Day Trips & Excursions in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan

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.

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.

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.    

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.

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.

The Tulum Ruins are among the most visited Mayan sites on the Yucatan Peninsula, but they have the crowds to match. This early-access combo tour ensures you get there before the tour groups and combines it with an afternoon visit to the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and entrance fees.

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.

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.

Combine visits to three cenotes on this single 8-hour tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin and Pool Cocom cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Set sail to Isla Mujeres from Cancun and spend the day relaxing and exploring at Garrafon Natural Reef Park. Your admission ticket includes recreational activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and ziplining; relaxation in hammocks, lounge chairs, infinity pool, and hot tubs; VIP amenities; breakfast and a buffet lunch; and drinks from the open international bar. Round-trip marine transport is provided from the Hotel Zone.

Enjoy a full day of diving in two most interesting and beautiful Cenotes in Mexico: Dos Ojos and the Bat. With its amazing stalactites, stalagmites and flying bats it will make you feel like you traveled million years back in time. Incredibly clear and at the same time shallow water will give you an amazing opportunity to try yourself in diving without any serious training (basic certification is required). The  professional team of tour guides and diving instructors will make sure you get the best experience out of this tour. Come join us in this unforgettable journey of exploring the old caves and take the first step into the underwater world.

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.    

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.

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.

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