Xenotes tour (Xcaret)
Xenotes is a full-day tour run by Grupo Xcaret that visits four private cenotes, one of each type: open, semi-open, cave and ancient. Activities include an assisted rappel into a cavern about 25 m deep, zip-lines with cliff jumps, kayaking and swimming. Transport from Cancún, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen, a guide, a photographer, food and drinks are included. The official site listed 159 USD regular price per adult (checked October 2026).
What you do on the Xenotes tour
- Assisted rappel into a cavern cenote about 25 m (82 ft) below the surface.
- Zip-lines: three circuits over an ancient and an open cenote, plus two cliff jumps.
- Kayaking and swimming in a semi-open cenote.
- Visits to four cenotes in one day, each a different type.
Price and what's included
Prices change often; check the official site before you pay.
- Regular price listed at 159 USD per adult, with a discount for booking a day or more ahead (official site, checked October 2026).
- Children 6–11: 25% off the adult price (official site).
- Included: round-trip transport, certified guide, photographer, food and drinks.
- Extra: the photo pass, sold separately.
Is Xenotes worth it?
Choose Xenotes if you want an organized adventure day with zip-lines and rappel and no planning. If you mainly want quiet swimming or snorkeling, independent cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes or in Tulum cost far less per cenote and are less structured.
Xenotes vs other cenote tours
- Xenotes: four private cenotes, heavy on activities, fixed program.
- Ruta de los Cenotes tours: shorter ride, cheaper, mix of small family cenotes and parks.
- Tulum snorkel tours: better snorkeling in caverns, fewer adrenaline activities.
What is Xenotes?
Xenotes is a cenote tour run by Grupo Xcaret, the company behind Xcaret park. It visits four private cenotes in the jungle near Cancún, one of each type (open, semi-open, cave and ancient), with zip-lines, assisted rappel, kayaks and swimming.
Where is Xenotes?
The cenotes are on private land in the Ruta de los Cenotes area inland from the coast between Cancún and Playa del Carmen. You reach them by the tour transport from your hotel; the location is not a drive-in park.
How long is the Xenotes tour?
Plan for most of a day including the hotel pick-up and drop-off. The exact schedule depends on your pick-up zone; check the time on your booking.
What to bring to Xenotes
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes.
- Comfortable shoes that can get wet.
- Biodegradable sunscreen only, or none, per the official recommendations.
- Some cash for photos or extras.
The four Xenotes cenotes: Lu'um, Iik', Ha' and K'áak'
The official Xenotes site names its four cenotes after Maya words for the elements: Lu'um (earth), Iik' (wind), Ha' (water) and K'áak' (fire) (checked October 2026, xenotes.com). Each cenote has its own activity, such as rappel, zip-lines, kayaking or swimming.
The tour visits one open, one semi-open, one cave-style and one ancient cenote, so you see the main cenote types in one day.
Xenotes pick-up and schedule
Xenotes is a full-day tour with transport from Cancún and Riviera Maya hotels and a lunch stop. Pick-up times depend on your hotel; check your confirmation the day before.
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Xenotes: frequently asked questions
How much is the Xenotes tour?
The official site listed 159 USD regular price per adult, with online discounts for early booking and 25% off for children 6–11 (checked October 2026).
How many cenotes does Xenotes visit?
Four, one of each type: open, semi-open, cave and ancient.
Where does the Xenotes tour leave from?
Hotel pick-up from Cancún, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen.
Is food included in Xenotes?
Yes, the official site lists food and beverages as included.
Do I need to be fit for Xenotes?
Moderate fitness helps for zip-lines, rappel and kayaking. Life jackets are provided and guides assist on the rappel.
How long is the Xenotes tour?
Most of a day including transport. Pick-up times depend on your hotel zone.
Where is Xenotes?
On private land in the Ruta de los Cenotes area between Cancún and Playa del Carmen. Access is by the tour transport.
Are there lockers at Xenotes?
Check the official site or your booking; plan to bring only what you need, in a dry bag.
Do I need a guide at Xenotes?
Xenotes is only sold as a guided tour; you cannot visit the four cenotes on your own.
What are the names of the Xenotes cenotes?
Lu'um, Iik', Ha' and K'áak', Maya words for earth, wind, water and fire (official site, checked October 2026).