Adventure 1 – Upon arrival you will be given a locker to safeguard you personal belongings and then on to class for instructions in the use of harnesses and how to navigate safely the almost 2 miles of Zip Lines in the trees. The Costa Rican trained instructors will insure that your equipment is properly fitted and adjusted as your safety and security are “number one.”
Then you are off on the longest set of Zip Lines in all of Mexico which is divided into 22 platforms and 11 Zip Lines all above and through the beautiful Yucatan Mayan Jungle. The entire Zip Line tour will take you approximately 2 hours.
Adventure 2 – Upon arrival at the edge of the Caribbean Sea board an open outboard boat and travel to the edge of the coral reef where you will stay on the protected side and enjoy snorkeling with the tropical marine life. See corals, soft corals, fish, star fish and maybe a sea turtle. Feel as if you have jumped into a huge aquarium.
A light lunch and free soft drinks are included and to be enjoyed on a beach at a waterfront terrace. Then it is back to the beach for the air conditioned van ride back to your hotel.
Total tour time will be about 5 hours.
From your Playa del Carmen Hotel with round trip transportation:
Selvatica’s Zip & Snorkel - Mid-Morning Tour - from Playa del Carmen
Hotel Pick up*: 8:25 AM to 9:55 AM * (Exact pickup time will be sent when you reserve)
Departure tour: 10:30 AM
Total Tour Time: 3 hours
Total Time from your Hotel back to your Hotel: 5 hours (Approx. 2 hours of travel time and 3 hours of tour time)
Selvatica’s Zip & Snorkel - Adult Price: $119.00 USD
Selvatica’s Zip & Snorkel - Child Price (8-12): $59.00 USD
This Expedition Operates Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only
Minimum age: +8 years (see children rate).
Frequently Asked Questions About Selvatica Zip & Snorkel
Questions about hotel pickup
Questions about the tour
Questions about reservations and cancellations
Questions about hotel pickup
Does this tour have hotel pick up?
Yes, this tour has hotel pick up at all Cancun Hotels and the hotels in the Riviera Maya. If you hotel is small and not listed it does not mean that there is not hotel pickup. In the interest of space we cannot list all hotels. But if you are close to a hotel on the list then we have pickup. Please see the questions below for which zone you hotel is in.
Is this tour available from Cancun hotels?
Yes there is pickup at ALL CANCUN HOTELS – IN THE CANCUN HOTEL ZONE AND DOWNTOWN CANCUN.
The list below is for the hotels in the RIVIERA MAYA that are included in the Cancun Tour Pickup Zone.
THE SELVATICA CANCUN TOUR PICKUP ZONE INCLUDES:
→ All hotels in the Cancun Hotel Zone – “Zona Hotelera”
→ All hotels in downtown Cancun including Excellence Playa Mujeres.
→ The following hotels in the Riviera Maya are in the Cancun pickup zone:
Acamaya
Arrecifes
Azul Hotel
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda
Caribbean Reef
Ceiba del Mar
Desire
Dreams Riviera
El Cid
El Dorado Royal
Excellence Riviera
Hacienda Morelos
Hacienda Tres Rios
Los Pelicanos
Maroma Resort & Spa
Mayan Palace
Moon Palace
NH Riviera Cancun
Paradisus Riviera Maya
Paraiso de la Bonita
Secrets Excellence
Secrets Maroma
Valentin Imperial
When you reserve we will send you the exact pickup time at your hotel.
Which hotels in the Riviera Maya have pickup?
We pickup directly outside the hotel lobby for all hotels from the Maroma (near Playa del Carmen) down the coast to Dreams Tulum (almost in Tulum.)
THE RIVIERA MAYA SELVATICA TOUR PICKUP ZONE INCLUDES:
→ The following hotels in the Riviera Maya have pickup:
Akumal Beach Resort
Aventura Spa Palace
Barceló Maya/Beach/Colonial / Palace
Capitan Laffite
Catalonia Playa Maroma
Catalonia Royal Tulum
Catalonia Riviera Maya
Catalonia Yucatan
Club Maeva
Dreams Puerto Aventuras
Dreams Tulum
El Dorado Seaside
El Tucan Condo Hotel
Encanto Aventuras
Freedom Paradise
Gala Gran Esmeralda
Gran Porto Real
Grand Bahia Principe
Grand Coco Bay
Grand Oasis Riviera Maya
Grand Palladium
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya
Grand Sunset & Grand Riviera Princess
Grand Velas all Suites and Spa
H10 Hacienda Maya
Hacienda Vista Real
Hidden Beach
Holiday Inn Express Playacar
Iberostar Quetazal Playacar
Iberostar Paraiso Beach
Las Casitas Akumal
Las Palapas
Le Revé
Mandarin Oriental
Maroma
Mayakoba
Mayan Palace / Grand Mayan
Occidental Allegro Playacar
Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret
Ocean Maya
Ocean Breeze
Omni Puerto Aventuras
Playacar Palace
Porto Playa
Real Playa del Carmen
Riu Lupita
Riu Palace Mexico
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Riu Tequila Playacar
Riu Yucatan Playacar
Royal Hideaway
Sandos Caracol
Sandos Gala Playacar
Secrets Capri
Secrets Silversands
Shangri La
The Reef Playacar
The Royal Haciendas
The Royal in Playa del Carmen
The Tides Riviera Maya
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Viva Wyndham Maya Playacar
Xpu-Ha Palace
If you are located in a small hotel or villa “between” any two hotels on this list we can also pick you up.
