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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.

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.

This tour makes it unique since you will connect with nature and marine life as we will swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat in Akumal Bay where you will see turtles, rays, tropical fish, we also visit the cenotes and caves hidden in the middle of the Mayan jungle which we will explore and immerse in its crystalline waters, we will observe the underground rivers that were considered as the entrance to the Mayan underworld. You can also jump from the platform and take unique photos of the best places in the Mayan Riviera, YOU WILL LOVE THIS EXPERIENCE

Enjoy skip-the-line access to Chichén-Itzá, a swim in Cenote Saamal, lunch at Hacienda Selva Maya, and a look around pretty Valladolid on this day trip. First, join a local guide to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the Mayans who built the Chichén-Itzá UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, swim and have lunch. Finally, stroll historic Valladolid. Hotel pickup and drop-off are now included for added convenience.

Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve and enjoy multiple activities with this adventurous tour. Swim, snorkel, hike, rappel, and bike the massive cavern, with a certified guide to ensure your safety, and enjoy an interactive experience inside the Room of Peace. All gear plus a buffet lunch provided. Choose pickup service from Playa del Carmen, or meet your guide at Rio Secreto directly.

UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most popular attractions, but accessing the wonder from Cancun can be tricky. Forget the hassle of public transport and travel in comfort on a luxury day tour from Cancun, with breakfast, lunch. Explore the ancient ruins, with insights provided by your professional guide, then cool off with a dip in a nearby cenote for an intimate perspective of the scenic region.

Combine an adrenaline-fueled ride on a 4x4 dune buggy with cenote snorkeling with this tour. You'll head out into the jungle, where you'll pilot your own dune buggy over around 25 miles of jungle trail. You'll stop along the way to visit a cenote, where you'll have time to swim and snorkel before hopping back on your buggy.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the resorts and discover more of what Mexico's Yucatan peninsula has to offer on this full-day excursion. Visit two important archaeological sites, Tulum and Coba, to learn about the ancient Mayans who ruled the area. Then, cool off in a cenote and enjoy a regional lunch included. End your day with a tour of Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup included.

Immerse yourself in Maya culture and history, without having to plan a complex itinerary on this tour that includes visits to Tulum and Coba archaeological zones, a cenote, and Playa del Carmen. Explore the temples and pyramids of Tulum with a guide, then visit Coba, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatán Peninsula. Swim in a cenote and enjoy an included Mexican lunch before visiting Playa del Carmen. Hotel pickup included.

Enjoy a slightly more adventurous itinerary than the typical trip to Bacalar, known for the Lagoon of the Seven Colors, on this fabulous day trip, with breakfast and another meal. In addition to enjoying the views from the Fort of San Felipe de Bacalar and swimming in the Cenote Azul, you will have the opportunity to kayak through the Sujuy-Ha lagoon.

Make the most of your time on the Yucatan Peninsula on this 4-in-1 all-day guided tour with hotel pickup. Explore Tulum and Coba archaeological sites with included admission. Following that, take a refreshing dip in a cenote and visit the town of Playa del Carmen. A buffet lunch and tickets to all attractions, including Parque Jaguar, are included.

Enjoy one of the hidden secrets of the Riviera Maya: Kaan Luum Lagoon, a spectacular natural setting decorated with mangroves; Its crystal clear turquoise blue waters await you to be explored. We will travel in the middle of the Tulum jungle where you will find two impressive Cenotes; Starting a refreshing swim in a spectacular semi-open cenote with crystalline waters, later explore a cavern cenote and observe the different stalactite formations. Live some of the ancient traditions of the Mayan culture. It includes an a la carte meal with delicious dishes of Mexican cuisine.

Spend a day exploring the Yucatan's natural cenotes on an adventurous tour from Playa del Carmen that combines rappelling, ziplining, snorkeling, and kayaking. You'll visit a series of two gorgeous cenotes draped with lush vines and plants, pausing for an elegant, included picnic lunch accompanied by beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks. And since this tour combines adventure with culture, you'll also learn the legends of the Maya Aluxes, spirits associated with the Yucatan's jungles and sinkholes.

Combine two natural experiences of the Riviera Maya into one excursion. Snorkel in Akumal Bay to observe sea turtles in their natural habitat and then explore a private cenote in the jungle, selected between Ix Balam or Yum Balam depending on the day's operation. Includes pickup at selected hotels or meeting points, shared transportation with air conditioning, certified guide, drinking water, light snack, snorkel equipment, life jacket, and entrance to the cenote park. The pickup and total duration vary according to the accommodation's location.

In this adventour we will go in a pink tour, the great pink lake, and we will visit an extraordinary place located in Rio Lagartos in Yucatan state. We sailing away through the mangrove of this ecological reserve, we will admire the diversity of wildlife in which we will see various species in their natural areas such as flamingos, pelicans, herons, eagles and crocodiles, you will know the process of salt and rose-colored ponds, and take a mayan bath involves visiting the mounds of mud to moisturize the skin, a bath in the fresh water of this beautiful place, ending this adventour you will know the gastronomy of this town, you will eat seafood prepared by the same villagers, it will be an extraordinary adventour

Nature enthusiasts can embark on this journey to the 7 Colors Of Beauty Lagoon in Bacalar, departing from Tulum City. Get ready to be swept away by nature's wonders in this location where you can spot exotic creatures like howling monkeys, tapirs, and jaguars. Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a delightful regional breakfast. Then, it's off to the Azul Cenote for a swim. Sit back and enjoy a scenic boat ride through the Bacalar Lagoon.

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.

Discover the UNESCO-listed ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza and visit a cenote on this full-day guided tour with a small group. See landmarks such as the Great Ball Court and the Temple of Kukulcan and learn more about the site from your guided Afterwards, enjoy lunch and visit a cenote for a swim.

See the Tulum ruins and enjoy jungle fun in less time on this half-day tour from Cancun. Perfect for time-pressed travelers, this shortened tour offers a convenient round-trip ride to Tulum and a tour of the archaeological site, along with time in the nearby jungle to swim in a cenote and ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Light snacks are included along the way.

Visit one of Mexico's most significant Maya sites and other area gems on this all-inclusive day trip to Chichen Itza from Cancun. Learn about the history and traditions of the Maya people as you visit the UNESCO-listed structures followed by a swim in the crystal-clear Cenote Xcajum. Experience a traditional purifying ritual in a Maya village and sit down for a local buffet. End your day in the colonial town of Valladolid.

Skip Cancun's beaches and get a different perspective on the region. Venture deep into the earth, a zone the Mayans know as Xibalba, or the underworld, on a journey to the Rio Secreto underground river system. Cycle along jungle paths, rappel down a sinkhole, then swim and walk through a mysterious underground world of crystal waters, pristine stalactites and stalagmites, and glistening lights.

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and Muyil ruins are home to a diverse array of birdlife—a bird-watcher's dream, if you know where to look. With this small-group tour, explore both sites with a guide who takes you to the best places to spot between 40 and 80 species of birds, depending on the time of year. This tour also has an option for a lagoon boat trip and lazy river floating experience (added cost).

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.

Covering the Yucatan Peninsula in a single day from Cancun—with multiple stops across different sites and towns—requires transport and timing that's difficult to coordinate independently. This tour handles the logistics in one convenient booking, connecting Chichen Itza, two cenote swims, and the colonial town of Valladolid, with breakfast, regional buffet lunch, and hotel pickup included.