You'll get to know some of Mexico's brightest native animals at a monkey sanctuary that takes in rescued primates. Learn about the conservation efforts of the sanctuary and the behaviours of animals like spider monkeys, snakes and colourful macaws before you hop in an ATV to explore the jungle. Dial up the adrenaline as you drive through the Riviera Maya's off-road trails with your guide leading the way. Then, finish the trip by cooling off at a cenote – an underground freshwater pool that's unique to Mexico.
Riviera Maya off-road jungle ATV and monkey sanctuary tour
- You'll meet rescued animals like spider monkeys and exotic birds at the sanctuary
- The tropical forest will flash by as you drive along the sanctuary's off-road trails in an ATV
- A swim in a freshwater cenote balances out your adrenaline for the day
Admission fees
Lunch
Soft drinks
Transport
Guide
4x4 tour
Swim stops
Single or double ATV
Buffet lunch
Swim in a cenote
Round trip transfer to Riviera Maya hotels
- To drive the ATV you must be at least 16 years old and show a valid driver's licence
- Passengers must be at least five years old
- The minimum height to ride in the ATVs is 120cm
- The maximum weight per vehicle is 175 kg for a single and 210kg for a double
- You mustn't be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, if you're found to be in an unsuitable condition, your tour will be cancelled without refund
- You'll need to pay a mandatory $15 USD ATV collision insurance fee
- There's an extra cost for transfers from Cancun, starting at $150 USD from one to six people for a round trip
- Not suitable for expectant mothers
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
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