Cancun

Xcaret Cenotes Guided Tour with Priority Acces, Lunch and Drinks

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Xenotes Adventure Tour at Mayan Cenotes
  • 9 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the Yucatan jungle's flooded sinkholes, or cenotes, during this full-day guided eco-adventure. Paddle through the underground caverns on kayaks, snorkel in the subterranean aquatic habitats and float on the azure water on inner tubes. Listen as your guide recounts Mayan folktales about mythical guardians that protect these sacred water sources. This small-group tour, limited to 19 people, includes snacks, a gourmet picnic lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation.
  • Mayan cenote adventure tour in the Yucatan
  • Snorkel and kayak in four swimming holes amid aquatic flora and fish
  • Rappel down rock walls in a semi-open cenote and zipline over an ancient cenote
  • Enjoy a variety of cheeses, deli meats, rustic breads and fresh salads for lunch
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels
  • Small-group tour limited to 25 ensures a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Use of necessary equipment
  • Picnic lunch
  • Non-alcoholic beverages en route
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Light refreshments (coffee, chocolate, sweet bread)
  • Priority Access: You can have your admission bracelets on the bus on your way to the park.
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (Available to purchase)
  • Photos (Available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

- During the booking, please choose Pickup Location and then select the radio button saying "Please pick me up at" and choose "I don't see my pickup location" from the drop-down then type the hotel name on the box underneath so that we can easily locate your hotel pickup. -In case your accommodation is not a hotel you must indicate your exact address including street name, outside number, interior number, county, postal code and city. - To know the exact time and meeting point you must send a message thry the option on your reservation or must call us at least 24 hours prior to the visit date purchased. - We would like to make it comfortable for you so we will pick you up at your hotel or at the nearest point available in our routes. - Let us know if you are not in need of transport. - We cannot assure your pickup at a hotel where you are not a guest considering that some hotel's policies, not allow visitors to access at the property. - The guides will be dressed in red t-shirts with the Xcaret logo on the back for easy identification. The guides will say the tour name out loud. - Upon your pickup, please present your printed or digital voucher and photo ID for boarding the bus to obtain a bracelet for entering into the park. - If by the time you purchase the ticket you do not have the hotel yet, you must contact the Customer Service Viator staff at least 24 hours prior to the visit to the park to help you to coordinate the pickup with us. - You must be 10 minutes early at the assigned location. - Transportation service is not private so you will share the bus with some other visitors of Grupo Xcaret.

What To Expect

Following pickup at your hotel in the morning, board the comfortable tour vehicle and settle in for the ride to Puerto Morelos. Get to know your small group while enjoying coffee, pastries, and chocolate. Learn about the unusual geological formations that you are about to visit, a network of underground caves connected by subterranean rivers. 

Each cenote represents a different element: earth, water, fire, and air. Hear about the Mayan legends and mysticism that surround these sinkholes and the myth of the alux, or spirit beings that guard the cenotes.

Rappel down the rock walls of Lu’um (earth), a young and semi-open cenote. Here, water flows horizontally and connects to the aquifer through tunnels and caves. Finally, zoom along parallel ziplines at Lik’ and feel your adrenaline pumping on this high-flying adventure across the pool. Enjoy swimming in the slow-flowing water of this ancient cenote, which is fully exposed to the lush vegetation due to its collapsed walls.

K’aak (fire) is an open cenote with underground currents, surrounded by vertical walls and interesting landscapes. Interact with nature as you paddle a kayak or float in an inner tube amid the verdant jungle. Visit Ha’ (water), a cavern cenote with aquatic fauna and beautiful rock formations, and explore underwater gardens of water lilies in a stunning natural setting. Snorkel in calm waters with great visibility as you come face to face with colorful fish.

