15 Cave Tours in Cozumel That Repay the Booking

1.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Drive across Cozumel with a private guide, visit El Cedral and the Jade Caverns, stop at El Mirador and Chen Rio, enjoy tastings, then have Mexican lunch at Coco’s Beach Club. Snorkeling gear and beach access are included, but the cave is not a dedicated snorkel site and beach time can feel short.

“Our guide, Brandon, was very friendly and flexible, he even started the tour early for us. We learned a lot about Cozumel and its various wildlife and plants. He got us to Jade Cavern early, so there was no one there but us which was excellent for taking pictures of all the bats. The snorkeling location was beautiful with nice changing rooms. We did have some jellyfish in the water, but he was pointing them out so that we could stay clear. All gear was provided except for towels. Note that if you aren't going to use fins, you should probably use water shoes as the rocks are slippery. Tequila/tortilla/choc…”

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2.Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a single or double ATV along Cozumel’s rough countryside trails, swim or jump from a 20-foot platform at Jade Cenote, and visit El Cedral’s Mayan temple and old Catholic church. Pickup is available anywhere in Cozumel, with guides such as Sergio, Alonso, Miguel, and Donny leading small groups in English.

“We had a fantastic time! Ronny was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and history. He took very good care of us. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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3.ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride a single or tandem ATV through Cozumel’s jungle near El Cedral, then visit Jade Cenote for stalactites, bats, and a possible swim. Guides such as Willie, Carolina, Gabriel, and Israel are praised for helping beginners. Expect a rough, muddy trail, required closed-toe shoes, lockers, showers, and about 3.5 hours door to door.

“I was not allowed to participate in this ride due to the tour operator's policy about a past medical issue; however, this information had not been provided to me by either Viator or the tour operator prior to my arrival. The medical requirements provided in the email did not include my issue. I requested a refund from both the tour operator and Viator and was denied. I even had to pay for a taxi to take me to a different location, although transfers were supposed to be included. The operator was very helpful to me in obtaining the taxi and a beach recommendation., which I appreciated. I am very dissatisfied,…”

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4.Cozumel Jeep Adventure to Jade Caverns with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel in a private Jeep with a local guide such as Ricardo, Fernando, Sergio, or Yamelie. Visit a tequila ranch, El Cedral, Jade Cenote, and an east-coast beach, then finish with fajitas and snorkeling. The route is flexible, but the cenote road is very rough and meeting-point details need careful checking.

“We had a great time with Señor Pastor. He was hilarious, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We had a wonderful time exploring the island and seeing some great sights. The tequila tasting was a highlight and changed my entire drinking world. My only note is that the lunch ended up not being included despite the experience saying it would be. However, I felt we got absolutely plenty of value from the tour (including all sorts of free drinks along the way and having our own private guide), so this wasn’t a problem for us. Just wanted to point it out for anyone else booking in case that’s an important consideration.”

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5.Private Jeep to Jade Cavern, Punta Sur & ATV Tour: All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend five to six hours exploring Cozumel in a private Jeep with an English-speaking guide. Visit Jade Cavern, ride ATVs on rough jungle trails, see Punta Sur and its lighthouse, enjoy a Mexican lunch at Coco’s Beach Club, and fit in snorkeling, paddleboarding, and local tastings when time allows.

“My partner and I recently booked this Viator tour in Cozumel for our cruise. We were excited, but it unfortunately did not meet our expectations. Our tour guide, Pedro, was excellent with his knowledge of the history of the island and was very nice to us- even offered us water after every experience. (This review is more geared towards the actual tour and not the tour guide.) Having said that, the tour did start with our guide trying to convince us to skip 2 major points- “Punta Sur and El Mirador”. We were told this was to “decrease 45 minutes of driving time”. We felt pressured to skip this, so…”

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6.ATV Ride to Jade Cavern, Beach Club Access & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 153 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $79

Ride a Honda 250 ATV through Cozumel’s jungle to Jade Cavern, swim in the island’s largest cenote, taste tequila in El Cedral, then relax at Playa Uvas with lunch, shore snorkeling, and kayaking. English-speaking guides such as Carlos, Daniel, Luis, and Oliver lead the trip. Bring a license, scarf, swimwear, and cash for the $15 El Cedral fee.

“Unbelievable fun. Was a little timid at first, but after 5 mins I felt like I was born to ride. My kidneys will never forgive me as they were bounced around from going over rocks, small bolders, and tree roots. The most fun was watching my husband going through rain puddles that were about two feet deep at top speed. He is 81, not necessarily fit, so if he can do it, so can you!!! Venture out, and you will not be disappointed.”

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7.Jungle Jeep Adventure to Mayan Caves, Cenote and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Drive shared Jeeps through Cozumel’s rough jungle roads, visit El Cedral and its old church, swim or watch at a cenote, snorkel at Dzul Ha Reef, and sample tequila. Guides such as Miguel, Julio, Jerry, Roy, and Bebe are known for adding local stories. Lunch costs extra, and the Jeep is usually shared.

“Beautiful jungle scenery. Informational tour about tequila. Wonderful food and dip in the Caribbean Sea to round out the day. Julio was the best tour guide! He rode with us and had great conversation the whole time. It was a great day! Ps you do stop at some side markets for shopping but you can just take a break if you don’t want to buy.”

