Short on time? Cenotes Express gives you the best of the Riviera Maya cenotes in half a day: an open cenote and a cave with an underground river, with premium snorkel gear and a local expert who has swum in more than 300 cenotes.
What's included
Private transport, an English-speaking snorkeling expert, both entrance fees and premium snorkel equipment. Cold water all day.
✓ English-speaking snorkeling expert
✓ Open cenote entrance fee
✓ Cave & underground river entrance fee
✓ Premium snorkel equipment (disinfected)
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time in every activity
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
A morning in crystal-clear water — and you are back in time for the beach or the pool.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your snorkeling expert picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Open cenote
Swim and snorkel in an open cenote surrounded by jungle.
Cave & underground river
Float through a cave with an underground river and amazing rock formations.
Optional brunch & back
Stop for a Mexican brunch if you like, then head back to your hotel.
Pickup & departure cities
We offer private hotel pickup from Cancún, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Duration and the suggested pickup time depend on where you are staying — your guide tailors the departure time to your hotel.
Pickup area
Suggested pickup
Duration
Playa & Costa Mujeres
7:00 AM
7–9 h
Cancún
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Riviera Maya
7:30 AM
5–7 h
Playa del Carmen
8:00 AM
5–7 h
Akumal
8:30 AM
4–6 h
Tulum
8:15 AM
4–6 h
Exact times depend on you — everything happens at your own pace — and can vary with traffic and whether you stop for lunch.
Why book a private tour
On a private tour the day moves at your pace. You skip the long waits, get personal attention, stop for the photos you want and travel only with your own group. For families, couples and small groups, it's the difference between seeing the cenotes and truly experiencing them. Rated 5.0 by 3,500+ travelers on TripAdvisor.
Full price list
Group size
Price per person
2 adults
$200 USD
3 adults
$175 USD
4 adults
$150 USD
5–7 adults
$125 USD
8–10 adults
$115 USD
Kids (3–10): $100 USD each · Babies (0–2): $25 USD · All federal & state taxes included
Good to know
✓ What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel & swimsuit
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- A big smile
✕ Not included
- Brunch (optional)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Cenotes Express private tour?”
Between 4 and 9 hours depending on your hotel — 4–6 h from Tulum or Akumal, 6–8 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. depending on your location.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your snorkeling expert, both cenote entrance fees and snorkel equipment.
“Is this a private or a shared tour?”
100% private — only your group, with your own guide and vehicle.
“Do I need to pay a deposit?”
No. You reserve online and pay on the day of your tour in cash (USD or MXN), card, PayPal or Zelle.