Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Abseiling & Cave Cenote

The Evolution zip line drops you 1 km through the canopy at breathtaking speed.

This activity combines ATV riding, zip lining, abseiling and cave exploration in the Tulum jungle over 5.5 hours, with a guide in English or Spanish, lunch and air-conditioned transport. You ride jungle paths on a quad bike, fly across the Evolution zip line, the longest in the Riviera Maya, rappel down a vertical wall, descend into a cave cenote to see stalactites, and witness a brief Mayan ceremony. Maximum weight on zip lines is 115 kg (230 lb). Children from age 5 are welcome.

The experience

The day starts with an ATV ride into the jungle. You cross paths carved through dense growth, feeling the wind as the landscape opens around you. This is where the adrenaline begins. The quad bike takes you deep enough to reach the zip line circuit, where the real intensity kicks in.

The Evolution zip line is the centerpiece: 1 km of cable strung through the canopy at a speed that leaves most riders breathless. After that rush, you move to an abseiling wall where you rappel down using ropes and harness, controlling your own descent. Then comes the cave cenote: a drop into an underground chamber where stalactites hang from the ceiling and the air shifts cool and still. A guide walks you through a brief Mayan ceremony in this space, grounding the physical intensity in the spiritual history of the place. Bottled water and lunch are provided, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles transport to and from your hotel.

The whole experience runs 5.5 hours. A live guide leads in English or Spanish, and children from age 5 can participate. The weight limit on zip lines is 115 kg (230 lb). If you're near that threshold, confirm with the operator before booking.

What’s included

• Bottled water and lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• ATV rental and all zip line, abseiling and cave cenote equipment.

Information

Lasts 5h 30m, runs every day at 09:00 and 13:00, from US$ 41.90 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 1001 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Jungle Experience

Is this one for you?You operate the ATV and zip line yourself rather than watching a guide demonstrate, so this suits anyone who wants to control the intensity and feel the adrenaline firsthand. The shared guide and transport keep the cost down compared to a private version, and the 5.5-hour span means you can fit it into a day without sacrificing the rest of your itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Evolution zip line like compared to other lines on the circuit?

The Evolution zip line is the longest and fastest in the Riviera Maya at 1 km, designed to deliver sustained speed as you travel through the jungle canopy.

Do I ride the ATV myself or does a guide drive?

You operate the ATV yourself, riding jungle paths under your own control as part of the activity.

What happens inside the cave cenote?

You descend into an underground chamber where stalactites hang from the ceiling, and a guide leads a brief Mayan ceremony to connect you with the spiritual significance of the site.

Is lunch included, and what about water?

Yes, lunch and bottled water are both included in the activity.

How long does the whole activity take?

The activity runs 5.5 hours from start to finish, including transport, all four activities and lunch.