4 Cenotes Tulum Guided Tour: Swim Open & Cavern Pools

Four cenotes in one morning: two under open sky, two inside caverns carved from limestone.

A guided cenote tour at Casa Tortuga in Tulum takes you through four distinct pools (two open to the sky and two sheltered inside cavern walls) with time to swim at each one. After visiting all four, you get two hours of free time to return to whichever cenote you prefer, plus access to the property's restaurant, bar, and hammock areas overlooking the water. A live guide leads the experience in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore and relax at Casa Tortuga cenotes

• Visit 4 unique cenotes
• Swim in 2 open-sky cenotes
• Swim in 2 cavern cenotes
• Enjoy 2 hours free swim in favorite cenote
• Relax in hammocks and lounge chairs
• Use restaurant and bar amenities

The experience

The tour runs nine hours and moves through all four cenotes with a guide who explains what you're seeing as you go. Two of the pools sit exposed to daylight and air. The other two are enclosed in cave systems where the water stays cool and still. You swim at each cenote, so bring a change of clothes and plan to get wet. Snorkelling equipment is provided if you want to see what lives beneath the surface.

After the guided portion ends, the second half of the day is yours. You pick one cenote, whichever felt best to you, and spend two uninterrupted hours there. The property has a restaurant and bar if you want lunch or a drink, and hammocks and lounge chairs scattered across the grounds with views of the water. Dressing rooms are available, and you can rinse off before heading back.

The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on which option you book. If you choose the VIP option, lunch is included in the price. The Basic option and Platinum option do not include a meal. Ziplining is available as an add-on with the Platinum and VIP packages. Infants can come along. They can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap in the water.

What’s included

• Guided access to all four cenotes.
• snorkelling equipment.
• dressing rooms.
• use of the restaurant, bar, and relaxation areas with hammocks and lounge chairs.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

4 options

Basic OptionGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00

Basic option plus kayakGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Kayak

Silver OptionGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Kayak with zip line or taco bar

VIP OptionGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Kayak, zip line and taco bar

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (under 6)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Midas Travel

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see multiple cenotes in one outing without arranging your own transport or figuring out which pools to visit. The two hours of free time at the end means you're not rushed through the water. You can return to your favorite cenote and stay as long as you want.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 6).

What's the difference between the cenotes that are open to the sky and the ones inside caverns?

The two open-air cenotes let in natural light and feel more exposed, while the two cavern cenotes are enclosed in cave systems where the water is sheltered and the air stays cooler. Both types are swimmable and included in the tour.

How much time do I actually spend swimming versus being guided around?

The guided portion takes up the first part of the morning as you visit all four cenotes with your guide. After that, you get two full hours of free time to swim and relax at whichever cenote you choose, so you control the pace for the second half.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is included only if you book the VIP option. The Basic and Platinum options do not include a meal, but the property has a restaurant and bar on-site where you can order food during your free time.

What should I bring for a cenote tour like this?

Bring a change of clothes, a towel, and sunscreen. Snorkelling equipment is provided. Dressing rooms are available on the property, and you can rinse off before you leave. Bottled water and soft drinks are not included, so bring your own or purchase them at the bar.

Can I do the ziplining as part of this tour?

Ziplining is available only if you book the Platinum or VIP option. It is not included with the Basic or Silver options, but you can add it at checkout if you choose one of those higher-tier packages.