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The 15 Cenote Tours in Cancún That Earn Their Price

36 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Good cenote tours in Cancún fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Cenote Chichikan brings a welcome change
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. A bilingual guide such as Cesar, Luis, Edwin, or Hugo leads the day, with transport, buffet lunch, and a cenote visit included. Check your package carefully, since Chichen Itza entry may cost extra.

“Totally worth the day trip from Cancun! I highly recommend Tony who led our tour with so much charisma and knowledge about Mayan history! Loved every minute. Everything was super organized and we were able to leave Cancun and return in timely fashion after a day packed with experiences we will never forget. The meal served at the stop for cenote swimming was also perfect! Que rico!”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - The early start is worth considering
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Ramiro, and Manuel lead the day in English, with time for the ruins, swimming, lunch, tequila tasting, and photos. Check the package carefully, since admission, lunch, lockers, and hotel pickup vary.

“Manuel, Carlos, and Garry were wonderful. Everything was explained clearly and in an engaging way. The experience was both informative and interesting, and I would absolutely recommend it to everyone.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Why the guide can make or break the ruins
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend 12 hours exploring Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan, tasting tequila, eating a buffet lunch, and visiting Valladolid. Guides such as Rodrigo, Manuel, Kevin, and John are known for lively history talks. Choose carefully between Standard, VIP, and All-Inclusive options, since lunch, cenote extras, and the Chichén Itzá tax vary.

“Frank and Coronado were the best Frank was very friendly knowledgeable and did amazing speaking Spanish and then English effortlessly Directions and meeting times were very clear The venues on this trip were as described All together a very memorable trip”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Chichen Itza: impressive, hot, and sometimes rushed
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. A guide such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo leads the day, with a buffet lunch and tequila tasting included. Expect air-conditioned transport, a possible group of up to 40, and extra charges for Chichen Itza admission, lockers, and life jackets.

“The tour was fun and informative. Luis, Caeser and all the operators were very experienced and organized each step smoothly.”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - ATV riding on the Mayan jungle track
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

5.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an ATV on jungle trails, take three zipline flights, swim in Cenote Verde Lucero, and sample tequila at Reserva Palacios. Hotel pickup is offered, but travel time can be long. Guides such as Alan, Omar, Carlos, and MotoMoto are known for keeping the outing lively and organized.

“The experience was amazing from the beginning. Carlos our driver made the first impression and he is honestly the best driver we’ve ever had. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed his job and wanted to provide the best quality experience he could. Our jungle guide Alan was also awesome. He carried a speaker throughout the jungle and even helped me get out of my comfort zone by going upside down on one of the zip lines. The entire experience was well worth the money. Make sure you bring cash to tip your driver and tour guide, they really appreciate it. You won’t regret booking. 10/10. Thank you!!!!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum ruins and the Caribbean view
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

6.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129

This 8 to 10-hour trip combines Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins, a short boat ride to a Caribbean reef, and a jungle cenote with caves. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi add history and practical help. Hotel transfers, gear, entrance fees, lunch, and water are included, but bring $35 cash for the marine conservation fee.

“fun experience; excellent guide for the Tulum tour, snorkeling and the cenote tour. Miguel was excellent and helped us a lot, especially during the snorkeling.”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Starting with ziplines and hanging bridges
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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

7.ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,903 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start with hotel pickup and head to Extreme Adventure Eco Park near Puerto Morelos. You’ll ride a Honda 220cc ATV on rough jungle trails, cross hanging bridges, complete three ziplines, and cool off in Cenote Verde Lucero. Guides such as Moto Moto, Raul, and Julio are known for lively leadership, while tacos, tequila tasting, and a Mayan performance round out the visit.

“Great excursion! I would say do it with 2 or more people but, it was still great solo. Food wasn’t that great but was decent. Tequila tasting was fun and probably the best part along with the cenote. Definitely recommend upgrading to the highest package. Luis was a great tour guide. Definitely will be doing it again with a group!”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Riding the ATV through La Ruta de los Cenotes
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

8.Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride an ATV through La Ruta de los Cenotes, swim for about 25 minutes in a natural cenote, and fly across a jungle zipline course. The tour includes tacos, bottled water, tequila tasting, a Mayan cultural walk, insurance, and round-trip transport. Guides may include Alan, Raul, Julio, Nacho, or Ernesto.

