Spend the day combining ocean wildlife, jungle swimming spots, and a relaxed meal in Playa del Carmen. This experience blends guided snorkelling with time in quieter cenotes, all planned so you can enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. With transport and food included, everything is taken care of from start to finish.
Your day begins in Playa del Carmen, where you’ll meet your guide before heading to Akumal Bay. After a short briefing, you’ll head out onto the water with snorkelling equipment provided. The experience starts over the reef, where you’ll spot coral formations and tropical fish, before moving into the seagrass areas where sea turtles feed. Guides ensure safe interaction, keeping a respectful distance while giving you the best chance to observe them in their natural environment.
Once you’ve finished snorkelling, the journey continues inland to a private jungle setting. Here, you’ll explore a series of hidden cenotes, moving between them on foot. Each one has its own character, from open pools to more enclosed cave-like formations. With fewer people around, you’ll have time to swim, relax, and take photos without crowds. The calm setting gives a completely different feel compared to the ocean portion of the day.
To finish, you’ll return to Playa del Carmen for a freshly prepared meal. A set menu offers multiple choices, including vegetarian options, along with a drink and dessert or coffee. It’s a comfortable way to wrap up the experience after a full morning of activity.
This experience takes place across two key areas of the Riviera Maya, starting in Playa del Carmen and continuing to Akumal Bay. Playa del Carmen is a lively coastal town known for its easy access to nearby natural attractions, making it a convenient starting point. The meeting location is central and simple to reach, whether you’re staying locally or travelling in for the day.
Akumal Bay sits a short drive south and is known for its protected waters and resident sea turtles. The cenotes are located within a private jungle community away from the main tourist routes. This setting allows for a quieter and more natural experience, surrounded by forest and wildlife, giving you a better sense of the region beyond the busy coastline.
This experience is suitable for most fitness levels and is designed to be accessible, even if you’re new to snorkelling. Participants should be comfortable in the water and able to follow basic safety instructions provided by the guide. Life jackets are used throughout the snorkelling portion to support all ability levels.
It’s recommended to bring a swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes, as well as comfortable footwear for walking between cenotes. Eco-friendly insect repellent is advised, and sunscreen is not permitted in the water areas to help protect the environment. Children are welcome, and the pace of the day allows for a relaxed and manageable experience.
Experiences are designed with a focus on smaller groups and carefully selected locations, giving you access to places that feel more private and less crowded. The combination of ocean snorkelling and hidden cenotes offers a balanced day, allowing you to see different sides of the region without feeling rushed between stops.
Guides are local, experienced, and genuinely engaged in what they do, offering insight into the environment and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Attention to detail, from transport to the final meal, helps create a day that feels organised, personal, and easy to enjoy from start to finish.
No prior snorkelling experience is required for this activity. The experience is designed to be accessible for beginners, with guides providing a full briefing before entering the water. You’ll be shown how to use the equipment properly and how to move comfortably while snorkelling.
Life jackets are provided and must be worn during the snorkelling portion, which helps with buoyancy and makes the experience easier and more relaxed. The guide stays with the group at all times, ensuring support is available if you need assistance or feel unsure in the water.
Akumal Bay is known as one of the most reliable places to see sea turtles in their natural habitat. While sightings are very common, it’s important to remember that these are wild animals, so encounters can never be fully guaranteed.
On most trips, guests typically see a few turtles of different sizes, along with other marine life such as fish, rays, and coral formations. Guides know the best areas to look and will maximise your chances while ensuring all interactions remain respectful and safe for the animals.
If conditions are not suitable for snorkelling due to safety restrictions, alternative options are offered. You can either choose to visit additional cenotes instead, increasing the number from three to five, or reschedule your experience for another day.
This flexibility ensures that your day is still worthwhile, even if the ocean portion cannot go ahead. Your guide will explain the options clearly so you can decide what works best for you.
You should bring a towel, swimsuit, and a change of dry clothes for after the activity. Comfortable footwear is recommended, especially for walking between cenotes, and water shoes can be helpful for uneven or slippery surfaces.
Eco-friendly insect repellent is advised due to the जंगल surroundings, and a rash guard can be useful if you prefer extra coverage in the water. Personal items like phones or action cameras are allowed, but you should ensure they are protected from water where necessary.
The cenotes visited on this experience are located within a private community and are not widely listed on tourist maps. This means they are generally much quieter compared to more well-known sites in the region.
Most of the time, groups can enjoy these spaces with very few other visitors around. This allows for a more relaxed experience where you can swim, take photos, and spend time in each cenote without feeling rushed or surrounded by large crowds.
A full meal is included at the end of the experience, served in Playa del Carmen. The set menu typically includes a starter, main course, and either dessert or coffee, along with a fresh fruit drink.
There are multiple options available for each course, including vegetarian choices, so most dietary preferences can be catered for. The meal is designed to be a comfortable way to finish the day after the activities.
Yes, children are welcome to join, and the activity is suitable for a wide range of ages. The minimum age requirement is very low, making it a good option for families looking to share the experience together.
Parents should ensure children are comfortable in the water and able to follow instructions from the guide. Life jackets are provided for safety, and the relaxed pace helps make it manageable for younger participants.
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