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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

4.8 · 1,400 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Cancun Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 18 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A cenote swim, then snorkeling with sea turtles off Akumal and lunch at a beach club, with transport from most hotels in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, gear and van snacks included.

The Akumal entrance and conservation fee is paid on site, minimum age six. 4.82 from 1,400 reviews at €108 per person.

In our comparison: #21 of 26 in Cenote Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €108 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
  • A delightful lunch at an exclusive beach club
  • Professional bilingual guide.
  • Snacks aboard our vans (water, fruit, and crackers).
  • Life jackets (mandatory).
  • Entrance to the cenote and the beach club.
  • Snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel).
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir Photos (available for purchase)
  • Entrance Fee and Environmental Conservation Fee

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
1,400 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,340 of 1,400

Star breakdown of all 1,400 ratings

5 stars
1,255 · 90%
4 stars
85 · 6%
3 stars
31 · 2%
2 stars
10 · 1%
1 star
19 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and cenote swim; seaweed or bad weather can disrupt turtle snorkeling.

Praised

  • Guides who explain cenote formation, Mayan culture and marine life
  • Underground cenote swims, often singled out as the highlight
  • Seeing sea turtles up close while snorkeling
  • Patient help for children and nervous swimmers
  • Tasty lunches served beside the beach

Complaints

  • Incorrect or changed pickup times and unanswered calls
  • Restrictions on taking personal photos in the cenote
  • Turtle snorkeling sometimes replaced because of seaweed or bad weather
  • Bumpy roads during transfers between activities

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 April 2026 to 24 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Cancun Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Minimun age: 6 years old

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cenote Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #21 of 26€1084h 30m4.82 (1400)shared, max 18
Small-Group 3 Cenotes Adventure Tour€1547h4.98 (529)shared
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles€2705h5.0 (239)private
Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman€1778h4.98 (299)private

Ranked #21 of 26 in Cenote Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €270, median €108; typical length 6h. 4 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Cenote Tours

From €108 per adult