Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Cenote & Maya Ceremony

Ride ATVs through jungle, zip across half a mile of canopy, then swim inside a cenote cavern

This five-hour activity in Tulum combines ATV riding through jungle trails, five ziplines (including a 3,280-foot line), a 16-foot rappel, and a cenote swim, with a traditional Maya ceremony and lunch included. Round-trip transport from Tulum or Riviera Maya hotels is part of the package, and you choose your group size at checkout—from a single rider to a shared ATV for up to ten people.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or a downtown meeting point in Tulum or Playa del Carmen, then heads into the jungle on a powerful ATV. You ride the trails yourself, taking in the landscape at your own pace before moving into the zipline section. A short 16-foot rappel comes first as a warm-up, then you clip in for five ziplines strung through the canopy. The longest one stretches 3,280 feet—long enough to feel the speed and the view without the ride ever stopping.

After the lines, you swim in a cenote cavern, one of the region's natural sinkholes filled with clear water and surrounded by rock. The guide leads a small traditional Maya ceremony here, a moment that shifts the day from pure adrenaline into something with roots. Lunch follows—Mexican tacos (cochinita or chicken) with rice, beans and fruit-flavored water—eaten before the return drive to your hotel.

Safety equipment (life jackets and harnesses) stays on you throughout. The guide speaks English or Spanish and keeps groups small, so the pace doesn't drag and nobody gets lost in a crowd. Five hours total, start to finish, means you're back by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Round-trip air-conditioned van transport from Tulum or Riviera Maya hotels.
• ATV riding through jungle trails.
• five ziplines including one 3,280-foot line.
• 16-foot rappel descent.
• cenote cavern swim.
• life jackets and safety harnesses.
• traditional Maya ceremony.
• lunch with Mexican tacos, rice, beans and fruit-flavored water.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• small group sizes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Pick the private ATV option if you want to set your own pace through the jungle without waiting for others to catch up. Choose a shared ATV if you're traveling with a friend or family and want to split the cost—groups of two, four, six, eight or ten all ride the same ziplines and swim the same cenote, so the only difference is who's on the machine with you.

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Top questions

Can I ride an ATV on my own, or do I have to share one?

You choose at checkout: a private ATV for a single rider, a shared ATV for two adults, or shared ATVs for groups of four, six, eight or ten people. The activity itself is the same no matter which option you pick.

What is the cenote like when we get there?

The cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with fresh water and surrounded by rock walls and jungle. You swim inside the cavern after the ziplines, and that's where the Maya ceremony takes place before lunch.

How long is the longest zipline?

The longest zipline is 3,280 feet—more than half a mile—and it runs through the jungle canopy with views the whole way across.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The activity includes round-trip transport from Tulum or Riviera Maya hotels, all safety gear, the ATV, all five ziplines, the rappel, the cenote swim, the Maya ceremony, and lunch with water. Bring sunscreen, a change of clothes for after the swim, and a camera if you want photos—the guide can usually take some during the day.

Is this suitable for kids, or just adults?

Children are welcome from age four. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during transport. The activity itself is designed for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Do I need any experience to do the ziplines or the rappel?

No experience is necessary. The guide sets up the safety equipment and walks you through each step. The 16-foot rappel comes before the ziplines so you get comfortable with the harness and the height before you're moving fast through the air.