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The 15 Best Cenote Tours from Cancún

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A cenote is a limestone sinkhole opening onto the water table, and the Yucatán has thousands. These 15 cover the open pools you can dive into, the cave ones you swim by torchlight, and the ruins days that finish in cold water, with prices and drive times.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - The road to Chichen Itza is part of the tour
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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 the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide such as Cesar, Luis, Edwin, or Hugo. Visit Cenote Chichikan, eat a buffet lunch, and see Valladolid. Expect an early start, a large group, and possible shopping stops.

“Pros: 1 - Guide was nice, funny and knowledgeable. 2 - Not the most expensive tour out there 3 - Good mixture of activities Cons: 1 - A bit misleading; DONT choose hotel pick up if in PDC, they will charge you more and tell you to go to the meeting point anyways, DONT buy the all inclusive option, the difference is just the ticket to the site, DONT pay for skip the line, its practically the same line/time, DONT pay USD45 for the (2) tickets needed for the site, pay at the site instead, it's cheaper 2 - The itinerary includes several tourist traps, DONT buy anything as everything…”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Walking beneath El Castillo
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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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides vary, with past departures led by Beto, Kevin, Marcela, Ramiro, and others. Expect an early start, a long bus ride, guided ruins, swimming, lunch, tequila tasting, and free time.

“Gabriel was a great driver we felt very safe . Kevin was a knowledgeable tour guide , very funny and had alot to talk about Mayan culture which was great . We got to chichen early to avoid the crowds , make sure to pay your taxes ahead of time . Alot of people trying to sell u things which is a little annoying since the trip was already expensive”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Chichén Itzá: the main event in 2.5 hours
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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

Travel from Cancún or Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with guides such as Rodrigo, Manuel, Kevin, or John. Expect a 12-hour day with a guided ruin visit, cenote swim, optional buffet lunch and tequila tasting, plus a short stop in Valladolid.

“This was wonderful! Tomas, Victor, and Manuel from Amigo Tours were simply exceptional. They made the trip so fun and everything was well communicated, explained, and made the whole day enjoyable and memorable!”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - The early start and the long ride from Cancun
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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 Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid on a 12-hour guided day. Expect about an hour of ruins commentary, free time for photos, a cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a long bus ride. Guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, and Hugo are frequently assigned.

“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 - Three Ziplines Above the Trees
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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 through the Yucatan jungle, take three zipline flights, swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, and learn about tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Alan, Carlos, and Moto Moto are known for keeping groups lively. Hotel pickup, snacks, insurance, and conservation fees are included.

“Excellent service, atmosphere, for the basic package. We were moved towards the gold pass but we figured we had more than enough in the basic. If you booked through Viator you get a discount $50/person for the gold pass vs the $59/person. Our tour guide, Marlo, was excellent always upbeat, funny and upbeat. Definitely bring water shoes and have your swimsuit on. The zipline’s short but you get to do it upside down. ATV’s are fun. Definitely want to wear a mask/goggles since it didn’t rain and a lot of dust was picking up. Would do it again.”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum ruins with the Caribbean behind you
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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 moving from Maya ruins above the Caribbean to a reef reached by motorboat and a jungle cenote with caves. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi are praised for clear explanations and careful water support. Lunch, gear, transport, and Tulum admission are included.

“Love, love, love! Everything about this day was amazing! It was my first time traveling solo, but I never felt alone. Raul, Marcel, and Ivon were great: professional, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. I’d definitely do this again, but I’d also do excursions to each of the places separately to have more time there.”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Ziplines and hanging bridges above the forest floor
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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

Spend about four hours at Extreme Adventure Eco Park riding a Honda 220cc ATV, crossing hanging bridges, using three ziplines, and swimming in Cenote Verde Lucero. Guides such as Moto Moto, Julio, Luis, and Raul are praised for energy and safety. Transportation, tacos, tequila tasting, and a Mayan show are included.

“Very well done. Kept us moving along. Leader and photog were engaging. Great experience and would highly recommend.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - The cenote swim is the best reason to go
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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 for about 25 minutes in a natural cenote, fly across a short zipline circuit, then enjoy tequila, Mayan culture, and two tacos. Guides such as Allen, Raul, Julio, and Ernesto are praised for friendly service, but expect add-on offers.

“We upgraded to VIP tours and had a fantastic time. Don’t know how the “regular” tours work. But we were happy”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Cooling off at Cenote Mariposa
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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, where a multilingual guide covers the main Maya ruins before you swim at Cenote Mariposa. Guides such as Luis Estraya, Carlos, Susana, and Freddie have earned praise, but confirm pickup details, added fees, and any Playa del Carmen stop before booking.

“got a call the night before the trip - that the tour will be cancelled- a reschule wasn’t possible coz i was just two days there. people shouldn’t offer tours when the are not planing to run it.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Cooling off at Cenote Noolha by Chichikan
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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 and buffet in Kaua, swim and zip line at a cenote, and make a short stop in Valladolid. Expect a long, busy day with extra entrance fees.

“The guide leader, Ricardo, is very knowledgeable about Maya history. He even brought his own collections to show to the tour for explaining Chichen Itza. The itinerary plan is excellent. We learned a lot from this tour!”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Choosing a horse and starting through the jungle
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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 rescued horse through the Yucatan jungle with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, then cool off in a cenote. Beginners are welcome, and the roughly two-hour outing includes transport, equipment, towels, water, snacks, and lockers.

“loved every second of it! did this tour with my sister. our guide was amazing (sorry can't remember his name) and the group of women we were with also were great!! (shoutout to them from North Carolina) very informative and kind workers”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - Getting comfortable before entering the water
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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

Swim in calm, shallow Cancun waters with guides such as Daisy, Chuy, and Mauricio, visiting a reef, two MUSA art sites, turtles, a shipwreck, and a cenote. Snorkel gear, transport, showers, lockers, and water are included, though the $20 dock fee is extra.

“Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide, Kiko, was informative and kept us moving at the perfect speed. It was very well worth the price. The pick up and drop off to the venue was amazing as well! Air conditioned van and friendly drivers.”

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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting - The open-air ride is part adventure, part ordeal
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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 excursion takes you to three cenotes, including Cenote Verde Lucero, with swimming, ziplining, jumping platforms, a Maya snack, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Chris, Miguel, Luis, and Eric lead the activities. Expect hotel pickup, a bumpy open-air ride, and a lively activity center rather than a quiet nature trip.

“Guide Chris was amazing. Cenotes were amazing.tequila tasting was awesome. Highly recommend. Will do again”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - Leaving Cancun early and dealing with the long ride
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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

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, explore El Castillo and the Great Ball Court, swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, eat a Yucatecan buffet, and stop in Valladolid. Guides such as Ricardo, Francisco, Roberto, and Victor have earned praise, but expect a large group, long bus rides, and possible sales stops.

“Very nice experience. A little confusing when tax and admission are listed as two different things. We spent a great deal of time figuring out that it was actially the same. A bit long stops in the heat. Great memorable day”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - The early bus ride from Cancun
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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 early from Cancun for Chichen Itza with archaeological guides Daniel and Roberto, a regional buffet, Saamal Cenote, and Valladolid. Shared air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, water, and free time are included. Expect a long but well-packed 13-hour day.

“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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