Mountain Bike Tour: Explore Hidden Jungle Cenote and its Diverse Ecosystem
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36 Ratings
Playa del Carmen

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, this excursion is designed for you. Gain insight into the geological past that led to the creation of the cenotes, discover forest wildlife and plant life on a mountain bike, and take a refreshing dip in a secluded cenote with translucent waters. Embrace the wilderness adventure.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Carr. Cancún - Tulum 2100 - Adventurers will ride a mountain bike 24 km or 15 miles round trip in the jungle to cool off in a cenote with crystal clear water. On the bike tour you will be able to observe the flora and fauna of the area.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Mountain biking gear provided (bikes and helmets)
Location
Carr. Cancún - Tulum 2100
Carretera Cancún - Tulum
Centro Maya Starbucks Coffee
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kellen_a
May 23, 2024
Ideal morning - My girlfriend and I biked to the cenote with Alex this morning. It was such a great experience! He picked us up right outside of our building and drove us to the start of the ride. Alex was super friendly and he made us feel very welcome. The cenote was beautiful and refreshing after our ride. We were also lucky to have the place almost all to ourselves while we were there. Such a great time!
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Randi_a
Apr 21, 2024
A True Hidden Gem - This is by far one of the best and most mesmerizing tours/trips I have ever done and I have done a lot. Authentic, raw, and magical, this bike, cenote and caves tour will leave you speechless. Far from touristy spots, you'll literally experience the hidden gems of Cancun/Playa del Carmen with Alex. Alex is friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. He has all the historical, local, and scientific explanations to the spots he will walk you through! The caves are unbeatable!
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Jamie_l
Apr 16, 2024
The best experience! Definitely recommend - This was the best part of our trip! Alex picked us up from the hotel (which wasn't listed on the booking, but he accommodated anyways). He was timely and his communication was great (on WhatsApp). He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local fauna and history of the area. We asked a lot of questions and he always answered thoughtfully with great detail. The bike ride portion was good, we went at our own pace, passed through a local village, through the jungle and finally made it to the cenote which was empty. This is a great way to avoid the big tours and crowds and really connect with nature. We spent about an hour or so swimming around and cooling off! I would definitely recommend water shoes so you can climb the rocks. As there were just 2 of us, it's kind of like a 'choose your own adventure' since there is no set plan. After the cenote, we added on a spelunking tour through a nearby cave system which I would definitely recommend doing if you're not afraid of the dark or claustrophobic. To be honest, I'm quite scared of the dark, but Alex had a really calming demeanor and I surprisingly wasn't afraid at all. So don't let that deter you! Alex was also great at capturing photos for us so we could remember the experience! I would recommend this to anyone and would definitely do it again. We also got great food recommendations after and it was the best food we had during our trip!
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Craig_k
Mar 19, 2024
A wonderful day of jungle, biking, and cenote swimming - The pleasure of vacationing in and around Playa De Carmen will be increased considerably when you tour with Mama Nature and super host Alex! Very approachable knowledgeable and respectful, Alex made sure every detail of our excursion was confirmed the day before. He arrived early to pick us up and on the 20 minute drive to the starting point of the bike tour, he went over all the details of our itinerary, answering and questions and assuring us in our choice. Before we even swung a leg over the bike, Alex fit each to the rider and politely reviewed their operation. The. We were off for a 7.5 mile ride in the jungle, starting in a local village and the out in the thick of it. About an hour later we arrived at a private cenote where Alex expertly explained to us where to enter, where to jump off the ledge up high (taking the first plunge himself) and then acting as photographer and videographer for the day (he takes really good shots too). Then after an hour it was back the way we came. Exhausted, we were so thankful when Alex took us to a local OXXO for refreshments. I’d rare Alex a 100/100 and the tour that high as well. It was a truly wonderful active day hosted by a kind young man sharing his country with us. A word of advice: bring at least two bottles of water for each rider Viator indicates that you should bring snacks which maybe you wish to do but water is an essential as there’s nothing available in the jungle.
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Anja_w
Mar 9, 2024
Highlight of our trip to Mexico, get to know the Cenotes in a private tour! - The Bike Tour was a hightlight of our vacation in Mexico. Initially we couldn’t pick our Hotel as pick-up point on Viator but after booking our Guide contacted us to pick us up at our accomodation. He picked us up punctually and after a few minutes in the car he gave us our bikes and helmets and we drove about 12 km to a hidden cenote, which we had all to ourselves. On the way through the jungle we even saw 2 green parrots. At the cenote we had enough time to admire the nature and take a long swim in the cristalclear water. Alex is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about how cenotes were created, which was very interesting. After our swim we got back on our bikes and drove back to the car. We liked the tour so much that we spontaniously booked another tour with Alex for the next day, where he showed us the tunnel system of another cenote, which was equally stunning. For anyone searching for a more private tour, this is it, as the maximum of people on this tour is 4 people.
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Damonj298
Feb 21, 2024
Not your typical commercial tour. - This is not your typical commercial tour. Alex is a local that takes small groups of up to 4 people on a 10 mile round trip bike ride into the jungle to experience a pretty cool cenote. He speaks both English and Spanish and we had wonderful conversations with him as he explained the history of the cenote and area. The cenote is a little primitive, so there is no place to change when you get there to swim, so keep that in mind. The bike ride itself was very easy gravel roads and the mountain bikes had plenty of shocks to smooth the ride. My wife does not cycle regularly, and she did great (though her butt got a little sore by the end). Any relatively fit person should not find the ride difficult. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lisatannerrd
Feb 11, 2024
Fun bike ride and a beautiful swim - Alex was a great guide. He speaks English, Spanish, and French. It’s just him, his truck, and some bikes. He picked us up from our hotel on time. (Don’t worry if your hotel isn’t listed on trip adviser, just tell him where you are). The route is on a rough jungle trail. It’s mildly technical, but not too hard for most cyclists. I love to bike and I thought it was fun! He tells you all about the geology and history of the land and the cenotes. The cenote is super pretty. Crystal blue and clear and very deep in parts. There’s a platform to jump in and cliffs to jump off higher. Alex likes to free dive and it’s pretty crazy watching him go down so far. He brings goggles for guests. He’s very friendly and we had a great time!
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V5414mijohannal
Feb 10, 2024
Great experience - It was such a great experience! I learned a lot and enjoyed the trip into nature. The bikes were great. I can recommend it 100%
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Adrian_g
Jan 3, 2024
Great experience - Alex was a friendly and knowledgeable guide! We were guided into the jungle and arrived at the Cenote while learning about the area and its archeological history. The experience was smooth and we would recommend it to anyone interested.
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Scott
Jan 7, 2024
Not a corporate experience - Alex is a mindful and clearly spiritual person who understands the importance of a true nature experience. The guide is the owner and he will teach you about the history and the geological formations of the Yucatán. The 7 mile ride into the jungle was beautiful after mile 1. We got started early and there were two people and their guide at the cenote when we got there. They left relatively soon after and we had it to ourselves for over an hour before the ATV tours arrived. Alex was attentive to our needs and was a gracious host in “his office.” I held off on a five star rating because the bikes were not of the highest quality. I realize I am a bit of a bike snob, but some basic maintenance could go a long way to improving the bike part of the experience. My family and I highly recommend this tour. Support the small business owner who respects the environment of Central America.
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