15 Cenote Tours in Tulum to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tulum to Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux Ha. A guide such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, or Alondra leads the archaeological visit, explains Maya culture, and helps with the day’s logistics. Lunch, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and Tulum transfers are included.

“Excellent experience. The guide was very informative about the history of chichen itza and we learnt so much about the culture and history of the Mayan people. The Cenote we were taken too afterwards was beautiful and the water very cool and refreshing!”

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

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

Spend a full day visiting Tulum’s Maya ruins, swimming through the El Sueño cenote, snorkeling at Yal Ku Lagoon, and eating lunch beside the sea. Guides such as Santiago, Lalo, Jessie, and Mario are praised for safety and humor. The day is active and often longer than six and a half hours, with bumpy roads and a late lunch.

“Such a wonderful day out, very well organised and Gato our tour guide was phenomenal. Very physical day with walking and swimming but the cenote was amazing, it is a shame they don’t let you take phone and the photos they take are so expensive but that was the only thing I could criticise. Well done Cancun Adventures on a memory filled day.”

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3.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

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

Spend a full day combining Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins, a guided boat-and-snorkel outing in Akumal Bay, and a freshwater cenote swim at Yax-Muul. Ocean Tours Mexico provides transport, equipment, life jackets, tacos, water, and bilingual guides such as Alejandro, Yul, Mimi, and Arturo. Expect an active day with early pickup, wet clothes, and plenty of driving.

“Our guide for the day was Mark. Overall, it was an enjoyable day. It would be helpful to have more logistical details in advance of the excursion such as ability to change clothes, how we would only ride the boat out to snorkel but walk back in so nothing could be left on the boat. Regardless, Mark did a great job guiding us to all three stops. It would have been nice to have a bit more time on our own in Tulum but the snorkeling was good (a bit crowded but that can't be helped) and the cenote was amazing. The food served at the cenote location after the…”

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

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

Spend about four hours in Tulum’s jungle on nine ziplines, hanging bridges, a rock climb, rappel, and swims in two cenotes. Guides such as David, Sergio, Roberto, and Gael lead the activities, with lunch and gear included. ATV transport costs extra, and the cave cenote may contain fruit bats.

“This was a great experience overall and we would recommend it. The staff was friendly and they made sure that we were safe and happy along the way. The zip lines were fun and the cenotes were gorgeous! They allow you to bring your own bag and your own cell phone to take pictures (you may want a phone strap and sunglasses strap) and they also had a professional photographer named Alejandro with us taking beautiful professional photos with the option to purchase at the end. David was our main guide and he was kind and funny. The rock climbing wall was slippery and my husband and I were not…”

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5.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

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

Explore a cool, cave-filled cenote, then snorkel among tropical fish at Yal-Ku Lagoon. Cancun Adventures provides bilingual guides, transport, gear, life jackets, water, and snacks. Guides such as Hazel, Omar, and Santiago have led lively, informative outings, though the lagoon portion can feel brief and the cenote bans personal cameras.

“This was a great experience. Ya-KUL was incredible and the cenote was very cool. My only feedback is that I wish we had more time at Ya-Kul!”

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6.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend four to six hours in the Tankah area with a private guide such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, or Yair. Zip-line, snorkel in open cenotes, canoe, swim, try cliff jumping, and share a Mayan lunch. Private pickup is available throughout the Riviera Maya, with flexible pacing for your group.

“Danny our tour guide was amazing. Super knowledgeable and very flexible with us. He helped us to get in all the things we wanted to see and do within our time restraint and truly customized our tour to us. One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!”

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7.Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · 12 hours · from $971

Travel from the Riviera Maya to Coba, Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect an early start, long drives, Mayan history, a cenote swim, buffet lunch if selected, and a brief Valladolid visit. Guides such as Juan, Rodrigo, Ramiro, and Arturo have been praised for lively storytelling and cultural insight.

“It was a great day. Just wished we had more time in Valladolid. Also please note for all the non swimmers you don’t really have anywhere to sit and watch others with your things. You have to leave everything in a locker, or the odd thing you may still have you then have to leave at the top of quite a lot of stairs. Including sandals. Life vests are mandatory even for non swimmers in that area too.”

