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Cenotes near Playa del Carmen

60 tours · €26–€282 per person · ★ 4.9

Explore cenotes near Playa del Carmen on 60 tours picked by hand: we read every listing and kept only tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €26 per person for a shared Tulum and cenote trip to €282 for a private cenote and turtle snorkeling trip. A cenote tour from Playa del Carmen can bundle transport and snorkeling gear, so you do not need to arrange the journey and equipment yourself.

A quick way to choose: shortlist the best cenotes near Playa del Carmen for your swimming ability, as the private Dos Ojos trip requires swimming skills. The cheapest Tulum combo excludes admissions, fees and taxes; some turtle trips leave conservation fees to pay separately. The best reviewed cenote tours come first below.

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4.8 Excellent 517 reviews
6h 30m
#46 of 60

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

Experience an extraordinary journey to Tulum, swim with majestic sea turtles and explore an ancient Mayan cenote. Unveil Tulum’s enigmatic history an...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 206 reviews
5h–6h
#47 of 60

Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles

This "swimming with turtles tour and cenote brings you to two of the top attractions in the Riviera Maya with an expert guide and all you need for a g...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 81 reviews
4h–5h
#48 of 60

Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya

With this tour you will visit Cenotes, a unique experience to discover the Mayan underground world, We will take you to snorkel with the turtles, In f...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.8 Excellent 211 reviews
4h–5h
#49 of 60

Tulum highlights tour, Cenote & Jungle Village pick up included

Tulum, Mayan Village and Cenote, three Activities in one day! Enjoy a hassle-free experience with hotel pickup and a certified guide in German , Fr...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 2674 reviews
5h
#50 of 60

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

This incredible tour offers the experience of snorkelling with sea turtles in their natural habitat, with opportunities to see rays and brightly colou...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 119 reviews
11h–12h
#51 of 60

5X1: Tulum and Coba Ruins, Cenote & Mayan Village Full Day Tour

With this shared tour to Coba Mayan Ruins, you will arrive in the early morning to enjoy a full visit to the site before arriving at the big crowd. W...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1400 reviews
4h 30m
#52 of 60

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

Delve into the wonder of a Mayan cenote, swim with graceful sea turtles, and relish a delightful beachside lunch. Embark on a journey with a refreshi...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 238 reviews
6h
#53 of 60

Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera

Tour Tulum with an expert guide who will teach you all about the Mayan culture, at the end use free time to explore and take photos on your own. After...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 4340 reviews
8h–10h
#54 of 60

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Experience a truly unique combination of history, nature, and culture in one seamless full-day adventure. Unlike other tours, this experience features...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 330 reviews
12h
#55 of 60

Try Tulum, Swim in a Cenote and Mayan Traditions with food

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the ancient Mayan lands! Join us to explore the impressive archaeological sites of Cobá and Tulum, accompanied...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 358 reviews
10h
#56 of 60

Coba, Tulum, Multun-Ha Cenote and Mayan Museum Reduced Group

Join this small-group full-day tour to Coba, Cenote Multum Ha, Tulum and Mayan Museum. Visit the Yucatan jungle and Coba, swim in the spectacular wate...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 774 reviews
10h
#57 of 60

Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

Enjoy this amazing one day combo tour as you visit Coba Ruins, Cenote Multum Ha, Tulum Ruins and the beautiful Mayan Museum. You'll have an amazing ex...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 394 reviews
12h
#58 of 60

TULUM 4x1 : Archaeological Site, Cenote, 5th Avenue and lunch

Start your adventure with the convenience of a hotel pick-up service, traveling in luxury air-conditioned scenic buses. Explore the archaeological are...

Free cancellation
4.5 Great 156 reviews
8h
#59 of 60

Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun with Lunch

The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel or meeting point of your choice, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.5 Great 1290 reviews
12h
#60 of 60

Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

Embark on an unforgettable tour that takes you deep into the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula! Start your day exploring the stunning cliffside ruins of...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Cenote setting, included gear, participation rules and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared 60 tours in Playa del Carmen's cenote listing, including bicycle routes, shared swims and private visits to open pools and caves.

First cenote visit
Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour

For a first visit, take the bike tour: three cenotes and snorkel gear; no hotel pickup. 5 from 431 reviews at €42 per person for 4h.

★ 5 (431 reviews) · €42 per person · 4h · Cave and semi-open pool
Open pool and cave
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day)

Try open Xunaan Ha and underground Taak Bi Ha privately; minimum two people. 5 from 69 reviews at €168 per person for 4h.

