Xelha Snorkel Adventure! Gorgeous & Natural From Playa Del Carmen
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Xelha Snorkel Adventure! Gorgeous & Natural From Playa Del Carmen

By Nauticos del Caribe
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Ages 0-65, max of 50 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights

  • Round trip transportation
  • Continental breakfast and Buffet lunch, national open bar and unlimited drinks.
  • Unlimited snorkeling in the river and inlet
  • Use of lockers, towel and use of snorkel equipment
  • World of Adventure: games of ropes, zip lines and jumps from 5 meters high
  • Special games for children in the World of Children
  • Walks through gardens and paths of the jungle and The Meliponario and the Nursery
  • The Mirador Lighthouse with 360 ° views at a height of 40 m and descent on a slide
  • Entry/Admission - Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret
What's not included
  • Optional water activities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: Wyndham Garden Cancun Playa Del Carmen: Plaza Antigua or Plaza Las Perlas(contact customer care for support) Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at the Aloft Tulum Hotel The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service The pick up time can be different depending in which city the customer will stay at
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118403P12

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • It is not possible to change the date on the day of your visit
        • We will send a boarding pass that needs to be printed, Viator Voucher has no redeem value
        • If the traveler wants to bring an infant of 4 or less they have to informed the provider, otherwise the infant won't have access to the transportation
        • Infants and kids are required to show ID
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118403P12

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        $191.00
        per adult
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        Ireland241 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked this through TUI holidays at the hotel so the transfer was included. We had a great day out and it was worth the entrance fee. I was a bit disappointed with the snuba in the Cenote at $104 (US). It was a short dive and you barely made it into the cave. I’m an experienced scuba diver so that’s may be why I felt it was poor. I won’t be repeating that error again.
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        Written July 31, 2023
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        Xelha is an awesome place to be, perfect for adults, kids, families and friends. We are glad that your family got to have a great time The feeling of floating on a natural river while enjoying the beautiful surroundings is just magical. We are sorry that you did not liked the extra activity that was not included, it's just a taste of what a scuba dive is We hope to see you again soon!
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        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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        Written September 26, 2022
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        Thank you for all the tips for our future travelers! Xelha is a park that has everyting, food, drinks, activities and nature all wraped up in an unique combination There are other nature beauties that you have to know
        Written September 27, 2022
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        Alnerto E
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
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        Very good treatment, very friendly everyone. Incredible staff, very good facilities, very good food and very well specified separations.
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        Written November 6, 2023
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        Gracias por compartir esta experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra mucho que haya disfrutado del parque y el servicio de nuestro staff Xelha es un lugar hermoso ideal para pasar un día increíble ¡Esperamos verlos de nuevo en otra aventura!
        Written November 7, 2023
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