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The 15 Best Cenote Tours in Mexico

129 tours  ·  from $23

A cenote is cold, clear groundwater under a collapsed limestone roof, and the Yucatán has thousands. The 15 below range from open pools you walk into to caverns reached by ladder, priced, timed and clear on whether life jackets and lockers come with it.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Early pickup and a long ride from the coast
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Travel from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Riviera Maya with a bilingual guide to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Edwin, Cesar, Luis, and Hugo bring Mayan history to life. Expect a buffet lunch, optional hotel pickup, and a full 12 to 14 hours on the road.

“We booked this online in advance and were very happy with the tour. Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and did a great job presenting this to our group. He showed us some really interesting things and important details at the archeological site, and visiting the site was a once in a lifetime experience. It was about 12 hours total starting early in the morning, so be ready for a long day, but well worth it.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Lunch and tequila are useful extras, with package fine print
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

You’ll visit Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, sample tequila, and stop in Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Ramiro, and Manuel have been praised for clear explanations and humor, but check your package carefully for taxes, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“It was def a once in a lifetime experience. Our guides Kevin and Juan were also super funny and informative. They definitely made the tour much more enjoyable and fun.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - What makes the cenote stop worthwhile
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend 12 hours exploring Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan, and visiting Valladolid. Choose Standard, VIP, or All-Inclusive, but check the extra Chichén Itzá tax and lunch details before booking.

“My first time in mexico. I wanted to visited one of the main wonders of the world. So many tour groups and guides to choose from so hard to know which one to pick but glad i picked this one. John was the tour guide and hes one of the best guides ive ever had. He tokd us the history. Any questions he would answer. Hes very honest friendly and funny. Welcomes feedback. So if your with john your in good hands. Only thing id say to improve is yo give an extra 30 mins at each stop to be less rushed to eat and experience tge tequila talk and…”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Arriving at Chichen Itza and seeing El Castillo
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. A guide such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo leads the day, with air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, and tequila tasting included. Chichen Itza admission, drinks, lockers, and life jackets cost extra.

“Amazing tour!!! Guides awesome and they had a lot of knowledge. I recommend bringing an umbrella. The cenotes in Yucatan are amazing!”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - ATV Riding on La Ruta de los Cenotes
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

5.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an ATV on jungle trails, take three zipline flights, swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, and sample tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Carlos, Alan, and MotoMoto are known for lively service. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sturdy shoes, and cash for optional extras.

“At first we got hassled and tried to upsell us on the VIP package, but honestly, we did the same amount of things with the basic package. Our tour guide Moto Moto was amazing and made the experience fun! The Centote was one the coolest things and the fish tacos were amazing! The tequila tasting teacher was super funny and knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum’s ruins above the white-sand beach
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

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

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

Spend a full day combining Tulum’s coastal Maya ruins, a boat trip to a Caribbean reef, and a freshwater cenote cave. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi are praised for clear explanations and careful water support. Expect an early start, long road time from Cancun, and a $35 cash conservation fee.

“We loved the tour! We saw a bunch of turtles, stingrays and fish! The cenote and ruins were great as well. Our guide Raul was knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Highly recommend!”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Three ziplines and hanging bridges above the trees
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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

7.ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,903 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride a Honda 220cc ATV through rough jungle trails, cross hanging bridges, take three ziplines, and cool off in Cenote Verde Lucero. Round-trip pickup, tacos, tequila tasting, and a Mayan performance are included. Guides such as Moto Moto, Julio, and Raul help keep the pace lively.

“We booked the Adventure Tour- ATV, Ziplining, and Cenote excursion through Viator and had an incredible time! Our group leader Raul was absolutely phenomenal—super personable, full of energy, and made the entire experience feel exciting, safe, and fun from start to finish. He truly added something special to the day. Our driver Carlos also deserves a shoutout—he was friendly, funny, and kept the good vibes going even during the van rides. From the moment we were picked up to the time we returned, everything felt well organized and upbeat. The ATVs were rugged and fun (prepare to get dirty!), the ziplines were an absolute adrenaline rush, and the cenote was…”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - ATV riding on La Ruta de los Cenotes
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

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

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

Ride an ATV through La Ruta de los Cenotes, swim in a natural cenote, fly across a jungle zipline circuit, then enjoy tequila, Mayan culture, and two tacos. Round-trip transport from Cancun and Playa del Carmen is included. Guides may include Allen, Alan, Raul, Julio, Nacho, or Ernesto.

“Well organised and we had fun. Activities were timed. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - The early ride from Cancun
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

9.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned van from Cancun to Tulum for a guided visit to the Maya ruins, then swim in Cenote Mariposa. Guides such as Carlos, Luis, Susana, and Fredie bring warmth and local context. Expect an early start, extra entrance fees, and possible added stops.

“Tour was good, info before was bad. We were told we would be picked up at 7:50am on the day before we left at 5pm. At 9:10 pm we got a new email saying they would now pick us up at 7am. I didn't see the email till 3am that morning. I had to wake everybody early and get them up. Also they told us one price for the tickets, then changed the price days later and would not accept the prices quoted. Had to run around to find the money for the new price. Keep things consistent!!”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The Mayan food stop in Kaua
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

10.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a certified guide such as Ricardo, Diego, or Abel, then enjoy a Mayan food demonstration, buffet lunch, Valladolid, and a cenote with swimming and zip line options. The day lasts about 11 hours and requires an extra admission fee.

“We had a great time from this excursion - the driver was on time to pick us up from our resort and drove us to a meeting point. After a wait for about 40-45 mins, the tour bus arrived and we were on our way. The visit to Chichen Itza was as described, not a lot of visitors so good opportunities for photos. The Mayan cultural visit was below expectation with the buffet lunch (included) being subpar. The Cenote visit was great but would be better if we have more time for that activity. The tour guide, Diego, was excellent and he is very knowledgeable and added a lot of…”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Walking through Chichen Itza for about two hours
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

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

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

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy lunch and colonial Valladolid before swimming at Cenote Xux Ha. Small groups of up to 10, hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and taxes are included. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra add history and personal care.

“We had an excellent trip to Chichén Itzá with Marco and Arturo! Marco was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both engaging and fun. Arturo’s driving made the journey smooth, and the lunch was absolutely fantastic. Thanks for making our day so memorable! Highly recommend this tour!”

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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - First stop: ATV riding on the jungle route
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

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

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

You’ll ride a 4x4 ATV, complete three ziplines, and jump or swim in a natural cenote at Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Guides such as Sergio, Lalo, Ximena, Ernesto, and Nacho help keep the day moving. Hotel pickup, tacos, a regional snack, tequila tasting, and bilingual staff are included.

“Well organized. H was great. He made the experience fun and safe! We went with a family of 7, 4 adults and three kids all above 10. We all had dun.”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - What Akumal is really like
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

13.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start early with a guided snorkel at Akumal Beach, where sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish may appear. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim beneath stalactites. Guides such as Max, Marina, Daniel, and Alma lead the bilingual tour.

“Great customer service. Our flight was stuck for two days in Toronto Canada. Our excursion was the next day. Without issue we were able to switch and enjoy our excursion the following day. We loved our pictures.”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Swimming through Cenote El Sueño
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

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

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

Travel in a small group with guides such as Santiago, Lalo, or Felix to Tulum, Cenote El Sueño, and Yal Ku Lagoon. You’ll walk among Maya ruins, swim through a cave, snorkel calm brackish water, and finish with a beachside lunch. Bring towels, snacks, and a refillable bottle.

“Great tour, we'll organized and so much education and fun! Lunch happens quite late in the trip so make sure you eat before so u r not hungry during the excursions”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - The cenote swim after the saddle
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

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

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

Ride a rescued horse through the Yucatán jungle with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, then cool off in a cenote. Rancho Bonanza supplies helmets, towels, lockers, water, snacks, and transport from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. No riding experience is required, though basic experience helps.

“Wow. Everything from the transport to the welcome to the riding and cenote was over the top good. Yes you ride the horses and it is lovely winding through the jungle but there is so much more. You learn about the trees, hear stories, meet animals and try the honey they make on site. The cenote is beautiful and private and so beautiful and you are well looked after with drinks and a snack. A lovely experience.”

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