Playa del Carmen: ATV, Ziplines & Cenote Small Group Tour

Summary

ATV through jungle trails then zipline and plunge into a cenote near Playa del Carmen

You’ll tear through lush jungle trails on an ATV near Playa del Carmen, fly across treetops by zipline, and plunge into a cool Mayan cenote with time to swim or just float quietly. Small groups mean more laughs with your guide and less waiting around. With hotel pickup and snacks included, all you have to do is show up ready for mud and adventure.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wonder what the jungle actually smells like after rain? I didn’t, until we were halfway down this muddy path on our ATVs just outside Playa del Carmen. The air was thick with that earthy-green scent — not unpleasant, just… real. Our guide, Luis, kept waving us forward with this big grin and I could barely hear him over the engine noise. My hands were covered in dust (I wore white shorts — bad idea), but honestly I was having too much fun to care.

The ziplining part? I thought it’d be over in a blink but there’s this moment when you’re up there — birds yelling somewhere above you, sun flickering through the leaves — and your stomach does this little flip. Luis showed us how to hold our harnesses so we wouldn’t spin around (I still spun anyway). He laughed when I landed way off the mat. It’s weird how fast you go but also how time kind of slows for a second up there.

Then came the cenote. If you’ve never heard of these before, they’re basically these deep blue swimming holes hidden under the trees — sacred to the Mayans, apparently. We could jump or even zipline right into the water (which is colder than it looks). There was this faint mineral smell and everything went quiet underwater for a second. Afterward we sat around with some regional snacks and tried tequila — maybe not my best idea before climbing back on an ATV but hey, vacation rules. The ride back felt slower; maybe because I didn’t really want it to end yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jungle adventure with ATV, zipline, cenote

• Travel to Extreme Adventure Eco Park
• Ride powerful 4x4 ATV through jungle
• Zipline through jungle canopy
• Swim in natural Mayan cenote
• Zipline and jump into cenote water

Top questions

How long does the ATV tour from Playa del Carmen last?

The experience at Extreme Adventure Eco Park combines ATVs, ziplines, and cenote swimming in one tour; plan for several hours including transport.

Is transportation included from hotels in Playa del Carmen?

Yes, roundtrip transportation is included from most hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya.

Can kids join the ATV & zipline tour?

Children aged 4-15 can participate as passengers on ATVs accompanied by an adult; minimum age to drive accompanied is 16.

What should I bring for the cenote swim?

A swimsuit and towel are recommended; lifejackets are provided for swimming in the cenote.

Are food or drinks included on this tour?

A regional snack and tequila tasting are included during your visit at the park.

Is it safe for beginners to try ziplining here?

The park follows high safety standards; bilingual guides provide instructions for all activities including ziplining.

How many people are in each group?

The tour runs in small groups of up to 14 people for a more personal experience.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip hotel pickup from most areas around Playa del Carmen or Cancun, all entry fees at Extreme Adventure Eco Park, use of ATVs with helmets, a three-zipline circuit through the jungle canopy, lifejackets for swimming in a natural cenote (where you can jump or zipline straight in), plus regional snacks and even a tequila tasting before heading back out on those dusty trails.