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Yalku lagoon and turtles akumal sanctuary

Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Akumal Bay offers an unforgettable opportunity to swim with turtles and tropical fish in Yalku Lagoon. This private tour ensures an intimate experience, perfect for families and individuals alike.

  • 🐢 Swim with both adult and young sea turtles in Akumal Bay, a protected area known for its rich marine life.
  • 🌊 Snorkeling activity lasts about an hour, allowing you to explore seagrass and reef areas teeming with rays, squid, and colorful tropical fish.
  • 👨‍🏫 Enjoy the guidance of a local, English-speaking tour guide throughout your adventure.
  • 🕒 The tour lasts for 3 hours, making it a perfect half-day outing for families and nature lovers.
  • 🏖️ Visit Yalku Lagoon, a serene caleta filled with tropical fish, resembling an aquarium nestled in the jungle.
  • 🌡️ Experience varying water temperatures in Yalku Lagoon, with some areas connected to underground rivers offering both warm and cool spots.
  • 🔒 Bathroom and shower facilities are available for your convenience during the tour.
  • 🧳 Lockers are provided at Akumal Bay and Yalku Lagoon (a refundable deposit of 100 MX is requested).
  • 🍱 Feel free to bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the tour.
  • 📸 Photo sessions can be arranged with the guide at an additional cost for capturing your adventure.

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Yalku lagoon and turtles akumal sanctuary
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Bathroom and shower services
  • In akumal Bay has locker included (only a 100 MX refundable deposit is requested)
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Access tickets to akumal Bay and Yalku Lagoon
  • Local guide
  • Use of lockers in the yalku lagoon
  • Food and drink (you can bring your food if you want)
  • Photo service (you can request the guide a session if you want it is at additional cost
  • Car parking in akumal Bay

Meeting point
David Apple Reception Module We are located at the entrance of akumal we are the second module
Return details
David Apple Reception Module We are located at the entrance of akumal we are the second module

First we will visit akumal beach for our turtle snorkeling activity

Akumal is a protected area, we will start our activity swimming to the seagrass and reef areas of akumal Bay

In it we can find and swim with adult and young sea turtles mostly
We will also be able to observe rays, squid and tropical fish, the activity lasts about an hour inside the water.

Akumal is a shallow area which makes it accessible to the whole family.

At the end we will move to the yalku lagoon

Yalku is a Caleta full of tropical fish is like a. Aquarium in the middle of the jungle.

There we will swim about an hour, in this lagoon we can feel in some parts the connection. With underground rivers, we will observe and feel cold parts and parts of hot water.

An experience and adventure for the whole family

We take care of the snorkeling equipment needed for the activity

Bathroom and dressing facilities

Come and enjoy the wonders of akumal

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Yalku lagoon and turtles akumal sanctuary

    Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $70
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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