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Top 15 Cancun Day Trips

32 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The good cancun day trips book out in high season, the best ones first. Below: 15 to reserve early, what each includes and how they differ.

Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show - Wildlife, gardens and the jungle paths
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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

1.Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,899 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $167Our pick

Ride from your Cancun-area hotel or meeting point to Xcaret Park for a day of underground rivers, beaches, wildlife habitats and Mexican cultural exhibits. Your ticket includes park entry and the evening México Espectacular show. Choose Xcaret Plus for a buffet lunch, drinks with your meal, snorkeling gear and access to the Plus Area. Optional activities cost extra.

“It is a lovely and clean theme park. Highlights were the amazing birds, the Aquarium, the horse show, the unesco show, the grand evening performance and relaxation at the beach area. Lunch buffet at Jalisco restaurant was fantastic. The dishes were very tasty and the desserts were plentiful. Service was excellent.”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - A Yucatecan buffet stop, with shopping attached
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

2.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

This 12-hour shared trip from Cancun pairs Chichen Itza’s Kukulkan Pyramid, ball court, and temples with a swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, a buffet lunch, and a short Valladolid stop. A bilingual guide leads the day, with past guides including Ricardo, Roberto, Francisco, and Victor. Hotel pickup, a life vest, lunch, and two bottles of water are included; budget an extra $40 per person for government fees.

“Simply awesome. Well arranged. Picked up on time and walked us thru entire history of mayans. Great fun.”

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Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch - Coba’s jungle paths and pyramid
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Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch

3.Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 973 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend a full day visiting the seaside ruins of Tulum and jungle-set Coba, then cool off at Cenote Mariposa and have a traditional lunch. The tour includes transport, a guide, and a Mayan ceremony, though pickup routes, meal timing, and the ceremony can vary. Guides have included Mildred, Angel, Arturo, Christian, and Matilda.

“Well organized, lots of amazing places, Coba is really authentic and the cenotes have an even relaxing vibes than bigger ones around Chichen Itza.”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - What the $79 fare really covers
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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

4.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a guided visit to the Mayan ruins, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. The tour includes transport when selected, site admission, and a guide; bring cash for the separate 750 MXN mandatory fee. Guides have included Mary, Abi, Jackie, and Gabriel, though your guide may differ.

“Wonderful experience, but would have enjoyed time to look around alone, stayed in a group for the full 2 hrs we were there. Bring a metal water bottle cause plastic is not allowed inside. Told about hidden fees the day before the trip. Would have been nice if they let u know while booking the trip. Plan on paying approximately $40 usd the day of the trip not included in the price for booking the trip. Overall it was a great experience they should just be honest about the actual cost.”

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From Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip - Cenote Chichikan offers a cool-water pause
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From Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip

5.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Travel from Cancún with a certified guide to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan and Valladolid. Expect Mayan history at the Kukulcán Pyramid and Great Ball Court, optional swimming, and a tequila tasting. Guides such as Manuel, Beto and Frank have led engaging, well-organized trips, but names vary. The buffet lunch is included only with the VIP option.

“Great organisation before and during the trip. The guide Manuel was always doing his best to keep the group together and gave us much information about the Maya and their culture. However, it is a tight schedule to be able to visit all three places. If you take the later trip, the itinary is changes and you visit Chichen Itza as last stop. Also a great thanks to the driver Carlos.”

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Xplor Park Day Trip with Lunch and Transportation - Rafting beneath the rock formations
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Xplor Park Day Trip with Lunch and Transportation

6.Xplor Park Day Trip with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 638 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend an active day at Xplor Park, traveling from Cancun by shared, air-conditioned minivan. Ride jungle ziplines, paddle through underground caverns, steer an amphibious vehicle and take a buffet break. Hotel pickup, lockers and beverages are included. Activities are self-guided, so plan your route and allow plenty of time for walking, stairs and queues.

“This excursion, this park is everything, they have EVERYTHING you could want to try, or experice while on vacation or looking for fun in general, the entire staff is great so nice, so kind. The food was sooooooo good. Such a variety. We did every part of the park. And it was a super fun filled day”

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Full-Day Luxurious Catamaran Adventure - Cancún to Isla Mujeres - Isla Mujeres: beach time, lunch, and a town stroll
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Full-Day Luxurious Catamaran Adventure – Cancún to Isla Mujeres

7.Full-Day Luxurious Catamaran Adventure – Cancún to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about seven hours aboard a 45-foot catamaran sailing from Puerto Juárez to Isla Mujeres. The day combines reef snorkeling, lunch and drinks, time near Playa Norte and downtown, and a sunset sail back. Snorkeling and the spinnaker depend on conditions; crew members named Alex and Rodrigo have been praised, though your crew may differ. Bring cash for the $20-per-person reef tax.

“Staff is amazing, super helpful and very attentive! Lots of fun! We all had a great time and would definitely recommend and do it again!”

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Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club - Lunch at the beach club
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Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club

8.Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Spend about seven and a half hours on a group catamaran from Marina Las Perlas, with reef snorkeling, a beach-club buffet and open bar, and free time on Isla Mujeres. The basic $89 option does not include hotel transport or the listed $10 fee. Snorkeling depends on sea conditions, and the water can be rough.

