ATV Riding from Tulum: 8 kilometers through Akumal's cenotes

Eight kilometers on a Yamaha through three cenotes and back to lunch

Ride a Yamaha 350 CC ATV for 8 kilometers through Akumal jungle from Tulum, visiting three cenotes: La Gran Cueva with its 200-meter stalactite formations, a wildlife reserve cenote, and a cave cenote for swimming. The 5-hour outing includes an air-conditioned van ride to base camp, gear prep, a sandwich lunch, and return transport to Tulum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jungle ATV ride and cenote exploration

• Travel from Tulum to Akumal base camp
• Receive gear instructions and prepare
• Ride 8 km on Yamaha 350 CC ATVs
• Explore La Gran Cueva cenote
• Visit secluded wildlife cenote
• Swim in serene cave cenote
• Enjoy sandwich at base camp
• Return to Tulum by van

The experience

The van leaves Tulum and reaches the base camp in Akumal within 30 minutes. Once there, guides walk you through the gear (swimwear, sunglasses, a bandana, wet shoes, water and repellent), and how to operate the Yamaha 350 CC ATV. Then you ride an 8-kilometer dirt road through the jungle, which is bumpy and demands your attention on the handlebars.

The first stop is La Gran Cueva, the Great Cave cenote, where you dismount and walk 200 meters into a cavern hung with stalactites and carved by rock formations. A second cenote follows, this one reserved for wildlife and left largely undisturbed. The third is a cave cenote where you can swim. The water is cool and the space feels removed from the noise of the ride.

After the cenotes, you return to base camp for a sandwich and time to dry off before the van takes you back to Tulum. The whole outing runs 5 hours from pickup to drop-off. You can ride solo on your own ATV or share one with a second passenger, a choice you make at checkout.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van transport from Tulum to Akumal base camp and back.
• ATV rental and safety gear instructions.
• access to three cenotes including La Gran Cueva.
• swimming time at the cave cenote.
• sandwich lunch at base camp.

Options for this experience

2 options

Two passengers riding one ATV togetherUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 07:15, 10:00, 10:15 and 13:15ATV ride

Single ATV for one passengerUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 07:15, 10:15 and 13:15Five-hour duration, with rice, beans and tacos included, ATV ride

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 dayDepartures at 07:15, 10:00, 10:15 and 13:15

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (6 to 75 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by TulumAdventure Mexico

Is this one for you?Choose to ride solo if you want full control of the ATV through the jungle terrain, or share one with a second passenger if you prefer company and want to split the cost. Either way, the 8-kilometer route and three cenote stops fit inside the 5-hour window from Tulum.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the ATV ride itself from Tulum?

The base camp in Akumal is 30 minutes from Tulum by air-conditioned van. The ATV ride covers 8 kilometers of dirt road through the jungle.

What is La Gran Cueva like to explore?

La Gran Cueva is a cenote cavern with stalactites and rock formations that stretch across 200 meters. You walk into it after dismounting from the ATV.

Can I swim during this ride?

Yes. The third cenote is a cave cenote where you can swim after the ride. The water is cool and the setting is sheltered.

Do I need my own ATV experience to book this?

No. Guides provide instructions on the Yamaha 350 CC ATV and how to handle it before you start the ride. The terrain is rugged, but the activity suits all fitness levels.

Can children ride the ATV?

Children under 16 are not permitted to operate the ATV. All children are welcome on the activity, but they must ride as a passenger with an adult on a shared ATV.