 2023
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      Paul B
      Layton, UT1 contribution
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2021 • Couples
      The tour operator canceled on us, twice twice because of bad weather conditions. However, The weather looked perfect to us so we went on our own instead and had a wonderful time! This lead us to believe there was some other reason for the cancellations. There are plenty of other, reputable tour operators to take you snorkeling at a moments notice.
      Written 31 January 2021
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      Dear Customer. We regret your disappointment, but the day before your activity, the Port Authority had announced that the port would be closed the following day. For this reason and mainly thinking about the safety of our clients, we canceled the activity. However, the next day the Captaincy decided to open the port and we already had the activity canceled. It was a situation that got out of hand. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
      Written 20 March 2021
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