Day Trips in Mexico

Discover all of Guadalajara's top attractions during this in-depth day tour, with free time to explore the arts and gastronomy hub of Tlaquepaque. Get a peek at the controversial work of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco, and discover the city's most stunning panoramic view. After visiting all the main landmarks, you'll head to Tlaquepaque village. Linger over a tasty lunch platter, pop into an art gallery, or shop for handicraft souvenirs.

Discover the stunning Chiflon Waterfalls and take a dip in its crystal clear turquoise waters. Explore a fascinating cave and then enjoy a swim or row a bamboo raft on one of Montebello's different coloured lakes.

Hit the beach at Sayulita on a 6-hour tour from Puerto Vallarta that explores the scenic Riviera Nayarit. Check out the coast's highlights, pause to see San Pancho, then enjoy the rest of the day on Sayulita's gorgeous beach, with time to swim, sunbathe, or catch waves on a boogie board or surfboard. This 6-hour Sayulita tour includes pickup and drop-off at Puerto Vallarta hotels and an hour-long boogie board or surf board rental when you get to the beach.

Travel back in time at the extensively excavated Mayan city of Chichen Itza, then swim in a crystal clear Yucatan cenote before enjoying a buffet lunch. Bilingual and certified guide, air-conditioned transport, entry fees, lunch and pickup from Cancun hotels is included.

Experience the cultural richness of the Mexican highlands on an all-day guided tour from Mexico City. Visit the silver mining town of Taxco and the picturesque colonial city of Cuernavaca in an outing that includes transportation in a climate-controlled bus and a traditional Mexican lunch. See centuries-old cathedrals, ornate silver works, and the scenic landscape of central Mexico on one convenient tour.

Immerse in nature on this day trip to two magnificent gems of Chiapas: Cascada El Chiflón and Lagunas de Montebello National Park. First, summit the turquoise-colored El Chiflón waterfall and watch in awe as it crashes 394 feet (120 meters). Then continue on to the Montebello Lakes by coach. You'll travel round-trip from hotels in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture on a full day exploring Merida's history and natural beauty. First, visit the ruins at Dzibilchaltun where you will see the Temple of the Seven Dolls. Visit a museum to learn more about the site's historical significance, and peek inside a typical Mayan home. Finally visit the Port of Progreso to enjoy some beach time in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before heading back to your hotel.

Knock out visits to two important sites of Mexico's pre-Columbian Totanac culture - the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla - in one day on this guided trip from Veracruz. Wander through the pyramids and plazas of the UNESCO-listed El Tajín, learn about Mesoamerican history and discover the cultural treasures of Papantla, from its flying pole dancers to vanilla. Hotel transport by van included.

Enjoy a day at Agua Azul, a series of waterfalls in Chiapas. There, you'll have time to swim and explore, plus see the Misol-Ha waterfall, a 115-foot (35-meter) jungle waterfall, from which you'll be able to take in panoramic views of Chiapas. The day trip also includes a stop at the archeological site in Palenque before returning to your hotel.

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.    

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 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.

Gain an understanding of Oaxacan culture during this 5-hour tour, including visits to a mezcal distillery, the Zapotec ruins of Mitla, the village of Teotitlan, and the Tree of Tule. Round-trip transportation from select Oaxaca hotels included.

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.

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.

Tour the UNESCO-listed Teotihuacán pyramids and join a family for dinner on this day tour from Mexico City. With the help of a guide, reach Teotihuacán by public transport, and walk through the ancient city that Aztecs called 'the place where men become gods.' Enjoy the sunset from the top of the Sun Pyramid. After a visit to a pulqueria, soak up cultural traditions, conversation and food as you share dinner in a local Mexican home. This small-group tour is limited to just 12 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

The most complete snorkeling tour in Isla Mujeres. 4 hours of tour, 3 sites for snorkeling. Lunch included.  Visit MUSA and 2 beautiful coral eefs

Feel the luxury and comfort of a unique private guided tour to Uxmal´s Archaeological Site especially designed for you. Begin this activity at your time of choice and enjoy a roundtrip private transportation service aboard a Mercedes Benz vehicle. PLUS you will have the opportunity to use all the facilities of the Hacienda Uxmal and The Lodge at Uxmal - our hotels - including swimming pools and restaurants.

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.    

Visit Lake Chapala for gorgeous landscapes, food, and sights on a full-day tour from Guadalajara. See the ranch home of popular Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, stroll on the shore of Lake Chapala - the largest lake in Mexico, then visit the picturesque town of Ajijic before stopping to purchase lunch at a typical restaurant on the lake. Includes guide, transportation by air-conditioned minivan, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.