Tulum Cenotes Casa Tortuga: Guided Swim & Pickup, Food Option

Summary

Swim & explore four unique cenotes at Casa Tortuga Tulum

You’ll swim through four distinct cenotes at Casa Tortuga Tulum with a local guide who shares stories as you go. Expect cool cave air, sunlit water, and small moments with locals along the way. Includes pickup from your hotel and an option to add lunch — it’s an easygoing day you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the water to be that clear — like glass, but colder. We’d just arrived at Casa Tortuga after a bumpy ride from Tulum (pickup was right on time, which honestly surprised me), and our guide, Diego, was already cracking jokes about who’d be the first to shriek when they jumped in. I lost that bet. There’s something about stepping into cenote campana’s cool shadowy cave that makes you forget the heat outside — it smells faintly of earth and limestone, and the echo when someone laughs is weirdly comforting.

We moved from one cenote to another — jaguar caverna felt deeper somehow, darker too. Diego explained how these caves were sacred to the Maya, which I’d read before but hearing it there, with sunlight slanting through a crack above us, hit different. At 3 zapotes (the open one), some local kids were splashing around and their mom offered us slices of mango dusted with chili powder. I tried to say thank you in Spanish but probably butchered it; she just smiled and handed me another piece anyway.

The last stop was wisho, which is semi-open — half cave, half sky. You float on your back and watch leaves drift down from the jungle above. I kept thinking about how old this place must be, how many people have swum here before me. Lunch was optional (I added it), and honestly after all that swimming I would’ve eaten anything — but the cochinita pibil tacos were way better than expected. The whole thing felt relaxed; nobody rushed us out of the water or hurried us along.

If you’re looking for a day trip from Tulum that’s more than just pretty photos, this guided tour of Casa Tortuga’s cenotes is worth it for the stories alone — plus you get hotel pickup and time to just float around doing nothing much at all. I still think about that view up through the cave roof sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit 4 Cenotes at Casa Tortuga

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

Top questions

How many cenotes do you visit on this tour?

You visit four different cenotes: campana caverna, jaguar caverna, 3 zapotes abierto, and wisho semi abierto.

Is hotel pickup included in the Casa Tortuga cenote tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in this tour package.

Can I add food or lunch to my cenote tour?

Yes, you can add food for an extra $30 USD if you want lunch included.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infant seats are available.

Is this guided or self-guided?

This is a guided tour with a certified local guide in the cenotes.

Are there any health restrictions for joining?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Does the basic service include zipline or food?

No, basic service does not include zipline or food; those are optional extras.

Where does this day trip start from?

The day trip starts from Tulum with pickup included.

What’s included

Your experience includes hotel pickup in Tulum, entrance fees for all four cenotes at Casa Tortuga Natural Park, guidance from a certified local expert throughout each swim and cave visit, plus free time in each spot to explore at your own pace. Lunch can be added if you want more than just snacks during your adventure.