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Cenote Swims from Cancun: The 15 Best Days in the Water

219 tours  ·  from $15 a head

A cenote is a sinkhole full of fresh water, and the peninsula is riddled with them. These 15 trips range from a quick swim tacked onto Chichen Itza to a half day hopping between caves, each priced, with a note on how crowded the water gets.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Valladolid: a pleasant town with little time to spare
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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 Cancún or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a bilingual guide, then visit Cenote Chichikan for a swim and buffet lunch. The day ends with a short stop in Valladolid. Guides such as César, Luis, Edwin, and Hugo have been praised for lively explanations of Maya culture. Check your package carefully: the lowest fare may not include the archaeological-site entrance fee.

“Long day, but a fantastic your. César was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about Chichen Itza and Mayan culture. The lunch at the hacienda is good and the cenote was a great experience. I only wish we had a little more time in Valladolid.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - A quick look at Valladolid
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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

Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a certified guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, have a buffet lunch and tequila tasting, and stop in Valladolid. Expect a long day, up to 40 people and different package options. Guide teams vary, with names such as Beto, Kevin and Manuel among recent tour leaders.

“Juam was amazing and the whole entire experience was absolutely incredible! The cenote blew me away and the transportation and organization of the event was perfect.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Cenote Chichikan: a cool pause in the day
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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 a full day visiting Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan and making a short stop in Valladolid. Transfers are available from Cancún and other resort areas. Guide teams vary, but past departures have included Rodrigo, Manuel and Kevin. Check the package carefully: the $44 Chichén Itzá tax and buffet lunch are not included in every option.

“Really enjoyed the trip. Gary and Marcela were very knowledgeable about Myanmar culture and Chichen Itza. The 05:00 was a good idea as there were limited queue at Chichen Itza and you skipped the line anyway more than enough time at Chichen Itza. The Cotes was good but could have done without the ‘hard sell’ in the market and after tequila tasting.”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - A cenote swim and lunch at Chichikan
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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

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a guide, then cool off with a swim at Cenote Chichikan. The day also includes a buffet lunch, a tequila tasting and a brief stop in Valladolid. Pickup is offered in some areas, but Chichén Itzá admission costs extra, and the full trip can run longer than 12 hours.

“Rafa is an incredible and very knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone. I feel I picked the right one.”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Jungle trails by ATV
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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

This four-hour site experience pairs a guided ATV ride on jungle trails with three zipline flights, a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, a regional snack, and a tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is offered from many Cancun-area locations. Guides such as Omar, Alan, and Moto Moto have helped bring the activities to life, though schedules and activity order can vary.

“Kevin was the best guide ever and kept the group entertained the entire time for each activity! Must do!!!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - A boat ride to the reef
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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 exploring Tulum’s Maya ruins, snorkeling a reef reached by motorboat, and swimming in a jungle cenote with caves and stalactites. A bilingual guide, transport, gear, lunch, and Tulum admission are included. Bring $35 cash for the conservation and park fee, plus a towel and a change of clothes.

“This excursion was well worth the price and the guide was fantastic. The packed in just the right amount of activity.”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Ziplines and bridges through the canopy
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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

At Extreme Adventure Eco Park, ride a Honda 220cc ATV through the Maya jungle, cross hanging bridges, and take three ziplines before a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero. Round-trip transport is offered from much of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Tacos, a tequila tasting, and a Mayan performance are included, but photos, drinks, lockers, and upgrades cost extra.

“Did this activity with 12yo and 14yo. Zip lining was great! AtVs were awesome. The cenote was amazing. Great transportation. The cenote time should have been longer - only 20 minutes (not super clear from the listing). So much time was wasted on upselling things - I know it’s how they make money, but it was so excessive. But the lack of cenote time was really what keeps this from 5 stars. Take some of the selling time and put it into cenote time.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Cooling off in the cenote
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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, try a short zipline course, then enjoy a tequila tasting, a Mayan culture walk and two tacos. Round-trip air-conditioned transport, water and ATV insurance are included. The course is family-friendly, but expect a bumpy ride and possible upgrade offers.

