The 15 Best Jungle & Lagoon Adventures on the Riviera Maya

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

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

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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2.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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3.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend a half day swimming through a cool underground cenote and snorkeling at Yal-Ku Lagoon near Tulum. Cancun Adventures provides transport, gear, life jackets, snacks, and bilingual guides such as Hazel, Jessica, and Santiago. Expect clear water, fish, caves, and no phones inside the cenote.

“So many fish to see while snorkeling. Underground cenote was fascinating. Our tour guide Rodrigo and driver Carlos took care of everyone on the trip. Great way to spend 1/2 a day on the Mayan Riviera.”

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4.Riviera Maya Jungle Half-Day Tour: ATV, Ziplines, Cenote Swim, Rappel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about four hours in the Riviera Maya jungle riding a single or shared ATV, crossing zip lines including a 1-kilometer run, rappelling, swimming in freshwater cenotes, and finishing with a Maya temazcal ceremony. Guides such as Sergio, Julio, Pedro, and Víctor lead the activities.

“I was given a faulty ATV that kept losing power. I was told by the instructor that when it start losing power to just give it gas. As I was going up a bump it started losing power again and when I hit the gas I was thrown off the Atv. I hurt my back and couldn’t do the rest of the excursion and was suppose to refunded and that still has not happened.”

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5.Adventure in the Mayan Jungle with ATV and Zip Line in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Spend about five and a half hours in Tulum’s jungle, riding an ATV, crossing zip lines including the 1-kilometer Evolution line, rappelling, swimming in a cave cenote, and watching a short Mayan ceremony. Guides such as Julio, Jose, Sergio, and Roberto are known for clear safety help and good humor.

“Jose was the best tour guide ever !!!! It was so much fun, my family and I did the ATV’s, zip lines, and cenote. Pick up was extremely easy and it was a small group to at was also so much energy. The lunch after was also really good too, we had these chicken taco-like meals with rice. I recommend bringing a backpack with swimming / dry clothes, heavy DEET bug spray, a little snack, small bills of cash, and we bought water shoes and bandanas there. 10/10 !!!!!!”

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6.Five Cenotes Jungle Experience in the Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel south from Playa del Carmen with guides such as Fabio, Roy, Lev, or Alberto to five lesser-known cenotes in a quiet jungle setting. Swim at your own pace, learn about Maya culture and local nature, and finish with an optional three-course meal in town.

“This private cenote tour was absolutely amazing! It is totally different seeing beautiful and scenic sites like these without the crowds. Our guide, Fabio, made it even more special. He was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable about the area and clearly has a love for nature! Our kids loved this tour just as much as we did, they are 11 and 14.”

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7.Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $148

Combine Tulum’s clifftop Maya ruins with jungle zip lines, a rappel, and a swim in a cenote near Chemuyil. Guides such as Alan, Alex, Marcos, and José Alfredo have led this small-group outing, which includes lunch, equipment, drinks, and transport from selected pickup points.

“Great guide! Excellent half day adventure with variety of experiences with cultural education included. Snorkeling in the cenote was unique and awe inspiring. This was a tour that we did not select, it was offered when our original was canceled. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.Cenotes trail jungle bike tour in Tulum with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Set out from central Tulum with guides such as Macarena, Iber, Pablo, or Ursula for a five-hour mountain-bike trip through forest paths and cenotes. Choose two cenotes or add a third cenote, zip lines, and canoeing. Lunch, gear, water, and snacks are included. Hotel transport costs extra.

“This tour was our favorite! Luigi was an awesome guide! We biked on road and through the jungle and visited 3 very different cenotes! After the first cenote, we had an amazing breakfast in the jungle! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tulum.”

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9.Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes – Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start early at Tulum’s Maya ruins, then spend three hours at Tankah Park swimming in cenotes, snorkeling, canoeing, ziplining, and eating a traditional Mayan lunch. Groups are capped at 10, with guides such as Paola, Jhony, Carlos, and Victor praised for adding history and warmth.

