Top Punta Sam Day Trips

Explore beyond the Riviera Maya—and discover some of the region's most picturesque natural wonders—on this time-saving, multi-stop day tour. Round-trip transit makes getting around simple. First, visit the ancient Maya Archaeological Site before snorkeling at Yal-ku Lagoon and swimming in a cenote, or natural sinkhole. Then, round out the trip with lunch and free time at an exclusive beach club.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle and explore ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After sunset, enjoy folkloric entertainment highlighting Mayan culture.

Tulum, Mayan Village and Cenote, three Activities in one day! Enjoy a hassle-free experience with hotel pickup and a certified guide in German , French Italian , Spanish and English. We will explore the majestic archaeological ruins of Tulum, the only ones built facing the Caribbean Sea, a perfect place to enjoy an amazing view and learn about the history of one of the most amazing civilizations in history. Arriving at the Mayan jungle, we will visit a small Mayan Village, to know its traditions, customs and how that community lives. We will finish our expedition with a refreshing swim in the crystalline waters of the community's cenote.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

Dedicate a full day to exploring Tulum on this multi-activity tour, with convenient round-trip transportation from your Cancun and Riviera Maya hotel. Start off with a visit to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, then take a dip in the ancient Cenote El Sueño. Afterwards, continue the adventure with snorkeling and turtle watching on Akumal Beach, before tucking into lunch at an exclusive beach club—all included in the price.

Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve near Playa del Carmen on this excursion, where you swim and wade in one of Mexico's most spectacular underground caves, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Upgrade to add transfers from select Cancun and Playa Mujeres hotels. You can also opt to add the Tulum ruins, Puerto Morelos, or the plus package featuring a bike ride, a rappel, and a walk in a dry cave.

Dive into the natural wonders of Xel-Há Park, the Riviera Maya's ultimate aquatic paradise. With over 50 attractions, snorkel vibrant lagoons, float down rivers, bike through lush jungle trails, or relax on a hidden beach. This experience includes snorkeling gear, access to lounge areas, meals and beverages (if all-inclusive option selected), and hotel pickup with round-trip transportation.

Head off the beaten path and into a paradise time forgot on this fun full-day tour to beautiful Holbox Island, with a restaurant lunch and hotel pickup included. Catch a boat to the sacred cenote of Yalahau and another around the island, with a stop on tiny Isla de la Pasión. Enjoy free time to ride a bike around Holbox and capture its street art and colorful houses before returning to base.

Visit Xplor Fuego park after nightfall without the hassle of renting on a car on this unique adventure that includes transfers from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen. Swim, drive, raft, and zipline through jungle paths and caves under the stars. Enjoy hotel pickup, skip the lines, and feast on a lavish all-you-can-eat buffet included with your admission.

Discover some of the Caribbean's bluest waters and whitest sands on this classic adventure to Isla Mujeres, tailored to value-conscious travelers. It includes hotel pickup, snorkeling, spinnaker flying, beach club access, open bar, catamaran cruise, and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll have free time to explore the island, with dock fees excluded.

Sail to Isla Mujeres from Cancun on a full-day adventure that features snorkeling, a spinnaker activity, and private beach club access. The double-hulled catamaran has more spacious decks than traditional sailboats, so you’ll have room to lounge while sipping unlimited national drinks from the open bar. Included beach club access at Isla Mujeres is a secure and clean alternative to public beaches—enjoy some seaside relaxation or explore downtown shops.

Beautiful Lake Bacalar (Lago Bacalar or the Lake of the Seven Colors) lies more than a 4-hour drive from Cancun. Leave both driving and tour planning to the professionals with this organized excursion, with breakfast and lunch included. Visit Cenote Azul, a natural spa; cruise the lake on a pontoon, including the Pirates’ Channel and tour Bacalar town itself.

Many tours of Chichen Itza from the Riviera Maya only take you to the UNESCO-listed Mayan site and back. On this full-day excursion, you’ll make the most of your time along the Mexican Caribbean with stops in the colonial-era town of Valladolid and a limestone sinkhole, known as a “cenote.” Hotel pickup and climate-controlled transfers are included for your convenience. Note that backpacks are strictly prohibited inside the archaeological site.

Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen, then visit a cenote to swim in a water-carved cavern. See pyramids, ball courts, and temples that fuse Maya and Toltec design, and learn about the daily lives and beliefs of the ancient Mayan people in Chichen Itza. This full-day tour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.

Give your social media a boost while in Tulum on a small-group tour especially designed for influencers—or anyone who takes pride in their content. Travel around with a professional photographer, who captures visually inspiring content for you to share. Highlights include the Tulum sign, Ven a la Luz sculpture, Atik Tulum Park, and Tulum Beach. Includes lunch, site admissions, and a digital photo package.

Experience some of the Yucatan’s most exciting activities with a Cancun combo tour. Choose between a range of combos, featuring captivating attractions such as the Xcaret, Xel-Ha, and Xplor parks and Chichen Itza, Mexico’s star archaeological site. Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation are included, along with delicious food and drinks. Simply take your two tours within 15 days of each other to enjoy this economical offer.

Delve into a lesser-touristed part of Riviera Maya with this full-day tour from Cancun that takes care of all the transportation and logistics. Instead of the crowded Chichen Itza Mayan ruins, you’ll go to Ek Balam, a well-preserved Mayan archaeological site. Then, you’ll swim in the largest cenote with a dome in the Yucatan, known for its clear waters and rock formations, before returning to Cancun.

Just off Puerto Morelos, a charming fishing town, lies the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos, part of one of the world's largest coral reefs. Experience its vibrant coral and marine life up close as you snorkel the calm, clear waters. Afterwards, refuel with a morning meal at a private beach club then explore the town, perhaps with a handicraft demonstration. Package excludes federal port tax.

The Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) is only accessible by boat, and combining a MUSA snorkeling stop with a second reef site and an Isla Mujeres beach day requires a carefully planned itinerary. This full-day tour handles all of it for you, including hotel pickup and a buffet lunch of traditional Mexican food. Note that snorkeling is available for guests aged 9 to 60 years.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Mexico's most unmissable attractions, without the hassle of driving. On this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Cancun, travel comfortably in a restroom-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle. Tours include lunch, a cenote swimming stop, admission tickets, and a visit to the colonial town of Valladolid. Note that backpacks are strictly prohibited inside the archaeological site.

Venturing beyond Cancun's resort strip can feel like a significant undertaking—particularly for sites as far afield as Las Coloradas and Ría Lagartos, which sit roughly three hours from the city and require a boat tour to access the mangroves properly. This tour covers both in one booking, with a mangrove boat ride, crocodile and flamingo sightings, and the pink salt lake included.

Chichén Itzá is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, which often draws large crowds. With this small-group, early access tour from Playa del Carmen, be one of the first visitors to explore the site, as well as the Ek Balam ruins. Learn about one of the most important places in the Tlalol Kingdom and ancient Mayan culture and history as you explore each site. Your day ends with a refreshing dip in a cenote and a delicious Mexican buffet lunch.

Discover the restored archaeological ruins of Tulum, an ancient Mayan trading port perched above a white-sand beach on the Caribbean coast. Visit this popular city on the Yucatán Peninsula and tour the grounds with your informative guide. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.