My hotel is not on the list what do I do?
If you are located in a small hotel or villa “between” any two hotels on this list we can also pick you up.
If you are not in between two hotels on the list we recommend that you get to Plaza Playacar for pickup. We will send you the exact pickup time in Plaza Playacar when you reserve.
What time do we get back to our hotel?
You will be returned to your hotel approximately 5 hours after your pickup.
Do you have pickup at the Calica Cruise ship dock?
Yes we can pick you up and return you to the Calica Cruise Ship dock, but we have a minimum of 6 people for a pickup in the Calica Cruise Ship dock.
How long does it take to get to Selvatica once we leave the main road?
The distance is 12 miles or 20 kilometers and takes about 25 minutes.
Do you have group pick up?
Yes, you tell us the size of your group and we will arrange transportation for your group from any location in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
We are staying in Cozumel? How do we get from the Playa Del Carmen ferry to Selvatica?
You will need to take the ferry to the Playa del Carmen Ferry dock. Then you will need to go Plaza Playacar or go the area in front of the Playacar Palace Hotel where we will pick you up. Don’t worry we will send you a map and both are within walking distance of the Ferry dock.
Selvatica Recommended Ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen (Ferry transfer time is 45 minutes)
Selvatica Tour Time 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 AM 1:30 AM
Playacar Palace Pick up 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 AM
Ferry to take 5:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
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Questions about the tour
What should I bring on the tour?
Light clothing is recommended. Also bring sunglasses and your bathing suit for your swim in the cenote and a towel if you want too. See question below regarding sun tan lotion and insect repellant.
What about sun tan lotion and insect repellant?
In the interest of keeping the cenote clean and pure we only allow biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. DO NOT put on regular sun tan lotion or insect repellant BEFORE your cenote swim. After the cenote swim please feel free to put on sun tan lotion or insect repellant. If you feel you are sensitive to the sun then please dress accordingly or feel free to use sun tan lotion if you DO NOT plan to go for a refreshing swim in the cenote.
What is the maximum weight to do the Zip line?
The maximum weight limit for the Zip lines is 150 kilos or 330 pounds. (See Size limits below.)
What is the maximum size limit to do the Zip lines?
The maximum waist size is 120 cm / 47 inches and the maximum thigh measurement is 66 cm / 27 inches.
How old does a child need to be to be able to go on the zip lines?
Children as young as 3 can go on the zip line when “tethered” to one of our guides.
How old does a child need to be to go alone and not be tethered to a guide?
Children must be 8 to go alone and un-accompanied by a guide.
Do I need extra cash?
You only need extra cash for extra refreshments and souvenirs.
What kind of souvenirs are there?
You will be able to buy caps and t-shirts; by the way some are really cool.
How many guides are there?
The number of guides depends on the size of the group. Generally there are 8 guides in the zip line area and 3 guides in the cenotes.
Is there food?
Yes, a light lunch is served which consists of grilled chicken, rice and beans.
How high are the zip lines above the jungle floor?
The highest platform is 65 feet (20 meters) above the jungle floor. The average platform takeoff height is 50 feet.
How much climbing (up or down) is involved in the zip line tour?
The climbing involved if for you to gain altitude to depart on the first zip line. Then as you go from zip line tower to zip line tower you will be climbing some steps again to gain height.
Will we see wild animals?
Yes with luck you will see jungle birds including parrots, spider monkeys, white tailed deer and other local jungle animals.
Are the Zip lines safe?
The zip lines are extremely safe as all the equipment and the zip lines themselves are designed to carry several times the weight they actually carry.
On the snorkel tour do we snorkel in the National Park area?
Yes you are in the National Park that is located in Puerto Morelos.
