Top Punta Sam Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn all about the folklore of the cenotes of Cancun and how they are portals between the living and the dead on this group Day of the Dead tour. Visit Convent de San Bernardino de Siena and explore its architecture and energy, then head to Chichikan and a Mayan village for a Mayan purification ritual. After, enjoy a taco buffet and tequila tasting.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Mexico's most unmissable attractions, without needing to spend hours planning. During this full-day tour of Chichen Itza from Cancun, travel comfortably in a restroom-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup included. The tour includes lunch, a cenote swimming stop, admission tickets, and a visit to the Spanish-built town of Valladolid.

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.

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.

Explore the underwater world at one of the world’s largest coral reefs, without the hassle of arranging logistics, on this guided snorkeling tour to Puerto Morelos from Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen. Snorkel the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos from a boat then, enjoy a morning meal at a private beach club before exploring the town and local handicrafts. Hotel pickup and lunch are included. Port taxes extra.

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, 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.” Plus, enjoy hotel transfers and climate-controlled transfers. Upgrade to include drinks and a box lunch.

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.

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.

Swap the beaches and bars of the Riviera Maya for the chance to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Maya. This full-day tour from Cancun takes you to the cliffside ruins of Tulum and the archaeological site of Cobá where your guide brings history to life. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing swim in the clear waters of a cenote and savor a delicious buffet lunch, as well as a chocolate and tequila tasting.

Ditch the Cancun crowds for a day and discover Puerto Morelos, a much more tranquil fishing town. A great option for traveling foodies, you try three different kinds of tacos and learn the local secrets to making them the traditional way. You also enjoy a professional tequila tasting, so the party isn’t completely left behind in Cancun.

Enter a surreal world on this trip to the Las Coloradas pink lake and Ría Lagartos biosphere reserve, where you’ll watch clouds of flamingos flocking to feed. Capture gorgeous photos by the lake and learn how salt is made, then enjoy a boat ride through the nature reserve, mud bath, and a lunch with dish choice at Los Negritos restaurant.

Isla Mujeres boasts Cancun’s best beaches—and even in this high company, Playa Norte’s powder-soft white sands stand out. Enjoy the perfect taster of this paradise isle on a catamaran cruise with open bar and included hotel pickup. Savor a buffet lunch at an exclusive beach club; try spinnaker flying or snorkel one of the island’s best reefs; and soak up the sun on the white sands of Playa Norte.

Beautiful Lake Bacalar (Lago Bacalar or the Lake of the Seven Colors) can take more than four hours to drive to from Cancun, making it inconvenient for a day trip if you don't let someone else do the driving. Leave both driving and tour planning to the professionals with this organized excursion. Visit Cenote Azul, a natural spa; cruise the lake on a pontoon, including the Pirates’ Channel and tour Bacalar town itself.

Go beyond the Cancun beaches to see more of the Riviera Maya with this day trip that takes you to the archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba, as well as a cenote and Playa del Carmen. Explore archaeological treasures and learn about Maya culture and history from your expert guide. Round-trip transport from Cancun and lunch are included, along with admission to Parque Jaguar and Tulum.

No one should visit the Riviera Maya without experiencing a swim in the cool, crystal-clear waters of a cenote. But getting there usually involves an expensive taxi ride, or else stressing over directions and parking. On this half-day tour, soak up the natural scenery of La Ruta de los Cenotes—with three cenotes to swim in, plus a cenote zipline.

Explore the Yucatán Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cancun, where history, culture, and nature come together. Start at the ancient Tulum ruins, then head to Coba to climb Nohoch Mul, one of the region’s tallest pyramids. After a refreshing swim in a sacred cenote, enjoy a buffet lunch and end the day with shopping and sightseeing on Playa del Carmen's lively 5th Avenue.

Experience the best of Akumal without the stress of organizing your own itinerary with this easy day tour. Swim with turtles, explore ancient Tulum ruins, and fuel up with an included lunch. All the details, from transportation to food, are taken care of so you can relax during your visit.