“Carlos was an excellent tour guide along with his driver, Victor. We had an amazing experience swimming in cenote, seeing the Mayan ruins, an amazing lunch and zip lining, all in one day.”

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10.4 Hours Exclusive 45′ Lagoon Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private 45-foot Lagoon catamaran from Puerto Aventuras toward Inha or Paamul for about two hours of snorkeling, swimming, and floating. English and Spanish guides, paddleboards, towels, snacks, a premium open bar, and an onboard restroom are included. You may also choose a cove boat party.

“Our trip was fantastic! Camila, Angel, Jorge and Jesus were incredible, and so friendly. The food was perfect, and so fresh. They even caught a fish and let us reel it in, and made sashimi right on board. Can’t say enough positive things about everything we ate and drank on board (thanks Jorge and Angel). The snorkeling was beautiful, Jorge showed us some really fun sea creatures. The beach we stopped at was amazing, and the ride to and from was beautiful. Camila was the perfect host, and we were so lucky to spend the day with her and the rest of the crew!”

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11.Tulum Jungle Horseback Ride + ATV + Ziplines + Cenote Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about five hours in the Maya jungle riding ATVs and horses, crossing four ziplines, rappelling, joining a Mayan ceremony, and swimming in an underground cenote. Guides such as Sergio, Victor, Rafael, and Christian keep the pace lively, though the horse ride is brief and pickup requires care.

“Good excursion and a great host. However, the horseback riding was a complete waste of time. It was about 5 minutes and we went down the road and back. One of the riders, an employee was holding onto the horse the entire ride, while the rest of us, they didn’t. Most definitely was not worth the extra money. However, the rest of the trip was great. Plus, they initially told us they would meet us at a hotel, and on our way there, they tell us sorry. We can’t go there anymore. And they were late for pick up. But other than that, it was good. Lunch was “ok.” The…”

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12.ATV Cenote and Zipline Sacred Jungle Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride an ATV through the Mayan jungle, cross a zipline circuit, and cool off in a cave cenote on this five-hour Tulum trip. Round-trip transport from downtown is included. Guides such as Julio, Jose, Isaiah, and CJ are praised for keeping the day fun and organized, though past departures have had delays.

“Nice experience! I would recommend. The ATVs were fun, but the thrill were the Ziplines. The cenote had bats and you had to be quiet, but overall it was a good excursion that we all enjoyed.”

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13.4 Hour Catamaran Experience in a Private 42′ Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll sail from Marina Bay in Puerto Aventuras aboard a private 42-foot Lagoon for up to 15 people. Expect reef snorkeling near Inha or Paamul, paddleboards, a floating mat, open bar, ceviche, quesadillas, and attentive crew members such as Jesus, Jorge, Angel, and Camila, depending on your departure.

“The most best experience. Wow . Just magical. These guys are brilliant.”

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14.Private ATV Jungle & Cave Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll drive an ATV from Wheelie Trails into the jungle, then walk through an underground river and swim in a cenote. Guides such as Mario and Jerry explain Mayan culture, manage safety, and take photos and videos. Your private group returns by ATV to the starting point.

“Mario was a wonderful tour guide! He took lots of photos and videos of my husband and I as we enjoyed both the ATV and Cenote tour. Imagine Luray Caverns but on steroids. Amazing experience! We had a 9 AM start time and we were the only ones on the excursion. 11/10 experience! Highly recommend!”

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15.Jungle Bike Tour from Playa del Carmen with Bath in a Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Start early with Alex of Mama Nature Outdoors for a small-group mountain-bike ride from Playa del Carmen through jungle trails and a local village. After roughly 16 km round trip, cool off in a clear cenote, with time to swim, jump from rocks, and learn about the area.

“Alex was a friendly and knowledgeable guide! We were guided into the jungle and arrived at the Cenote while learning about the area and its archeological history. The experience was smooth and we would recommend it to anyone interested.”

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