CAVE SNORKELING AND SWIMMING IN CANCUN

The 15 Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Cancun That Earn the Descent

27 tours  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cave snorkeling and swimming in Cancun worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you are standing at the top of the steps.

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum before the crowds
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

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

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

Spend a full day with guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, or Mimi visiting Tulum, snorkeling a reef by boat, and swimming in a cave cenote. You get lunch, gear, water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers, but should budget an extra $35 marine conservation fee.

“Great day exploring Talum ruins, snorkeling and swimming in cenote. Sergio (guide) and Ibrahim (driver) provided excellent service.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Hotel pickup requires careful checking
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

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

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

Ride an ATV through the jungle, swim in a cenote, cross three zip lines, sample tequila, and eat two tacos on a roughly four-hour outing from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Alan, Raul, Julio, Nacho, and Ernesto are praised for keeping groups safe and entertained.

“You get what you paid for. The quality is very poor and minimal. From the second you step foot in the parks they immediately try to sell you the “premium” package, which is not worth it. Then they walk you to the gift shop to try to sell even more items to you. And they don’t allow phones or video cameras which forces you to buy their images if you want memorabilia. They scammed us by telling us one price in USD, and charging our card way more. They switched out the receipts which gave me no evidence of the promised price when trying to dispute it with my bank.”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Guides who make the ride more than a trail loop
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

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

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

At Rancho Bonanza, you ride a rescued horse through jungle paths with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, learning about Maya traditions and forest plants. Then cool off in a cenote, with towels, lockers, snacks, drinks, and round-trip pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“Fun experience! I was a little worried since Ive never rode a horse before. We were well taken care of by the crew there. Both Lily and Paula were great! It was a great combination of activities. If you’re scared of water though, the cenote is pretty deep.”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - Why beginners often feel comfortable here
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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

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

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

Set out with Total Snorkel Cancun for reef fish, sea turtles, stingrays, two MUSA statue areas, a shipwreck, and a cenote. Guides such as Daisy, Chuy, Mauricio, and Kiko help first-timers feel safe, with shallow water, flotation vests, equipment, transport, and bottled water included.

“Excellent crew, well organized and managed tour. Wonderful experience, exciting underwater scenery. Quique, chuie and Itzel were amazing, took extra care in the water and in the boat.”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - Tulum’s temples and Caribbean views
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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

5.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a two-hour guided visit to the Mayan ruins, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. Guides such as Mary, Abi, Gabriel, and Jackie have led praised departures. Bring a reusable bottle, swimwear, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“She’s very informative and is a great energy to have for a tour. I recommend taking this tour because it’s worth it. Including the lunch was a great idea.”

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Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation - Riding a Can-Am Outlander through the trees
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Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation

6.Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 858 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Trade Cancun’s beach for a Puerto Morelos jungle ride, a swim in an open-air cenote, and a stop for Mexican snacks. You’ll use a Can-Am Outlander, safety gear, and hotel pickup. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license, and phones stay in lockers during the activity.

“We had a blast! The ATVs were so much fun! Cenote was pretty cool. I loved visiting Puerto Morelos. It was nice to get to see what Mexico really looks like and soak in the culture. Be aware they don't let you take your phone. They take pictures for you and you can buy them. Honestly I think it was well worth it... it costs us $50 and they sent us about 50 awesome pictures.”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure - Tulum ruins above the Caribbean
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Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure

7.Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $332

Start with a private pickup from your Cancun hotel, then visit Tulum with a bilingual guide, snorkel a short boat ride from shore, and swim in Yax-Muul cenotes. Guides such as Alma, Arturo, and Mariano are praised for friendly, flexible service. Tacos, water, and equipment are included.

“A lot of activities . Our tour guide took great care of us. Tulum beautiful. Caves wonderful. Snorkeling great we saw turtles, stingrays and fish .”

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From Cancun: Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour - The early ride from Cancun to Tulum
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From Cancun: Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

8.From Cancun: Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Spend 10 hours visiting Tulum, swimming at Canamayte’s Mariposa Cenote, and snorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal. Guides such as Susana, Jesus, Mauricio, and Jorge explain Maya culture and help you find turtles, fish, stingrays, and coral. Lunch, transport, lockers, life jackets, and water are included.

“it was a wonderful day starting at Akumal where I saw giant turtles. the snorkeling guide was very helpful. Next was Tulum and our guide Jorge explained well about the interesting history and meaning of the ruins. swimming in the center was fun too. The transfers worked fine and we had enough options for getting water/drinks.”

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Ultimate 5x1 Combo with ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Reef Snorkeling - From Cancun hotels to Puerto Morelos
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Ultimate 5×1 Combo with ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Reef Snorkeling

9.Ultimate 5×1 Combo with ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start with a boat trip from Puerto Morelos to two reef sites, then switch to jungle action: five or six ziplines, three bridges, a 50-minute ATV ride, and a cenote swim. Hotel transfers and a regional snack are included, but reef tax, drinks, lockers, and tips cost extra.

