Signature experience

Cenote & Underground River

An underground river

Wade and swim through a flooded cave system of stalactites and glass-clear water.

Small-group, guide-led

Groups capped at ten per guide — helmets, lamps and wetsuits included.

How the day unfolds

1

Mid-morning pickup

A short drive into the jungle reserve — lockers, wetsuit fitting and a Mayan blessing before entering.

2

Into the cave

Ninety minutes underground: walking, wading and floating through chambers your headlamp reveals one by one.

3

The silent chamber

Lamps off at the deepest point — total darkness and dripping water. The moment everyone remembers.

4

Jungle lunch

Back in daylight for a regional buffet at the reserve, then home by mid-afternoon.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit & towel
  • Water shoes (or borrow theirs)
  • Change of clothes
  • No sunscreen or repellent before the cave — it protects the water
  • Leave jewelry at the hotel

What's included

  • Round-trip transport
  • Reserve entry & certified guide
  • Wetsuit, helmet, lamp & lockers
  • Regional buffet lunch
  • Lockers & showers

Not included

  • Photo package (no personal cameras underground)
  • Gratuity

Safety notes

Certified reserve guides, mandatory helmets and vests underground, water rarely deeper than chest height. Not advised during pregnancy or for guests with claustrophobia.

Accessibility

Uneven wet rock and low passages throughout — not wheelchair accessible and requires steady footing.