Eat a gourmet picnic lunch accompanied by beer, water, wine, and coffee before returning to your hotel for drop-off.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • It is recommended that you bring aqua shoes or water socks
  • Minimum age is 6 years. Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult all the time
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Note: please avoid using makeup or chemical repellents that affect the ecosystem of the cenotes, use only chemical-free sunblock
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
  • Maximum weight is 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The Voucher schedule is informative.
  • The pickup operates from different hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya and if your hotel is not in our routes we are going to confirm the pickup at the nearest point available.
  • Tours and days of operation are subject to availability and changes.
  • If by the time you had confirmed your purchase you do not have your hotel name, you must call us at least 24 hrs before your visit day to arrange your pickup.
  • This visit is not recommended for people suffering from cardiac, pulmonary or spinal problems, asthma, diabetes or hypertension, or for pregnant women.
  • Also keep in mind that due to the location of the cenotes is in the middle of the jungle, mobile phone service is probably unavailable, some roads to reach them are not paved and could be bumpy.
  • The average temperature of the Cenote water is between 75 and 78°F during the year.
  • Please confirm the exact time and meeting point using the message option in your Reservation or contacting Grupo Xcaret.
  • All requests for changes, cancellations and/or refunds on bookings must be in the 24-hour or more window prior to the visit date.
  • We accept changes in visit dates from one month to the next (valid until the current year and subject to changes in public tariffs)
  • We accept changes of visit dates from one day to another with the restriction of one day before.
  • Your safety is essential for us so the use of life jackets is mandatory for water activities.
  • Some activities have a check point for health issues
  • In the event of having symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, and/or red eyes and a temperature exceeding 100.4 F (38 C), our staff reserves the right to refuse to board our transportation or to enter our facilities.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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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David_B
We had an excellent time on this Cenote tour. Pick up and drop off at our resort in the hotel zone went smoothly. The different cenotes were beautiful and each experience so fun. Was adventurous enough for those looking for a thrill, but also had plenty to see and do if you aren't a daredevil. Zip lines, rappelling, water slides, kayaks and snorkeling in beautiful surroundings with an excellent lunch and great guide mean I highly recommend this trip. Our guide was Angel aka #papamonkey and he was great! He was helpful, informative and fun! Would definitely request him if I were to do the tour again Recommendation: wear water shoes instead of flip flops. Bring a change of dry clothes. Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone/camera if you want to take photos. I wore a swim shirt/rashie with my swim suit. It wasn't 100% necessary, but I'm glad I had it. Water was not freezing, but it is cool. Bring cash if you think you might want souvenirs or the photo package. They do take credit cards for those things, but it goes much faster with cash.

