Ziplining Tulum: 4 cenotes with guide and pickup

Ancient cenotes sit inside a working natural park where you swim between cave systems.

A guided tour of four cenotes in Casa Tortuga natural park near Tulum, with certified guide, free swimming time in each cenote, and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 5 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend in the water. Food is available for an extra charge. Zipline access is an optional add-on at checkout.

Options for this experience

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Cenote Casa Tortuga Tulum. Pickup is included. 07:30, 11:00 and 13:00 Guide in English or Spanish Basic Casa Tortuga tour: this option does not include meals or the zipline. It covers only the transfer and the guided visit. Round-trip transfer includes transportation from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Pickup is included.

Casa Tortuga, departing from Cancun 07:30, 11:00 and 13:00 Guide in English or Spanish Tour plus transfer: standard tour with round-trip transfers from Cancun. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore 4 cenotes at Casa Tortuga

• Visit Cenote Campana Caverna
• Explore Cenote Jaguar Caverna
• Swim in Cenote 3 Zapotes Abierto
• Enjoy Cenote Wisho Semi Abierto

What’s included

• Certified guide in English or Spanish.
• entrance to Casa Tortuga natural park.
• free time to swim and explore in all four cenotes.
• hotel pickup and return transport.

Times

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• Every day 07:30 11:00 13:00

Information

Four cenotes in Casa Tortuga natural park near Tulum with a certified guide, free time to swim in crystalline water, and hotel pickup included.

Group Up to 20

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Casa Tortuga, a natural park built around four separate cenotes: Cenote Campana Caverna, Cenote Jaguar Caverna, Cenote 3 Zapotes Abierto, and Cenote Wisho Semi Abierto. Your certified guide leads you through the Mayan jungle to each one, explaining the geology of the ancient cave systems and the history of the cenotes themselves. The water in each is crystalline and cold: the kind of cold that feels deliberate, not accidental.

You get free time to swim and explore at each cenote rather than moving through on a fixed schedule. The guide is there to answer questions and point out features, but the pace is yours. Some cenotes are open-air, others are partially enclosed by rock, and the variation means you're not repeating the same swim four times. The park itself has trails between the cenotes, so there's walking involved, but nothing steep or technical.

Food is not included in the base price but can be added for $30 USD at checkout. Zipline access across the park is also optional and added separately. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs between 5 and 8 hours depending on how much time you spend swimming and exploring at each cenote. The guide controls the pace between stops, but your own time in the water is flexible.

What are the four cenotes like? Are they all the same?

Cenote Campana Caverna and Cenote Jaguar Caverna are both cave systems where the water sits inside rock formations. Cenote 3 Zapotes Abierto is open-air, and Cenote Wisho is semi-enclosed, so each one has a different feel and different light.

Is the swimming easy, or do I need to be a strong swimmer?

The cenotes are suitable for all fitness levels. The water is calm and you're not swimming distances. You're floating and exploring in one spot. Children can come, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.

Does the tour include food?

Food is not included in the base tour price, but you can add it for $30 USD when you book. If you don't add it, bring snacks and water for the 5 to 8 hours you'll be in the park.

Can I add the zipline to my booking?

Yes, zipline access is available as an optional add-on at checkout. It is not included in the base tour price.

What time does pickup happen?

Hotel pickup is included, but the specific time depends on where you're staying and the operator's route that day. Confirm the pickup window when you book.

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago