Snorkeling in Tulum: 3 cenotes, private guide

Swim inside three cenotes and come back with photos

A private snorkeling tour visiting three cenotes near Tulum (Grand Cenote, Taak-Bi-Ha in Dos Ojos park, and Xunan Ha) with a guide in English, Spanish or French, hotel pickup, snorkeling gear and Mexican snacks included. The tour runs six hours and departs from your accommodation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three cenotes in Tulum

• Depart from hotel or lodging
• Swim and take photos at Grand Cenote
• Snorkel with guide at Grand Cenote
• Visit cenote taak-bi-ha in Dos Ojos park
• Swim at cenote Xunan Ha

The experience

The day starts at your hotel. A driver picks you up and takes you to Grand Cenote, an open-air cenote where you spend an hour snorkeling and taking photos in the clear water. From there you drive to Taak-Bi-Ha, a cavern cenote inside Dos Ojos park: the kind of place where the water is so still it mirrors the rock ceiling above. Your guide snorkels with you at each stop, pointing out what lives in the water and answering questions as you go.

The third cenote is Xunan Ha, an open-sky pool fed by underground springs, cold and refreshing after the morning's swimming. By the time you finish, you've moved through three different kinds of cenote geology in a single day (the exposed pool, the cavern, the open sky) without arranging transport or equipment yourself. Mexican snacks and bottled water come with the tour.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• snorkeling equipment for all three cenotes.
• a guide in English, Spanish or French.
• Mexican snacks and bottled water.
• one hour at Grand Cenote for photos and swimming.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs Monday to Saturday at 07:50, from US$ 199 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:50Another time? ›

GroupPrivate4 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Carey Tours Riviera Maya

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide and don't want to arrange your own transport or gear. The driver picks you up at your hotel, handles the route between cenotes, and the guide stays in the water with you at each stop. It's built for small groups or solo travelers who prefer not to join a shared tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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.

What's the difference between the three cenotes on this tour?

Grand Cenote is an open-air pool good for photos; Taak-Bi-Ha is a cavern cenote inside Dos Ojos park with rock formations overhead; Xunan Ha is an open-sky cenote fed by springs. Each one has different water clarity and depth, so you get variety in a single day.

Do I need snorkeling experience to book this?

No. The tour includes snorkeling equipment and a guide who stays in the water with you. You should be comfortable swimming and have at least a moderate level of fitness, but you don't need certification or prior experience.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour is six hours total, starting from your hotel pickup. The exact departure time depends on where you're staying in Tulum, but the guide confirms it with you when you book.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation between cenotes, snorkeling equipment, Mexican snacks and bottled water are all included. You don't pay extra for entry to the cenotes or for the guide.