The 15 Cenote Tours and Swims in Playa del Carmen Worth Going Under For

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

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

Escape to the Ruta de los Cenotes for a four-hour outing with a 4x4 ATV ride, three ziplines, and a swim in a natural cenote. Hotel transport, bilingual guides, a regional snack, tequila tasting, and safety equipment are included. Guides such as Sergio, Lalo, Gio, and Ximema have earned special praise, though expect upselling and possible waits.

“Great experience me and my partner had so much fun. Our guide Sergio was really good, he made sure everything went well and on time.”

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2.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 sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish may appear. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul before swimming in a freshwater cave. Ocean Tours Mexico provides transport, gear, snacks, and bilingual guides such as Max, Marina, and Daniel.

“Very smooth experience and professional guides. Both snorkeling spots were excellent and we saw several turtles. Definitely worth the 6:30 pickup time as we arrived to the turtle area right at opening, before it got crowded.”

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

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

Leave Playa del Carmen’s hotel zone for a half-day buggy ride through jungle tracks, with a cenote swim and a visit to a Maya village. Guides such as Carlos and Abraham keep the small groups moving and help families along the way. Expect dust, mud, a snack at a local home, and a bumpy ride. Two-person buggies require two riders.

“Fantastic experience. My family and I had an amazing experience. The guides were great we got experience local culture and support families in need. If you want the full experience plan to get muddy if there has been some rain but such a blast. Highly recommend”

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

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

Drive a shared two-seat Can-Am buggy through the Riviera Maya forest, switching between driver and passenger, then swim and snorkel in a natural cave cenote. Guides such as Fernando and Rigo keep the pace lively, explain the cenote, and often take photos on your own phone. Pickup, water, snack, gear, and return transport are included.

“Fernando and Rigo were amazing tour guides. They took great pictures of the group. The cenote was beautiful and quiet.”

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

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

Swim through a cold, ancient cenote with a bilingual guide, then take a short boat ride and swim with sea turtles at Akumal Beach. Finish with lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club. Cancun Adventures limits groups to 16, supplies gear and snacks, and offers hotel pickup, but the day can run much longer than the advertised 4.5 hours.

“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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6.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 at Akumal Beach. Round-trip transport, guides, lunch, water, and equipment are included. Guides such as Yaris, Nancy, Oto, and Pablo have earned praise for keeping groups safe and on schedule. Bring a towel, change of clothes, and cash for the extra fees.

“Fantastic tour with an excellent guide. Jar was very helpful and had a great personality. We really enjoyed swimming in the cenote cave and walking around the Tullum ruins.”

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7.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 Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. After the ruins, swim at Cenote Saamal, eat regional food, and visit Valladolid. Guides such as David, Alberto, Claudia, and Helios are praised for clear explanations, photos, flexible pacing, and thoughtful service.

“My husband and I had a fantastic experience on this private day tour to Chichén Itzá, a cenote, and Valladolid. Our guide, Claudia, was absolutely wonderful — kind, knowledgeable, and a joy to spend the day with. She shared so much insightful information about Mayan history and culture, and we also really enjoyed simply chatting with her about modern Mexican life and traditions. The tour was perfectly paced. The cenote was stunning and refreshing, and lunch in Valladolid was a delicious local experience. Claudia was also an excellent driver — we always felt safe and well taken care of. Highly recommend this tour with Claudia if you're looking for a…”

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8.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 traveling from Playa del Carmen to a sacred cenote, Naayil Kú Maya Village, Chichén Itzá, and Valladolid. An English-speaking guide explains Maya culture and architecture, while hotel pickup and lunch keep the day simple. Expect a large group, long drives, extra entrance charges, and limited time at some stops.

“Best crews from Enrique the driver to Gonzalo and Roberto, all were very friendly and attentive. Roberto was the funniest one🥰🥰🥰😂”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Chichen Itza with a guide such as Beto, Pastor, Manuel, or Frank, then cool off at Cenote Chichikan and visit Valladolid. Some departures start very early to beat the heat and crowds. Lunch is included only with the VIP option, while the Chichen Itza tax, drinks, life vest, and locker cost extra.

“The cenote was fun to swim in and Arturo/Pastor were very knowledgeable”

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

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

Leave before sunrise for Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba in a group capped at 15. Guides such as Tonantzin, Jesus, and Antonio lead the ruins visits, help with photos, and keep the day moving. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, cenote entry, life jacket, and lockers are included. Chichen Itza admission costs extra in cash.

“It’s worth paying for this smal group tour. It went perfectly. The guide, driver the tour was great. Antonio gave us a lot of information about chichen and all the other ruins. The cenote was an incredible experience. Thank you”

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11.Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 773 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend a full day exploring Coba and Tulum with a guide such as Jesus, Antonio, Gabriel, or Tonantzin, then cool off in Multum Ha Cenote. The tour includes hotel transport, a buffet lunch, museum admission, and a group capped at 15, but adults must pay a separate $45 Tulum access fee in cash.

“Our tour guide made it a fun experience but a bit confusion on the pick up place. It should be El Dorado Royal main lobby meeting.”

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12.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a certified English-speaking guide, then enjoy a Mayan food demonstration and buffet lunch, swim at NoolHa cenote, and make a brief stop in Valladolid. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and lunch are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“I mostly enjoyed this experience and am glad that we decided last minute to take a tour just because the hassle of renting a car and driving didn't seem worth it. Pickup and dropoff were extremely easy, and the bus was nice with A/C, a bathroom, and USB ports. Our English speaking guide was really knowledgeable and informative, and I thought he did a good job showing us around Chichen Itza. I also liked that they gave a lot of history and background information during the bus ride which helped the driving time pass quicker. We saw a lot of the ruins and were allowed a good 15 minutes to…”

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13.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

You’ll visit Tulum with a private bilingual guide, snorkel near Akumal’s sea turtles, and swim through a freshwater cenote. Guides such as Claudia, Carlos, Alma, and JP are praised for thoughtful pacing and clear explanations. Private transport, lunch, gear, water, and a photographer option make this a full but busy seven-hour outing.

“Claudia at Ocean tours was amazing. She was an amazing guide and thought of all the details. Would highly recommend her for this tour!”

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14.Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 496 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Drive a shared automatic 4WD buggy for 18 miles through Riviera Maya jungle trails with guides such as Fernando, Fernanda, Rigo, and Rico. Stop at a traditional ranch, then swim and snorkel in a clear, lightly commercialized cenote. Hotel pickup, goggles, life jackets, snorkeling gear, chips, and water are included.

“Fernando is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the place and has a strong interest in historical topics. He also has a great sense of humor. The hotel pickup went smoothly. I can highly recommend the excursion.”

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15.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $310

Start with a 6:00 to 9:00 AM hotel pickup, then snorkel at Turtle Bay with a bilingual guide such as Alejandra or Juan Pablo. Look for up to three sea turtle species, fish, rays, and coral before swimming in a freshwater cenote surrounded by stalactites. Private transport, gear, snacks, and water are included.

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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