Day Trips in Cancun

This 11-hour tour from Cancun packs a sightseeing punch - see the ancient Maya civilization of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO site, followed by a visit to Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city. In the archaeological zone, admire the Kukulkan pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. A guide explains the cultural import of the landmarks you stroll past. Spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful cenote of Ik-Kil. With a delicious buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport included, this is a hassle-free experience you don't want to miss.

Tour the archaeological ruins of Ek Balam, then see flocks of pink flamingos and soak in a salt lagoon at Rio Lagartos on this private day trip. Learn about the ancient Maya civilization from an informative personal guide and climb up the Acropolis, one of the largest pyramids of the Yucatán Peninsula. In addition, visit a tequila factory and stop for an included lunch. Private transport is available from Cancun hotels.

Explore two ancient Maya sites in one day with a convenient, 11-hour combination tour to Coba and Tulum from Cancun. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, then visit a picturesque stone city by the sea on a trip that includes all entrance fees, both guided tours and independent time, round-trip hotel transfer, and a buffet lunch.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. This full-day trip from Cancun takes you to the ancient Maya city, followed by a visit to the colonial town of Valladolid and nearby Ik Kil cenote. A buffet lunch and visit to Real Mayab Hotel is included.

Visit two of Mexico's most famous archaeological sites with an archaeology-certified guide and swim in a gorgeous cenote on this full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. In Coba, learn about the ancient Maya city and ascend the tallest pyramid in Mexico. Admire the views from Tulum, perched on top of a bluff overlooking the glittering Caribbean. Enjoy a refreshing swim at the underground natural pool of Tankach-Ha cenote. A buffet lunch and hotel transport are included.

Immerse yourself in Maya culture on this 12-hour tour to Coba, Tulum and an authentic Maya village. Wind through Coba, a city shrouded in jungle, and admire the Caribbean Sea from the bluff-top city of Tulum. Climb the tallest pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula, and learn about the inscriptions and murals at the archaeological zones. Take a refreshing dip in an underground lake, and see how Maya descendants live in a local village. A tasty lunch made from traditional Maya recipes and round-trip transport from Cancun hotels are included.

This intriguing full-day tour from Playa del Carmen combines two prominent archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. A professional guide points out El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan, among other landmarks, then accompanies you to Ek Balam with free time to climb the main pyramid. In between, visit Hubiku Cenote for a swim and dig into a buffet lunch. Numbers are limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

Learn about Mayan history with a 6-hour tour to Coba from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Travel through jungle landscapes on the Yucatan peninsula to reach the ancient city, the oldest in the region. Through your guide's engaging commentary, imagine what life must have been like for Mayan citizens when the city was at its zenith. Climb to the top of Nohoch Muul, the tallest Mayan structure in the region. Breakfast and round-trip transportation from Cancun or Riviera Maya are included.

Spend some time beyond Cancun exploring Ek Balam, one of the Yucatán's newer excavation sites. Embark on a guided tour of this ancient Mayan wonder, learning its history, wandering among its plazas and even scaling its main pyramid for incredible jungle views. Then continue on to Cenote Maya Park, where your choices for adventure are endless. Take a refreshing dip in natural pool, zipline through tropical forest canopy, rappel into a cave or shop for handmade Maya crafts. Savor a delicious meal of traditional Maya eats before returning to Cancun.

Experience a bit of the Yucatan Peninsula's Maya culture and natural wonders on this day trip from Cancun to Ek' Balam and Cenote Hubiku or Xcajum cenote (sinkhole). At Ek' Balam, learn about the archaeological ruins and restoration efforts of this ancient Maya city. Then head to the cenote, a naturally formed underground pool, to cool off with a swim.

Take guided tours of two popular archaeological sites on the Riviera Maya - Tulum and Coba - during this day trip from Cancun. After providing an introduction to local cultural traditions with a visit to a Maya community, your certified guide sheds light on the ancient ruins. See Caribbean views from Tulum and climb Nohoch Muul, the Yucatán's tallest pyramid, at Coba. Lunch plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

Combine visits to top archaeological sites with swimming in a beautiful cenote on this full-day tour from Cancun. In Coba, make your way up the tallest pyramid in Mexico and learn about the ancient Maya city. Soak up jaw-dropping scenery at Tulum, perched on top of a bluff overlooking the Caribbean. Cool off with a refreshing swim at the underground natural pool of Tankach-Ha cenote. Enjoy a buffet lunch and hear informative commentary from an archaeology-certified guide. Hotel transport included.

Visit the ruins of Tulum and Coba in addition to the Playa del Carmen on a full-day tour from Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. This combination tour starts with a guided tour of Tulum, followed by time to explore the site further on your own. Continue to the Coba Ruins and enjoy a restaurant lunch buffet before touring the Mayan archaeological site, including the Nohoch Muul pyramid and Tamchah-ha cenote. Finish with a look around the city of Playa del Carmen.

Experience the wonders of Ek Balam, a more recently excavated and restored Maya archaeological site on this full-day guided tour from Cancun. Learn about the ancient city's temples, sculptures and other landmarks in this former ceremonial center. In addition to Ek Balam, enjoy the pleasures of Cenote Maya Park. Swim in its natural pools, and then rappel and swing like Tarzan in the Yucatan jungle. A traditional Maya buffet lunch and hotel transport are included.

Experience the pre-Hispanic Mayan city of Ek Balam and see the Yucatan's largest natural pool, or cenote, on this guided tour. With a bilingual guide leading the way, learn the fascinating history of Ek Balam's plazas, temples and sculptures. Enjoy a traditional lunch - included in the tour price - and head to Cenote Maya and check out its rock formations and turquoise water.    

Journey into the heart of Maya culture with a day trip from Playa del Carmen to Coba. Tucked within the jungle, this ancient Maya city is home to the Yucatan's tallest pyramid. Scale Nohoch Mul for exquisite 360 degree views, then tour the rest of the ruins solo or with a guide (you can even rent a bicycle to explore). Savor a traditional lunch and interact with locals at a modern Maya village. Later,  finish up the day with a relaxing dip in a water-filled cenote, or sinkhole.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this 12-hour tour, including easy hotel pickup and drop-off. Along with seeing El Castillo and learning how this Pre- Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan civilization, stop at a cenote for a quick swim and enjoy a buffet lunch.

Discover Mayan culture and ancient heritage on a full-day tour to a Maya community and Cobá. Visit with Maya-speaking guides for a rich experience with the locals, and learn about daily life in a Yucatec village. Explore pyramids surrounded by lush jungle at Cobá, where partially-excavated ruins are covered by thick vines and trees. Listen to the sounds of tropical birds, and watch for wildlife at the edge of the forest. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Maya foods then cool off in a limestone cenote before returning to Cancún.

Experience a bit of the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Riviera Maya. At the Maya city of Coba, learn about this ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a knowledgeable guide. Then visit a cenote to cool off with a swim. Lunch is included.

Discover Maya culture on this full-day tour from Cancun and Riviera. Learn about the archaeological ruins and restoration efforts of Ek' Balam with a guide, who shares information about this ancient Maya city. Afterwards, head on over to Valladolid, a colonial town full of Spanish conquest history.