Top Punta Sam Day Trips

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.

Visit the Tulum archaeological site even if your schedule is limited with a streamlined tour designed for efficiency. Comfortable transportation from the Riviera Maya eliminates the challenge of arranging your own travel, while the express format helps maximize your time at one of the region’s most significant Mayan landmarks. It’s an easy way to experience Tulum without committing to a full-day excursion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Skip the self-drive stress and spare yourself the hassle of research when you join this convenient guided tour to two of the Yucatan's most important Mayan sites—Tulum and Coba—with pickup direct from select hotels. Explore waterfront Tulum and jungle-clad Coba both with your guide and independently, and enjoy a buffet lunch, a cenote swim and a shopping stop at Playa del Carmen, too.

Discover the serene paradise of Bacalar, famed for Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors), on this convenient day trip from the Riviera Maya. Hassle-free hotel transfers save as much as eight hours' self driving, while your guide helps you find spots that many travelers miss, such as the enigmatic Sujuy-Ha and a shimmering cenote.

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.

Add a bit of fun to your Isla Mujeres day trip when you visit by catamaran. Party on board a catamaran and chill out at an exclusive beach club on this lively day trip from Cancun that's perfect for high-energy travelers. Get the chance to snorkel alongside a tropical reef (ages 9 to 60), fly from a spinnaker sail, and explore Isla Mujeres.

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.

Skip the beaches and bars of Cancun for the day and soak up the region's cultural heritage. This half-day tour takes you to the archaeological sites of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam to explore and learn about the Mayans. Afterward, enjoy a refreshing dip in the sacred sinkhole of Cenote Saamal. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

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.

Swap the beaches and bars of Cancun for a cultural experience of the Yucatan peninsula. This small-group tour from Cancun takes you to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city at the Tulum Archaeological Zone, which is set on the Caribbean Sea. Afterward, you'll head for Akumal to search for sea turtles on a snorkeling excursion. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Cancun are included for a hassle-free experience.

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.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Cancun with included hotel pickup. Beyond exploring the UNESCO-listed property, you'll swim in a sacred cenote, and visit the colonial city of Valladolid. Chichen Itza admission and lifejacket rental are not included and must be paid separately.

Discover the restored archaeological ruins of Tulum, an ancient Mayan trading port perched above a white-sand beach on the Caribbean coast. Visit this popular city on the Yucatán Peninsula and tour the grounds with your informative guide. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Beyond your imagination Explore Chichén Itzá and discover the enigmatic archaeological zone, the Mayan ceremonial center (renowned Patrimony of the Humanity for the UNESCO), and the incredible Kukulcán’s Temple (considered one of 7 New Marvels of the Modern World). Another attraction of this amazing tour is the ecoturistic center SUYTUN (in Mayan language: Center of Stone) with a wonderful CENOTE (in Mayan language: Cavern with Water) located in the Caribbean jungle of Yucatan – you will be able to refresh in the crystalline and sacred underground waters – according to the Mayan belief – Protected by a mythological figure, the guardian of the jungle, called ALUX.

Spend a relaxing day at a luxurious Caribbean beach club with this all-inclusive experience that caters to the sun-seekers and the adrenaline junkies. Lounge in the sun, swim in turquoise waters, and enjoy food and drinks, with round-trip transport from your hotel, perfect for unwinding without the logistics. For the adventurous, this experience includes the chance to skim across the sea in a WaveRunner, feeling the breeze and snapping photos to savor the memory long after you're back home.

Head 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 included. 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.

Combine a visit to a Mayan cenote with a tour to the ruins of Tulum and Coba with this group tour. Start by exploring the Tulum archaeological site and adjacent beach, then head to Coba to see the tallest pyramid in the state. Afterward, cool off with a swim in a cenote, then enjoy a walk along Playa del Carmen's vibrant Fifth Avenue before returning to your hotel.

Discover one of Cancun’s most unusual and surprising attractions—and enjoy a stress-free visiting experience—when you book priority tickets to Xenses Park. A one-of-a-kind amusement park designed to stimulate the senses, the park includes 15 themed areas, and offers activities ranging from a zip-line and spa to immersive installations. With this package, enjoy comfortable, round-trip transit from your area hotel, priority tickets, and access to on-site amenities.

Discover the highlights of the Mexican Caribbean, without the hassle of arranging a complex itinerary, during this full-day combo tour from Cancun. Traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy guided visits to Tulum and Coba archaeological sites (entrance fees extra), as well as a refreshing swim in jungle cenote, and a visit to bustling Playa del Carmen.

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.