Top Mexico Day Trips

Spend a day aways from Cancun's beaches and bars and discover Chichen Itza, a key Mayan archaeological site, before the crowds arrive. Swim in a sacred cenote, part of the Mayan underground river system, and enjoy an included buffet meal before capping off your day with a stroll through Valladolid's colonial streets.

Seeing the beautifully preserved Teotihuacan Pyramids and their surrounding archaeological site is a highlight for many visitors to Mexico City, but sorting out transportation and guide services can be a hassle. This package saves you from last-minute taxi cancellations and tour guide touting thanks to prebooked admission, transfers, and guide services.

Enjoy a rugged immersion into the Baja coastline’s stunning natural landscapes during this two-for-one adventure outing, which combines a camel safari with an ATV ride through the Cabo desert. Get up-close with the humped mammals, with plenty of photo opportunities. Then, join your guide and race along canyons and river trails. Tours include a complimentary tequila tasting and tasty Mexican buffet lunch. Note that a collision insurance fee and gratuities are additional.

See three top attractions in the Yucatan Peninsula without having to book multiple tours or rent a car with this package. Visit UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá with a guide, enjoy an included buffet lunch of Mexican fare in the historic city of Valladolid, and take a refreshing dip in Cenote Samaal, all in just one day.

Travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula typically favor lounging on the beach, but with the rich Mayan history in the region, savvy travelers should prioritize a visit to the ancient ruins. On this private daylong adventure, explore the standout Maya ruins of Coba and learn about Mayan culture during a ceremony with a shaman. To round out your tour, take a dip in a traditional swimming hole, known as a cenote, and recharge with a lunch.

Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this small-group tour of Chichen Itzá and Valladolid, departing from Tulum hotels. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the historic center and stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Your day includes lunch, snacks, tickets, and taxes.

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.

Beautiful Isla Mujeres is known for gorgeous beaches, but getting there on your own can be a hassle. Take in the views from the deck of a catamaran on this full-day tour from Cancun. Snorkel El Meco coral reef with guides to share the best spots, then dance on board and enjoy the open bar and buffet lunch as the sun sinks into the Caribbean.

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.

Experience the highlights of Teotihuacán without having to sort out logistics with a tour that starts with a hot-air ballon flight and ends with a visit to the archaeological site (admission not included). Along the way, stop for breakfast inside La Cueva Teotihuacán, a restaurant housed inside a natural cave.

Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with swimming and snorkeling during this full-day tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins with admission included. Then, snorkel among sea turtles in Turtle Bay and swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup, round-trip transportation, and a tasty lunch buffet with vegetarian and gluten-free options are included.

Experience three top attractions near Tulum in one day with this combo tour. Explore the Tulum Ruins, with a guide to provide insights and answer questions. Afterward, go for a swim at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. Finally, head to Akumal Beach to snorkel alongside turtles.

Maximize your sightseeing time at Teotihuacan, and avoid the time-wasting stops at tourist traps, on this half-day guided group tour from Mexico City with no commercial stops. Beat the crowds with an early start, and enjoy a guided tour and free time to explore on your own, with the option to upgrade to a fully private experience.

Oaxaca’s top sights are spread out, and travelers without their own transportation often find themselves confined to the city. On this full-day tour, check off the highlights with ease without stressing over logistics, including the ancient Tule tree, a rug-weaving workshop, Mitla Archaeological Site, the waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, and even a mezcal distillery—with a free tasting included.

To get a taste of Oaxaca, it pays to get out of the city. Skip the self-drive stress and the hassle of route planning and go deeper into what you see with a certified guide on this convenient tour. Admire the enormous Tule Tree; have a dip in the natural pools of Hierve el Agua; explore the Mitla archaeological site; and discover traditional textiles and authentic mezcal.

Ride a camel along the beach to discover the spectacular coastal scenery of the Baja peninsula on an incredible tour from Los Cabos. Taste traditional Mexican specialties as you overlook the gentle ocean; explore the fascinating flora and fauna of the area with a knowledgeable guide; and enjoy an exhilarating off-road expedition through dramatic natural beauty. Complete your cultural experience with a tequila tasting.

By the end of this city tour, you’ll have a great sense of Los Cabos and its culture. It combines several experiences in one: a city tour, a delicious local lunch, a boat ride to the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and hotel pickup for convenience. Learn about local artisans at a glass factory and a chocolate factory, and end your day with free time for photos and souvenir shopping.

Teotihuacan stuns from any angle, but the best way to appreciate the vastness of this centuries-old archaeological site is from the sky. On this hot-air balloon flight, take in an expansive panorama overlooking the ancient city’s famous pyramids. Upgrade to include transfers from Mexico City and a tasty breakfast inside a cave restaurant.

Taking in the ruins of Teotihuacan is a must when visiting Mexico City, but the best vantage point for taking in this sprawling archaeological complex is one most travelers miss: the sky On this hot-air balloon tour, take in a bird’s eye view overlooking pyramids, plazas, and temples, with free time to visit Teotihuacan from ground level. Upgrade to include breakfast in a cave restaurant and transfers from Mexico City.

Combine a visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacán with an overhead visit by hot-air balloon with this tour. Opt for a flight-only package and sort out transportation, your archeological site tour, and breakfast all on your own, or upgrade to an all-inclusive option and leave the logistics to someone else.

Guarantee your spot on a hot-air balloon over Teotihuacán when you book in advance. Meet your driver at your Mexico City residence and head out for an adventure. After an early-morning flight, head to a restaurant built inside an actual cave for breakfast, followed by a visit to the famous pyramids at the Teotihuacán Archaeological Site.

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Muyil on this small-group excursion. Enjoy direct transfers from your Tulum address and head to the ruins for an exploration of the jungle ruins. Then, take a boat ride to Muyil Lagoon and a relaxing float down the shallow canals of Sian Ka'an. Learn from your guide about the ecology of the area and the Maya civilization.

Sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard a catamaran to Isla Mujeres. Enjoy snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs, then relax at a private beach club with a delicious buffet lunch (for non-all-inclusive tours). Explore the island’s historic center during free time before returning to Cancun. This shared tour offers a relaxing and exciting day of sun, sea, and local culture.