4 Best ATV Tours in Cancun

Cancún is one of the most complete places in America to spend your holidays. Here you can find everything from pre-Columbian history to incredible golf courses and lush tropical jungles. The list of things to see and do in Cancún is almost endless.

One of the favourite activities for travellers in Cancún is exploring the rainforest in off-road vehicles, but the experience is not limited to that. The off-road tours available in Cancún include some incredible extras, such as visits to cenotes, zip lines and snorkelling.

This type of tour takes place during a visit to Extreme Adventure Eco Park in Cancun, a place where adventure is guaranteed.

On this type of excursion, you will have the opportunity to enjoy three combined experiences: off-roading, zip-lining and a relaxing swim in a cenote.

This adventure will take you by land, air and water so you can enjoy all the beauty that Extreme Adventure Eco Park has to offer.

This great experience usually begins with a 50-minute tour of the depths of the Mayan jungle in a 4x4 vehicle.

Then you'll continue through the jungle, Tarzan-style, among the trees, on an interactive zip line circuit. If you're afraid of heights, it goes without saying that it's best to skip this part, but don't worry, because the off-road experience and the swim in the cenote are well worth it.

Finally, you will be taken to one of the thousands of cenotes in Cancun where you can relax and swim. The cenotes of Cancun are idyllic places where you can swim and observe the beautiful nature of the region in all its splendour.

These excursions are usually done in small groups of around 14 people, making it a fairly personalised experience. In addition to this, you will generally be picked up from your hotel or another nearby meeting point and taken back there after the tour ends, in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.

One thing to keep in mind when choosing a tour is whether or not tickets are included.

In this category of excursions offered by Extreme Adventure Eco Park, park admission is included, as well as access to the zip line circuit and transportation to the cenote.

Please note that meals and drinks are not included. Another important aspect to consider is that these activities are not suitable for children under 4 years old. Remember that you must be over 18 years old to drive the 4x4 vehicle.

Details of interest

• Price: from approximately £66 per person.

• Duration: approximately 4 hours.

• Transport: comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with return transfer to your hotel. Off-road vehicle.

These tours take place in the beautiful area of the Ruta de los Cenotes park in Puerto Morelos, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience that only Cancun can offer.

You will travel through the jungle in an off-road vehicle, jump into a cenote where you can swim, and travel through the trees on a zip line, all within the Ruta de los Cenotes park.

The first activity on this type of tour is a trip through complicated paths, full of mud, rocks and water inside the jungle that can only be done in off-road vehicles.

To relax after driving through the intricate jungle trails, you will go to one of the many cenotes in the vicinity and jump in to bathe and swim in its crystal clear waters.

If you don't want to jump, don't worry, there are stairs available for you to climb down more comfortably. To finish off, you'll see the jungle from a different perspective, from above on a zip line.

Entrance fees are included in this type of tour. The service to pick you up and take you back to your hotel or another nearby meeting point is also included in the price.

If you like traditional Mexican food, you're in luck, as it includes a typical Mexican taco lunch.
However, it only includes a bottle of water, so I recommend bringing more because the heat in the jungle will make you thirsty.

Important details

• Price: the price is around £58 per person.
• Duration: approximately5 hours.
• Transport: You will be picked up and taken back to your hotel or meeting point in air-conditioned vehicles. The jungle experience is in off-road vehicles.

When you choose these tours, you will discover Puerto Morelos Reef National Park and its diverse ecosystem.

On this experience, you will take a boat ride through the Arrecifes park, snorkel while observing the incredible marine fauna, tour the jungle in an off-road vehicle, swim in a cenote and go zip-lining, all in one tour!

It's true that you will find many snorkelling activities in Cancún or excursions to the cenotes, but this combined tour allows you to do everything in the same day.

The journey begins with a boat ride through the coral reefs where you can observe colourful fish. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to spend the day diving in the reef to discover the amazing marine life and interact with it.

When you return to land, the tour heads to the Ruta de los Cenotes, where you will take a 4x4 ride through the rainforest. At the end of your off-road tour, you can relax by swimming in an idyllic cenote.

