ATV riding in Tulum: Jungle trails, cenote swim & ruins

Jungle trails, underground water and ancient stone in one morning

This four-hour experience from Cancun combines ATV riding through the Riviera Maya jungle with a swim in an underground cenote and a guided tour of the Tulum Archaeological Zone overlooking the Caribbean. You operate your own single ATV on off-road trails, cool off in crystal-clear cenote waters surrounded by limestone formations, then walk among the ruins of this coastal Mayan city with time to photograph the cliffside views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tulum ruins and jungle adventure

• Visit Tulum Archaeological Zone
• Ride ATV through jungle trails
• Swim in underground cenote

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Tulum Ruins 2h
2. Cenotes Casa Tortuga Entry included 2h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
• ATV single ride with safety equipment.
• guided visit to the Tulum Archaeological Zone.
• access to the underground cenote.
• juice, bread, coffee and a bottle of water.

Times

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• Every day 07:30

Information

Ride a single ATV through Tulum jungle on rugged off-road trails, swim in an underground cenote, then explore the Tulum Archaeological Zone with a guide.

Group Up to 35 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (12 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, then heads into the jungle where you ride a single ATV along rugged off-road trails. The machine and safety equipment are provided. You'll need to be at least 16 years old to operate it and taller than 1.5 meters, and a short skill test happens before you start. If you're between 8 and 16, you can ride as a co-pilot with an adult on the same machine. The trails wind through lush vegetation, and the ride itself is the centerpiece, not a guided tour of scenery, but the physical act of navigating the terrain.

After the ride, you'll swim in a cenote, a natural underground pool fed by freshwater springs and ringed by stalactites and stalagmites. The water is clear and cool, a direct contrast to the heat and dust of the trails. Juice, bread and coffee are served here, along with a bottle of water. Bring your swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes. The cenote visit is built into the schedule as the recovery moment between the adrenaline and the walking that follows.

The final stop is the Tulum Archaeological Zone, where a guide leads you through the ruins perched on cliffs above the Caribbean. You'll see El Castillo and the Temple of the Frescoes, learn the history of this trading port, and have free time to explore and photograph on your own. The Tulum preservation tax of 20 USD per person is collected separately at entry.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What is the Tulum Archaeological Zone like when you get there?

The Tulum Archaeological Zone is an ancient walled city built by the Maya on dramatic cliffs overlooking turquoise Caribbean water. The ruins include El Castillo, a pyramid structure, and the Temple of the Frescoes, and the site is one of the most photographed archaeological locations in the Riviera Maya because of the combination of preserved structures and coastal views.

Do I need experience riding an ATV to do this?

No experience is required. You must be at least 16 years old and taller than 1.5 meters to operate the ATV, and you'll take a short skill test before the ride begins. If you're younger or shorter but at least 8 years old and 1.3 meters tall, you can ride as a co-pilot with an adult.

What's included in the price besides the ATV ride?

The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, the ATV with safety equipment, entry to the underground cenote, a guided visit to the Tulum Archaeological Zone, juice, bread, coffee and a bottle of water. The Tulum preservation tax of 20 USD per person is paid separately at the archaeological site.

Can I bring my family with different ages on this experience?

Children as young as 8 can participate as co-pilots on the ATV if they are at least 1.3 meters tall and ride with an adult. Teenagers 16 and older and at least 1.5 meters tall can operate their own ATV. Everyone can swim in the cenote and tour the ruins, so families with a range of ages can do the full day together, though each person rides according to their age and height.

What should I bring and wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for riding and walking in heat. Bring your swimsuit, towel and extra clothes for after the cenote swim. The ATV ride and archaeological site are both outdoors in the sun, so plan accordingly. Safety equipment for the ATV is provided.

Operated by Pata de peek travel. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago