Top Cancun Day Trips

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

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.

Group swimming in a cenote while admiring the spectacular views of the rock formations and pristine waters in the Riviera Maya.

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

Ideal for travelers looking for a full day of outdoor adventure, this tour combines an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) off-road session with ziplining, swimming, and tequila tasting. Following pickup from your hotel, head to an adventure eco-park, where you’ll ride an ATV over jungle trails, try three zipline flights, and swim in a cenote—a natural limestone sinkhole with clear emerald waters. Wrap up the day’s activities with a tequila tasting.

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Set sail for a relaxing day in the Caribbean and leave all the logistics to the experts. Cruise across turquoise waters and jump off board to swim and snorkel among colorful marine life. Upon arrival at Isla Mujeres, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a beach club and free time to explore the island's charming streets. With the cruise, food, activities, and an open bar all included, you can simply relax and enjoy the day.

All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Say goodbye to the Riviera Maya beaches and see a different side of the Yucatan. This guided tour explores Chichen Itza’s pyramid temples and colonial Valladolid, with a swim in an underground cenote. All options include a tequila tasting and buffet lunch, but upgrades are available for transfers from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels and entrance tickets—or book a private tour with flexible pickup times.

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun

Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Sail along the crystal-clear waters on this half-day sailing adventure to Isla Mujeres. Escape the crowds on land and admire Cancun’s Caribbean coastline from a fresh perspective as you sail. Get geared up and go snorkeling, then take a break to enjoy a gourmet lunch on board your catamaran. Stop at the island of Isla Mujeres, and visit must-see spots either on a guided tour or on your own.

Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

6 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Tulum's unreal swimming holes and snorkeling spots can be challenging to find without a guide. On this tour, a guide takes you to float through caverns and rock formations along the waters of an ancient cenote—a limestone sinkhole perfect for swimming. Afterward, head to Akumal Beach for snorkeling among sea turtles that call the beach home. Finish your morning with lunch and free time at a beach club hideaway.

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Satisfy an appetite for adventure without having to rent a car on a full-day tour of Xplor Adventure Park that includes transfers from Cancun. Splash into subterranean rivers; paddle through caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on ziplines; and drive an amphibious vehicle on off-road trails. Feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet with refreshing beverages. This all-inclusive tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch.

Xplor Park Day Trip with Lunch and Transportation

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Maximize your time in Rivera Maya with this excursion to three Yucatan Peninsula attractions— with all transportation and logistics taken care of for your convenience. Following hotel pick-up from Playa del Carmen, you’ll visit Chichen Itza, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites. You’ll also swim in a cenote (sacred cave) and stroll around the charming town of Valladolid.

Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Xplor Fuego with Buffet Style Dinner and transportation

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the magic of Cancun’s underwater world on a snorkeling day tour that takes you to see turtles, the reef, statues, and a shipwreck—all in just one day. This tour is perfect for beginners and nervous swimmers, with a friendly guide by your side to make sure you feel at ease.Swimming in Cancun’s crystal-clear waters offers vibrant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and a sense of serenity that’s truly dreamy.

5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Isla Mujeres tour with snorkel, buffet and open bar

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Chichén Itzá Tour with Cenote Xunáan, Valladolid & Lunch

Skip the stress of shuttle lines, timeshare touts and unreliable apps and relax when you prebook this private round-trip transfer from Cancun Airport to Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum or Akumal. An onboard cooler with sodas and bottled water lets you hydrate both after and before your flight, while flight tracking ensures your driver is ready when you are and a name sign makes them easy to locate.

Private Cancun Airport Round Trip Transportation

30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up

9 hoursFree Cancellation

JOYÀ chronicles the adventures of a rebellious teenage girl who lands in a mysterious jungle in her grandfather's fanciful world. Influenced by ancient Mayan iconography, JOYÀ is a must-see show during your time in Cancun, but tickets can sell out fast. Guarantee your seats by prebooking your spot and choosing from several options to suit your budget and schedule. Add on transfers, dinner, or upgrade to a premium seat for an extra special experience.

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

Sarah_B, Oct 2026

This was such a great...

This was such a great experience! As a solo traveler, I felt welcome with a larger group of people. There were a total of nine people on my tour. Henri was a knowledgeable and kind guide. Omar was a fantastic driver. The only piece of feedback that I would give is that this is advertised as a half-day tour. I was picked up at 6:30 AM and did not get back to my resort until 4 PM. I have zero regrets and would gladly do this tour again, but I was not anticipating it taking basically the entire day.

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

Kewanda_W, Sep 2026

Amazing Experience From Beginning to End!

This excursion was amazing from beginning to end! I enjoyed every part of the day, but the snorkeling and the magical cenote were definitely my favorite parts. It’s honestly hard to choose between the two because I enjoyed them both so much. The snorkeling was absolutely incredible and such a beautiful experience. The cenote was just as amazing and something I’m so glad I got to experience. Visiting Tulum was fascinating, especially learning about the history behind the ruins and the Mayan culture. Being able to actually see everything in person while hearing the history made it so much more meaningful. Overall, this was one of my favorite excursions of my trip. Beautiful scenery, fascinating history, amazing snorkeling, and an unforgettable cenote experience. I would absolutely recommend it! 10/10!

Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves

Marion_L, Aug 2026

Extremely amazing experience at Rio Secreto!!!

