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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trade the crowded beaches of Cancun for the tranquil fishing town of Puerto Morelos on this half-day excursion. Embark on a snorkel tour to the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos, part of one of the world's largest coral reefs, for a chance to admire vibrant coral and marine life up close in the calm, clear waters. Refuel with a meal at a private beach club before a short exploration of the town.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Around a 3-hour drive from Cancun, Chichen Itza is Mexico’s iconic sight. Skip the self-drive stress when you join this convenient tour, with a local guide to explain the role of ball games, pyramids, the calendar, and more. You’ll also visit Cenote Saamal, a beautiful sinkhole with stalactites and stalagmites, snap photos of the colorful houses in Valladolid city, and enjoy two meals with some drinks.

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.