Top Activities on the Ground in Cancun

There are plenty of high-quality ways to experience Cancun on the ground. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

• Chichen Itza, Cenote, & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

• Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote, and Tequila Tasting

• Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Lunch, Pickup, & All Fee

• ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch

Prices for Cancun tours on the ground vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now: 

• ATV Tour, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding, Cenote, and Tequila Tasting

• ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles with Ziplines and Cenotes

• Cancun ATV Adventure, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, and Cenote

• Cancun Off-road: ATVs trip, Ziplines, Cenote swim & Tasty Snacks

• ATV Circuit in Cancun, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote, lunch

Yes, it's well worth booking a guided tour of Cancun on the ground. While you could spend your entire vacation swimming in the city's pristine Caribbean waters, you'd be missing out on its nearby ruins, lush jungle trails, and charming towns such as Valladolid. Guided tours help you cover these highlights in just one day, often with the convenience of round-trip transportation from Cancun.

Per one customer who booked Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Lunch, Pickup, & All Fee, "Wonderful tour! Everything was exactly as advertised, and our tour guide, Frank, was awesome—very knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer all questions. We felt very comfortable the entire time, and Chichen Itza and the cenote were definitely the highlights of our entire stay in Cancun. Getting up early was well worth it to avoid the crowds and traffic!"

Many tours of Cancun on the ground visit the Yucatán Peninsula’s most important archaeological site, Chichen Itza, along with the colonial city of Valladolid. Set aside a full day for these tours, which involve a 2.5-hour drive each way from Cancun. If you’d prefer a half-day tour with a touch more adventure, choose an off-roading or horseback riding experience in the jungle near Cancun. Whichever tour you choose, read the list of inclusions carefully: some options book your Chichen Itza tickets for you, while others ask you to make a reservation.

The best way to enjoy tours of Cancun on the ground is to dress and pack appropriately. If you’ll be making the long drive out to Chichen Itza, bring a book for the car ride and wear a hat, sunscreen, and comfy shoes to explore the open-air ruins. For jungle tours, pack bug spray, a towel, and a swimsuit in case you take a dip in a cenote. Enhance your experience by booking a tour with a local guide: they’ll be a great resource for dining recommendations, language tips, and other ideas for the rest of your trip.