“Catamaran was very clean. Employees were very attentive. Time managed well during the entire.day. It was a good experience.”

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Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch - Lunch and the Local Flavor
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Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch

9.Day Trip To Tulum Mayan Ruins And Visit Cenote Nohoch With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a guided look at the Maya ruins, free time by the Caribbean, a buffet lunch, and a swim at Cenote Nohoch. Guides such as Sandro, Tomas, and Ismael have led the trip. Hotel pickup is offered, but allow for a long day and budget extra for site fees.

“I was so impressed with Tomas and David. I had a memorable experience even with the rainfalls. They did a superb job”

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Cancun: Isla Mujeres Full Day Dancer Cruise - Check in early for a 10 am departure
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Cancun: Isla Mujeres Full Day Dancer Cruise

10.Isla Mujeres Full Day Dancer Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · from $99

Spend seven hours aboard a three-story catamaran sailing from Cancun to a reef and Isla Mujeres. Expect a guided snorkel session, a water slide and jump boards, breakfast and lunch, an open bar, and two hours of island time. Check in at 9:15 am; the boat leaves at 10 am. A $20 cash toll per person age five and up is extra.

“My only complaint is the snorkling. When snorkling the boat should pick up and move down current, instead of making you swim against the current. But there is a small boat thier to pick you up if you cant make it . Over all GGGreat time.”

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Full Day Tour to Tulum, Cenote Mariposa and Playa del Carmen Eco - A cool-water pause at Canamayte
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Full Day Tour to Tulum, Cenote Mariposa and Playa del Carmen Eco

11.Full Day Tour to Tulum, Cenote Mariposa and Playa del Carmen Eco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Leave Cancun around 7 a.m. for Tulum’s Maya ruins, a swim at Canamayte Cenote and Ecopark, and two hours on Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue. English-speaking guides such as Carlos Moo, Freddie, and Estrella have been praised for mixing history with humor, but guides are not guaranteed. Cenote entry is included; Tulum admission and lunch cost extra.

“Freddie the guide was AWESOME! Very fun tour, cenote was great, good food in the jungle! We are looking forward to coming back for sure 😀”

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From Cancun: Xplor Park Admission, Full Day - Start in the underground rivers
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From Cancun: Xplor Park Admission, Full Day

12.Xplor Park Admission, Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 8 hours · from $187

Spend a full day at Xplor Adventure Park, about 80 km from Cancun. Swim and raft through underground caves, ride zip lines, and take an amphibious vehicle along jungle trails. Admission includes park activities, food, snacks, and drinks. Hotel pickup is optional, so check your chosen ticket before booking.

“Xplor is super clean, safe, and the staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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Day Tour with ATV, Zipline and Cenote Adventure from Cancun - ATV trails: fun, but not an off-road expedition
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Day Tour with ATV, Zipline and Cenote Adventure from Cancun

13.Day Tour with ATV, Zipline and Cenote Adventure from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $33

From Cancun or Puerto Morelos, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Mayan Jungle Rush on the Ruta de los Cenotes. A certified guide leads you through ATV trails, ziplines and hanging bridges, then to a freshwater cenote for a swim or optional jump. Mexican snacks and safety gear are included. Plan for a mandatory $35 conservation fee.

“I’m not too sure why some people were complaining about anything! This was great! Super fun and they make sure that you are safe and enjoying yourself! If you’re on vacation then you should expect to pay a few extra bucks for pictures! The food was good and fresh! The pictures came out great and it was our first time doing ATV’s!”

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Chichén Itzá Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour - Cenotes: the refreshing half of the route
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Chichén Itzá Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour

14.Chichén Itzá Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun with a certified bilingual guide to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and the cenotes named Suytun and Chichikan. You’ll get about two hours at the archaeological site, time for a buffet meal and swimming, and a brief stop in Valladolid. The day starts around 7 a.m.; Chichén Itzá admission costs extra.

“This is a great tour! Our tour guide, Cesar, was phenomenal, and everything was very organized. Our kids (12yo/18yo) loved this! Chichen Itza is breathtaking and fascinating. Cesar did a great job of educating us on the culture and providing context for things. The trip also starts out with a visit to the local Mayan community for some additional education and souvenirs. The visit to the cenotes was a nice refresh from the heat.”

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Isla Mujeres: Excursion Crystal Boat Tour at the Caribbean - El Farito and La Cabonera
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Isla Mujeres: Excursion Crystal Boat Tour at the Caribbean

15.Isla Mujeres: Excursion Crystal Boat Tour at the Caribbean

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 45 min · from $40

From Marina Bartolomé, ride in a fully transparent boat toward Cadenita, El Farito, and La Cabonera reefs. The 45-minute trip has an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and captain, with space for up to 10 people. Look down for coral and fish, and keep your camera ready: turtles, rays, and other sea life may appear, but sightings vary.

“This was so much fun! The guides were great & we saw some cool fish, coral & turtle and manta ray! They also stopped to get some great pictures for us. Highly recommend!”

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