Snorkeling in Tulum: 3 cenotes by scooter with local lunch

Ride into the jungle and drop into three underground cenotes to snorkel

A full-day snorkeling tour from Tulum that combines riding a scooter, ATV or e-bike through the rainforest with swimming and snorkeling in three cenotes: Gran Cenote, Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido. Your guide leads the route, explains the Maya significance of each sinkhole, and the day includes entrance fees, snorkeling gear, a local Mayan lunch and hotel pickup. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scooter tour to three cenotes and lunch

• Ride through Tulum Downtown
• Visit Gran Cenote
• Swim and snorkel at Cenote Cristal
• Enjoy snacks
• Swim and snorkel at Cenote Escondido
• Have local lunch

The experience

The day starts with your choice of vehicle: a scooter, an ATV, or an e-bike (two riders can share one ATV or scooter if you prefer). Your guide rides ahead and leads you through Tulum's downtown streets and then into the wilderness toward the cenotes scattered through the rainforest. The route itself is part of the experience. You're not watching from a bus, you're navigating the roads and taking in the landscape at your own pace while the guide handles navigation and timing.

Each cenote is different. Gran Cenote, the first stop, is the most famous and lets you ease into the water. Cenote Cristal comes next with time to snorkel and swim, plus snacks and water to refuel. Cenote Escondido (also called Mayan Blue) is the final cenote, and after you snorkel there, the group heads to a local spot for an authentic Mayan lunch. Your guide shares details about the cenotes' significance to the Maya people and the geology of these natural sinkholes as you move between them. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and a backpack and lock come with the e-bikes and scooters so you can secure your belongings at each stop.

The full day runs seven hours from pickup at your hotel. If you're staying north of Tulum, there may be an additional transportation fee ($15–$35 USD per person depending on distance), which you'll choose at checkout. The pace is set by the group, and the guide handles all the logistics. You just show up ready to ride and swim.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and backpack with lock.
• entrance fees to all three cenotes.
• use of a scooter, ATV or e-bike for the day.
• a local Mayan lunch.
• water and snacks throughout the tour.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by TAE Tulum Area Experiences

Is this one for you?You ride your own vehicle (scooter, ATV or e-bike) rather than sitting on a bus, so the tour suits anyone who wants to be active and in control of the pace through the rainforest. If you've never ridden before, you can double up with another traveler, and the guide leads the route so navigation is handled for you.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (6 to 9 years). Under 6: they 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 ride a scooter or ATV if I've never done it before?

The tour welcomes all physical fitness levels and does not require prior riding experience. Your guide leads the route and sets the pace. If you're uncomfortable riding solo, you can double up with another traveler on one scooter or ATV.

What are the three cenotes we visit, and what makes each one different?

Gran Cenote is the most visited and offers an accessible entry point into the water. Cenote Cristal is a natural sinkhole where you snorkel and swim surrounded by the rainforest. Cenote Escondido (Mayan Blue) is more rustic and remote, giving you a quieter cenote experience before the group heads to lunch.

Is snorkeling equipment included, and do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is provided as part of the tour. You don't need to bring your own mask, fins or snorkel. A backpack and lock are also included so you can safely store your belongings while you're in the water at each cenote.

Is hotel pickup included, and does it cost extra if I'm staying north of Tulum?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. If your hotel is north of Tulum, an additional transportation fee of $15–$35 USD per person applies depending on distance. You'll select this option at checkout.