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Experience two of Rivera Maya’s highlights on this day trip to Tulum—ideal for those short on time. Following pickup from your Playa del Carmen hotel, enjoy a tour of the walled city of Tulum led by a local guide who shares insights on Mayan culture and history. Then, you’ll head to Canamayte Eco Park to swim in two sacred cenotes, one semi-open and one inside a cavern.

Uncover the centuries-old history of the Yucatán Peninsula without planning a thing on this hassle-free small-group tour. You'll visit the Mayan archaeological relics at Chichen Itzá—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and uncover colonial history in Valladolid. You refuel with an included buffet lunch, take a dip in the exclusive Hacienda Oxman cenote, and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve on a full-day trip from Tulum. Your guide points out the protected area’s immense biodiversity, including coastal and mangrove habitat teeming with marine life. Look out for the elusive manatee, see colonies of nesting birds at Ascension Bay, and more: ​​Weather permitting, you’ll snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Boat ride with lunch and free time in Punta Allen is included.

Learn about the flavors and ingredients of Aztec, Mayan and Mexican cuisine on this intimate tour in a local’s home. Under the tutelage of your host, prepare a 3-course meal—guacamole, main, and dessert—along with homemade salsa and tortillas. You’ll also sample and learn the proper way to taste mezcal. Afterward, share the meal you’ve prepared with your hosts, new amigos, and drinks.

Chichén Itzá is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, which often draws large crowds. With this small-group, early access tour from Playa del Carmen, be one of the first visitors to explore the site, as well as the Ek Balam ruins. Learn about one of the most important places in the Tlalol Kingdom and ancient Mayan culture and history as you explore each site. Your day ends with a refreshing dip in a cenote and a delicious Mexican buffet lunch.

Yucatán’s most popular attractions are spread out across the region, making it difficult to arrange logistics and secure entry to each one independently. Save yourself the work with this guided tour, which checks off the archaeological wonders of Chichén Itzá with a traditional Mayan culinary experience, a refreshing cenote swim, and time to explore Valladolid’s colonial streets. Along the way, gain local insight into the region’s history, culture, and natural beauty.

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.

Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve is beautiful but if you don’t have a boat, it can be hard to explore the area. This half-day tour with lunch from Tulum includes hotel pickup and drop-off, letting you head into the wetlands with a guide who knows how to navigate the water and avoid the crowds. Plus, you’ll enjoy the area’s wildlife, and get to snorkel and eat lunch at the beach, too.

Enjoy two of the Riviera Maya’s top water experiences without the stress of arranging separate trips, coordinating transport, or figuring out access to popular sites on your own. This guided tour from Tulum combines coastal snorkeling at Akumal Bay with a refreshing swim in a jungle cenote, creating a smooth, well-paced outing. With logistics handled throughout, you can focus on the marine life and natural surroundings rather than planning or navigation.

Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Riviera Maya on a small-group tour that takes you to Coba, Cenote Multum Ha, Tulum Archaeological Site, and the Mayan Museum. Take a refreshing swim in the fresh waters of Multum Ha Cenote; learn about the history and archaeology of Tulum and Coba; and see the many artifacts of the Mayan Museum located in Jaguar Park. Your guide shares commentary about the Yucatan region with your small group.

Have a blast while exploring Tulum’s rainforests on this action-packed half-day tour of Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park, which includes lunch and a drink. Zipline, snorkel, swim, climb, rappel, and more while being immersed in the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya, all under the supervision of safety-conscious guides. Snorkeling gear and most activities are included, but additional charges apply for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides.

Discover some of the Caribbean's bluest waters and whitest sands on this classic adventure to Isla Mujeres, tailored to value-conscious travelers. It includes hotel pickup, snorkeling, spinnaker flying, beach club access, alcoholic beverages, catamaran cruise, and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll have free time to explore the island, with dock fees excluded.

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Cancun and Mayan Riviera. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).

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.

Discover the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a guided tour that goes beyond the basics—you’ll get extra insights on everything from the site’s soaring pyramids to its massive ball court. And while many travelers overlook the fascinating sites near the ruins, you’ll make the most of your day by visiting a freshwater cenote, savoring Yucatec cuisine at a buffet lunch, and touring the colorful city of Valladolid.

Whether you are new to diving or looking to refresh your scuba skills after an extended break, this class gives you the confidence to explore the Yucatan’s underwater treasures. After training in basic diving skills and underwater communication at La Calypso Dive Center, travel to Casa Cenote to put your newfound knowledge into action. Practice in shallow water first, then enjoy a dive under the watchful eye of your instructors.

Combine an in-depth tour of Tulum’s archaeological ruins with a refreshing dip in a cenote, or Mayan swimming pool, during this two-for-one tour. Departing from Cancun, you’ll enjoy a guided visit to the ancient, temple-filled Mayan site, with admission tickets and priority access included, followed by a swim in the region’s lagoon-like underground networks of water.

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.

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.

Explore the only ancient Mayan civilization built alongside the ocean on this tour to the Tulum archaeological site, and finish with a dip in a cenote. While arranging transportation to the natural and cultural attractions can be a logistical challenge, with this tour, busy travelers can see both spots and learn about the sites along the way. Plus, a buffet lunch is included.

Try out scuba diving during your time in Mexico with a half-day introductory course in Tulum. Find out if the popular water sport is right for you with a package that consists of a 15-minute class, a 15-minute practice session, and one dive in a cenote. Have the option to upgrade to include a second dive in the ocean if you like.

Experience the Riviera Maya’s top adventure activities without the stress of booking multiple excursions or coordinating logistics in a limited time. This fast-paced half-day tour from Tulum brings together high-energy experiences and a unique cultural element in one seamless outing, making it ideal for travelers with tight schedules. With everything organized for you, you can focus on the thrill and atmosphere rather than planning or timing.

Experience the jungle like you've never seen it before on this fascinating tour combined with direct transfers from select hotels to save time. Zip through the treetops on a zip line circuit; drive a quad over ramps, mud, rocks and much more; ride a horse while enjoying beautiful views, and cool off in a Mayan cenote. Recharge your batteries with lunch, water and flavored water.

Getting to Isla Mujeres independently means coordinating ferry schedules on your own—tricky without local knowledge. This full-day catamaran tour takes the guesswork out of planning and departs from Cancun, with air-conditioned vehicle transfers included. It covers snorkeling stops, an optional spinnaker activity, and exclusive beach club access on Isla Mujeres.