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.

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.

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.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Mexico's most unmissable attractions. During this full-day tour of Chichen Itza from Cancun, you'll travel comfortably in a restroom-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup included. Tours include lunch, a cenote swimming stop, admission tickets, and a visit to the Spanish-built town of Valladolid.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 most everything you need apart from dock fees: transfers (if option selected), certified guides, snorkeling, spinnaker flying, beach club access, open bar, catamaran cruise and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll even have free time to explore the island.

Explore the enchanting Pink Lake on a tour of Las Coloradas that includes lunch and a serene boat ride through the UNESCO-listed Ría Lagartos bioreserve. Travel is worry-free with included transport from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, and your guide will help you spot incredible native wildlife, like the flamingos that call this stunning region home. It’s an effortless way to immerse yourself in nature’s vivid beauty and rich biodiversity.

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.

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.” Plus, you’ll enjoy hotel pickup and climate-controlled transfers.

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.

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.

Learn about Mayan mysteries such as the ball game and astrology from a professional guide on this tour of Chichen Itza, one of the Mayan world's most important cities, with time for pictures too. Also enjoy a stop in scenic Valladolid, officially a 'magical town', and a swim in the Cenote Saamal. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees and pickup and drop-off to hotels across Cancun and Riviera Maya.

Skip 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. 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.

Check off multiple Riviera Maya highlights in just one day on this tour from Cancun and nearby resorts. Benefit from your guide’s knowledge as you explore Mayan ruins at Tulum and Coba, immerse yourself in nature at a sacred cenote, and shop 'til your drop on Playa del Carmen’s famous Fifth Avenue. With lunch, admission fees, and transfers included, it’s a hassle-free way to experience the best of the region.

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.

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.

Sail from Cancun to Isla de Mujeres on a luxurious catamaran on this fun-filled day tour. On the way to the island, stop for some snorkeling at two distinct spots on the reef, including the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA). Once at the island, enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Mexican food and an open bar. The party continues onboard during the sail back to Cancun. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Less crowded than Chichen Itza, Ek Balam offers temples, palaces, and a spectacular central pyramid. But, at a 4-hour 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.