“We had an amazing experience with 5 Star Excursion! We did the zip line and cenotes, and everything from start to finish was well organized and fun. The staff was professional, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe while still having a great time. We upgraded to the VIP package and it was 100% worth it — less waiting, more comfort, and an overall smoother experience. The views were incredible, the cenotes were beautiful, and the zip lines were a blast. Highly recommend this excursion, especially if you’re considering the VIP upgrade. We’d definitely do it again!”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Tulum’s cliff-top ruins and Caribbean views
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

9.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned van from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, or Tulum to Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, then swim in a cenote with lifejackets and lockers. Guides such as Carlos, Luis, Susana, and Fredie have been praised for clear cultural commentary, but confirm pickup details, extra fees, and the exact cenote before departure.

“great experience and i highly recommend. the guide was very friendly and informative and did a great job splitting his presentation between english and spanish. Tulum was fantastic and so was the cenotes”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - The ride through the Yucatan jungle
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

10.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride a rescued horse through Rancho Bonanza’s Yucatan jungle with a guide such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, learning about Maya plants, folklore, and local gum-making. Then cool off in a cenote with towels, lockers, drinks, snacks, and changing rooms included. No riding experience is required, but some experience helps.

“This was the very best! Learned so much about the jungle! We highly recommend this even if you never rode a horse before. Guides were always there to help and would led those riders untl they were comfortable. Their animals are loved and cared for. Would give them a 10 if we could!”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - Reef snorkeling in shallow Caribbean water
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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

11.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Join Total Snorkel Cancun for a guided five-stop boat trip covering a reef, two MUSA statue areas, sea turtles, a shipwreck, and a cenote. Guides such as Daisy, Chuy, Mauricio, and Kiko help first-time snorkelers feel safe, while the crew provides gear, water, transport, showers, and lockers. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, a towel, and cash for the $20 dock fee.

“Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide, Kiko, was informative and kept us moving at the perfect speed. It was very well worth the price. The pick up and drop off to the venue was amazing as well! Air conditioned van and friendly drivers.”

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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting - Reaching the cenotes from Cancun
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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

12.Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll visit three cenotes at an activity park near Puerto Morelos, with swimming, ziplines, jumping platforms, tequila tasting, Maya snacks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Miguel, Chris, Luis, and Eric are often praised for their friendly help. Allow much longer than four hours once transfers and waiting time are included.

“I picked this excursion because it said it was 4 hours. I didn’t want to do a full day excursion cause I wanted to be back earlier and enjoy the beach. We had to be at the front of our resort by 7:50. Excursion started at 9:30. We didn’t leave till after 2 and didn’t get back till close to 3:30. We had a great time.. it was a lot of fun. Just a much longer day than expected.”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - The long road from Cancun matters
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

13.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, then swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, eat a Yucatecan buffet in Kaua, and stop in Valladolid. Guides such as Ricardo, Roberto, Francisco, and Victor have been praised for clear Mayan history. Expect a full day, long bus rides, sales stops, and an added $40 government fee.

“Very nice experience. A little confusing when tax and admission are listed as two different things. We spent a great deal of time figuring out that it was actially the same. A bit long stops in the heat. Great memorable day”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - The early start and six hours on the road
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

14.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start around 6 a.m. with shared hotel pickup, then travel by air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza with certified guides such as Daniel and Roberto. You’ll tour the Maya site, swim at Saamal Cenote, eat a regional buffet, and visit Valladolid. Expect a long day, bilingual commentary, and about six hours on the bus.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings - Coba, bicycles, and Nohoch Mul
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Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

15.Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,274 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Start early with a guide such as Manuel, Ricardo, or Kevin, then visit Tulum and Coba before a cave swim at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. The day includes lunch, chocolate and tequila tastings, transport, entry tickets, a life jacket, and a locker, though site taxes may cost extra.

“José, our driver, and Rodrigo our tour guide to Tulum, Cobá and the NoHoch Cenote were were great. José’s safe efficient driving got us to our destinations on time, safeguarded our belongings and returned us safely from our trip, all with a ready smile and great attitude. Rodrigo was not only friendly, courteous, and had a deep subject knowledge and pride in his Mayan culture and language which he competently shared with us in English, since that was the group’s common language, but invited questions all of which he promptly answered. I highly recommend this team.”

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