Riviera Maya · PLAYA DEL CARMEN CENOTE TOURS

Cenote Tours from Playa del Carmen: The 15 Best Swims

132 tours  ·  from $24

There are thousands of cenotes behind this coast and they are not interchangeable: open pools, half-roofed caverns, caves that need a guide. These 15 cover each kind, with entry prices, how far inland you go and whether a life jacket is compulsory.

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - The early drive from Tulum to Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214Our pick

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a small group of up to 10, then enjoy lunch and a walk in Valladolid before swimming at Cenote Xux Ha. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra bring Maya history to life, while snacks, drinks, tickets, and transfers are included.

“Paloma is an excellent tour guide! Highly, highly recommend this tour - the cenote at the end is truly magical”

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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - Getting from Playa del Carmen to the park
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

2.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about four hours at Extreme Adventure Eco Park on a guided ATV ride, three-zipline course, and cenote swim. Hotel pickup, a regional snack, bilingual guides, tequila tasting, and ATV insurance are included. Guides such as Sergio, Lalo, Gio, and Ximema have earned praise for keeping groups safe and upbeat.

“It’s everything they advertise but imagine someone offering an “Extreme Margarita” and it’s just a water down drink named extreme….. don’t let them get you.”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Akumal Beach and the Sea Turtle Search
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

3.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start early for guided snorkeling at Akumal Beach, where you may see sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim in a clear cave cenote. Guides such as Max, Marina, and Daniel are praised for patience, humor, and safety.

“Our tour guide, Daniel San Francisco, and photographer Maxi, were amazing. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited, was very friendly, funny, and easy to get along with. Maxi was very nice, though quiet, but his photography spoke volumes. The photos he showed the group at the end were amazing. They were a great pair, and took good care of the group. It was a little bit of a colder day (by Mexico standards), so the cenote and snorkeling with turtles were not busy at all. We saw multiple turtles, sting rays, and beautiful coral formations.”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño: the day’s most unusual swim
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

4.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Visit Tulum with a bilingual guide, swim through Cenote El Sueño, snorkel calm Yal Ku Lagoon, and finish with lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club. The day mixes Maya culture, freshwater caves, marine life, and Caribbean scenery, but expect long drives, bumpy roads, and a late lunch.

“We loved our cenote swim. This was the best part of excursion. Make sure and bring towels. They are not provided”

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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - Meeting a Maya community near Playa del Carmen
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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

5.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join guides such as Carlos and Abraham for a four-hour buggy ride through jungle tracks near Playa del Carmen. You’ll swim in a shaded cenote, visit a Maya village, enjoy a local snack, and return by hotel shuttle. Expect dust, mud, bumpy trails, and a small group capped at 14.

“This was fabulous!! So much fun!! The guides treated us like family! Fun ride, beautiful cenote, great food and culture.”

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Tulum: beautiful ruins above the Caribbean
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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

6.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, take a short boat ride to snorkel with turtles and rays in Akumal, then swim through the cave-like Yax-Muul cenote. Guides such as Alejandro, Yul, Mimi, and Suly are praised for friendly, attentive service. Expect an active, long day with lunch after the water activities.

“Mimi was wonderful. The tour of Tulum was very educational. We saw sea turtles while snorkeling, and some amazing fish. The cenote was completely amazing. Swimming/snorkeling through the cave system was other-worldly. Highly recommend!”

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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - Taking turns behind the wheel
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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

7.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

You will share a Can-Am buggy, take turns driving through dusty jungle trails, and swim in a clear natural cenote cave. Guides such as Fernando and Rigo keep the pace lively, explain the cenote, and often take photos and videos on your phone at no extra charge.

“Had a great time on this tour. It wasn't too long or short, it was just perfect! Fernando was a great guide and cool guy, felt like an old friend. The Cenote we went to was great, felt very special. I can't really swim but felt like I was able to float better in the Cenote's water. Got a good amount of swimming practice in. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Snorkeling with turtles at Akumal Beach
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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

8.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

You’ll swim through a cool, cave-like cenote with a guide such as Omar, Iker, or Paulina, then boat out near Akumal Beach to snorkel back toward shore among sea turtles and tropical fish. Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club follows. Expect mandatory life jackets, no cameras in the cenote, and possible long transfers.

