Top Punta Sam Day Trips

Visit the Tulum archaeological site even if your schedule is limited with a streamlined tour designed for efficiency. Comfortable transportation from the Riviera Maya eliminates the challenge of arranging your own travel, while the express format helps maximize your time at one of the region’s most significant Mayan landmarks. It’s an easy way to experience Tulum without committing to a full-day excursion.

Less crowded than Chichen Itza, Ek Balam offers temples, palaces, and a spectacular central pyramid. But the drive from Cancun, it’s not a journey for the faint-hearted. Skip the self-drive strain on this convenient door-to-door tour, which includes a guided visit to the site, free time in the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid, and a stop at a hacienda for a buffet lunch and a cenote swim.

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.

Skip the self-drive stress and spare yourself the hassle of research when you join this convenient guided tour to two of the Yucatan's most important Mayan sites—Tulum and Coba—with pickup direct from select hotels. Explore waterfront Tulum and jungle-clad Coba both with your guide and independently, and enjoy a buffet lunch, a cenote swim and a shopping stop at Playa del Carmen, too.

Swap the beaches and bars of Cancun for a cultural experience of the Yucatan peninsula. This small-group tour from Cancun takes you to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city at the Tulum Archaeological Zone, which is set on the Caribbean Sea. Afterward, you'll head for Akumal to search for sea turtles on a snorkeling excursion. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Cancun are included for a hassle-free experience.

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, alcoholic beverages, catamaran cruise, and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll have free time to explore the island, with dock fees excluded.

Add a bit of fun to your Isla Mujeres day trip when you visit by catamaran. Party on board a catamaran and chill out at an exclusive beach club on this lively day trip from Cancun that's perfect for high-energy travelers. Get the chance to snorkel alongside a tropical reef (ages 9 to 60), fly from a spinnaker sail, and explore Isla Mujeres.

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.

Most Chichén Itzá tours leave before the site's best moment—the evening light show. This day trip times it differently, working through northern Yucatán by day before ending at the ruins for "Night of Kukulkan," a sound-and-light show tracing the history of the Maya city. Along the way, swim in the Hubiku cenote, tour a tequila museum with a tasting, and stop in the colonial town of Valladolid.

Explore the Yucatan jungle's flooded sinkholes during this full-day small-group guided eco-adventure. Paddle through underground caverns on kayaks, snorkel in subterranean aquatic habitats, and float on inner tubes. Hear Mayan folktales about mythical guardians protecting these sacred waters. This tour includes snacks, a gourmet picnic lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.

UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is practically mandatory for all travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula, but getting there from Cancun can make for a long day trip. Relax aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach equipped with a restroom, and break up the schedule with a cenote swim. Lunch plus a stop in Valladolid are included.

Enjoy an action-packed, fun-filled adventure in the Riviera Maya jungle with this full-day tour. Saddle up for a 45-minute horseback ride along lush rainforest trails, then get your adrenaline pumping on a thrilling 45-minute ATV ride. Next, admire the views from above as you fly over the jungle on a 30-minute zipline course, then relax and unwind with a swim in a natural cenote.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Cancun with included hotel pickup. Beyond exploring the UNESCO-listed property, you'll swim in a sacred cenote, and visit the colonial city of Valladolid. Chichen Itza admission and lifejacket rental are not included and must be paid separately.

Soak up the sparkling beauty of the Caribbean's turquoise waters with this catamaran trip to scenic Isla Mujeres. Enjoy snorkeling around a vibrant reef (ages 9 to 60) and try flying from a spinnaker sail. Soak up the rays and music as you sip drinks from the open bar, then enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch at an exclusive beach club on Isla Mujeres.

Ticking off Tulum’s top attractions can be tricky with limited time. Visit Mayan ruins, explore the jungle by ATV, swim and snorkel in a natural cenote, experience a Mayan ritual with a shaman, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant on this full-day tour. Take advantage of a comprehensive itinerary to widen your perspective on the Yucatan. Please note: Your package excludes the Tulum archaeological site government tax.

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.

Spend a relaxing day at a luxurious Caribbean beach club with this all-inclusive experience that caters to the sun-seekers and the adrenaline junkies. Lounge in the sun, swim in turquoise waters, and enjoy food and drinks, with round-trip transport from your hotel, perfect for unwinding without the logistics. For the adventurous, this experience includes the chance to skim across the sea in a WaveRunner, feeling the breeze and snapping photos to savor the memory long after you're back home.

Combining a a cenote swim, zipline through the tree canopy, and a bungee swing in a single outing from Cancun or the Riviera Maya requires coordinating three separate activities and transport between them—this tour covers it all in one booking. Drinks and snacks are included, with hotel transfers handling the journey to and from the activity site.

Escape the tourist crowds and explore the atmospheric Coba ruins in peace with an early-access pass and the in-depth knowledge of an expert guide. You'll also visit Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, before enjoying a refreshing swim in a cenote. This tour is a convenient way to tick off plenty of the area's attractions without the hassle of planning—especially if you opt for the all-inclusive package with lunch and round-trip hotel transfers.

Visit two of the Yucatán’s standout attractions without arranging transportation or navigating on your own. Explore the ancient city of Ek Balam, climb its impressive main pyramid, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise waters of Hacienda Oxman cenote. A traditional buffet lunch rounds out a day that combines history, nature, and local flavors.

Combine a visit to a Mayan cenote with a tour to the ruins of Tulum and Coba with this group tour. Start by exploring the Tulum archaeological site and adjacent beach, then head to Coba to see the tallest pyramid in the state. Afterward, cool off with a swim in a cenote, then enjoy a walk along Playa del Carmen's vibrant Fifth Avenue before returning to your hotel.

Take a break from Cancun and discover Quintana Roo in just one day with this comprehensive tour. Cover more ground than you could on your own, checking off visits to a cenote, Holbox Island, and Passion Island. A mix of exploration on land and by boat takes you further without the hassle of planning out transportation logistics yourself.

Skip the beaches and bars of Cancun for the day and soak up the region's cultural heritage. This half-day tour takes you to the archaeological sites of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam to explore and learn about the Mayans. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing dip in the sacred sinkhole of Cenote Saamal.

Leave the tourist and resort crowds behind for the day on a group tour to Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. This all-day adventure is perfect for nature-loving travelers who like to get off the beaten path. After an easy transfer from Cancun, enjoy a boat trip through mangroves to see sea turtles, dolphins, and other wildlife. Later, have a buffet lunch, relax in the world's largest pool, and enjoy free time to explore.