How much time is allowed for snorkeling?
You will spend about 1 hour snorkeling in the National Park in Puerto Morelos.
After the tour do we get to buy Selvatica souvenirs?
Yes you will get an opportunity to buy Selvatica souvenirs during your stay at Selvatica. At this time we do not offer clothes on our website so buy your caps and shirts at the park.
What tours are suitable for groups?
We have very limited availability on the Zip and Segway Tour and the Corona Rally. These two activities are not recommended for groups because of the limited availability
The best group activity is the Selvatica Extreme Canopy Adventure.
I have a group but we were advised not to book early because of the weather?
We recommend that you book as far in advance as possible. Do not wait until you get to Cancun or you probably will not get to go as we do sell out, particularly if you have a group.
Regarding the weather. We have all weather tours and a little rain does not slow us down.
I am interested only in zip lines - no transportation (we have a car) -no lunch. Is it possible to just book the zip lines and cenote swim?
We do have a zip line tour without transportation. However we do not have a zip line tour without lunch. The cenote is included in the tour.
Our flight leaves Cancun at 4:30pm. We were hoping to do the early morning tour before we leave. Is it possible to be picked up at our hotel and dropped off at the airport? If so, can we store our luggage?
We do not recommend that you try to do our tour on the day of arrival or on the day of departure. If anything goes wrong you have a huge problem. Storing of your luggage is not a problem, but if there is any unexpected delay you have a problem. We cannot drop you at the airport.
We have a rental car. What is the tour departure point?
This tour IS ONLY available WITH transportation. The reason for that is because the departure point is not the same as the termination point.
You must purchase this tour with transportation.
What is your slowest day of the week, less people is better for us?
We are fortunate in that our tour is so popular we are going out full most days. There is not really one day better than the other but Saturday as it is a day that people arrive and leave Cancun at times is less busy.
Which tour is best for 2 kids 9 and 11 and a little shy of danger?
Never at any time will your children be in any danger. As the zip lines are a standard part of all the tours it really is up to you.
The regular zip line tour is generally a good place to start.
I was curious about how much drinking of alcoholic beverages there is on the tours. We don't really want to deal with a group of drunks!
There is no drinking on the tours. We do have a bar for a drink after the tour if you desire to buy one, but you will not be dealing with people drinking on our tours.
Is the area where the Selvatica park is located safe?
The journey through the Mexican Yucatan Jungle to get to the Selvatica Park is quite safe as you will travel on main roads except for the last 2 miles.
You must remember that we pick you up at your hotel outside the lobby – transport you to the park, which is totally private, then transport you back to the lobby of your hotel. You are never left alone or are you placed in harms way.
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Questions about Reservations and Cancellations
What happens once I reserve?
Once you send in a reservation with your credit card we will charge your card the amount of the tour. Then we will send you a coupon which you will print and bring with you to be given to the driver at the time of pickup. The coupon is your proof of purchase and will have a unique confirmation number and coupon number on it and an emergency phone number to call if something goes wrong.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel any tour up to 24 hours before departure and only pay a 5% administrative processing fee. If the trip is cancelled because of lightning or bad weather then you will receive a 100% refund. This tour is really not affected by rain except when there is lightning. Please remember we do not accept cancellations from anyone but the person that made the reservation. This is to protect you. Click Here to see all Cancellation and Change Policy..
What if I want to change the date of the trip?
No problem, we will gladly move any trip for you to a different day, space permitting, as long as you give us a minimum of 24 hours notice. There is no fee for changes.
Is it possible to make my reservation when I get to Riviera Maya?
Yes. We do recommend you make all your tour your reservations as far in advance as possible so that you are sure to what you want, when you want it. During the high season from January to August there are many times we have no availability 2-3 days in advance.
To reserve once you arrive in Riviera Maya call us at 898-4312 or if you are outside Riviera Maya call us at 01-998-898-4312. If you have a U.S. cell phone you may call 1-800-860-5917.
We now have more people that want to go. What do we do?
To reserve space for more people once you arrive in Riviera Maya call us at 898-4312 or if you are outside Riviera Maya call us at 01-998-898-4312. If you have a U.S. cell phone, or are still in the states, you may call 1-800-860-5917. We will do our best to accommodate your other guests. Space permitting, no problem, or we will make recommendations of another day when we can accommodate all your guests.
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Get picked up at your hotel (see the complete hotel list in the FAQ section at bottom of this page) and be transported by an air conditioned van to the Selvatica Adventure Kingdom’s base of operations in the heart of the Yucatan Jungle near Puerto Morelos 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen.
