Day Trips in Mexico

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.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities and an underground pool on a 12-hour tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam. Visiting both Maya sites offers the chance to experience the most iconic ruins in the Yucatan, then tour a lesser-visited gem with vivid frescoes and a fascinating history. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen, entrance fees, breakfast and lunch, and it's limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

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.

This comprehensive tour combines two significant archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, breakfast, beverages, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Cenote Hubiku.

Experience Mexico's coffee tradition and impressive pueblos magicos on this full-day guided tour. Save time with convenient hotel pickup and drop off and travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled minivan. See the hacienda that once belonged to Antonio López de Santa Anna, the notorious former military leader and president, cruise through coffee farms and visit the picturesque colonial towns of Xico and Coatepec, one of the region's most important coffee producers.

Visit Chichen Itza for a 2.5-hour tour of this ancient capital of the Maya Empire, designated one of the New7Wonders of the World. Spend some free time at the archaeological site to snap photos of structures such as El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan. After a buffet lunch of regional specialties, you'll visit a Maya village, witness a purification ceremony and have the opportunity to swim in the spectacular Cenote X-Cajum. Round-trip hotel transport is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Make your experience of Chichen Itza, a New7Wonder of the World and therefore Mexico's top attraction, smooth and stress-free with this 12-hour tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Travel on an air-conditioned coach, where you'll be served drinks and breakfast, and take guided tour of the ancient Mayan site with your guide, Additionally, you'll visit the Hubiku Cenote, enjoy a Mexican lunch and explore the colonial town of Valladolid. Round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel is included.

Enjoy some of the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Cancun. At the Maya cities of Chichen Itza and Coba, learn about the ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a guide. You'll also visit Cenote Ik Kil to cool off with a swim. Lunch is included.

As one of the New7Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is Mexico's most popular attraction. Tick off the legendary landmark on this 12-hour tour of Chichen Itza, including a swim in a cenote and a visit to Valladolid, from either Cancun or Riviera Maya. Take a guided tour of the archaeological site, plunge into the refreshing waters of a cenote, and explore the colonial town of Valladolid. Unlimited drinks, a buffet lunch, and round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel are included.  

This comprehensive tour combines two of the most important archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Coba. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes breakfast, beverages, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Ik Kil Cenote.

Discover the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Cancun. At the Maya cities of Chichen Itza and Ek' Balam, learn about this ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a knowledgeable guide. You'll also visit Cenote Hubiku to cool off with a swim in the natural pool. Lunch is included.

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.

Enhance your experience of Chichen Itza by combining the archaeological site with a cenote and the colonial town of Valladolid on a 12-hour tour. Departing from Cancun, you'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World, for a guided tour. Cool down during a cenote swim and take a whistle-stop tour of Valladolid, a pretty colonial town. A buffet lunch, two drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This full-day tour from Playa del Carmen takes you to three of the most popular sites on the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza, Coba, and the Ik Kil cenote. Stroll through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and learn about its landmark ruins, including the Kukulcan Pyramid and the observatory. Your Maya history immersion continues at Coba, an archaeological site located in the jungle. Go for a refreshing swim in a deep cenote, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Hotel transport by air-conditioned minivan included.

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.

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.

Make the most of your vacation in Playa del Carmen during a combo tour that visits Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam. Learn about the ancient Maya as you explore some of Yucatan's highlights, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned minivan. During the tour, you'll also have time to shop for souvenirs. Plus, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit two ancient Maya cities and a beautiful cenote on a full-day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ik Kil cenote, and Coba. You'll learn about the dramatic history and symbolic architecture of Chichen Itza, swim in an underground river, and climb to the top of the tallest Maya pyramid in the Yucatan. This 12-hour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.

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.

Discover one of the New7Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza. This day trip from Cancun introduces you to the ancient Maya city with an informative guide. Learn about famous structures at the archaeological site, such as the Temple of Kukulcan, also known as El Castillo. After free time to swim in a sacred cenote, head to a restaurant for a buffet lunch followed by return transport to your hotel aboard a luxury coach.