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Snorkeling Tour in 3 Cenotes

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PRIVATE TOUR: Cenote Adventure private tour; swim in 3 complete different beautiful cenotes of your choice. We end the adventure at a local Mayan restaurant in the jungle.
  • Exclusive Experience: Just you, your personal local guide, and driver!
  • Private Transportation: Convenient pick-up from your hotel or rental.
  • Breathtaking Cenotes: Pick 3 from our wide range of open-air or cave options – you’ll love the adventure!
  • Learn from your personal guide: History, geology, fauna, and flora of cenotes—this adventure is more than just a swim!
  • Snorkel with with Premium Gear: Full equipment is provided for the ultimate swimming experience.
  • Lunch in a One-of-a-Kind Jungle Spot: Mexican flavors await you!
  • Set Your Own Pace: Stay longer or move on, the choice is entirely yours.
  • All-Inclusive at the Best Price: Transport, guide, entrance fees, gear, lunch…

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The details of your private day.

Private Snorkeling Tour in 3 Cenotes

You will never experience anything like the cenotes of the Riviera Maya. These underground bodies of water have been formed by rainwater eroding limestone over countless centuries. The Yucatán Peninsula is scarce when it comes to fresh water rendering the cenotes as crucial to the survival of the Mayan culture!

  1. Select your 3 Cenotes!

    Our 3 cenotes tour is completely customizable to you. Our experienced guides will allow you to choose from the list below in which cenotes you want to swim and snorkel. No matter which cenotes you choose to experience, you will see a new attraction. No cenotes are the same and the formations and views are just as beautiful in any and all of them. We can guarantee no matter where you choose to spend your time, you’ll have an amazing experience.

    Cenote Nicte Ha: Swim into the clear waters and discover a hidden jungle paradise, where you can snorkel and marvel at beautiful lily flowers and playful schools of small fish. With a small cave that overlooks the entrance to the underground river.

    Cenote Jaguar: Embark on an exhilarating adventure! Cliff jumping and zip line await you. A captivating open-air cenote surrounded by lush vegetation, where you can also easily access and swim.

    Casa Cenote: a hidden gem mixing fresh water and the Caribbean Sea, where you can swim and snorkel through its mangrove channels and spot lots of schools of fish and birds.

    Cenote Taak bi Ha: a small natural cave cenote nestled in the heart of the Mayan jungle, Swim and snorkel to marvel at stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

    Cenote Dos Ojos: Venture into the fascinating Cenote Dos Ojos, renowned for its breathtaking cave system, offering a unique snorkeling experience amid impressive stalactites and a vibrant ecosystem . We won’t miss the Bat Cave (if water level allow the access)!

    Cenote Eden Garden: Known for its natural beauty, this open-air cenote offers clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush greenery, creating a serene and picturesque environment for visitors to enjoy swimming and snorkeling. (this cenote is closed on Saturdays)

    Yal Ku Lagoon: The lagoon’s interface with the ocean results in an intermingling of fresh and saltwater. There is abundant marine life visible, including many varieties of small colorful fish. The mangroves are particularly impressive and worth viewing. Their ecological importance and natural beauty make them a highlight of the area.

    Cenote Pet Cemetery (Sac Actun): Step into the eerie realm of the Pet Cemetery, an intriguing cenote adorned with mystical rock formations and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, inviting you to unravel its mysterious tales while enjoying a memorable swim in its tranquil waters (there is an extra cost per person if you select this cenote).

    Cenote Chikin Ha: Swim and snorkel in an open-air cenote with lots of fish and small turtles, and a small cave cenote. At the end, we visit a cenote used for Mayan ceremonies. (there is an extra cost per person if you select this cenote, this cenote is closed on Saturdays).

  2. Best guides and snorkeling gear!

    We’ll have you experience the cenotes the only way we know how, snorkeling in the crystal water. Our guides will provide you with every piece of equipment you need. We also provide wetsuits and lights to ensure you stay warm and are able to look around in the caves.
    Our professional guides will be there with every flip of the feet to make sure you’re having an enjoyable time. They are trained to take everyone ’s skill level into their equation as to how to lead the tour. Cenotes are crystal clear calm water underground rivers, so you can ensure this is a perfect time for beginners.

  3. Authentic lunch to end tour Cenote private tour!

    After the 3 cenotes, in an effort to make sure you have an authentic time, we’ll stop for lunch at a Mexican restaurant in the jungle. We’ve found this makes for the perfect opportunity to relax and talk about your amazing day.

    We can’t wait to meet you and take you on an Absolute cenote private tour!

     

Price includes

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel with private air-conditioned transportation (Booster car seat and baby car seat available on request)
  • Experienced certified private guide
  • All entrance fees
  • High quality snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel, wetsuits, life jackets)
  • Cool drinks in the van (waters, soda)
  • Lunch in a restaurant with one main course a la carte and one bottle of water

Price excludes

  • Extra drinks at the restaurant
  • Tips

General info

Private Tour:
Only you, the guide and the driver, nobody else!
Duration:
 5-7 hours (check the itinerary tab, as it depends on your pick-up location).
Physicality:
 Easy
Age:
 All ages
Snorkeling:
 Basic swimming skills required. This excursion suits everyone from novices to experts.
Which cenote will you visit? 
The day of your tour, you can choose 3 cenotes between Nicte Ha, Taak Bi Ha, Dos Ojos, Casa cenote, Eden Garden,Yal Ku Lagoon and Jaguar.
If you want to go to Chickin Ha, or Pet Cemetery, we will add 10 USD per cenote & per person on your balance.Your guide will be happy to help you to select the best cenote for you and your party according to your expectations and snorkeling skills.
What’s on the menu?
Selection of quesadillas, tacos, empanadas, salbutes, fajitas, grilled chicken, grilled fish, tortas (sandwiches), soup of day, … with vegetarian, fish, shrimp, chicken & meat options. With corn or flour tortillas. We can accommodate special diets and allergies, just let us know!

 
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Itinerary options

Times at each stop are estimates. Driving and your exact pickup location affect the schedule.

Snorkeling in 3 Cenotes

  1. Selected cenotes — 180 min
  2. Lunch at La Cueva del Pescador — 40 min

The recommended early pick-up time helps you avoid traffic, crowds, and heat at the cenotes, but you can opt for a later pick-up when booking.
Timing may vary based on traffic and your exact location.
We can spend more or less time at the cenotes, moving at your own pace.

What to bring

  • Beach Towels
  • Swimsuit (We recommend wearing it in the morning and feel free to change after snorkeling activities)
  • Flip flops or sandals for water activities (Water shoes are optional but can be worn for added comfort)
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and we recommend wearing a rash-guard/UV-Shirt for water activities*
  • Mosquito repellent*
  • Camera/Underwater camera/Waterproof case for your phone
  • Cash (for tour payment, tips, souvenirs…)

FROM OUR GUESTS

A day worth remembering.

5.00/5 · 65 tour reviews

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2nd time using Absolute Adventures to arrange a cenote tour. Professional, knowledgeable and safe. Recommend.

Tracey · Nov 2025

Great experience Absolutely amazing! Tour guide Alex and Rodrigo were incredible. We were a family group ages ranging from 11-74. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The interesting facts Alex shared on history of the area were fascinating. And he was patient with the multiple questions from our group. Everything was taken care of for us. Tickets, lunch, bathroom breaks-all were handled smoothly. I would highly recommend them.…

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Great experience
Absolutely amazing! Tour guide Alex and Rodrigo were incredible. We were a family group ages ranging from 11-74. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The interesting facts Alex shared on history of the area were fascinating. And he was patient with the multiple questions from our group. Everything was taken care of for us. Tickets, lunch, bathroom breaks-all were handled smoothly. I would highly recommend them. And would definitely use them again. Worth every penny!

Cathy · Oct 2025

Amazing private Cenote Experience! We did the private 3 cenote swim with lunch. To begin we were picked up at our resort by Rodrigo (driver) and Joshua (guide). They were immediately welcoming and friendly. The van was very comfortable and stocked with a variety of drinks for us. Both Josh and Rodrigo spoke great English! They advised us of the trip (1.5 hours) from our…

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Amazing private Cenote Experience!
We did the private 3 cenote swim with lunch. To begin we were picked up at our resort by Rodrigo (driver) and Joshua (guide). They were immediately welcoming and friendly. The van was very comfortable and stocked with a variety of drinks for us. Both Josh and Rodrigo spoke great English! They advised us of the trip (1.5 hours) from our specific resort and said that if we needed any bathroom breaks to let them know. Once arriving at the Cenotes, Joshua took care of everything. He provided a history on each Cenote and the region. My wife was a little nervous about swimming and he never put any pressure on her and allowed her to warm up to the idea.
During the swims Joshua made sure I was comfortable with every step and would allow me to decide which paths to take or how adventurous to be. I cannot speak highly enough of Joshua’s professionalism and overall just positive attitude. He made the experience all that much better.
As for the Cenotes, they are breathtaking each in their own way. At 2 of the 3 we selected we had the entire Cenotes to ourselves. This really was a private and intimate trip. Would highly recommend!!

Journey62135157975 · Aug 2025

Wonderful tour and guide to Cenotes! Loved our tour. Cristina was our guide, and she was friendly and very knowledgeable! She met us promptly at the Playa del Carmen ferry pier and we were off on our adventure. The 3 cenotes were each very different and absolutely amazing. She provided our snorkel gear and life jackets, and went snorkeling with us in each cenote. She…

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Wonderful tour and guide to Cenotes!
Loved our tour. Cristina was our guide, and she was friendly and very knowledgeable! She met us promptly at the Playa del Carmen ferry pier and we were off on our adventure. The 3 cenotes were each very different and absolutely amazing. She provided our snorkel gear and life jackets, and went snorkeling with us in each cenote. She provided a lot of history and information and also answered our questions. After the cenotes we went to a local restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal! Would highly recommend this tour!! We would go again!

Belinda · Aug 2025

Just coming back from not just one tour this vacation but our second!!!!!!! We had a blast we went with a group of friends and Josh was our tour guide for both and we had Enrique and Ivan as drivers. Everyone is so super friendly and nice. We did cenotes and lunch at a very adorable and delicious lunch at Juanita’s!!! Josh is super knowledgeable…

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Just coming back from not just one tour this vacation but our second!!!!!!! We had a blast we went with a group of friends and Josh was our tour guide for both and we had Enrique and Ivan as drivers. Everyone is so super friendly and nice. We did cenotes and lunch at a very adorable and delicious lunch at Juanita’s!!! Josh is super knowledgeable about everything and more!!!! This tour group was amazing safe fun and way way more!!!! Thank you sooooo much for making amazing memories for us!!!!!!! Till next time hugs from the Diaz Famuly

Colleen · Jun 2025

An Unforgettable Cenote Adventure in Mexico! We had an absolutely incredible experience with Absolute Adventure on our cenote excursion! From start to finish, everything was seamless, safe, and full of adventure. Our guide Joshua was not only knowledgeable about the geology and history of the cenotes, but also genuinely passionate—making the experience both educational and awe-inspiring. We visited Dos Ojos, Yal Ku, and Pet Cemetery,…

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An Unforgettable Cenote Adventure in Mexico!
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Absolute Adventure on our cenote excursion! From start to finish, everything was seamless, safe, and full of adventure. Our guide Joshua was not only knowledgeable about the geology and history of the cenotes, but also genuinely passionate—making the experience both educational and awe-inspiring.
We visited Dos Ojos, Yal Ku, and Pet Cemetery, and each location offered something unique and magical. Dos Ojos was like entering another world with its crystal-clear waters and dramatic cave formations. Yal Ku felt like a secret gem full of colorful fish, while Pet Cemetery was both mysterious and serene, with an almost spiritual atmosphere and bats!!!
The company provided all the gear we needed, made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe, and even took amazing photos for us to remember the day. This was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico. If you’re looking to explore the beauty and mystery of cenotes, this is the team to book with! Request tour guide Joshua, and drivers Enrique or Ivan.
Thank you for an unforgettable adventure—we’ll be talking about this for years to come! 🤍🇲🇽

Amanda · Jun 2025

We booked two tours through Absolute Adventure Mexico and had an amazing time on each! The first tour was the Chichen Itza Ruins and Swim in a Cenote tour. Our tour guide Alex was great, very informative and fun. The second tour was Snorkeling in 3 Cenotes with tour guide Cris. Cris was friendly and ensured we had a great time in each cenote. Our…

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We booked two tours through Absolute Adventure Mexico and had an amazing time on each! The first tour was the Chichen Itza Ruins and Swim in a Cenote tour. Our tour guide Alex was great, very informative and fun. The second tour was Snorkeling in 3 Cenotes with tour guide Cris. Cris was friendly and ensured we had a great time in each cenote. Our driver was Omar for each tour, Omar did a great job getting us around Mexico, the van was roomy and comfortable. Overall, the company was timely and professional, each stop was well planned, and the lunch stops were delicious. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to book a tour in the Tulum/Cancun area!

Whitney · May 2025

This was the highlight of our trip! We did Taak bi Ha, Dos Ojos, and Yal Ku Lagoon. Ivan and Joshua were amazing. We were the only ones at Dos Ojos and Taak bi Ha with people showing up after us, so we had the whole place for ourselves! Both Ivan and Joshua were super attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We are already planning on booking…

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This was the highlight of our trip! We did Taak bi Ha, Dos Ojos, and Yal Ku Lagoon. Ivan and Joshua were amazing. We were the only ones at Dos Ojos and Taak bi Ha with people showing up after us, so we had the whole place for ourselves! Both Ivan and Joshua were super attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We are already planning on booking again for next year! Go with this company, it is well worth it, can’t recommend them enough. Thank you!!

s nieves · Apr 2025

Did a 3 Cenote tour with 10 kids and 9 adults in March for Spring Break. Arturo was our guide and he was fantastic. Paid special attention to our littlest, making sure he was warm and happy, helped pick up snorkels. He was very informative and engaging. The company arranged 2 buses to take our group back and forth from the Grand Palladium Kentanah, organized…

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Did a 3 Cenote tour with 10 kids and 9 adults in March for Spring Break. Arturo was our guide and he was fantastic. Paid special attention to our littlest, making sure he was warm and happy, helped pick up snorkels. He was very informative and engaging. The company arranged 2 buses to take our group back and forth from the Grand Palladium Kentanah, organized a good lunch in between, and had all the equipment we would need. I'd easily recommend this company to anyone looking for some adventure. We loved jumping into Jaguar Cenote and doing the zip line there.

Kyle · Apr 2025

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Your tour questions, answered.

Tour basics

Is the 3 Cenotes tour private or shared?

This is a private tour, just for you and your group.

You’ll have a dedicated guide and vehicle all to yourselves—no crowds, no waiting, just a smooth and personalized experience.

Is the driver also the guide?

No. The driver and guide are two different professionals.

All our tours include a dedicated driver and a separate certified guide. 

While some companies offer a guide-driver, we believe this is not safe. Having a driver focused solely on the road and a guide fully dedicated to our guests ensures a safer and higher-quality experience.

How long does a private 3 Cenotes tour take?

Please check the full itinerary in the “Itinerary” tab for more details.

It typically lasts between 5 to 7 hours, depending on your hotel location and how much time you’d like to spend at each site. 

Pickup & transport

Is transportation included from my hotel or Airbnb?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum. We’ll pick you up right from your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for a stress-free start to your day.

Please note: we don’t offer pick up from Cancun Playa Mujeres hotels unless your group has 6 or more adults.

What vehicles do you use for your tours?

We offer a range of modern, air-conditioned vans to suit the size of your group and ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

Visit our fleet page for more details.

Can I change the pick up time?

Yes, you’re welcome to choose your preferred pick-up time when booking.

That said, we recommend an early morning start to help you beat the crowds, skip the traffic, and enjoy cooler temperatures—it really makes a difference!

Activities & facilities

Is snorkeling experience required for this tour?

No previous snorkeling experience is required, but basic swimming skills are necessary.

We provide mandatory life vests, and our guide ensures a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.

Which cenote do we visit on this tour?

Choose Your Cenote: Open, Semi-Open, or Cave

You can view the list of cenotes available for this tour under the ‘Tour Description and General Info’ tab, where you'll also find links to full descriptions of each cenote.

Unless you've already made your choice, you can decide which cenote to visit together with your tour guide on the day of your tour.

Are cenotes cold? Are they easy to access?

No, cenotes aren’t too cold—they stay at a refreshing 75–79°F (24–26°C) year-round, which is perfect for a swim.

Most cenotes have easy access with platforms and just a few steps to get in and out comfortably.

Do we have to wear wetsuits?

No, wetsuits are not mandatory. Only life vests are required for safety.

We do provide wetsuits if you would like extra comfort, especially if you find the water chilly. Wearing a wetsuit can also help you stay in the water longer without getting cold.

Are there showers or changing rooms at the cenotes?

Yes. Facilities include clean showers, restrooms, and changing areas.

Planning & booking

What should I bring for the tour? Where can I leave my belongings?

Check the "What to bring" tab on the tour page for the full packing list.

Be sure to bring the essentials: swimwear, a towel, and flip-flops/sandals.

You can safely leave your belongings in the van—our driver stays with it the entire time while you're out enjoying the activities.

Are vegetarian or special dietary meals available?

Yes, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs or allergies.

After booking, you can let us know your needs by filling out the check-in form—just follow the link in your booking confirmation email.

What is the cancellation policy?

Go ahead and plan with confidence—your booking is fully flexible!

You can cancel free of charge or reschedule (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before your tour.

We’re a small team and often fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.

Bonus: if you book at least 2 months in advance (60 days), you’ll qualify for our early bird discount*!

For full details, check out our booking policy page.

More questions?

Visit our main FAQ page or contact us by email, WhatsApp or via chat, we're happy to help!

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