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8.Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend about eight hours combining Coba’s jungle ruins with Punta Laguna’s monkeys, lagoon canoeing, ziplining, a cenote swim, and lunch with a Mayan family. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides such as Carlos, Marco, Alonso, and Miguel make this a personal, active day from Tulum or Playa del Carmen.

“This trip was incredible! The day kept getting better. Arriving to coba before the crowds, only to have a trek into the jungle see monkeys up close, and kayak across a beautiful lagoon. Seeing the animal sanctuary and finishing the day off in a cenote all to ourselves I did not expect this trip to be as good as it was. Our guide Liliana was amazing too and made the day incredible!”

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9.Small-Group 3 Cenotes Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Start early from Tulum with a guide such as Pablo, Marco, Jessica, or Alonso, then visit Casa Cenote, Taak Bi Ha, and a private underground cenote. Expect snorkeling, wading, cave passages, local history, snacks, lunch, and a group of no more than 10 people. Water shoes and a rash guard are smart choices.

“You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime experience. Martin was an amazing tour guide and the caves are breathtaking. Would 100% go again!”

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10.Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Tulum’s Maya ruins, swimming in Cenote el Sueño, snorkeling near Akumal’s sea turtles, and eating at Punta Venado Beach Club. Pickup, gear, snacks, a bilingual guide, and lunch are included. Bring water, towels, dry clothes, and extra snacks because lunch comes late.

“We went with family and had a great time, Mario and Javier were really nice & took care of us the whole time.”

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11.Cenote Triple Adventure Tour in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet your guide in central Tulum at 8:45am for a four-hour trip to Cenote Zemway, Gran Cenote, and Casa Cenote. Swim through caves, snorkel with turtles, explore mangroves, and try jumps from 15 and 18-foot platforms. Guides such as Julio and Summer add local insight, humor, and help in the water.

“We had the best experience!! 3 different cenotes each with its own character. I would highly recommend this!!”

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12.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 362 reviews · 11 hours · from $214

Travel from Tulum in a small, air-conditioned group to Chichen Itza, with a two-hour guided visit and free time. Eat lunch in a restored colonial mansion in Valladolid, then swim or snorkel at community-run Cenote Xux-Ha. Guides such as Luigi, Paloma, Iber, and Marco bring Mayan history and local culture to life.

“This was a fantastic day that crossed off two things on my bucket list - seeing a pyramid and swimming in a Cenote. The company was super easy to communicate with beforehand and the pickup was right on time. Miguel our guide was great. We arrived at Chichen Itza early which was great from a crowd perspective and it was getting HOT by the time we left. The restaurant for lunch in Valladolid was very nice, and everyone LOVED the very chill and beautiful cenote we went to. It was our favorite one of our entire trip. Highly recommend.”

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13.Maya Adrenaline Tulum: Cenote + 5 Ziplining + ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride an ATV through jungle roads, fly across a zipline circuit, swim through a Mayan cenote, rappel, and eat tacos near Tulum. Expect a rustic, active day with guides such as CJ, Toro, Tito, and Jose, plus possible waiting, equipment issues, and extra charges for photos or upgrades.

“This is a pretty awesome tour, we loved the experience. Our tour guide was amazing. He was so good and friendly and we had so much fun.”

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14.Full Day Tour to Tulum Cenote and Swim with Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start early from Cancun or Puerto Morelos for Tulum’s sea views, a swim at Canamayte’s Mariposa Cenote, and a guided turtle swim in Akumal. Guides such as Mildred, Jorge, Alfredo, Moises, and Ricky bring Mayan culture and humor to the day. Lunch, transport, vests, and lockers are included, but Tulum admission and drinks cost extra.

“Loved the tour and Alfredo and Moises were great. Swimming with the Alumal turtles was on my bucket list and Tulum was amazing.”

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15.Half-day Adventure: Cenote + Ziplining + ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride an ATV through jungle trails, cross a five-zipline circuit, swim in a cool cenote, and take part in a Mayan ceremony near Tulum. Guides such as Cruz, José, Chris, and Pedro are praised for keeping the pace safe and fun. The tour lasts about four hours, includes lunch and equipment, and uses Tulum meeting points rather than hotel pickup.

“Overall, a good an experience but time management couldn’t been tighter. Cruz was a patient and entertaining guide.”

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