Outdoor Activities in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan

Engage with modern-day Maya and satisfy your need for adrenaline, all in one day. Start the morning with a visit to a Maya village to experience the daily life of locals. Then head into the jungle for a few hours of adventure, including rappelling into a cenote and swimming in its underground waters, ziplining through rainforest canopy and embarking on a leisurely canoe ride. After enjoying a traditional Maya lunch it's off to the archaeological ruins of Coba, where you can climb the steps of the Yucatan's second-tallest Maya pyramid.

Take a break from the sun and explore Chaak Tun cenote on this guided 3.5-hour tour in Playa del Carmen. One of most enchanting cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula not yet horded by visitors, Chaak Tun cenote was inhabited by the Maya centuries ago. Using provided headlights, swim and walk through an otherworldly atmosphere of stalactites and stalagmites. Listen to informative commentary about the caves' formation and history.

Boat and swim through the aqua channels of Chunyaxche and visit the Muyil ruins on this tour from Cancun. Visit the Muyil Community Center with your guide to view the ancient archaeological site, then depart by boat through the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve's canals. As you journey through two lagoons, keep an eye out for local wildlife, then jump into the clear water and relax as you float through 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of peaceful waterways. Trek through the mangrove back to the community center to refuel with a traditional Mexican lunch. Round-trip private transportation from Cancun hotels is included.

Get your adrenaline fix while in Cancun with this five-in-one adventure combo. Fly through the trees on a thrilling zipline circuit, including an Aquazip; ride the Tarzania zipline coaster, and take a daring parachute drop. Then, challenge yourself to a treetop rope course and venture off-road on an exhilarating ATV or Polaris RZR buggy excursion. Finish off the day with a swim in a private cenote.

Take off on an ATV adventure through Playa del Carmen's Native Park. Traverse jungle pathways on your own 4WD vehicle, winding through dense rainforest en route to Doña Mary's House where you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyles of some of the area's first inhabitants. Then continue off-road along a pre-Hispanic trade route, passing Maya ruins and encountering a shaman en route to explore a cave. Cool off in a cenote's refreshing waters before returning to your Playa or Riviera Maya lodging.

Experience more of the Yucatan peninsula's top attractions in less time on a 2.5-hour ATV adventure from Playa del Carmen. On your own personal ATV, you'll stray from the beaten track and follow a route through jungles, beaches, and rural settlements. Descend to the subterranean caves of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, swim in the crystal clear waters of a cenote, and stay refreshed with included water and soft drinks. This family-friendly tour comes with a choice of morning and afternoon departure.

Glide alongside whale sharks and then soak up the sun on Isla Mujeres on this guided day trip from Cancun. A speedboat takes you to a prime viewing location, where you slip on snorkel gear and hop into the water. Marvel at the gentle giants floating by. Then, relax on the white-sand shores of Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte (North Beach). Lunch and hotel transport from Cancun and Playa del Carmen included.

Enjoy Puerto Morelos most complete tour visiting cenote sites, experiencing culture, jungles, enjoying sea views and eating local gastronomy all in one. We start the tour with a visit to "Cenote Verde Lucero", a hidden jewel of the region. You will be able to zipline, dive or swim inside cenote if you wish. We continue our tour going south, towards Puerto Morelos, one of the most important seaports of our region. In Puerto Morelos you get to enjoy a view of "Santuario de la Esperanza" right before getting off at a beautiful Mexican church. We stop at the Puerto Morelos seafront to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean Sea, get selfie and its lighthouse. Here you have a chance to notice the coral reef, being the second largest in the world. We continue our tour going westbound towards "Ruta de los Cenotes" where we will be hopping many different cenote sites for a chance to admire the beautiful natural formations of the cenotes. Zipline, ATV and horseback riding are available for an extra fee.