“We booked through Viator and had multiple confirmations of a 9:30 pick up, but the tour operator changed it to 8:55. Since our confirmations said 9:30, we missed it and had to pay a $30 fee to change the date. Then we couldn’t do the snorkeling we paid for because of high waves (though I don’t blame them for that, it was still a bummer and not something I had considered, and I feel I should have gotten a refund) and the tour operators tried to make us take one double atv instead of two singles. And they don’t allow you to take phones/ cameras do that they have the…”

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Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya - The $79 price, plus the fee that changes the math
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Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya

10.Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 176 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $79

Explore Tulum’s temples with guides such as Jacqueline, Jackie, or Julian, then swim in Cenote Puerta Maya. The six-hour plan includes admission and optional hotel pickup, but you should budget 750 MXN in mandatory cash fees, plus lunch and equipment if needed.

“Great, brief tour of Tulum ruins followed by refreshing swim in a nearby cenote. Lots of walking, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and bring your own reusable cup for water. NO water bottles or food is allowed in the Tulum archeological site. Be prepared for an hour or more bus ride each way. Jackie was a great tour guide and Felipe was an excellent bus driver. It says “half day” but be prepared for a little longer. We got picked up at 845am from hotel and dropped back off at 4pm.”

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Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun - The cenote provides the best relief from the heat
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Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun

11.Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Visit Tulum’s cliffside Mayan temples with an English-speaking guide, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. Guides such as Mary, Jackie, Jerry, and Mari have led past departures. Hotel pickup is included from much of the Cancun area, but shared transfers can make this an all-day outing.

“Nice trip, it’s a full day experience. We got picked up at the hotel at 7.25am and got back at 4.00pm ish.. very comfy bus so the transportation is no problem. Jackie was our guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The ruins in Tulim is worth the trip, and the stop at the cenote for swimming and tacos was nice. It was pretty hot in the Tulum site, so recommend to bring a hat and wear a minimum of clothing.”

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ATV Tour with Cenote swim, Ziplines, Transportation and Lunch Included - Forty-five minutes on the ATV course
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ATV Tour with Cenote swim, Ziplines, Transportation and Lunch Included

12.ATV Tour with Cenote swim, Ziplines, Transportation and Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Trade Cancun’s hotel zone for the Puerto Morelos jungle on a four-hour outing with a 45-minute ATV ride, ziplines, a cenote swim, two tacos, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Matt, Allen, Lalo, and Pablo have earned warm praise, but shared transfers and sales pitches can add time and cost.

“Luise is the best. We had so much fun. From driver George to the guide to photographer. Highly recommended for everyone.”

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ATV Adventure Combo with Snorkeling, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch - Pickup from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum
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ATV Adventure Combo with Snorkeling, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch

13.ATV Adventure Combo with Snorkeling, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

This 8-hour Puerto Morelos combo links reef snorkeling with muddy ATV trails, treetop ziplines, a Mayan cenote, tacos, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Rafael, Marlon, Mike, and Monalisa are often praised for safety and good humor. Expect shared transport, changing schedules, and extra charges for port fees, lockers, photos, and tips.

“This was a great time. Family loved it. The ATV burned my skin off when it went through the puddles and I told the company we were with, but they didn't seem to concerned. Otherwise everything was really fun.”

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Cancun Combo Tour: ATV and Zip- lines with Cenote Swim - Six zip lines, or a larger network?
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Cancun Combo Tour: ATV and Zip- lines with Cenote Swim

14.Cancun Combo Tour: ATV and Zip- lines with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

You’ll ride a Polaris ATV, fly across jungle zip lines, and cool off in Cenote Lukama on a five-hour trip from Cancun. Guides such as Ernesto, Humberto, and Lalo are known for keeping groups upbeat and safe. Bring a swimsuit, towel, cash for lockers, and patience for possible waiting between activities.

“It was great! Dennis and his crew were all really great. Humorous and felt safe at all times! If you need a shuttle it is included, but you need to notify them 24 hours in advanced. For Zipline: Multiple lines and the last one you land into a pool of water. You get a helmet and gloves for braking/straightening yourself”

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Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote Swim from Cancun - Cenote Saamal, the day’s best cooldown
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Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote Swim from Cancun

15.Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote Swim from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend a long day exploring Chichen Itza and climb Ek Balam with a guide such as Antonio, Jaime, or Juan Pastor. Swim at Cenote Saamal, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and receive lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup. Plan for extra cash, heat, and a possible 12 to 14-hour day.

“My partner and I booked the Chichen Itza & Ekbalam with Cenote Swim from Cancun tour for Feb 15, 2025 operated by Cancun Bay Tours and had a great time! It was action packed: 7:20 am pickup, 1.5 hours at Ek Balam (half of which is a guided tour; 1.25 or so hours for Mayan ritual, shopping, and lunch buffet; 2 hours at Chichen Itza (50 mins or so for a guided tour); and about 45 mins at Selva Maya for the cenote. We were likely the last tour group in the cenote, so it was a short swim before we got ushered out around 5:15 pm. There’s an hour…”

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The Best Adrenaline Park! ATV´s Ziplines & Cenote swim experience from Cancun - A manageable zipline course above the trees
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The Best Adrenaline Park! ATV´s Ziplines & Cenote swim experience from Cancun

20★ 4.0The Best Adrenaline Park! ATV´s Ziplines & Cenote swim experience from CancunFrom $6138 reviews
Amazing ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch and round trip included - Riding a Honda or Yamaha ATV
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Amazing ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch and round trip included

21★ 4.5Amazing ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch and round trip included32 reviews

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