“Amazing experience for a family. We traveled with a 8 year old and 15, both enjoyed. A not too long excursion which means you get to go back to your resort and enjoy the rest of the day if you pick the morning. Toretto and Miguel were Amazing!”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - A shared ride from Cancun, with a flexible timetable
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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

Ride by air-conditioned vehicle from Cancun or a nearby meeting point to Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, then visit a cenote for a swim. The tour includes a multilingual guide, water, lifejackets, lockers, and transport. Guides such as Luis Estrella, Carlos, and Susana have been praised for clear, engaging explanations. Confirm pickup details, cenote fees, and whether your departure includes Playa del Carmen.

“Overall experience is good. Very comfortable ride, and excellent guide. However there is room for improvement-ride pickup takes too long and waiting for some guests who don’t show up on time, makes you wait causing delays.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Cenote Noolha: a cold-water finish
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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

This 11-hour Cancun excursion combines Chichen Itza with a Mayan food demonstration and buffet in Kaua, a cenote swim with a zip line, and a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Ricardo, Diego, and Abel lead the history and logistics. Budget extra for the $42 adult admission fee, drinks, and any locker rental.

“Everything was excellent. It felt a little hurried but we enjoyed every part of the trip. Mauricio and Carlos know so much incredible information on the Mayans! I really enjoyed their presentations.”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Meeting a horse that has had a second chance
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

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

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

Ride a horse through the Yucatan jungle at Rancho Bonanza, where guides such as Fabian, Paola, and Lily share stories about local plants, Maya traditions, and the forest’s bubblegum-making materials. Horses are matched to riders, including beginners. The roughly two-hour outing ends with a cenote swim, snacks, towels, and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“Fabian was a great guide. We planned this excursion as part of our honeymoom on the last day and it was a huge hit. You will ride through Playa's jungle on well trained horses and learn a lot of great information. We didnt swim, but if you want to a well trained golden lab will lead you into the cenote. They provided high quality pictures that you will treasure for a long time to come. You should do this and request Fabian. Dont forget save time to meet all the horses and donkeys on your way out.”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - What beginners should know before boarding
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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

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

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

Set out from Total Snorkel Cancun for five water stops: reef, two MUSA sculpture sites, turtle habitat, a shipwreck and a cenote. Snorkel gear, bottled water and Cancun-only transport are included. Guides such as Daisy, Chuy and Mauricio have helped first-timers feel at ease, but you should be comfortable in open water and ready for a busy, active outing.

“I got to swim with the turtles. I have wanted to do that all my life. Ship wreck was amazing for the fish”

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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting - Jump platforms, zipline, and a lifejacket
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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

13.Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

This Cancun-area outing pairs three cenotes with swimming, a zipline, jumping platforms, a tequila tasting, and a traditional Maya snack. Hotel pickup and lifejackets are included. Guides such as Chris, Miguel, Luis, and Eric have led groups, though names vary. Plan for a lively shared activity center and a day that may run much longer than four hours once transport is included.

“The swimming was so beautiful. You would leave to stay longer at each place, but the efficient and predictable service was worth the pace.”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - A Yucatecan buffet stop, with shopping attached
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

14.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

This 12-hour shared trip from Cancun pairs Chichen Itza’s Kukulkan Pyramid, ball court, and temples with a swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, a buffet lunch, and a short Valladolid stop. A bilingual guide leads the day, with past guides including Ricardo, Roberto, Francisco, and Victor. Hotel pickup, a life vest, lunch, and two bottles of water are included; budget an extra $40 per person for government fees.

“Simply awesome. Well arranged. Picked up on time and walked us thru entire history of mayans. Great fun.”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - At Chichen Itza, give the pyramid your attention
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

15.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start with shared hotel pickup around 6:00 am, then travel by air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza with certified guides. You get a guided site visit and free time, a regional buffet, a swim stop at Saamal Cenote, and a visit to Valladolid. Daniel and Roberto are named as the host and site guide.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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