TULUM RUINS BY BOAT, SWIM WITH TURTLES, AND CENOTE TOUR
For the water-lovers out there, we have designed this tour just for you. We will show you the stunning beauty of the famous underground cave water system of the Yucatan, the largest in the world with over 80,000 discovered cenotes. We continue our water adventure by boat out to sea for a unique view of the Tulum ruins, followed by a snorkel experience! If you are not interested in the hustle and bustle of tourist places, then this is a perfect tour for you.
Your adventure begins at a privately owned ranch showcasing three exquisite cenotes. But before entering we must participate in the most important ceremony of the day; a Tequila Tasting of true Mexican tequila!
As we head underground, you will be able to experience the 3 different cenotes that exist: A full-cave cenote, a semi-open cenote, and a fully open cenote. As we move from each one, you will learn the importance cenotes play in our ecosystem, where and how they form, their wildlife inhabitants, the flora and fauna that surrounds them, and the culture and history that hide inside them. There is no limit as to how long you can swim and explore in each location. You don’t have to be an expert swimmer to fully enjoy this experience! All snorkel equipment, life vests etc. will be provided for your convenience to float with ease through the cenotes.
Afterwards, we will go to the best and most authentic restaurant Tulum town has to offer for lunch. Reminiscent of the days spent in Abuela’s kitchen, you will enjoy a variety of traditional Mayan and Mexican specialities cooked with love from the open kitchen in a casual setting. Salbutes, al pastor tacos, empañadas, chile rellenos, panuchos, and chicken mole, are just a few of the options off the expansive menu.
Next, we will head to Playa Pescadores, one of Tulum’s stunning public beaches and the only marina* in Tulum. We will embark via boat to see the ancient ruins of Tulum from the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here your guide will tell you the history of this impressive archaeological site and you will have the opportunity to see from the water-side how the Mayans operated this incredibly important commercial seaport. You will be able to take some amazing photos from this unique vantage point.
Before heading back to shore, our boat will anchor on the reef allowing you to dive right into the tranquil sea and snorkel with your guide amongst sting rays, sea turtles, and hundreds of colorful fish. We can’t imagine a better way to end this day than with salty hair and an ice-cold Corona before heading back to your accommodations. It’s no wonder that this is one of our most popular tours!
Approx. Tour Duration: 8am – 4pm *from Tulum Beach Road
Level of Physical Activity: Moderate
Price Per Person: $165 – $175
*Occasionally due to extreme weather conditions the marina is closed and no boats are allowed to go out for safety reasons. Oftentimes we do not know about the closure until the morning or day of the tour. Should this occur, we will visit a beautiful natural lagoon as an alternative option. You may also opt to see the Tulum Ruins on foot by way of the walking tour.
