CANCÚN · MEXICO
The best of the Mexican Caribbean.
The 15 best excursions from Cancún, from a half-day on the reef to the long road out to Chichén Itzá and the colonial towns of the Yucatán.
Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikán, and Valladolid in one long day: guided ruins, sinkhole swim, buffet lunch, and colonial-town time.
Most Popular“We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing water and snacks to stay energized for a long day. There are many vendors located around the grounds along the perimeter, which can be distracting at times, but if you’re able to ig”
Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim with tequila tasting, and quick colonial Valladolid. Full-day tour from Cancun with lunch and pickup.
“Beto & Ramiro provided an educational yet fun and interactive experience that anyone can enjoy. Even with a tour group of diverse backgrounds they both kept us all laughing and organised, whilst also giving ample time to explore the sites o”
Full-day Cancun tour to Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim, tequila tasting, and Valladolid. Guided, long day, good value for $49.
Early Chichén Itzá plus a cenote swim, buffet lunch, Valladolid stop, and tequila tasting from Cancun and Riviera Maya.
“Make sure your booking is from a near place we road a bus for 4 1/2 hours one way was very unpleasant ride the tour guide himself. They were very well good but the people setting it up. Do not set it up right being gone from 6 AM till 930 at night was not…”
A 4-hour Cancun adventure with ATV jungle riding, cenote swim, zip lines, tequila tasting, tacos, and round-trip air-conditioned transport.
“Amazing, the whole experience was fantastic. I really enjoyed the cenote swim with the stunning view!”
Guided Tulum ruins and cenote swim from Cancun with A/C transport, lockers, and a fast history hit. Bring cash for entry fees.
“Nice experience with good tour guide and driver. The trip was on time and planned out well by the tour guide, Susana”
Half-day Isla Mujeres snorkeling with 3 stops, Lighthouse Reef plus the underwater museum, and ceviche, sandwiches and margaritas included.
“Great hosts, felt very safe! Clean new snorkel gear. They were very informative about each stop. Would do it again!”
Guided Chichen Itza tickets, buffet lunch, cenote Saamal swim, and Valladolid city time on a long but well-run Cancun day trip.
“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”
Shared speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon, then snorkel Punta Nizuc’s underwater statues. Gear, guide, water included.
“My partner and I really enjoyed this excursion. They welcomed us with mini complimentary massages and you get to decide if you would like to book a full massage after the excursion. The check in process was very smooth and quick. They provided us with the snorkeling gear and gave us a mini lesson on…”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with guided snorkeling at El Meco, open bar, buffet, and free time at Playa Norte.
“The boating, snorkel, and island experience was good. The boat crew was amazing and friendly. But my largest complain is for the “SAT company”. Their communication and shuttle team is horrible. The pick up time initially gave a large window of 7am-9am. I spent a week messaging them every day asking for the time with…”
Full-day Cancun tour to Chichén Itzá, swim Suytún and Ik-Kil cenotes, then stroll Valladolid with guide, bus ride, and included entry.
“Started at 7am and Got back 10:30PM. Many stops that were just for shopping. Not enough time for the important stops. White bread sandwich for breakfast.”
Taco tastings in Puerto Morelos with tequila and handmade ice cream, plus easy Cancun hotel pickup and a calm half-day town tour.
“I wouldn’t recommend, customer service was nice but the restaurants weren’t. I couldn’t even find any info on Yelp about them. That last one we went to didn’t have any soap in the restroom and also serviced my wife chicken tacos that were not fully cooked. Also in the description it never mentioned that the…”
Paddle, snorkel, zipline, and rappel through four cenotes near Cancun, with breakfast, gourmet picnic lunch, and wine included.
“Fantastic adventure in a wonderful destination. The friendly staff was helpful, courteous and accommodating to any request.”
Full-day Maya ruins and cenote swim from Cancun: Coba, Tulum, Mariposa cenote, lunch, and a shaman ceremony with pickup and guide.
“Well organized, lots of amazing places, Coba is really authentic and the cenotes have an even relaxing vibes than bigger ones around Chichen Itza.”
Swim with whale sharks near Isla Contoy and relax at Playa Norte. Small-group boat day includes lunch, snacks, hotel transfers, and more.
“Our tour guide was Pia and she was amazing, very enthusiastic and informative and friendly. We got to swim with the whale sharks (there were hundreds in the area) very easily. Each couple got three turns in the water with the whale sharks, about 5-10 minutes each turn. Pia was always with us in the…”
The reef and the cenotes, the Maya cities, the islands and the jungle. Every way out of the Hotel Zone.
