On this National Geographic Day Tour, explore Tankah Park in Mexico's Riviera Maya. After an orientation, swim in two cenotes, once considered portals to the Mayan underworld. Enjoy a canoeing session at the third cenote, then end with a refreshing swim at the forth cenote.

With insights from a National Geographic guide, trek through the jungle to Cenote Cueva and Cenote Piraña for a refreshing dip. You'll also visit Cenote Naval for an adventurous canoeing session and Cenote Azul for another invigorating swim in its crystal-clear waters. These cenotes were not only sources of fresh water for the ancient Maya but were also believed to be passageways to Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, and were sites for important rituals.

Next, head over to a traditional Mayan house to learn about the Melipona bee, a stingless bee that has been cultivated for centuries for its medicinal honey. Enjoy exclusive access to a traditional Mayan kitchen and take part in a demonstration of the art of tortilla-making, where you'll get hands-on with shaping the dough and learn about the secrets of ‘masa' (corn dough). Then, tuck into a buffet meal featuring dishes rooted in the local heritage that highlight the day's discoveries and flavours.

Finally, hike to a fifth cenote, learning about the discovery and preservation of these natural sites. Spanning 300 hectares, Tankah Park's cenotes and forests offer Mayan heritage and ecological diversity. This tour also supports the local community and promotes sustainable tourism, helping to preserve these remarkable lands.

Höjdpunkter

Dive into sacred cenotes on this National Geographic Day Tour where you can have a refreshing swim in Cenote Cueva and Cenote Piraña, revered pools historically linked to the Mayan underworld, Xibalba
Paddle Through Crystal Waters with an adventurous canoeing experience on the pristine waters of Cenote Naval, followed by a relaxing stop at Cenote Azul
Gain unique insights into the cultural and ecological significance of the cenotes and the surrounding Mayan jungle with your National Geographic-trained guide
You'll go behind the scenes at a traditional Mayan kitchen as you get hands-on in an exclusive 'art of tortilla-making' demonstration and learn all about the deep cultural roots of its key ingredient, masa – corn dough.
Support local heritage and promote ecological preservation while exploring 300 hectares of Tankah Park's lush forests, sacred cenotes, and diverse wildlife

Viktig information

Please note: The use of sunscreen is not permitted for swimming in the cenotes
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

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David
Rest som par
5 december 2025
5
Usa
Guide excellent, setting fantastic, people lovely, lunch fresh and tasty. Ceonotes interesting. Enjoyed swimming in them, canoe. Wildlife, birds and fauna.
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Tine
Rest med vänner
27 november 2025
4.2
Usa
Was allemaal super geregeld ??
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Worst trip ever, dont
Rest som par
6 november 2025
1
Usa
This is the worst trip i have ever been on. I was expecting to kayak down a river, not in what the guide laughed "they call it a river but they really dug it out with diggers". We expected to be immersed in Mayan culture and be shown how to make tortilla. We were served chicken and rice. When the guide asked a woman to show us how to make tortilla she just said no, not me. They then argued in Spanish. Another woman reached into a platic bag and threw a tortilla at the first woman, who angrily
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L
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5 november 2025
2.2
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This was not a full day as advertised it was about 4 hours and that included at least 1 hr waiting around. We left hotel at 9.10 and we're returned at 2 45. The guide spoke little English so we did not learn about history of the cenotes, the advert stated a national geographic guide to tell you all about this. Also no tortilla/masa demonstration, this was something we were looking forward to. Very expensive trip and didn't deliver all that promised.
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Rien
Rest som par
30 oktober 2025
4.2
Usa
De prijs van 140 euro per persoon is vrij fors voor 3 keer zwemmen en 1 keer kanoën. Je bent ook misschien maar 6 uur daadwerkelijk op locatie en 2 uur is reistijd.
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Emma
Rest med vänner
9 oktober 2025
5
Storbritannien
The tour was great and guides were excellent only downside was the mosquitos but that’s what it is and the tour was a little shorter than expected but we were the first to arrive and every experience was private to our small group therefore losing a bit of time was beneficial for us rather than being stuck in crowds ??