Day Trips & Excursions in Mexico

Step into the ancient Maya world on a full-day excursion from Cancun to Coba that includes admission to the ruins and round-trip transport in a private vehicle. With the flexibility and convenience of a personal driver you can spend as long as you want at the archeological site, climbing pyramids and exploring the jungle, with the option to visit nearby beaches or a fresh-water cenote for an afternoon swim.

Experience the ancient magnificence of Chichen Itza - one of the New7Wonders of the World - on a full-day trip from Cancun. As you travel through the scenic countryside of the Yucatán, you'll enjoy an on-board breakfast before arriving at Chichen Itza. Embark on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the monument and visit prominent features like El Castillo and the Temple of Warriors. Then, revitalize with a buffet lunch before plunging into the cool waters of a cenote and taking a panoramic tour of traditional Yucatán town, Valladolid.   

Venture deep into the great outdoors during this action-packed day trip, which makes it easy to escape the city. You'll have personalized attention from a private guide as you cover four different stops, from the largest head of the Olmec civilization to a secluded island inhabited by a lively monkey population. You'll also climb to the top of a stunning waterfall and learn about Mexican biodiversity in an ecological park.

Visit the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul during a full-day tour that includes one-way transfer from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. At Agua Azul, you can go swimming at the falls (weather permitting), or walk to additional falls nearby. Afterward, continue to your choice of either Misol Ha - another impressive waterfall, or the National Park of Palenque - one of Mexico's top sites for Mayan ruins. Along the way, you'll pass through the Lacandon rain forest and learn from your guide about the history of Chiapas.

The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New7Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico's iconic landmark on a 12-hour day-trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of the Hubiku cenote, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.  

Get an express tour of Chichen Itza, the most impressive of the Mayan ruins, on this 9-hour tour from Cancun. After early morning pickup, eat a boxed lunch on the way to the ruins. Follow your guide on a tour of the ruins, learning about the culture, history and traditions of the ancient Mayan civilization. Spend some time exploring on your own and taking photos of surviving buildings like the Warrior's Temple, El Caracol and El Castillo before boarding the bus for the return trip. Arrive back at your Cancun hotel in the mid-afternoon.

Experience some of the Yucatan's most exciting and exhilarating activities with a Cancun Combo tour. Select from four outstanding options, visiting captivating attractions such as Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor and Chichen Itza. Immerse yourself in the natural and historical majesty of some of Mexico's best aquatic, adventure and archeological parks, touring ancient sites and legendary landmarks with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Yucatan hotel is included, in addition to delicious food and drinks inspired by local specialties. Simply take your two selected tours with 15 days of each other to enjoy this excellent economical offer.

Visit the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a full-day tour from Cancun to a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at a local restaurant for a buffet lunch and a traditional dance performance, take a guided tour of Chichen Itza's towering pyramids and ball courts, enjoy time to explore the site on your own, then cool off in an underground cenote. This 12-hour tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Appreciating the ancient and modern customs of Maya culture can be tricky for visitors to Cancun. Combine a visit to the iconic Chichen Itza and less-explored Yaxuná with a modern Maya-styled cooking class for comprehensive insight into the varied traditions of the Mesoamerican civilization and modern community. Avoid hidden costs with round-trip transfer, meals, and entry fees included as per itinerary.

Get a new perspective on Chichen Itza and Ek Balam's Mayan ruins in a new light during this 10-hour tour led by a professional photographer. With your local guide, a professional photographer, get guidance on how to capture the best shots of the ruins at Chichen Itza while you learn about the history and culture of the ancient Mayans. Continue to Ek Balam for more stunning photo ops of what the Mayans considered 'a portal to the other world'. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and includes both a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Cancun accommodations.

Discover the best of the ancient Maya world on a full-day trip from Cancun to Chichen Itza and a cenote. Visit the UNESCO-listed site in the cooler morning hours before the crowds arrive, and combine a comprehensive guided tour with time to explore on your own. Swim in an underground limestone cenote and pass through the picturesque city of Valladolid on the return trip to Cancun.

A guided day trip is an easy way to see the archaeological sites of Veracruz without the hassle of navigating public transit. In addition to explaining the purpose of the unmarked Quiahuiztlan and Cempoala ruins, your guide brings you to the highlights of Antigua, the oldest colonial town in Mexico. With round-trip hotel transport, the tour is a popular choice for visitors passing through Veracruz.

Take a private car from Cancun to Chichen Itza to explore the ancient ruins at your leisure. Spend as much time as you like inside the archeological complex with its observatory, colossal pyramid, and ball courts. Enjoy lunch (included) and then a cool dip in a cenote. Next, spend time in a 500-year-old Mexican town, admiring the churches and architecture before heading back to your hotel.

Discover the essence of ancient Mayan civilization on this full-day excursion to Coba and the Tulum ruins. This Cancun Super Saver takes you to explore Tulum's ruins with an expert guide, then jump into a rejuvenating underground cenote. Tour Coba, a once-thriving Mayan village deep in the rainforest. Enjoy Yucatanean specialities at a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Cancun hotel.

Snorkel in Dos Ojos cenote and visit the Tulum archeological site on a full-day, small-group tour with round trip transport from Cancun. This convenient, two-in-one tour explores the natural world and Maya history, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, snorkel equipment, lunch, and a guided tour of Tulum.

While in Veracruz, take a guided day trip to the historic towns of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado. Admire the beautiful colonial architecture of Alvarado and at the same time, gain insight into Mexico's history after the Spanish conquest. In UNESCO-listed Tlacotalpan, see city landmarks and immerse yourself in the local art from the 19th and 20th centuries during visits to two charming museums. Hotel transport included.

On this half-day guided tour from Veracruz, travel to Cempoala, site of Mesoamerican archaeological ruins, and La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. An informative guide brings to light Mexico's history as you walk by Cempoala's ancient temples and the idyllic streets of La Antigua. Visit Hernán Cort es' house and Ermita del Rosario, the very first Catholic church in all the Americas.

Explore coral reefs, ancient history, and nature in the Riviera Maya on an 8-hour combination tour that features some of the best of Yucatan in a single day. Snorkel through the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea, visit the Tulum archeological site, and swim in a cenote, then explore a limestone cave and take a jungle walk. This tour includes entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and door-to-door transport from hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

Explore spectacular Chichen Itza on this full-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop for a swim in a nearby cenote (Ik Kil or Hubiku) before a certified guide leads you through the ancient capital of the Maya Empire, considered the most important archaeological zone of the Yucatán. Visit the ball court, el Castillo (the Castle), Pyramid of Kukulkan and Temple of the Warriors. Then, indulge in a buffet lunch of regional dishes. Your Chichen Itza day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Mayan Mexico on a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza from Cancun. Alongside a guide, you'll take a guided tour of one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and see iconic structures like El Castillo and the Temple of Warriors. Then, plunge into the azure waters of a cenote, a natural pool surrounded by lush vegetation, and revitalize with a buffet lunch. Entrance fees and round trip transport from your Cancun hotel are included.