Tours & experiences

Mayan Cenotes Experience with Mayan Ruins or Local Community

About this experience

Your comfortable transportation will make the first stop at Tulum, after a comprehensive and tailored briefing from your local guide, you will choose between entering the famous Tulum Archaeological Site on a self-guided visit or free time shopping at the local Mayan community. Regardless of your choice, you will learn about Mayan culture, history and heritage.

The next leg of the journey will be a selection of Mayan Cenotes, ideal to refresh yourself.

This experience will provide you with the opportunity to visit the following cenote types:

- Young: A cavern type cenote unique due to its turquoise waters
- Semi-Young: A cavern type cenote with sky-blue waters
- Old: An open cenote with light-green waters
- Old: An open cenote with crystal-clear waters

Once your visit to the cenotes is complete, you will enjoy a delicious Mexican Mayan lunch just before starting your smooth ride back to your hotel or meeting point.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr

Choose your tour option

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Tour with Meeting Point
Meeting Point Option: You must meet the tour at one of the designated meeting points. Please contact the local tour operator to confirm times.
Tour with Hotel Pickup
Hotel Pickup Option: Select this option to include hotel pickup. Please contact the local tour operator to confirm times.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Soft drinks during lunch (Soda/Pop, bottled water)
  • Cenote tour with choice of self-guided visit to Mayan Ruins or Shopping time at Mayan Village
  • Baguette (Please inform dietary restrictions)
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Hotel pickup from most Cancun & Riviera Maya hotels (Only if purchased)

Not included

  • Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN and Tulum fee 100MXN)
  • Additional services/amenities (Wetsuits, Photos, Videos, Souvenirs)
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off if you select the meeting point option
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary and highlights

Explore the famous Tulum Archaeological site, discover the mystery that this once crucially important port city meant for the Mayan civilization. This self-guided visit would give you the opportunity to learn about this amazing place.

If you choose so, you could use this time to shop at a nearby local Mayan community.

Enjoy the refreshing waters of a selection of Cenotes, from young, semi-young cavern types and Old with light-green and crystal clear waters.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Outside of Super Aki Tulum
  • Outside of Subway Puerto Aventuras
  • Outside the Scotiabank located at Av. Constituyentes and 10 Av. Norte.
  • At the parking lot of Super Aki Tulum
  • At the parking lot of Super Aki
  • Outside of the hotel Smart Cancun by Oasis located at Av. Tulum.
  • Outside Oxxo, convenient store located next to the Ultramar Ferry at Puerto Juarez Port
  • Please contact us to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cancun Travel Experience

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • You must contact the local Tour Operator to confirm your exact departure time from your hotel or meeting point. If your hotel is outside coverage, you will be asked to meet the tour at a nearby location.
  • Upon arrival at Tulum, you will choose between accessing the Archaeological site for a self-guided visit or spend your time shopping at the local Mayan Community
  • Please be ready and waiting at least 10 minutes prior your departure time, drivers are not allowed to wait for more than 5 minutes per stop.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please contact us to confirm your exact pickup time and location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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