Cancun & Riviera Maya: Selvatica Ziplines, Cenote & ATV Day

Summary

Adrenaline rush ziplining atv rides and cenote swims in cancun’s jungle

You’ll fly above the Yucatan jungle on Selvatica’s zipline circuit, tackle wild ATV trails, and cool off in a private cenote near Cancun or Riviera Maya. Expect laughter, muddy clothes, local guides who know every trick, plus a simple lunch that hits the spot after all that action.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I was nervous when we pulled up to Selvatica from Cancun — my hands were already sweating just thinking about the zipline circuit. Our guide, Carlos, grinned like he’d seen it a thousand times. “Don’t worry,” he said, “the first one’s always the hardest.” He was right. The first step off the platform felt like jumping into pure air, but after that? The wind in my face and the green blur of jungle below made me forget everything else. I didn’t expect to laugh so much up there.

There was this moment after the Tarzania rollercoaster (they call it the ‘human coaster’ for a reason) where I just needed to sit down for a second — my legs were jelly. Someone handed me a sandwich and I swear it tasted better than any breakfast I’ve had in weeks, maybe because my heart was still thumping. We all tried to pronounce “cenote” properly; Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish — probably butchered it. The water in that cenote is cold enough to wake you right up, but floating there with sunlight flickering on the surface is something I still think about.

The ATV ride was pure chaos — mud everywhere, engines growling, everyone yelling over each other (in English and Spanish). My shirt will probably never be clean again. Lunch was chicken fajitas with rice and beans; nothing fancy but honestly perfect after all that adrenaline. By then we were trading stories with people from Monterrey and Toronto like we’d known each other for ages. It’s not just about the activities — it’s how wild you feel by the end of it all.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day adventure at Selvatica Park

• Pick up at your hotel
• Check-in at Selvatica
• Recharge with a sandwich breakfast
• Fly over tree-tops on 10 zipline circuit
• Cool down in natural spring
• Brave the Tarzania Zipline Rollercoaster
• Walk across the Skywalk rope course
• Do bungee swing and parachute jump
• Rip up mud on Polaris RZR or ATV
• Dive, zip, or relax at private cenote
• Experience the Jungle Rollercoaster
• Soar above jungle on SUPER FLIGHT zipline
• Have Mexican lunch: chicken fajitas, rice, beans

Top questions

How long does the Selvatica Park tour take?

The full day adventure usually lasts several hours including transfers from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels.

Is hotel pickup included for this zipline & ATV tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included in Cancun and Riviera Maya areas.

What should I bring for the Selvatica Park tour?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty; bring a swimsuit for the cenote and a change of clothes.

Are meals provided during the tour?

You’ll get a light sandwich breakfast plus lunch (chicken fajitas with rice and beans) and water during your visit.

Can kids join this adventure tour?

Participants must be at least 16 years old to drive ATVs; some activities have weight restrictions.

What activities are included at Selvatica Park?

The tour includes 10 ziplines, Tarzania human rollercoaster, bungee swing, skywalk rope course, ATV or Polaris RZR ride, and swimming in a private cenote.

Do I need previous experience for ziplines or ATVs?

No experience is needed; guides provide instructions before each activity.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya, entry to Selvatica Park with access to all activities like 10 zipline circuits (including AquaZip), Tarzania rollercoaster zipline, bungee swing, skywalks, an ATV or Polaris RZR ride through muddy jungle trails, swimming time at a private freshwater cenote (so bring your swimsuit), plus a midday snack and lunch of chicken fajitas with rice and beans before heading back tired but happy.