This was an amazing experience. I've been to caves before, but being able to swim through a cave was next level for sure. If you want to do the most amount of swimming, request the enchanted section of the tour. The tour guide Allen was awesome, and the photographer was amazing as well, JD if I remember correctly. Please please, tip and take care of these guys. They are very dedicated to the experience and also very caring for nature.

Chichén Itzá Premier Tour with Cenote Xunáan, Valladolid & Lunch

Vanessa_D, Aug 2026

Fantastic guide and good mexican experience

Sergio was an excellent guide. It was a pleasure to listen to his stories and ask all sorts of questions about the Mayan history. Cenote was great. Lunch great. Tequila tasting great. The bus could have been a bit more comfy to be honest, quite tight for tall people but overall great experience.

Cancun: Small-Group Akumal Turtle Snorkel & Cave Cenote Adventure

RICARDO_M, Aug 2026

Wow!

Wow! Great communication about pickup from our hotel & timely comfortable transport. Sent a clear list beforehand of what we should bring & what was provided. First, stop was the cenotes. Got there early enough that we had the closed cenote to our small group of 10. Gorgeous! Next, Akumal to see the sea turtles. We are always prepared to see no wildlife on trips, but we saw 6 sea turtles! Our guide, Lea, gave us great info for both spots & clearly communicated the rules to minimize the impact on the environment. And, because we had a mixed language group, she did this while flipping between English & French & made sure everyone was engaged & included. Cold bottled water and snacks were provided(which was very appreciated after all of the swimming). Would highly recommend.

Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch

Damian_T, Aug 2026

What a day!

Pick up on time and transfer to big coach seamless It’s a very long way on the coach at least 3 hours but Robert, Christian and team kept us entertained and informed on the Mayan culture Chichen Itzá was awesome and our guide amazing - it’s a must see The Cenote was also unbelievable (not cold!) and like watching TV All in all an amazing day but it did last 15 hours so be prepared

Cancun's Best: Catamaran to Isla Mujeres, Snorkeling & Drinks!

Danielle_S, Aug 2026

Highly Recommend!

Great experience. I highly recommend doing this one. It was absolutely perfect. First we got on the boat and took a short ride to the snorkeling spot. We had about 20 min in the water and saw some cool sculptures. It was the perfect amount of time. Then we hopped back on the boat and the drinks were flowing. We went to a beach club with a buffet which was mid but we weren’t there for the food anyway. We laid in hammocks in the water and went to the ice bar which was so nice to cool off in. We were there about an hour and a half. Then we got back in the boat and went to playa Norte. We went shopping and hit the beach. There for about 2 hours. Again, the right amount of time. Took a boat back to the marina. We made friends with other couples and it was a great time. We got to see everything that was on my Isla mujeres checklist and were well taken care of. Our tour guide, Giovani was awesome!! STAR 5 crew!

Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine

Nicole_W, Jun 2026

It’s certainly a long hot...

It’s certainly a long hot day but a great day experiencing more Mexican culture. My favorite parts were the lunch, cenote, and valladoid. I am glad I got to see Chichen Itza but I probably wouldn’t go again. It’s hot and taxing. The van ride is also long. Glad for the whole experience though! Would at least do all of this once. Great tour guides!

Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up

Megan_A, Jun 2026

An amazing tour -- but also many sales pitches

The tour here was the whole reason we took a trip to Mexico. I loved almost everything about the tour, from the zest of the guide for local history, to our bus tour guide who was very funny, to the smooth navigation of the bus driver. Getting to the Yucatan early was essential in not completely frying, as the temps peaked around 108 degrees that day. We went to a Cenote after and the cool water was absolutely welcome and needed. I think the only negatives were that there were a lot of moments that made us feel very pressured to spend or buy. I think that the tour company had some partnerships throughout, so many moments on the bus felt like a little sales pitch for a local. I get it, but it became overwhelming at times, between the star charts that were being sold to the pictures with a parrot that were thrust upon guests, to even just tipping after the tour was over (we would've tipped, surely, but the pressure was piled throughout for not only tips, but BIG tips).

Xel-Ha Tickets with Transportation included

Chelsey_B, Jun 2026

Exceptional day out!

Brilliant water park with so much to see and do. Everything is very well organised with conveniently spaced locker/shower stations and plenty of towels available (although the towels could have been bigger). Food and drink options are all great and the staff all welcoming and friendly. The grounds themselves are gorgeous and really pleasant to just walk around and enjoy. Worth the ticket price. Do ensure you have a waterproof phone case (to take lots of pictures) and some water shoes though.

Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote

Devin_H, May 2026

Great experience!!!! The...

Great experience!!!! The staff was incredible. When we arrived onsite they offered us a VIP upgrade that was definitely well worth it. You were giving an ample amount of time to do all of the events. The food was great and all you can eat with the upgrade. I got to experience a tequila tasting with how make tequila and how to tell real from fake tequila. All in all, 10 out of 10.

Full-Day Tour to Las Coloradas Pink Paradise in Yucatan and Rio Lagartos.

Haley_v, Oct 2025

Great day out with varied activities

Travelling from playa de carmen takes 2hrs 45min but worth the journey for the 'instagrammable' salt flats, exciting boat ride and visit to the croc farm. An excellent lunch included and the tour guide (maui and manuel, the driver) was very friendly and knowledgable. Defo reccomend we had a great time