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Spend a full day snorkeling three distinct water worlds of the Riviera Maya: an open cenote, a cavern cenote, and the fish-filled Yal-Ku lagoon. This small-group tour includes transport, lunch, bottled water and snorkel gear.
Spend a full day snorkeling three distinct water worlds of the Riviera Maya: an open cenote, a cavern cenote, and the fish-filled Yal-Ku lagoon. This small-group tour includes transport, lunch, bottled water and snorkel gear.
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Operated by NS Vacations Tours · Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
You step off the shaded van into a hush of palms and limestone; the air tastes of wet earth and distant salt. Guides direct the group toward a bright opening where sunlight drops into clear water — the first of three very different swims on a long Riviera Maya day. Water calls first: an open cenote you can jump into, a cavern that narrows into still, mineral-rich pools, and finally Yal-Ku, a tidal lagoon alive with tropical fish.
moderate.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in light to moderate fitness—able to swim short distances and handle steps and occasional climbs.
This is a full‑day tour (about 9–10 hours) that visits three sites: an open cenote, a cavern cenote, and Yal‑Ku lagoon, with time for snorkeling at each stop.
Yes—snorkel masks and fins are provided as part of the tour; you may bring your own if preferred.
The trip is suitable for most ages but involves steps and short climbs; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and pregnant travelers are advised not to participate.
No—the Yal‑Ku lagoon eco tax (around USD 10 per person) is typically payable on arrival and is not included in the tour price.
Cenotes supplied fresh water to Maya settlements and were often considered sacred; many were places for offerings and ritual gatherings.
Visitors are asked to use reef‑safe products, avoid touching cave formations and take all trash with them; local eco‑fees help fund conservation efforts.
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