5 Snorkelling & Zipline Trips Worth the Harness

1.Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $148Our pick

Spend about seven hours visiting Tulum, swimming and snorkeling in a cenote, and riding jungle zip lines with guides such as Alan, José Alfredo, or Christian. Pickup, equipment, lunch, and beverages are included, but bring water shoes, spare clothes, sunscreen, and a towel.

“The guides(Alex, David etc) are all hilarious and awesome! We had a blast in Tulum, Ziplines and Cenote is amazing! Wish I could stay in the Cenote forever!”

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2.Ultimate 5×1 Combo with ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $114

Pack reef snorkeling, an ATV ride, jungle ziplines, rope bridges, and a cenote swim into one 7-hour day from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Guides have included Roy, Victor, Julio, Jose, Joe, and Moma. Bring old clothes, expect mud, and confirm the pickup time before departure.

“We booked through Viator and had multiple confirmations of a 9:30 pick up, but the tour operator changed it to 8:55. Since our confirmations said 9:30, we missed it and had to pay a $30 fee to change the date. Then we couldn’t do the snorkeling we paid for because of high waves (though I don’t blame them for that, it was still a bummer and not something I had considered, and I feel I should have gotten a refund) and the tour operators tried to make us take one double atv instead of two singles. And they don’t allow you to take phones/ cameras do that they have the…”

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3.Cancun Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

Spend the day at Tulum and a Mayan-owned jungle park near Chemuyil. Expect zip lines, a cenote swim, rappelling, buffet lunch, and guided Maya history. Guides such as Alex, Julio, Enrique, and Jesus have earned strong praise, but the activities and timing may differ from the photos and description.

“This tour was so much fun. It’s divided into two separate parts. In the morning, we started off zip lining through the threes to reach the cenotes that we got to swim in. The cenotes are located on property owned by a Mayan family. So only the people on the tour had access to go swimming in it. Which was awesome because that meant there was not a huge crowd. Alex was our tour guide for the first half of the day and he was extremely knowledgeable about Mayan history and traditions, and the land we were on. He was also extremely safe in every activity and fun to be…”

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4.ATV Adventure Combo with Snorkeling, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109Best value

Spend about eight hours combining Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling with jungle ATVs, ziplines, and a Mayan cenote. Guides such as Rafael, Mike, Marlon, and Jorge are often praised for calm instruction and good humor. Expect shared transport, a busy schedule, optional upgrades, and extra costs for port tax, tips, lockers, and photos.

“Had a great time. Miguel was great when I was nervous with snorkeling and Jorge made it so I wasn't nervous zipping. He was very down to earth and an excellent tour guide”

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5.Turtle Snorkeling and Jungle Adventure with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about six hours pairing guided turtle snorkeling at Akumal Bay with jungle ziplines, a rappel into a cenote, and an underground swim. Guides such as Aron, Dara, Ruben, and Vanessa are known for attentive help, while lunch, equipment, bottled water, and transport are included.

“Amazing tour with Mark, really well planned and seamless! Definitely recommend for a great half day out with some incredible activities.”

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