Ziplining, ATV & Cenote in Cancun Jungle: 4 Activities

Zipline, drive an ATV, ride horseback, and swim in a cenote before lunch

This activity combines four separate adventures (ziplining, ATV driving, horseback riding and cenote swimming) in a single 5.5-hour session in the Cancun jungle, with hotel pickup, lunch and freshwater included. You operate the equipment yourself: fly on four ziplines through the canopy, drive your own ATV on a jungle road with climbs and mud, ride horseback through the forest, then cool off in a natural Mayan cenote. A guide in English or Spanish leads the group, and the whole day, activity plus round-trip transport, takes seven hours total.

The experience

You're picked up from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel and driven to the jungle site in an air-conditioned vehicle. The day starts with the ziplines: four runs that take you out over the canopy, moving fast enough that the vegetation below becomes a blur. After that comes the ATV section, you get behind the wheel of your own machine and navigate a jungle road built with climbs, descents, rocks and mud. The route is designed to test your control without requiring prior riding experience. Then the pace shifts. Horseback riding through the forest is the quietest part of the day, a stretch where the jungle sounds take over and the only rhythm is the horse's gait.

The cenote is where you swim. These natural sinkholes filled with freshwater are unique to this region, and the one on this activity is a genuine Mayan site, not a tourist pool. You can float, dive or wade depending on how deep you want to go. Lunch follows: chicken fajitas served at the site, with freshwater available throughout the day. The whole activity block runs 5.5 hours. Add the transfer time and you're back at your hotel within seven hours of pickup. That timing matters if your first day in Cancun is short or if you want the afternoon free.

Weight limits are enforced: 220 pounds for horseback riding and the ATV, 260 pounds for the ziplines. Only adults 18 and over can drive the ATV. Children 4 and up can participate with an adult. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. You'll need moderate fitness to handle the full sequence. Cameras, phones and valuables stay behind during the activities: no exceptions for safety reasons. ATV insurance is included in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• four ziplines through the jungle canopy.
• your own ATV to drive on a jungle road with climbs, descents and mud.
• ATV insurance and conservation fee.
• horseback riding through the forest.
• entrance to a Mayan cenote and swimming time.
• chicken fajita lunch.
• freshwater throughout the day.

Options for this experience

6 options

Double ATV tour departing from CancunGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Shared ATV. Duration: 7 hours, made up of 1 hour of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 1 hour of transport drop-off, for a total of 7 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is in the Cancun hotel zone, Cancun Downtown, Playa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos or Riviera Cancun. Travel by mini van. Pickup is included.

Single ATV tour departing from CancunGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Single ATV. Duration: 7 hours, made up of 1 hour of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 1 hour of transport drop-off, for a total of 7 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is in the Cancun hotel zone, Cancun Downtown, Playa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos or Riviera Cancun. Travel by sanitized mini van. Pickup is included.

Double ATV tour departing from Playa CarmenGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Shared ATV. Duration: 7 hours, made up of 1 hour of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 1 hour of transport drop-off, for a total of 7 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is located between Nickelodeon Hotel, Playa del Carmen and Playacar. Travel by mini van. Pickup is included.

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Single ATV tour departing from Playa CarmenGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Single ATV. Duration: 7 hours, made up of 1 hour of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 1 hour of transport drop-off, for a total of 7 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is located between Nickelodeon Hotel, Playa del Carmen and Playacar. Travel by sanitized mini van. Pickup is included.

Double ATV tour departing from Riviera TulumGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Shared ATV. Duration: 9 hours, made up of 2 hours of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 2 hours of transport drop-off, for a total of 9 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is located between Xcaret and Super Aki Tulum (Akumal, Puerto Aventuras and Riviera Tulum). Travel by mini van.

Single ATV tour departing from Riviera TulumGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 13:30Single ATV. Duration: 9 hours, made up of 2 hours of transport pickup, 5 hours at the park and 2 hours of transport drop-off, for a total of 9 hours (approximate, subject to traffic). Choose this option if your hotel is located between Xcaret and Super Aki Tulum (Akumal, Puerto Aventuras and Riviera Tulum). Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Holbox and Bacalar Tour

Is this one for you?Pick the single ATV if you want to operate your own machine through the jungle road. Pick the double ATV if you'd rather split driving duties and costs with another participant.

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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: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I do this activity if I've never ridden an ATV before?

Yes. The ATV section is designed as a jungle road challenge, not a technical course, and the guide leads you through it. You operate the machine yourself, but the route accommodates first-timers who have moderate fitness and can follow instructions.

What is a Mayan cenote and why is it worth swimming in?

A cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with freshwater, unique to the Yucatan Peninsula and sacred in Mayan culture. This activity takes you to an actual cenote site rather than a constructed pool, so you're swimming in the real geology and history of the region. The water stays cool year-round.

How long is the zipline section?

You fly on four separate ziplines through the jungle canopy. The exact duration of that segment isn't specified, but it's the opening activity before the ATV and horseback sections, so plan for a solid block of time in the air before moving to the ground-based activities.

Do I need to bring my own camera or can I buy photos?

You cannot bring cameras, phones or valuables during the activities for safety and security reasons. Photos are available as an optional add-on at extra cost, so you can purchase them at the site if you want images of the day.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is chicken fajitas served at the cenote site. Freshwater is provided throughout the entire activity, so you stay hydrated between the ziplines, ATV and swimming.

Which Cancun hotel areas have pickup available?

Pickup is included from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. The specific options are listed by zone (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Tulum), so choose the one closest to where you're staying when you book.