This adventure was designed by our snorkeling expert, a local who has swum in more than 300 cenotes. In one day you snorkel three different ecosystems: Yal-Kú Lagoon, where the sea meets fresh water, an open cenote and a cave with an underground river.
What's included
Private transport, an English-speaking snorkeling expert all day, all entrance fees and premium snorkel equipment. Cold water all day.
✓ English-speaking snorkeling expert all day
✓ Premium snorkel equipment (disinfected)
✓ Yal-Kú Lagoon entrance fee
✓ Open cenote entrance fee
✓ Cave & underground river entrance fee
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free time in every activity
✓ Cold bottled water all day
Your day, hour by hour
Three swims, three ecosystems — with plenty of time to float, relax and take photos in each one.
Hotel pickup & road trip
Your snorkeling expert picks you up — pickup time depends on where you are staying.
Yal-Kú Lagoon
Snorkel where the Caribbean meets fresh water, full of tropical fish.
Open cenote & cave river
Swim an open cenote and a cave with an underground river, sacred places for the Maya.
Optional lunch & back
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant 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
6:30 AM
8–10 h
Cancún
6:30 AM
7–9 h
Riviera Maya
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Playa del Carmen
7:00 AM
6–8 h
Akumal
7:45 AM
5–7 h
Tulum
7:30 AM
5–7 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
$225 USD
3 adults
$200 USD
4 adults
$175 USD
5–7 adults
$145 USD
8–10 adults
$135 USD
Kids (3–10): $125 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
- Lunch (optional local restaurant)
- Souvenirs
- Tips (optional)
Frequently asked questions
“How long is the Cenotes private tour?”
Between 5 and 10 hours depending on your hotel — 5–7 h from Tulum or Akumal, 7–9 h from Cancún.
“What time is hotel pickup?”
Between 6:30 and 7:45 a.m. depending on your location.
“What is included in the price?”
Private transport, your snorkeling expert, all entrance fees and snorkel equipment.
“Do I need to know how to swim?”
Basic swimming is recommended; life jackets are available and your expert stays with you in the water.
“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.