Private Underground River Tour with Snorkeling: Exploring Caves and Reef in Tankah Bay
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19 Ratings
Tulum
Embark on a thrilling half-day tour that combines snorkeling in the Caribbean sea with an underground river adventure. Explore caves, admire limestone formations, and learn about the significance of cenotes in the region.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tulum - Embark on a half-day excursion that marries the thrill of snorkeling among tropical fish in the Caribbean with the wonder of exploring a private cenote and cave system. Our journey begins at a picturesque cove where you can swim alongside a diverse collection of Caribbean marine life, with the chance of encountering stingrays or sea turtles. We select calm inlets or bays to ensure a safe and enjoyable snorkeling experience, free from strong waves and currents.

Cenotes, the iconic sinkholes of the Yucatan peninsula, are a breathtaking feature of the region’s topography. These subterranean pools are adorned with an array of stunning limestone structures, including stalactites and pillars, and are filled with crystal-clear rainwater. Beyond their natural beauty, cenotes hold a sacred place in Mayan culture, representing both a source of life-sustaining water and a gateway to the mythical Underworld.

Our tour includes a visit to a secluded cave where you can marvel at the variety of geological formations and gain insight into their millennia-long development. As we traverse 600 meters of underground passageways, you’ll be enveloped in the mystical ambiance of the Mayan Underworld, making for an enchanting and soul-stirring adventure.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • All entrance fees included
  • Mandatory life vests on boat tours (provided)
  • All necessary equipment provided
  • Lunch included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum (check email for time)
What's Not Included
  • +$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Conrad Tulum by Hilton and Puerto Aventuras.
  • +$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Paradisus Playa del Carmen.
  • +$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Sandos Caracol Playa del Carmen and Playa
  • +$40USD per person extra for pick-ups between Playa Maroma (Vidanta) and Cancun Airport Area.
  • +$45USD per person extra for pick-ups between Cancun Airport Area and Cancun Downtown.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This half-day tour combines snorkeling in the Caribbean sea or inlet with an amazing underground river/cenote adventure. You will visit the second largest reef in the world in front of Tankah bay and then a 600-meter long cave, where you can see the different types of limestone formations and learn about the meaning and importance that these cenotes have in these region.

Your tour includes Pick up, Drop off, Transportation to the sites, Entrance fees, Lunch, Equipment and a guide all the time.

  • Bathing Suit.
  • Camera.
  • Cash (Most of the local vendors only accept cash).
  • Don’t Forget to Bring:
  • Extra T-Shirt.
  • Hat.
  • Necessary COVID-19 prevention measures are implemented during the tour (50% capacity, Antibactial gel available and facemasks complusory, sanitization of vehicles and equipment, safe distance between all participants, groups from 2 to 6 people maximum, private tour possible)
  • Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent.
  • Sun glasses.
  • Towel.
  • Water Shoes and Flip Flops.
  • If you present any of the following symptoms (fever, dry cough, tiredness, headaches, aches and pains), please refrain from joining the tour, contact us as soon as possible and look for medical assistance
Location
Tulum Tours - Mexico Kan Tours - Eco Tours Riviera Maya
Calle Centauro Sur
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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349matasb
Nov 23, 2023
Amazing - Marco was amazing guide. Everything was perfect. The undergrounds Cenote is once in a lifetime experience
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R3254btgracea
Oct 4, 2023
A MUST in Tulum - The most amazing experience. Pablo our guide was full of knowledge and made the trip so much fun! The caves are a must, the hidden cenote was magic! Snorkeling on the reef was so fantastic
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Siobhanmd8270cb
Oct 4, 2023
Snorkel and cave tour - Amazing - Beautiful day with Pablo. Very informative and fun tour. Would 100% recommend. Oscar our driver was amazing too.
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420jajan
Sep 16, 2023
Amazing! - Ruben and Carlos were fantastic. Underground tour was very nice and informative. Food was delicious!
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Lornag72
Aug 22, 2023
Exploring the Tulum Mayan Underworld - We had a fantastic trip with Iber. Started off with a visit to the Tulum ruins. Iber was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information and showed photos to help us imagine. Next we had a trip out on a boat to the reef where we went snorkelling. We saw lots of fish and a southern stingray too. Finally, and the icing on the cake, was a visit to a private cenote which involved climbing down via a rope. Walking/swimming through the limestone stalactites and mites to the final pool. Really special. And a meal to finish. Thank you.
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Harry
Aug 22, 2023
Amazing tour must see - It was an absolutely amazing trip, our guide Iber made the day really special. He was extremely knowledgable and loved the places we visited, couldn’t have asked for more. We went snorkelling, to a temple, and a private cenote. 100% a 5* experience, could not recommend more.
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H1734skhannahb
Mar 30, 2023
Great experience - I was grateful to have such a flexible and accommodating private tour guide, Saiid. This site didn’t have options for children and that changed things up a bit. He took us to a more safer place where we could enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the cenote. He also took us to a local taco place (taqueria maya).
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Mrwcafl
Jan 3, 2023
Amazing half day of snorkeling exploring underground river - The Mayan Underworld tour was a perfect day. Our guide Said provided us with a great tour for our family of four. We started the day snorkeling in a lagoon where we saw so many beautiful fish and even a barracuda and sting ray. We enjoyed it so much I would consider a half day of just snorkeling. Said was very helpful with my wife who is not a strong swimmer allowing her to also have a great time. From there we went to an underground cave and river that was amazing. The water felt a little cool or “fresh” as Said described it but we quickly became used to it. Said helped us capture many amazing photos and videos while in the cave. We had a fantastic experience!
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Barry
Dec 26, 2022
Excellent - Fantastic experience & highly recommend! Fernando was an exceptional guide. Super knowledgeable about the whole landscape
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Laurenhl465go
Jul 14, 2022
Awesome - Lily was a wonderful guide. We loved the underground cenotes and the lunch, as well as learning about the Mayan culture.
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