Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Cancun: Our 9 Favourites

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

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

Review of a Tulum, reef, and cenote day tour from Cancun, with practical advice on timing, fees, snorkeling, lunch, and value.

“We had a great time during this experience! The tour of the Tulum ruins was great, although it was a bit tough to understand the guide. However, he tried his best to convey the information to us, and the ruins were amazing! Our guide, Tlaltemoa, was very knowledgeable about Cancún’s history. He is also very passionate about the environment, and he showed us how to explore the ocean and the cenotes while appreciating the nature around us, teaching us lessons that will last a lifetime. Lunch, snacks, fruits, and water were provided to us, and the transportation was punctual and very safe.”

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

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

Review of Cancun’s ATV, zipline, cenote swim, tacos, and tequila tour, with practical tips on value, safety, timing, and extra costs.

“We had a blast on this excursion. The ziplines were kind of lame but the ATVs, the cenote, tequila tasting and lunch were awesome! Also our guide did a fantastic job. Highly recommend purchasing the pics!”

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

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

Review of Rancho Bonanza’s horseback ride and cenote swim near Cancun, with jungle trails, rescued horses, transport, tips, costs, and practical advice.

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

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

Review of Cancun’s 5-in-1 snorkeling tour, with turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, cenote, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“This excursion was great so much to see the tour guides are fantastic. I got motion sickness and they were so accommodating and kind. Would recommend this tour to anyone”

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5.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of the Tulum ruins and Cenote Puerta Maya day trip from Cancun, with costs, itinerary, tips, fees, transport, and booking advice.

“Terrible, do not use this company. They never showed up to get us and never responded when I reached out to try and find out if they were delayed. Better to wait until you get to Playa Del Carmen and use a local travel operator at your hotel or 5th Ave that has actual accountability.”

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6.Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 858 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Cancun’s ATV jungle and cenote tour, with pickup, safety tips, pricing, timing, family details, and honest value advice.

“We had a blast! The ATVs were so much fun! Cenote was pretty cool. I loved visiting Puerto Morelos. It was nice to get to see what Mexico really looks like and soak in the culture. Be aware they don't let you take your phone. They take pictures for you and you can buy them. Honestly I think it was well worth it... it costs us $50 and they sent us about 50 awesome pictures.”

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7.Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $332

Explore Tulum, snorkel a Caribbean reef, swim in cenotes, and enjoy tacos on a private Cancun day tour with hotel pickup.

“We did the private tour and Alma was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. We had plenty of time at each location, and we never felt rushed—we could go at our own pace. We had a group of 10, with 2 adults, and 8 kids ranging in age from 7-18. Everyone had a great time and this was their favorite activity of our trip—and it’s usually impossible for us to find something that EVERYONE in our group likes. I would a million percent recommend this to anyone.”

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8.Tulum and Akumal Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $104

Review of Cancun’s Tulum, Canamayte Cenote, and Akumal turtle tour, with practical advice on timing, costs, swimming, lunch, and value.

“Our tour around Tulum Akulum and Cenotes was excellent, many thanks to our tour guide Susana. She’s just fantastic!”

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9.Tulum, Cenote and Turtle Swim Tour at Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 10 hours · from $96

Review of the Cancun Tulum, cenote, and Akumal turtle tour, with practical advice on sights, timing, costs, guides, and overall value.

“The only disadvantage was the amount of free time at Tulum archeological site. Despite that everything was simply perfect. Jorge is a great guide!”

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