Xel Ha Tours
Xel Ha meaning 'where the water is born' is approximately 75 miles south of Cancun and within 8 miles of the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum.
The inlet at Xel Ha is a large enclosed area of sea bounded on sides by rocks and divided from the open ocean by an 80 meter floating bridge and is a snorkelers paradise. Within the inlet, depth varies but is usually around 12 feet. A wide variety of underwater wildlife can be seen in the sheltered waters and there is little to no current. By the floating bridge is where the water becomes deeper, here you can feed massive fish and swim amongst them.
But there is more than just snorkeling at Xel Ha. Dive, snuba and sea trek are optional activities, you can also swim with dolphins. Swim along the underground river, take a walk along the myriad of paths through the tree nurseries where trees of all shapes and sizes are nurtured and provide home to iguanas and other native wildlife. Explore the mangrove forests the only trees that grow in saltwater or float along the underground river. Xel Ha offers 5 different restaurants from fast food to Mexican and Italian, some with live music. Browse the souvenir stands and examine local handmade crafts. Information booths, showers, lockers, lifeguards and full handicapped and stroller access means that there is something for everyone at Xel Ha.
Xel Ha Public Tours |
From Cancun |
From Riviera Maya |
Xel Ha All Inclusive: Includes round trip transportation, entrance ticket, all food from 5 restaurants and ice cream shop, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), towels, lockers & snorkeling equipment ($20 per person deposit) |
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Xel Ha & Tulum All Inclusive: As above plus entrance to Tulum too. |
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Xel Ha Private Tours |
From Cancun |
From Riviera Maya |
Private Tours are for just you and your group. You choose the itinerary and your pick up time, ask the driver to stop when and where you want. The cost decreases the more people in your group you have. Maximum 10 persons per van. |
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Xel Ha All Inclusive Private: Includes round trip transportation, entrance ticket, all food from 5 restaurants and ice cream shop, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), towels, lockers & snorkeling equipment ($20 per person deposit) |
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Xel Ha & Tulum All Inclusive Private: As above plus entrance to Tulum too. |
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