★ 5 (69 reviews) · €168 per person · 4h · Moderate fitness required
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour First visit with cycling €42 per person 5★ (431) 4h No hotel pickup
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day) Open pool and cave, privately €168 per person 5★ (69) 4h Lunch costs extra; minimum two people
Private Dream Underground World Private cave exploration €176 per person 4.99★ (436) 3h–4h Moderate fitness required; minimum two people
Private Tour Cenotes Sac Actun Sac Actun with lunch and gear €172 per person 4.99★ (131) 4h Minimum two people; towels not included
Five Hidden Cenotes Jungle Experience Guide with you in the water €199 per person 4.99★ (304) 5h–6h Minimum two; lunch requires the lunch option
Dos Ojos Private Tour, Private Van 2 Dos Ojos and its bat cave €139 per person 4.96★ (132) 4h–5h Minimum four; must swim; no children under three
Hidden Cenote Swim and Beachside Lunch Cenote, Akumal and lunch €108 per person 4.82★ (1,400) 4h 30m Life jackets mandatory; minimum age six

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best Cenote Tours in Playa del Carmen, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 431 reviews
4h

Ride to a life changing cenotes tour

This experience is perfect for you as it has a combination of unique elements that we share with you below: THE CENOTES Each cenote is different, a...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 406 reviews
6h

Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya

This tour is one of the ways to enjoy the Riviera Maya in the best way, visiting 3 cenotes in one day, the adventure begins at your hotel or place of ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 310 reviews
6h

VIP Cenotes Private Tour

Escape the crowds and explore the Riviera Maya your way on this 6-hour private tour — blending nature, culture, and flexibility for a truly personaliz...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 289 reviews
6h–7h

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

Explore the wonders of Tulum Mayan ruins with your own personal certified guide in the early morning to avoid large crowds. Experience the breathtaki...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 239 reviews
5h–7h

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, snorkel with majestic Turtles in Akumal and discover the underground cenote. Do all of 3 activities on this half-day...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 154 reviews
4h–6h

Private Cenotes tour

Swimming and snorkeling in a Cenote is a lifetime experience which can only be done in this part of the world. BTM has chosen the best cenotes (caves...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 120 reviews
8h

3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef

The best way to enjoy this tour is in private, starting very early to avoid the crowds, with a local guide expert on the subject, you will have a uniq...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 105 reviews
6h–7h

Private Coba & Cenotes tour

In this amazing Mayan city you will be able to admire the second highest Mayan pyramid in Mexico with 120 steps. You will enjoy the tour riding bikes ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 101 reviews
6h–8h

Private Tulum & Cenotes tour

Tulum, the most precious Pearl in the Caribbean sea, is a beautiful Mayan city where you will be able to know more about the Mayan culture and admire ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 436 reviews
3h–4h

Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)

• Half-day expedition with an estimated time of 3-4 hours. • Enjoy at your own pace - You are the only one joining this tour! • Private transportat...

Free cancellation
4.85
★★★★★
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Frequently Asked Questions

Favour open pools if enclosed spaces put you off; VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day) still includes a cave. For an underground focus, choose Private Tour Cenotes Sac Actun. For example, VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day) pairs open Xunaan Ha with underground Taak Bi Ha and requires moderate fitness: 5 from 69 reviews at €168 per person. Private Tour Cenotes Sac Actun is an underground option: 4.99 from 131 reviews at €172 per person.

For a couple or family watching the budget, start with shared cenote tours: median €99 per person. Private tours here are also per person, with a median of €194. Across this page, the middle half of prices runs from €91 to €200 per person. Private and shared medians show a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, shared Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour: 5 from 431 reviews, €42 per person. Private Cenotes Tour: 5 from 154 reviews, €223 per person. For two or four adults, estimate by multiplying the applicable price per person by the number paying; party minimums still apply.

Allow half a day for a typical cenote outing and a full day for a Cobá combination. The latter's median listed duration here is 8 hours. The median listed duration is 5 hours across this page. Its 17 tours also listed under Tulum Ruins have a median of 6.5 hours; its 8 Cobá combinations have a median of 8 hours. For example, Cobá, Multun Ha Cenote, Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group: 4.74 from 774 reviews at €81 per person.

Rule out the listed Dos Ojos Private Tour for someone who cannot swim: swimming is required. For children, the stroller and infant filter does not establish suitability for the cenote swim. The kids filter means "strollers and infants accepted": 34 of 60 tours match. Dos Ojos Private Tour requires swimming and sets a minimum age: 4.96 from 132 reviews at €139 per person. The flag does not establish a child's swimming suitability.

For limited mobility, start with private cenote tours: 6 of 29 are marked accessible by the operator. Filter first, then confirm the access you need with the operator. Across this page, 7 of 60 tours are marked accessible by the operator, including 1 of 31 shared tours. Private service does not establish physical access: Private Dream Underground World requires moderate fitness, with 4.99 from 436 reviews at €176 per person.

For entry and snorkel gear together, choose Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour. Budget separately for lunch on VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day), where lunch is extra. Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour lists entry and snorkel gear: 5 from 431 reviews at €42 per person. VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half day) has lunch as an extra: 5 from 69 reviews at €168 per person. Use the entry filter for admission; it does not select tours by meals or gear.

If hotel pickup matters, choose Private Cenotes in Tulum and Riviera Maya. Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour is a cycling outing with no hotel pickup. Hotel pickup is listed for 53 of 60 tours. For example, Private Cenotes in Tulum and Riviera Maya includes it: 5 from 406 reviews at €181 per person. Ride to a Life Changing Cenotes Tour excludes hotel pickup: 5 from 431 reviews at €42 per person. The pickup flag does not specify every hotel served.

Figures in these answers come from the 60 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.

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