“Was a great experience Jesus showed us around like a friend. Was very kind and informative. The turtles and cenote were fantastic.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - A cool freshwater break at Cenote Nohoch
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

9.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling with turtles at Akumal. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Oto, and Pablo have earned praise for keeping groups safe and informed. Lunch, gear, water, and transport are included.

“The cenote was the highlight of the trip! The turtles was a bit disappointing with sooo many people and murky water where everyone was trying to see the turtles. People in our group saw a few but I just saw the head of one peaking up. It was pretty cool anyway. Lunch at the Cenote was surprisingly good. The ruins were packed but our archaeological guide was knowledgeable.”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Walking Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

10.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto bring the ruins to life, while your day also includes a cenote swim, Yucatecan lunch, and Valladolid.

“Our Chichén Itzá tour with Betto was fantastic! He was incredibly punctual and supremely professional from start to finish. Betto's subject matter knowledge is truly impressive; he brought the ancient city to life, going above and beyond to explain everything in detail. He genuinely went out of his way to make sure we had a great time, ensuring we were comfortable and enjoying the experience. Just be warned, after learning so much about Mayan mathematics, you might be expected to pass a pop quiz at the end of the day!”

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Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote - The ATV Ride Adds Fun, Cost, and Mud
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Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote

11.Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, Rappelling and Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about four hours in Tulum’s jungle with nine ziplines, hanging bridges, rock climbing, rappelling, and swims in two cenotes. Guides such as David, Sergio, Roberto, and Gael lead the activities. Lunch, equipment, and water are included, while ATV rides cost extra.

“This was a fantastic experience. The ziplining through the jungle was really fun, and the cenotes were the BEST I've seen. Our guide, Gael, was charming, funny and caring. We are a family of 5, with ages ranging from 50's to 14. We all loved it. Everything was really great, and I can't recommend it enough. I was trying sure about booking as I felt it was expensive for a family, but it was absolutely worth it. 5 stars for sure!”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - The early pickup and long ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

12.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start early from Playa del Carmen for Chichén Itzá, where a certified guide explains Maya astronomy, architecture, and ritual life. Swim at Cenote Saamal, eat a Mexican buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Guides such as Lalo, Hugo, Roberto, Josue, Ruth, and Jorge have led recent departures, though assignments vary.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - The bus ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

13.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend a full day visiting Chichén Itzá, swimming in Cenote Noolha, walking a Maya village, and stopping in Valladolid. Guides such as Gonzalo, Rody, Rhett, Fred, and Christian have led engaging tours, but expect a large group, long bus rides, extra fees, and shopping stops.

“Very professional conduct and worth tour. Very punctual and informative tour with good facilities, plan and tour guides in Spanish as well as English.”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Starting before sunrise
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

14.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Spend a full day with guides such as Manuel, Pastor, Beto, or Juan at Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Expect Mayan history, guided sightseeing, a cenote swim, optional buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a short colonial-town visit. The early start helps you beat heat and crowds.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience on this tour, and I can’t recommend it enough. Johnny Cash was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. What I appreciated most was how honest and accurate his storytelling was. I’ve been on tours before where the history felt exaggerated or misleading, but Johnny was clear, factual, and respectful of the real context, which made the experience so much more meaningful. A huge shoutout as well to Armando, our bus conductor, who was fantastic—professional, friendly, and made the whole journey smooth and comfortable. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and you could tell the team truly ...”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - The extra cash fee and what the $165 price covers
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

15.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave early from Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya with a guide such as Tonantzin, Antonio, or Jesus. Visit Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Ik Kil, eat a buffet lunch, and explore Coba in a group capped at 15. Expect about 11 hours, long drives, and a separate cash fee for Chichen Itza.

“Jesus was an amazing tour guide! And the cenote is not to be missed. The food at lunch was very fresh and plentiful options.”

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