Top Mexico Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a luxurious sailing experience in Cabo San Lucas that combines natural beauty with comfort. Choose from the luxurious TwentyFive catamaran or the more lively atmosphere of the Oceanus, to suit your travel style. Both boat options offer a longer daytime cruise with snorkeling or a shorter, more relaxed sunset cruise. All options include delicious bites and an open bar on board to add to the vibes.

Teotihuacan is one of Mexico’s most impressive Mesoamerican complexes—and, while there’s plenty to take in at ground level, a bird’s eye view is the best way to appreciate the vast series of pyramids, plazas, and temples. During this hot-air balloon ride, admire a soaring panorama over the site that most travelers miss, with coffee and sparkling wine included; upgrade to include hotel transfers, breakfast, and a Teotihuacan tour.

No visit to Mexico City would be complete without visiting the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, but organizing a trip there can be complicated when you’re not familiar with Mexico’s capital. This boat tour saves you the stress of trying to find a boat at the crowded docks, and helps you delve deeper into local culture and cuisine with tastings, a bilingual live guide, and unique insight from your guide.

Enjoy a hassle-free beach day in Cozumel without budgeting separately for meals, drinks, and amenities. This all-inclusive pass to Mr. Sancho’s Beach Club gives you access to a dedicated beachfront area, pool bar, hammocks, unlimited food, and drinks. Settle in and spend the day your way, whether you prefer lounging by the water or making the most of the club’s facilities.

Cabo San Lucas is famous for its sea turtles, and this is your opportunity to adopt a baby turtle and help release it into the ocean. Learn about the turtles and their habitat from a marine biologist, help with the preservation of the species, and watch as the turtles start a new life in the ocean.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you explore the desert and Migriño Beach on your own ATV. This group tour from Cabo takes you on an adventure along the Pacific Ocean and over sand dunes, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the views and observe nature. Suitable for cruise ship passengers and includes round-trip transfers from your hotel, villa, or the cruise port.

While some beach clubs charge extra for activities, this day-pass to Cozumel’s San Francisco Beach Club includes everything from snorkeling to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and inflatables. It’s an all-in-one approach that means you can enjoy what's on offer as much as you want without paying more—or relax in the sun of provided sun loungers.

Experience the best of Cozumel’s sand, sea, and local culture during this half-day tour, which sees you snorkeling, whizzing through the jungle by ATV, and sipping tequila. Start at Coco’s Beach for snorkeling in its pristine turquoise shallows before a Mexican lunch on the sparkling white sand, which lines your stomach for the next activity – tequila tasting. Discover how Mexico's national tipple is made before an exhilarating off-road adventure.

Swim with peaceful whale sharks on this snorkeling adventure from La Paz. Join a small group sail and strap on all the complimentary equipment you’ll need—wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins. Then, jump in the water with an experienced guide and enjoy multiple swims with these gentle giants. Enjoy complimentary snacks, soda, and water.

Combine a visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacán with an overhead visit by hot-air balloon with this tour. Opt for a flight-only package and sort out transportation, your archeological site tour, and breakfast all on your own, or upgrade to an all-inclusive option and leave the logistics to someone else.

Skip the hassle of coordinating multiple adventures with this all-in-one jungle experience from Cancun. Begin with a thrilling zipline circuit, tackle a rugged ATV track, ride a well-trained horse through the Mayan forest, and refresh in a cenote before enjoying a Mexican meal. With hotel pickup and transfers included, enjoy a seamless, adrenaline-filled day of adventure and relaxation.

Agra’s Taj Mahal is a must-visit attraction but getting there independently from Delhi can be a hassle—especially if you want to arrive in time for sunrise, arguably the most beautiful time of day. This private tour by car makes it simple, with an early-morning pickup and all transportation. Enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed monument to love, plus other local attractions, such as Agra Fort.

Explore Cozumel’s famous reef without the stress of choosing the right snorkeling spots or navigating the water on your own. This half-day guided tour offers a smooth, well-organized way to experience the island’s marine life, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced. You’ll visit top locations like Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef, and El Cielo, known for clear waters and starfish-filled sands.

Pack in the water adventures on this excursion in the Cancun jungle. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Colorful marine life and sparkling blue waters await you. A guide is present throughout to make sure you enjoy your outing.

Explore Cabo San Lucas’s most iconic coastal attractions during this scenic shared ride aboard a comfortable trimaran. Get a first-hand peek at Lovers’ Beach, the local sea lion colony, and the famous Cabo arch while lounging comfortably on the restroom-equipped boat, with both open-air decks and shaded areas. Tours include complimentary refreshments with open bar.

Sail across the shimmering seas of the Cabo coast in style on a luxe cruise from Los Cabos. Soak up the Mexican sunshine on board a sailboat, sipping cocktails or sparkling wine from the open bar. Snorkel in the ocean to discover schools of tropical fish and coral reefs before feasting on an included gourmet lunch.

Sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard a catamaran to Isla Mujeres. Enjoy snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs, then relax at a private beach club with a delicious buffet lunch (for non-all-inclusive tours). Explore the island’s historic center during free time before returning to Cancun. This shared tour offers a relaxing and exciting day of sun, sea, and local culture.

Take to the skies on a thrilling parasailing adventure over the water of Los Cabos. Enjoy incredible views from the air as you drift high above the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, keeping an eye out for landmark sights such as Lover's Beach and the golden-hued Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and snapping pics as you go. Skim the water if you like or return to the back of your tow-boat without ever touching the sea.

Instead of trying to book and plan separate activities, combine a jungle zipline course, an ATV ride, and a swim in a cenote on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya.

Enjoy a day of Riviera Maya adventure at Xplor Park, with all-inclusive access to underground river trips, amphibious vehicle trails, and zip lines. Paddle, swim, drive, and soar as all equipment is provided, along with dressing rooms and secure lockers. Have the whole day to explore the park at your own pace, with a break to refuel with a lunch buffet, smoothies, and juice. Ideal for families and friends.

Soar over the treetop canopy during a zipline tour in Puerto Vallarta. Designed with adventure seekers in mind, this tour guides you through 8 different ziplines that vary in length, speed, and scenery, to give you the best birds-eye views of the sprawling rainforest. Plus, you can choose from several start times to suit your schedule.

This tour offers the chance to explore the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas on a glass-bottomed boat. Head out from the Cabo San Lucas Marina and see the famous Cabo Arch, Pelican Rock, the Beach of Love, the Beach of Divorce, and other coastal highlights, while spotting sea life underneath your glass-bottomed boat. Optional roundtrip or one-way transportation is available for an additional fee.

Join a hip hop cruise in Cancun and enjoy hours of fun as you sail along the Mexican coastline. DJs blast R&B and hip hop music while you dance the day away and enjoy drinks from the open bar. Stop to swim in the warm blue-green waters or stay on board and keep dancing.