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Great day trip
AnnMarie_M, Apr 2024
We had a great day exploring the different cenotes. Our guide was entertaining & knowledgeable. The cenotes were amazing, especially the cenote that you repel into.
Best Cancun tour we ever had
Jae_Y, Apr 2024
Great trip. The most comfortable trip we had in Cancun ever. Van is nice, all the Cenotes are maintained extremely well, and the food / drinks are great. We enjoyed the tuna poke / chips with all you can drink Modelo especial. Activities were safe and very well run. Highly recommend this trip.
Great time fun people good food
Lesley_V, Apr 2024
Aldo our tour guide was amazing. He made the trip fun with all his knowledge and funny personality. Would do it again. Food was great, and I did things I never did before and he made it comfortable for me.
Exciting
Joseph_O, Apr 2024
Our guide Toño and photographer Rosie were very accommodating and friendly. It made our experience a fun filled and pleasant.
Amazing cenotes trip
Lindsay_H, Mar 2024
This was the most incredible excursion our family has ever done!! From the transportation to the staff, the food, the 5 cenotes and the cleanliness of all the facilities, we were very impressed. Highly recommended!
Fantastic
Metta_D, Mar 2024
This excursion is amazing !! Repelling into the cenote is fantastic! Best guides ever!!!!! Food was good too
We would return in a heart beat.
Pace_W, Feb 2024
Our guide, Gabbi, was absolutely fantastic. She was extremely engaging and encouraged everyone to challenge themselves to try all of the amazing ziplines and plunges across the tour. She was also incredibly knowledgeable and very funny. It’s hard to pick a favorite between the four cenotes as each one had a very unique quality to them. We traveled in a group of 7 and each one of us had an incredible time. The food and drink for lunch was also exceptional. Can’t wait to come back.
Beware! They are just there to take your money and won't try to meet you
Adam_A, Feb 2024
Do not book this tour! I was at the meeting place 15 minutes before the agreed arrival time and was in constant contact with Viator when nobody was showing up. I was told that the meeting place was at the bus stop (of which there are two so it's impossible to know which one and one is not visible from the other). They apparently came, didn't contact me, and just left and refused to give me a refund. I spoke to two other families and both said the same thing happened to them. They told me that they just take the bookings, don't wait on purpose, and keep your money. And people who don't go on tours don't usually leave reviews. But I wanted to make sure I shared this with everyone.
Amazing time!
Valentina_I, Feb 2024
I was on this tour ten years ago with my mother and sister and had an amazing time as a little kid, it was one of my favorite memories! I took this tour again with my partner and had an even better time! The guides, photographers, lifeguards and everyone in between are the best people that are hard not to have fun with!
Excellent!
Torrey_C, Dec 2023
The whole day was wonderful. The tour guide Gabby was delightful, caring and fun. She taught us about things along the tour which made it a lovely experience. Safety was well looked after too with good well fitting life jackets and life guards anywhere did water activities. The Cenotes we visited were beautiful!! We had a great time.
Doing things I thought I would never do but did
Martin_W, Dec 2023
Had a great time with my grandkids trying new things and learning about the Cenotes and the Myan culture. Our guides were great
Fun day!
Rachael_B, Dec 2023
Fun experience. It is citchy but a good time and the lunch was great. The guide Pedro was so nice and had a great personality. Bring a swim/sun shirt, water shoes, and a phone water proof case - they will sell them to you for a lot - if I would have known I would have brought all of that from home. Fun excursion - I would recommend.
A must do trip
Corina_C, Dec 2023
If you like cenotes and water then do not hesitate to book this trip. It was a fantastic adventure with many activities and places that most will never see in their lifetime.
They do not pick you up AND still charge you for the activity. Very un organized
Batoul_A, Dec 2023
Be aware of this group. They don't pick you up and charge you for the service. Read the reviews. I was supposed to be picked up at 8 Am. The day before they sent me an email and said that pick up time changed to 8:55 Am. I was surprised and set them and email to confirm that time change but they did not respond. Next day we went on location at 8:52 Am. They never showed up. I called them at 9:05 and they put me on hold for 12 minutes and then hung up. I called again and they said our driver came but you were not there. I had proof that I was there (I had pictures ion front of hotel but they did not accept it. I had to pay $50 to but the clip from security camera and the hotel to p[roove that I was there and they never showed up. I am assuming someone dropped the ball and sent wrong email. I not only lost a day in Cancun, I also paid $50 to buy the clip and I spent hours with Viator to get my money back. BE aware
Adventurous Freedom
Jamee_J, Nov 2023
Each stop was exhilarating! Angel (our tour guide) was amazing! He was a lot of fun and a wealth of knowledge! I wanted to keep him! LOL
Great adventure
Tina_W, Nov 2023
Great guide and great adventure. Experience was great and family loved it. The food was native and good and again, the best guide ever.
Very memorable experience!
Steven_D, Nov 2023
Kayak and Zip-Lining were great;. Wish we had more time kayaking! Advice-: Bring an extra towel. You only get 1 for 4 different Cenotes. . Carlos did. A nice job. Eat breakfast before you leave your hotel since no breakfast is provided. We would go again.
Epic From Start to Finish
Memphis_W, Sep 2023
From the bumpy dirt road ride in, the perfectly timed and presented snack & lunch, clean & even picturesque restrooms, the engaging guides to the incredible jungle and water experience, the while trip was epic. Despite having to move so many people through the various activities, each was so enjoyable that we didn't mind how quick each one was. They packed way more fun & awesomeness into this experience than we expected and would definitely recommend it. The kayaking was beautiful and shirt enough that we weren't too exhausted for the rest. We had multiple opportunities to muster up the guts to jump and try different poses on thd ziplines. 🫶🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Photos Scam still had Fun though...
Jennifer_C, Sep 2023
Do not purchase the photos! They lied to me about the price and the code they provided did not work so I did not receive my pics! Xcaret customer service's response says their technical team is maintaining their photos which is slowing down their photo processing and will get back to me when it's resolved... Also note: when purchasing the pics they had to split the total payment into 3 separate transactions... I was getting really annoyed because the photographer didn't explain this to me until after he did the first one. This really ruined the experience for me... It felt sketchy and was not explained properly. Other Tips: Bring Water Shoes! I should've listened to the reviews and brought some myself. You will have to walk through a dirt path in the jungle. If you do forget to bring them, they sell them at $27. Bring a water bottle! The only time you will get water or liquids is during snack time and lunch. In between all the trips, there was no access for water. I guess the only pro I can say about my experience is that the overall activities were still really fun! For people who enjoy having a bit of adrenaline and being in the water then this tour is for you! Our tour guide was great and gave us a bunch of confidence and energy throughout the entire day. The only activity that was disappointing was snorkeling. The water wasn't clear and it was in a pretty small swimming hole. Honestly I would still recommend this tour, but just be wary of the photos, bring your own waterproof case, water shoes & water!
Amazing!
Samantha_S, Aug 2023
We had the best time on this trip! Our tour guide, Uriel, was incredible. He was knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humor. The activities were so much fun and we enjoyed our day so much!
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