Why should you consider our tour? There are many compelling reasons! First and foremost, it offers a one-of-a-kind adventure through Akumal's lush jungle. You'll feel the exhilaration of riding an ATV through challenging terrain and revel in the refreshing experience of swimming in a stunning cenote, a unique natural freshwater pool exclusive to this region.
After the ATV experience, our expedition continues at the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary, it's important to note that this particular tour does not include monkey bonding. Instead, we will get to see all the primates and lots of other rescued animals.
This offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and a close connection to nature.
Moreover, it's not just an adventure; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact. The Akumal Monkey Sanctuary is dedicated to the welfare of animals. Your participation supports their crucial work in rescue, rehabilitation, and care.
Posted By : jacksP2945XD
We did the ATV Tour, which ended up being more than we bargained for - in a good way. We were a bachelor party of 7 guys in their 30s. The pickup van was right on time at a hotel down the road from where we were staying, had AC and a great driver. Arrive at the Sanctuary where they quickly get everyone checked in, forms filled out, then lay out the day for you. The facility is brand new looking, very clean with some expansion work going on. Bathrooms, lockers etc.
We thought the trip would just be an ATV tour, but first you get a hour-ish long tour of the sanctuary with some basic farm animals (pigs, deer, goats) that are largely roaming free and enjoyed the human presence. Then you are taken through some of the more exotic (to Americans) animals - monkeys, wild cats, macaws. The guides are fairly knowledgable - the tour feels aimed at kids primarily, but we all had a good time. You get a picture/photo op with holding a macaw and a snake. The Sanctuary has photographers who will take photos that can be purchased at the end of the tour, but you are also free to take them yourself. FYI the monkey play-time is not included in the ATV package. We didn't opt for it, though some other folks we were grouped with did. Didn't bother us, and we were kept busy while the other folks did that.
After getting some refreshments and an opportunity to change, use restrooms etc, you get prepped for the ATVs. As someone who is familiar with ATVs, I appreciated the minimal "training" that goes on. ATVs aren't complicated, and I know in America there wouldve been like a half hour training video or something youd need to watch. That being said - if you are someone who is uncomfortable riding an ATV for the first time, it may feel a bit light. The staff are amazing, and I'm sure if you asked them questions they'd spend the time.
We set out as one long line on the ATVs - the first half of the ride is on a wide dirt road. It was hot and before the rain season, so there was a ton of dust being kicked up - you will either want to bring a mouth covering or buy one (15$) from the gift shop. Visibility is LOW but the path is wide and easy to navigate for the first half.
Second half, the path is considerable narrower, and you are going up and down small rocky hills. It is not difficult to navigate at slow speeds; however at high speeds, we had someone in our group end up in the bushes. Guides quickly sorted it all out, kept the group together, etc.
Where you end up is the coolest Cenote we experience while there. I honestly don't want to ruin the surprise, so just trust that it is super worth it.
This was the first activity we did for the bachelor party weekend, and everyone loved it. You get a really wider variety of experiences in a short but not rushed amount of time. Given transportation for foreigners in Tulum can be a bit time consuming / difficult (just language barrier, needing to have a taxi contact, wait times - would recommend a hotel or something that can help manage this for you) it was really nice to have a bunch of different things to do at one location.
Would go back again for sure. Much love to the team at the sanctuary.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 15:14:40 
Posted By : K3189KXpattym
Fun and very fast riding at times. The monkey tour was very fun. A little disorganized, but still fun. Very dusty, be prepared, make sure you bring a mask.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 13:54:03
Posted By : Iliana_G
Had a great time, and loved the monkey bonding experience!! Definitely a highlight of my trip, highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 18:42:50 
Posted By : 400nicok
The trip was very nice! We would recommend him at any time. If you are German, ask for the German guide Steffen, he was really friendly and did the tour with us in German. Both the quad tour and the cenote were a lot of fun. The animals are very well looked after here,
It's nice that in a country like Mexico there are places like this where people have such a big heart for animals. The organization was great and we would come back at any time!
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 12:11:22
Posted By : Sunny_D
The whole experience with better than our expectations. Communication was always prompt. ATV was the best experience we had in Mexico. We should’ve known to bring a facemask because at times it did get very dusty. We were able to visit the Sunol day, then visit the Moki sanctuary.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21 20:10:50
Posted By : 887lulur
This was a very well organised trip. Was picked up on time from hotel. When we arrived at Sanctuary we were taking through the health and safety briefing for ATV.. We were split into groups of our own language. You don't feel any pressure to keep up with the group as they let faster riders go ahead. The cenote swim was a refreshing break. We then rode quads back then went to see the animals. Our guide was very knowledgeable about all the animals. After this we were given a sandwich and a cold drink. It's a trip definitely worth doing.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 13:13:56
Posted By : Robert_M
The guides were great and very knowledgeable to answer questions. The monkey bonding experience was a very unique part of the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 13:05:20
Posted By : robbiebow
Had a great time, really enjoyed the tour, the ride and the guides were very friendly and helpful. I got the heebie jeebies driving the ATV on the rough trail, and the guides offered to drive for us. I happily accepted and we were flying along in no time! Loved visiting the animal sanctuary. The clearly care for the rescued animals. There was a bit of a hiccup booking the upgrade, hence 4 starts instead of 5, but we were accommodated and got to do everything we wanted to. Recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 12:07:46
Posted By : Danielle_J
Definitely not a half day experience. You pick up from a bunch of other hotels. Atv ride was a blast, cenote was short but sweet and the sanctuary was interesting. Our English speaking guide was awesome.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06 15:11:30
Posted By : kellyhP5116EQ
I was pleasantly surprised! My husband wanted to go and I went to appease him, but it was honestly one of the best tours we have ever done. Highly recommend it!
The ATV experience is the best one we have had yet with a really fun course. They divide people based on how fast or slow they go, so it doesn’t interfere with your time. You get dirty! I would recommend a mouth mask if you have one and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting covered in dust.
The Cenote was nice & we are starting to get to a point where they are all looking the same, but if you have never done one, it is a lot of fun.
We enjoyed the tour of the monkeys and saw a few species I have never seen before. At the end, you can have a monkey handed to you, kind of up to the monkey on how the photo will go, but we decided not to do this. It’s $34 to proceed. However, we did hold parrots and a snake at no additional cost. At the end, they gave us a boxed lunch.
The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Don’t skip this excursion - it is worth the price!
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Posted On : 2024-02-14 17:05:06
