Xenotes Tour from Cancun: Open & Semi-Open Cenotes

Discover four different types of cenotes in one experience, each with its own natural setting and activities. From open-air pools surrounded by jungle to underground formations, the Xenotes experience lets you experience the diversity of the Ruta de los Cenotes in a single day.

Swim in clear freshwater, paddle through a cenote by kayak, soar over the jungle on a zipline, or descend by rappel into a natural cavern. Along the way, learn about the cenotes, the surrounding ecosystems, and Mayan traditions and legends about the aluxes.

With adventure, nature, cultural stories, and time to enjoy a picnic lunch, Xenotes offers a different way to discover the cenotes of the Riviera Maya.

Itinerary

1. La Ruta de los Cenotes · 4 h

   Explore four different types of cenotes deep in the Mayan jungle with the Xenotes Tour. Located along the Ruta de los Cenotes, these natural formations include open, semi-open, cave, and ancient cenotes, each offering a different environment to discover. Experience the cenotes through a variety of activities, including swimming, kayaking, ziplining, and rappelling. As you move from one cenote to another, learn about the natural surroundings and the cultural traditions associated with these sacred freshwater pools. The experience also introduces you to Mayan legends about the aluxes, mythical spirits believed to protect the cenotes and the surrounding jungle. From underground caves to open-air cenotes, Xenotes combines nature, adventure, and Mayan culture in one experience.

What's included

• Equipment: life jacket , rappel equipment and kayak Use of toilets, changing rooms and towel
• Activities of abseiling, zip line, kayak and water exploration swim
• Water, coffee, wine and beer to choose during the picnic
• Round trip transportation with certified guide
• Soft drinks fruits of the season and sweet bread
• Visit to four different types of cenotes

What's not included

• Tips

Start time

07:30

Languages

In-person guide: English, Spanish

Travellers

• Child (5–11)
• Adult (12–60)

Options

• Xenotes Tour from Cancun: Open & Semi-Open Cenotesfrom €159.41

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30

  In-person guide: English, Spanish

Additional information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 11 years with a height greater than 1.40m must present identification to prove their age.
• This tour is not recommended for people with heart, lung, or spine conditions; with asthma, diabetes, or hypertension; or pregnant women or those suspected of being pregnant.
• The average water temperature of the cenotes is 75 to 78° F throughout the year
• Please take into account that the cenotes are located in the middle of the jungle, so some roads to reach them are not paved and could be bumpy
• Also be aware that due to the location of the cenotes in the middle of the jungle, cell phone service is likely unavailable
• The use of the life jacket is mandatory during all water activities.
• Some activities are not suitable for pregnant women.
• Some activities are not recommended for people suffering from epilepsy, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, or with neck and/or back problems, with recent surgeries or a history of heart problems.
• Travelers will be excluded from the activities due to a medical condition such as a body cast. If they want to go, they can pay their entrance fee (same price) and can stay in the rest area.
• t is not possible to change the date on the day of your visit
• Children over 4.5 ft but under 12 years of age must show an ID to verify their age as well.
• We are not responsibles if you forgot your personal belogings in the bus or park, make sure you do not forget any item when you get off the bus
• We need the ID Screenshoot of the cardholder. Cardholder must to be the lead traveller name and is mandatory that person assist in the park, if we do not have everything we need we can not provide your official boarding pass
• For the zip-line activity, a minimum height of 4.5 ft (1.4 m) and a minimum weight of 88 lbs (40 kg) are required.
• The use of the life jacket is mandatory during all water activities.
• There might be changes without prior notice to the tour’s logistics or operation.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.