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8.Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Cenote/caves and Mexican Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel around Cozumel with guides such as Alvin, Ramses, Chris, or Arturo, stopping at El Cedral, small Mayan remains, beaches, a tequila ranch, and Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso. Private transport, lunch with drinks, and hotel or cruise-port pickup are included. Bring cash, sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“Philippe gave us 100% and a great day. He educated us on so many factors as we travelled. He introduced us like friends at each stop. I strongly recommend Philippe and his depth of knowledge of all he spoke about. Charming & upbeat. He made a couple detours at our request and showed us out of the way places and a couple crocodile!”

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9.Wild Jade Cavern ATV Tour With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Ride an ATV through Cozumel’s rough jungle trails with guides such as Alejandro, Victor, or Noah. Visit El Cedral and Jade Cavern, where bats gather above emerald water, then taste eight tequila styles. Transfers, helmets, goggles, water, and the ATV are included, but park and cenote admission costs $20 extra.

“Alejandro with flamingo tours was fanatastic! We had so much fun take the plunge and jump into the cenote!”

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10.ATV adventure with caverns, ruins with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $75

Ride a single or double ATV from El Cedral through jungle trails to Jade Cavern, with time for photos or a cenote swim. You’ll also visit a crafts market and sample flavored artisanal tequilas. Round-trip transport from Martí Royal Village, helmets, and water are included, but El Cedral entrance costs $20 per person.

“I loved everything about this tour. The company contacted us immediately leaving the boat and continued to assist us with directions. The tour was private, only the two of us and the guide. Victor, our guide was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable immediately. The amount of time we spent doing the different activities was perfect. I would absolutely recommend this tour.”

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11.ATV Off-Road Adventure to Jade Cavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 62 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $55Best value

Ride a shared or single ATV from El Cedral into Cozumel’s jungle to visit Jade Cenote, where your English-speaking guide explains Mayan traditions and sacred cenotes. Roundtrip transport, helmets, goggles, water, and tequila tasting are included. The $20 El Cedral entrance fee is extra, and tequila tasting is optional.

“Die Fahrzeit mit den Quads ist viel zu kurz für den Preis. Dann musste man noch 20 Dollar extra für den Eintritt in das Mayadorf bezahlen. Aber man hatte gar keine Wahl weil es dort startet. Würde es nicht mehr buchen. Das ist der zweite Event den ich hier gebucht habe und schon wieder Nix gewesen. Mal sehen ob es morgen besser ist.”

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12.5-Hour Private Caves and Ruins Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Travel by private Jeep or SUV with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to Cozumel's east coast, Chen Rio, and Buenavista Ranch. You will taste artisanal tequila, explore Mayan caves and ruins, spot wildlife, eat a Mexican lunch by the sea, and finish at El Mirador. Guides such as Ricardo, Sergio, Fernando, and Jordan are praised for flexibility and personal service.

“We had some confusion on the pickup point because our ship arrived at a different dock than expected. However, communication with Kevin was great and our guide, Ricardo, came to us. He was a very knowledgeable guide. After visiting several beautiful beaches on the east side of the island, we went to the private Buenavista Ranch to tour 3 caves that were used by the Mayans for worshiping their fertility goddess. Very cool with some Mayan statuary. Then had an excellent lunch on the beach before heading back to town. I highly recommend this unique tour.”

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13.ATV Adventure to Mayan Jade Cavern plus Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a semi-automatic Honda 250 ATV through Cozumel’s jungle to Jade Cenote, where you can swim or jump from a ledge. Then visit El Cedral for tequila tasting before lunch and snorkeling at Playa Uvas. Guides such as Victor, Danny, Luis, and Sergio lead the outings. Expect rough roads, dust, mud, and a small group of up to 18 people.

“It was a great experience, I loved the Atv riding and the Cenote hopping, I can't swim but my friends did the jump and they loved it. My 2 only gripes are that we didn't have as much time to do the snorkeling, that's just time constraints. The other thing is that the driver was making certain comments in spanish that didn't bode well with me and my crew. We were all women so there are certain things we are cautious about when doing an excursion alone and him saying "whoever gets drunk first comes home with me" is not something us women want to hear when about to do…”

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14.ATV to Jade Cavern, Mud Trails, Snorkel and Lunch with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about 4.5 hours in Cozumel combining a semi-automatic ATV ride through muddy jungle trails with a swim or cliff jump at Jade Cavern. Finish at The Money Bar with a shore snorkel at Dzul Ha Reef, Mexican lunch, tequila tasting, kayaks, paddle boards, and two hours of domestic open bar. Guides such as Edgar lead the ride.

“We do a lot of excursions and this one was just meh. We chose this excursion because of all of the features it advertised. We were dropped off at the money bar for the buffet and the guided snorkel tour was forgotten I guess... The excursion consisted of an ATV ride where they took many pictures that were "sold" to you at the end, a tequila tasting that was a sales pitch and also asked for tipping, a stop by a strip mall where we were encouraged to shop and spend more money and a drop off at the money bar where they had a miniature sized meal (literally less…”

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15.Best Cozumel ATV Jungle Tour + Jade Cavern + Beach + Locker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an off-road ATV through Cozumel’s jungle for one hour, including a stop at a Mayan cenote known as Jade Cavern. Then spend two hours at San Francisco Beach Club with pool, beach, Wi-Fi, showers, restrooms, and a locker. Guides such as Oscar and Angel keep the ride fun and safe.

“We had a great time. The tour guide was friendly and very personable. I believe his name was Oscar, he made sure we had fun while being safe.”

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