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💎 Private Cenote-Hopping Tour (3-4 Cenotes)

Your own guide and van for a day, mixing cave, semi-open and open cenotes away from the bus crowds.

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$89–$250

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5-8 hours

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Year-round

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Families

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Private van + guide picks the cenote mix (commonly Chaak Tun, Sac Ha, Multum Ha, Taak Bi Ha, Suytun) based on crowd timing
Pickup at PDC hotels/Airbnbs included; itineraries run 10-60 min driving between stops
Snorkel gear, flashlights and entrance fees usually bundled; confirm per listing
Chaak Tun (in Playa itself) is the closest cave cenote — candles-and-stalactites vibe
Lunch at a local cocina or Mayan family home on most full-day versions
Best value for groups of 4-8 splitting the flat vehicle rate
Operators tailor for photography (Suytun light beam ~11am-1pm)

💵 Fanamarinana ny vidiny: Viator private cenote tours $89-160 pp for 2-4 pax, dropping to ~$70 pp for 8; luxury private (TourByLocals) $250+

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Expect to pay between $89 and $250 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Viator private cenote tours $89-160 pp for 2-4 pax, dropping to ~$70 pp for 8; luxury private (TourByLocals) $250+.

Plan for 5-8 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring swimwear, water shoes, a towel, and a waterproof phone pouch — life vests are mandatory and included at most cenotes; regular sunscreen is prohibited in the water.

Cenotes are fed by underground rivers and are swimmable in any weather — rain actually thins the crowds.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Private van + guide picks the cenote mix (commonly Chaak Tun, Sac Ha, Multum Ha, Taak Bi Ha, Suytun) based on crowd timing Pickup at PDC hotels/Airbnbs included; itineraries run 10-60 min driving between stops Snorkel gear, flashlights and entrance fees usually bundled; confirm per listing

avy amin'ny $89–$250 USD

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