Cozumel Jungle Xrail Buggy to Jade Cavern and Cenote Swim Excursion

Description

• English bilingual speaking certified Cozumel Buggy shore excursion guides!
  
• All necessary buggy safety equipment including helmets, bandanas, and goggles!
  
• Complimentary bottled water at the different Xrail Buggy excursion stops!
  
• Manual transmission Xrail Buggy (no automatic buggies)!
  
• Option to purchase a private buggy only for you!
• Drive through the Cedral jungle reserve!
• Swim in a freshwater cenote!

A true adventure into the heart of Cozumel's jungle, this excursion will take you through 10 miles of off-road trails that lead to the Jade cenote, where you will have the opportunity to take a dip in the freshwater just like the Mayans. After your swim in the cenote, you will travel through an ancient coral cave. Be prepared for a wild ride and to get dirty on the Cozumel Jungle Xrail Buggy to Jade Cavern and Cenote Swim Excursion.

Once your ship has docked in Cozumel you will meet your guide just a short taxi ride from your cruise terminal. Be sure you have on clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, which is part of the fun! The taxi ride is about a 20-minutes to the base camp, which is located in the oldest village on the island, El Cedral. Upon your arrival at the base camp, the bi-lingual expert Xrail shore excursion guides will show you all there is to know about operating the stick shift buggy. These are shared 4-person vehicles, however, you can reserve a buggy only for you so you don't have to share with anyone else, please see the price list for more information. Drivers can switch out duties mid-way. You need to be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license to operate the buggies (you will need to present your physical license, not a copy). Your guide will pass out helmets, goggles, and a bandana. There is one guide for every 12 guests. After your safety briefing, you are off into the jungle, following your guide over the trails.

Under the canopy of the jungle, the guide will lead you through miles of trails until you arrive at Jade Cavern, which is a freshwater cenote. Depending on the conditions, you can jump off the side of the cavern into the freshwater to refresh yourself in the crisp cool freshwater (subject to water conditions). The roots of the trees above stretch down through the limestone rocks to their source of freshwater deep below, surrounded by strangely shaped stalactites.

Turn your buggies around and head back to base camp, where you can relax. Afterward, the staff will assist you in calling a taxi that will bring you back to your original meeting location. For the taxi ride, you can expect to pay from $20.00 up to $40.00 each way depending on the group size.

What is included?

• English bilingual speaking certified Cozumel Buggy shore excursion guides.
  
• All necessary buggy safety equipment including helmets, bandanas, and Google.
  
• Complimentary bottled water at the different Buggy excursion stops.
• Manual transmission Xrail Buggy (no automatic buggies).
  
• Option to purchase a private buggy only for you.
  
• Drive through the Cedral jungle reserve.
• Swim in a freshwater cenote.

Excursion Notes

• Closed-toe shoes are mandatory (no flip-flops or sandals).
• We recommend you wear sensible clothes that you do not mind getting wet or dirty.
  
• If you didn't buy the private buggy option others may be added to your vehicle to make a capacity of 4.
• Please remember to wear your swimsuit under your clothing if you would like to swim in a freshwater cenote.
  
• Note that the cenote is in a jungle setting and not a typical swimming pool. Depending on the conditions, you may not be able to swim in it.
• Bring along sun protective clothing, bug repellent, a towel, a change of clothes, and USD cash for the balance payment, sodas, souvenirs, photos, tips, etc.
  
• There are lockers available on-site at a nominal charge to secure your personal belongings.
  
• You can rent closed-toe sandals on-site, just inform your shore excursion guide so he can assist you.
  
• All guests must sign a waiver. Parents or guardians would sign on behalf of their children.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if shore excursion requirements are not met.
  
• For the taxi fare, you can expect to pay from $20.00 up to $40.00 each way depending on the group size.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For this Cozumel Jungle Xrail Buggy to Jade Cavern and Cenote Swim Excursion, you will meet your shore excursion guide just a short taxi ride from your cruise terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age for children on this Cozumel Buggy Excursion is 8 years and a minimum of 4 feet (1.22 meters) tall.
• Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• The Buggy minimum driving age is 18 years old. All drivers must have their valid driver's license physically with them and present it to the guide.
• Guests should wear closed-toe shoes/sports sandals for safety and comfort.
• The maximum weight per person is 320 lbs (145 Kg).
• Guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to participate and there will be NO refund. 
• The operator reserves the right to deny the service to any guest that shows any sign of having consumed alcohol prior to the excursion departure or all the conditions mentioned before.
• Guests with any of the following will not be allowed to participate: any mobility issues (no braces, wheelchairs, canes, walkers, scooters, etc), any limitation of motor skills involving movement or coordination of arms, legs, and other large body parts, pregnancy, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, respiratory conditions, any recent surgeries, bank/neck/limb/knee issues/injuries, blood pressure conditions, taking antidepressants/lithium/beta-blockers or vein constrictors.
• For safety reasons, the local operator does not allow cameras to be taken on the vehicles.
• There is zero tolerance for reckless driving. The guide has the right to stop the excursion and escort the guest of the tour. No refund will be issued. Guests are fully responsible for damages caused by reckless driving or negligence on their behalf.
• All participants must sign a shore excursion participation waiver.
• This Cozumel Jungle Xrail Buggy to Jade Cavern and Cenote Swim Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.