The fun doesn't end there. If you wish, you can try a 6-zip line circuit, all on the same day!

You'll be very tired at the end of the tour, but believe me, you'll treasure it for a lifetime. It is advisable to do this type of excursion on days with good weather, so plan your trip for the best time to visit Cancún.

This type of excursion is all-inclusive: you will be picked up at your hotel or another nearby meeting point, and all entrance fees and lunch are included.

The only additional cost is the dock tax and the Ocean National Park fee, which is approximately £12 per person.

Important details

• Price: from approximately £122 per person (plus dock taxes)

• Duration: approximately 7 hours.

• Transport: you will be picked up and taken back to your hotel or meeting point in an air-conditioned vehicle. The journey is made by boat, 4x4 vehicle and on foot.

If you want to make the most of your trip to the Mexican Caribbean but don't have enough time because you only have three days in Cancun, for example, there are many excursions that include all the activities on the same day so you don't have to give anything up.

This is the case with this complete excursion to Puerto Morelos Reef National Park and the Cenote Route, where you will have the opportunity to combine all kinds of adventures: from a 4x4 tour through the Mayan jungle to a swim in a crystal-clear cenote, a snorkelling experience to see the incredible coral reefs of Puerto Morelos and even the fun of jumping on the park's six zip lines.

For 7 hours and around £100 per person , you can book this combo of activities, which also includes water and snacks. But if you end up tired from all the sport, don't worry about getting back to your hotel because the price includes both outward and return transfers.

And if you haven't chosen the best time to travel to Cancun and, for example, the day you booked the excursion is bad weather for these activities, don't worry because you can cancel if the weather conditions recommend doing so on another date, or you can get a refund for the money you paid when you made the booking.

Important details

• Price: from approximately £114 per person (you must add pier taxes)

• Duration: around 7 hours.

• Transport: you will be picked up from hotels in the centre of Cancún and Riviera Maya and taken back, so you don't have to worry about getting there.

Off-road vehicle tours can be booked online. With this system, you have the great advantage of securing the date you want. You can also pay with credit and debit cards.

Another advantage is that you know exactly what you are booking, as all the details are clearly displayed and you can read reviews from previous users to compare the different options available.

While searching for your excursion, I recommend that you also check out other categories of activities to do in Cancun. There are many incredible experiences to enjoy during your trip.

Guided tours in off-road vehicles not only offer you the experience of exploring the jungle, but also include other activities such as zip-lining, snorkelling, walks and diving.

If you wanted to do all that on your own, the first difficulty you would encounter is safety. However, if you choose a company with experience in organising this type of activity, you will have all the necessary safety measures in place, thus avoiding unnecessary risks.

Another important advantage of guided tours is that they will take you to places that you would be unlikely to find on your own if you are unfamiliar with the region. The experience of local guides is invaluable because, beyond taking you to different sites, they tell you stories and interesting facts about each place.

Local guides can also recommend other activities. For example, if you like the beach, they can give you advice on the best excursions to Isla Mujeres, or if you prefer sailing, they can suggest the best cruises in Cancún.

You also have the advantage of saving money, because if you book a guided tour, the entrance fees and equipment rental are included in the price. If you decide to go on your own, you will have to pay for everything separately and the price will probably be much higher.

Keep in mind that most off-road excursions in Cancun also include other activities, so I will give you tips for all of them.

The climate in Cancun is tropical and quite humid depending on the time of year, so be sure to wear comfortable clothing so you can enjoy these activities in total comfort.

• The type of footwear you should choose should be closed; forget sandals for walking in the jungle. The best are closed, non-slip and waterproof shoes.

• Wear a hat and, if you are wearing sunglasses, make sure they are secure as they can easily fly off during the activities.

• Remember to use sunscreen and reapply it regularly. You will sweat a lot, largely due to the humidity of the jungle, and this will cause the sunscreen to wear off, so remember to reapply it several times throughout the day.

• As you will be swimming in the cenotes, remember to bring your swimsuit.

• Although some tours include lunch, it is a good idea to bring some snacks and water, lots of water.

• Bring insect repellent.