Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya

Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya Highlights

Learn about the importance of cenotes to Mayan culture - thought to be portals to the underworld

Swim and snorkel in a stunning inlet full of colorful fish

Visit a private cenote - a cave of spectacular beauty with a collapsed ceiling, letting in natural light

Take a delicious vegetarian lunch with your small group and handpicked local guide

Why we chose this tour

Our Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya is a fantastic way to learn about the importance of cenotes and the ocean to Mayan culture. Swim and snorkel your way through a stunning inlet marveling at the vast array of fish and underwater species that make this sea their home. Visit a unique cenote - an underwater cave of incredible beauty. See impressive limestone formations and learn about the importance of these caves to Mayans, thanks to the impressive knowledge of your local guide. Wade through the water into the heart of the cave, where you can swim in the natural light from the collapsed ceiling above. Finally, enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch before heading back to your hotel. Our Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya leaves with guaranteed departures.

If you love swimming and being in the water, you’ll love our Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya. Even better, you’ll get to learn about the importance of water to the local Mayan culture from your expert local guide who will be with you on this tour. You’ll get to swim and snorkel in the tropical waters of the Caribbean ocean, observing the local variety of beautiful fishes. You and your small group will also be treated to a private tour of one of the region’s most beautiful cenotes. Cenotes hold particular significance to the Mayans, and it’s impossible not to see why when you visit. They are underwater caves of spectacular beauty, complete with limestone formations and collapsed ceilings that let in natural light, highlighting the impossibly blue water below. This is an amazing experience, guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip.

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Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya Itinerary

7:00-7:30 - Pickup from the Riviera Maya

You will be picked up from your hotel at the Riviera Maya.

08:00 - Guided Mayan Underworld Tour

Join a small group and a local guide who will introduce you to the waters surrounding the Riviera Maya.
Snorkel in a stunning inlet, taking in the vast array of fish that call this ocean home. You may even catch sight of a stingray or sea turtle.
Take a private tour of a local cenote - an underwater cave filled with magnificent limestone structures and gorgeous waters.
These caves play a large part in traditional Mayan culture, as they were thought to be portals to the underworld. Hear all about them as your local guide tells tales about both ancient and modern times.
Walk through the water until you arrive in deeper water, where you can swim to your heart's delight, under the collapsed ceiling which lets in natural light.
Take a delicious vegetarian lunch before heading back to your hotel.

14:00-14:30 - Drop off at the Riviera Maya

You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.

NB - all timings on Mayan Underworld Tour from the Riviera Maya are approximate

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Availability

Pricing

Important Details

Includes

Pick up from Tulum Downtown, Tulum Hotel Zone, Tulum Beach

Transportation to and from your hotel

Fully guided tour

All necessary equipment: Snorkel, mask, adjustable fins and waterproof lamps

Vegetarian lunch, snacks & water

Entrance fees

Excludes

Pick up from hotels outside of Tulum can be arranged for an extra cost - The extra needs to be paid the day of the tour in cash.

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Walking shoes & comfortable clothes.

Bathing suit, sun glasses, towel, camera, binoculars

Sun protection (bio degradable, but preferably clothes to aid with sun protection)& Insect repellent (eco friendly

Cash

Essential Information

Please advise your accommodation name in order to arrange the pickup

Zone 2: Conrad Tulum by Hilton to Puerto Aventuras$10 per person

Zone 3: Puerto Aventuras to Paradisus Playa del Carmen $20 per person

Zone 4: Sandos Caracol Playa del Carmen to Playa Maroma (Iberostar Gran Paraíso) $30 per person

Zone 5: Playa Maroma (Vidanta) to Cancun Airport Area $40 per person

Zone 6: Cancun Airport Area to Cancun Downtown $45 per person

Zone 7: Cancun Downtown to Cancun Hotel Zone $55 per person

Zone 8: Cancun Hotel Zone to Puerto Juarez (Isla Blanca) $60 per person

Basic swimming skill required (life jackets provided)

Not recommended for highly claustrophobic people (the roof top inside the cave is around 6 meters high with smaller sections)

The minimum age required for the tour is 6 years old.

The tour is as well available in German, Italian & French on demand. A different language is subject on availability, please contact us directly for more information

Please note that there are no ATMs in the area, vendors do not accept card payments either. . It is customary to tip guides and equipment in the field as a thank you for excellent service.

Physical requirement: Low

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