Top Playa del Carmen Wildlife Watching

Swimming with whale sharks can be daunting, from finding the best locations to ensuring safety in open water. This small-group tour guides you to prime spots with experienced instructors, letting you snorkel safely alongside these sea creatures (conditions permitting). Enjoy snacks, coffee, and a Caribbean lunch on board to keep you fueled during your experience.

Skip the hassle of coordinating multiple adventures with this all-in-one jungle experience from Cancun. Begin with a thrilling zipline circuit, tackle a rugged ATV track, ride a well-trained horse through the Mayan forest, and refresh in a cenote before enjoying a Mexican meal. With hotel pickup and transfers included, enjoy a seamless, adrenaline-filled day of adventure and relaxation.

PRIVATE TOUR: We do NOT mix groups. When you book a place, it will be solely for your family. THE GUIDE IS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED IN DIVING (DIVEMASTER) AND GRADUATED IN BIOLOGY FROM THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMPECHE. We are passionate about the sea. The service is personalized. It is as important to ensure the safety of you as it is to ensure the safety of the turtles. For us it is serious work to conserve species and abide by the regulations. This is an activity that guarantees you to observe green turtles within their natural habitat, remember that they are free animals and therefore wild. You will be advised in the use of snorkeling equipment, swimming skills are required. Akumal is a small community that gratefully welcomes its visitors. Akumal Bay is a SHRINE, a unique place in the world and is HOME to Turtles. This is a safe space for everyone. TO BOOK A GROUP UNDER 4 PEOPLE CONTACT MARINE LIFE AKUMAL MX DIRECTLY.

Snorkel with whale sharks on a full-day tour off the Yucatan coast from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, or Riviera Maya hotels—something that you can only do in this part of the planet. Under the direction of a biologist guide, swim with the world’s largest fish. Your day includes lunch on the boat and transfers from many hotels, but the reef tax is payable in cash.

Glide alongside whale sharks and then soak up the sun on Isla Mujeres on this guided day trip from Cancun. A speedboat takes you to a prime viewing location, where you slip on snorkel gear and hop into the water. Marvel at the gentle giants floating by. Then, relax on the white-sand shores of Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte (North Beach). Lunch and hotel transport from Cancun and Playa del Carmen included.

Swim in an area known for sea turtles, snorkel a coral reef, and explore a cenote on a full-day nature tour in the Riviera Maya. You're guaranteed to see some of the wild, native sea turtles that thrive along the coast, or receive a full refund for the tour. This turtles and cenote tour includes all equipment, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Heighten your chances of spotting marine life that call the Caribbean Sea home on this private cenote and turtle watching tour from Playa del Carmen. Spotting a turtle is guaranteed on this fun-packed tour, which comes with the undivided attention of your private guide. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Plunge into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea on a full-day snorkeling trip to Isla Contoy from Playa del Carmen. Between the months May and September, you’ll travel to spots replete with whale sharks — the largest fish species on the planet — to snorkel and swim with the colossal creatures. Witness a vibrant tableau of marine life before stopping at the pristine Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres, if weather permits. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel is included.

K'u' Áayin is a family conservation project in the jungle of Quintana Roo, where each visitor is welcomed as a guest at home to share the deep love and commitment we feel for this site. Each experience is lived in small groups, creating a close environment where learning arises from conversations, tours and shared time in nature. Here you will find a private and safe space to connect with the jungle, discover its biodiversity and enjoy the peace, hospitality and tranquility that only a natural environment can offer. More than a nature experience, you will live a meeting with people who have dedicated their lives to protecting this place. We hope you will return home inspired, with a new way of valuing biodiversity and with the satisfaction of having contributed to conserving a site that today remains a haven for wildlife. Thank you for being part of this story.

Pair historic and natural wonders in one amazing day—and save yourself hours of self-driving—on this signature tour to the Mayan ruins at Tulum and the Akumal reef, known for the sea turtles that graze around there. Learn about the history of the ruins from your guide, then snorkel with the turtles. Your generous package includes transfers, entrance fees, a boxed meal, reef conservation fees, and a restaurant lunch without drinks.

If you are a lover of nature and outdoor activities, this tour is for you. You will be able to know the geological history of how the cenotes were formed, observe flora and fauna of the jungle, while you ride on a mountain bike and cool off in an incredible hidden cenote with crystal clear water. Feel the outdoor experience.

Celebrate a special occasion with a luxury picnic on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Perfect for a proposal, anniversary, or bachelorette party, this alfresco dining option includes wine and a charcuterie board with seasonal fruit. The picnic can be set up on public beaches including Playa Paraiso, Playa Punta Esmeralda, and Playa Chac Mool along the Riviera Maya.

Learn about the avian life of the Yucatan Peninsula with this bird watching expedition at the Playa del Carmen birding spot. Your birding guide will take you on a hike into the Mayan jungle, where you'll get the chance to learn about all sorts of birds while seeing them in their natural environment.

Exclusive service for IGOFLY customers! It also includes a picnic; with julienne-style soup, cold meat bar and premium cheeses, a variety of rustic breads and dressings to prepare your own food, accompanied by salads, water, wine, and beer. You will have complete equipment of; life jacket, visor, rappelling equipment, kayak and tire. Use of toilets, dressing rooms and towel.

Tulum presents a thrilling adventure that intertwines nature and culture. This action-filled tour features exhilarating ziplining through the treetops, a refreshing swim in a cenote, and exploration of jungle trails on an ATV. With insights from your guide about the cenote's history and significance, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for this natural wonder. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers, recharge with delicious snacks after your activities and experience a traditional Mayan ceremony to enrich this unforgettable day in the Riviera Maya. - Experience the thrill of ziplining and swimming in a cenote - Engage with history through your guide’s insights - Explore jungle trails on an ATV for an adrenaline rush - Enjoy delicious snacks to recharge after your adventures