Cancun is one of the best places in Mexico to enjoy adventure activities and this great-value 5-in-1 package is ideal for adrenaline junkies. Kick off the day with a speedboat cruise along the coast, dive in to swim and snorkel amid colorful corals, then zip through the rainforest on an ATV. Top it all off by cliff diving into a natural cenote, then tackling a thrilling zip-line course. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Have an unforgettable time exploring Rio Secreto via the 'privilege route.' This pathway through the nature reserve brings you up close to dramatic formations within the underground river cave. Let a personal guide point out its spectacular features on this private tour. Snorkeling gear plus snacks, drinks, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Combine some of the Yucatan's most thrilling experiences on a full-day 'Gimme All' adventure package at Selvatica that includes full access: try ziplines, a ropes course, bungee swing, parachute jump, zipline coaster, rollercoaster, self-drive ATVs, and cenote swimming. Since the activities are all inclusive, you don't have to decide what you want to try in advance; once you're inside Selvatica, enjoy the whole day to explore the adventure park.

Immerse yourself in the dense jungle of Mexico in a powerful Jeep vehicle on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Cancun. Visit an ancient Mayan ruin in the heart of the rainforest; swim in the refreshing waters of a cenote; and soar over the treetops at high velocity on an white-knuckle zip line ride. Explore the Riviera Maya in the best possible way on this Cancun tour.

Enjoy jungle adventures inside the Punta Laguna Nature Reserve on this private 6-hour tour from Cancun. Kayak along a lagoon and admire the rain-forest scenery, zipline through the treetops and follow a guide on a hike in search of the spider monkey. Spot other wildlife including small reptiles and birds, and learn more about the surrounding flora and fauna. Enjoy a light lunch and participate in a Maya ritual before you are chauffeured back to your hotel.

Discover the underground river system of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on the 'privilege route' with a personal guide. You're treated to an exclusive look at the extensive caverns and their dramatic limestone formations. This private tour is customized to your time frame, interests, and skill level. All equipment plus snacks, drinks, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Spend the day in the jungle on a tropical zipline adventure. Soar above the treetops on ten ziplines of varying heights and distances, including a "Superman" zipline, the Aquazip (prepare to get soaked) and Tarzania, a zipline coaster. Enjoying the majestic views and a bird's eye perspective. Then, it's cenote time - head even further into the jungle to enjoy a refreshing swim at a private sinkhole.

This combo adventure in Cancun is filled with nonstop action -  snorkeling, ziplining, ATV-riding, and cenote swimming - all in one day. A boat ride takes you to snorkel in the Puerto Morelos Reef National Park. Then go four-wheeling in the Maya jungle where you'll zipline through the trees and splash into a refreshing cenote.

Free-dive, snorkel and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this 5-hour guided tour from Tulum. Admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote, before moving on to explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote. The Temple of Doom cenote dares you to pencil-drop 10 feet from a roof opening into the freshwater below. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment and transport from Tulum are provided.

Combine visits to the ruins of Tulum and Cenote Dos Ojos on a single tour from Cancun. Planning both of these activities on your own could be complicated, and would require a car rental - but this tour includes all transportation and the itinerary planned in advance. Explore the two neighboring cenotes, connected by a large cavern, via snorkeling, then head for the ruins of Tulum. All activities are accompanied by in-depth guided commentary.

Journey deep into the Sian Ka'an bio reserve, a UNESCO site, on this full-day jeep safari tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy the breeze as you drive along winding seaside roads skirting the Caribbean Sea. Visit an estuary in Boca Paila, swim in a natural pool and snorkel along the Mesoamerican Reef. Keep watch for dolphins, turtles and an array of birds. Enjoy a seaside buffet lunch before you are transported back to your hotel.

Ride an ATV, explore tropical rainforest and participate in Maya culture on this unique combination tour. Depart from Cancun for Playa del Carmen's Native's Park, where activities and nature go hand-in-hand. Set out on your 4WD off-road adventure to meet one of the region's first settlers. Then continue on to Media Luna cenote for a traditional Maya ceremony and an underwater swim in a stalagmite- and stalactite-filled cave. Finish your day with a few hours enjoying downtown Playa del Carmen's shops, bars, eateries and attractions before heading back to Cancun.