Day Trips & Excursions in Merida

Explore the ancient ruins of Coba, including early morning access with an archeologist guide. Take this Viator exclusive tour, which can't be booked anywhere else, to discover one of Mexico's most spectacular ruins during this all-day excursion. Enjoy lunch and round-trip transportation from Cancun hotels. Climb Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatán Peninsula while learning about one of the largest settlements during the Classic period from your knowledgable guide. Swim in the refreshing waters at Aktun Chen cenote to cool off.

Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of Campeche on an enriching full-day excursion from Merida. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel by luxury vehicle to the quaint village of Becal to admire its charming 17th-century church and the enormous monument dedicated to sombreros. Continue to Campeche, an ancient walled city on the rugged coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and gaze at the colossal fortress of Fuerte San Miguel, now a Mayan Archeological Museum. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, explore the historical district of the city, and see the impressive Campeche Cathedral before returning to Merida.

If your time in Mexico is limited, tick off three top attractions in one day on this private 9-hour tour from Cancun. Save time by travelling to Chichen Itza "” one of the New7Wonders of the World "” in an air-conditioned vehicle and take a personalized tour of the UNESCO-listed site. Plunge into the Ik-Kil cenote for a refreshing swim and visit the colonial town of Valladolid. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Cancun hotel are included.

Explore Mayan ruins, mysterious caves, and a 400-year-old convent on this all-day guided tour. Make the most of limited time in the Yucatan with convenient hotel pickup. Visit the Mayan city of Mayapán and learn its history from an informative guide. Check out the San Miguel Arcangel convent, be awed by the caves of Lol Tun, and enjoy a delicious lunch"”included in the tour price"”of traditional Mayan dishes.

This private tour includes two major archaeological attractions of the ancient Maya plus swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Ik-Kil (Sacred Blue Cenote). With a personal guide you'll explore Chichen Itza, designated one of the New7Wonders of the World, and climb the Yucatán's tallest pyramid at Coba: Nohoch Muul. Hear informative commentary and dine on a buffet lunch, with private hotel transport included from Cancun.

Marvel at thousands of vibrant pink flamingos during an idyllic boat ride on a full-day tour of the spectacular Celestun Wildlife Refuge from Merida. During your excursion, observe some of the 225 mammal species that inhabit the beautiful Biosphere reserve, gazing at pelicans, flamingos and fish as a knowledgeable guide directs your attention. Cruise through atmospheric mangroves before reclining on the soft sands of a local beach. An intimate experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 25 people.