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The 15 Best Tours from Cancun

843 tours  ·  from $6 a head

A week in Cancun has room for maybe four days away from the beach. The 15 below are the ones worth spending them on, from Chichen Itza at opening time to a catamaran across to Isla Mujeres, each with its price and how early the pickup comes.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Valladolid: a pleasant town with little time to spare
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Travel from Cancún or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a bilingual guide, then visit Cenote Chichikan for a swim and buffet lunch. The day ends with a short stop in Valladolid. Guides such as César, Luis, Edwin, and Hugo have been praised for lively explanations of Maya culture. Check your package carefully: the lowest fare may not include the archaeological-site entrance fee.

“Long day, but a fantastic your. César was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about Chichen Itza and Mayan culture. The lunch at the hacienda is good and the cenote was a great experience. I only wish we had a little more time in Valladolid.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - A quick look at Valladolid
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a certified guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, have a buffet lunch and tequila tasting, and stop in Valladolid. Expect a long day, up to 40 people and different package options. Guide teams vary, with names such as Beto, Kevin and Manuel among recent tour leaders.

“Juam was amazing and the whole entire experience was absolutely incredible! The cenote blew me away and the transportation and organization of the event was perfect.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Cenote Chichikan: a cool pause in the day
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend a full day visiting Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan and making a short stop in Valladolid. Transfers are available from Cancún and other resort areas. Guide teams vary, but past departures have included Rodrigo, Manuel and Kevin. Check the package carefully: the $44 Chichén Itzá tax and buffet lunch are not included in every option.

“Really enjoyed the trip. Gary and Marcela were very knowledgeable about Myanmar culture and Chichen Itza. The 05:00 was a good idea as there were limited queue at Chichen Itza and you skipped the line anyway more than enough time at Chichen Itza. The Cotes was good but could have done without the ‘hard sell’ in the market and after tequila tasting.”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - A cenote swim and lunch at Chichikan
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá with a guide, then cool off with a swim at Cenote Chichikan. The day also includes a buffet lunch, a tequila tasting and a brief stop in Valladolid. Pickup is offered in some areas, but Chichén Itzá admission costs extra, and the full trip can run longer than 12 hours.

“Rafa is an incredible and very knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone. I feel I picked the right one.”

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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone - Why the group fare can make sense
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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone

5.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,086 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Happy Shuttle staff outside Cancun International Airport after immigration, baggage claim and customs, then ride by air-conditioned van to your hotel. The $94 group fare covers up to seven people and includes one arrival transfer and one departure transfer. Allow for a possible wait at the airport, and confirm any surcharge for destinations outside the Hotel Zone.

“A great way to get from the airport to your resort and back. Private and clean and quick, simple and easy.”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Jungle trails by ATV
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

6.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

This four-hour site experience pairs a guided ATV ride on jungle trails with three zipline flights, a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, a regional snack, and a tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is offered from many Cancun-area locations. Guides such as Omar, Alan, and Moto Moto have helped bring the activities to life, though schedules and activity order can vary.

“Kevin was the best guide ever and kept the group entertained the entire time for each activity! Must do!!!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - A boat ride to the reef
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

7.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend a full day exploring Tulum’s Maya ruins, snorkeling a reef reached by motorboat, and swimming in a jungle cenote with caves and stalactites. A bilingual guide, transport, gear, lunch, and Tulum admission are included. Bring $35 cash for the conservation and park fee, plus a towel and a change of clothes.

“This excursion was well worth the price and the guide was fantastic. The packed in just the right amount of activity.”

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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees - Guides can turn the stones into a story
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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

8.Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,123 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave Cancun before dawn for Chichen Itza, where a certified guide explains the meaning of El Castillo, the Great Ball Court and other Maya structures. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, tolls and site tax are included. Expect an early start, a guided visit of about two hours and a long drive that can vary with hotel pickups.

“It was a long trip from playa de Carmen but glad we did the very early visit and one of the first few buses to arrive. The place was not too busy and could really appreciate the beauty of the place. Our tour guide Kevin, fun and knowledgeable explained the history well.”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Ziplines and bridges through the canopy
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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

9.ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,903 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

At Extreme Adventure Eco Park, ride a Honda 220cc ATV through the Maya jungle, cross hanging bridges, and take three ziplines before a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero. Round-trip transport is offered from much of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Tacos, a tequila tasting, and a Mayan performance are included, but photos, drinks, lockers, and upgrades cost extra.

“Did this activity with 12yo and 14yo. Zip lining was great! AtVs were awesome. The cenote was amazing. Great transportation. The cenote time should have been longer - only 20 minutes (not super clear from the listing). So much time was wasted on upselling things - I know it’s how they make money, but it was so excessive. But the lack of cenote time was really what keeps this from 5 stars. Take some of the selling time and put it into cenote time.”

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Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly - Snorkeling, with a weather-sized asterisk
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Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

10.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a catamaran, with hotel transport, an open bar, a light lunch and a stop for snorkeling when conditions allow. You’ll have free time on the island, too. Choose a family-friendly or adults-only sailing option, and expect a crew whose named guides have included Judy, Christina, Abraham and Enrico.

“Excellent tour! This is the best travel tour that we have joined so far. The guide and his crew are very friendly. The boat is clean and the itinerary is proper.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Cooling off in the cenote
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

11.Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride an ATV through La Ruta de los Cenotes, swim in a natural cenote, try a short zipline course, then enjoy a tequila tasting, a Mayan culture walk and two tacos. Round-trip air-conditioned transport, water and ATV insurance are included. The course is family-friendly, but expect a bumpy ride and possible upgrade offers.

“Amazing experience for a family. We traveled with a 8 year old and 15, both enjoyed. A not too long excursion which means you get to go back to your resort and enjoy the rest of the day if you pick the morning. Toretto and Miguel were Amazing!”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - The port and first sail set the tone
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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

12.Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with a national open bar, a brief reef snorkel, and free time on the island. Some options include buffet lunch and hotel transfers. Guides including Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando have led trips, though your crew may differ. Bring cash for the $20 dock tax and any extras.

“amazing day all staff where incredible very attentive and felt safe when scuba diving if any is nervous swimmer overall experience was brilliant thanks to all the staff”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - A shared ride from Cancun, with a flexible timetable
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

13.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride by air-conditioned vehicle from Cancun or a nearby meeting point to Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, then visit a cenote for a swim. The tour includes a multilingual guide, water, lifejackets, lockers, and transport. Guides such as Luis Estrella, Carlos, and Susana have been praised for clear, engaging explanations. Confirm pickup details, cenote fees, and whether your departure includes Playa del Carmen.

“Overall experience is good. Very comfortable ride, and excellent guide. However there is room for improvement-ride pickup takes too long and waiting for some guests who don’t show up on time, makes you wait causing delays.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Cenote Noolha: a cold-water finish
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

14.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

This 11-hour Cancun excursion combines Chichen Itza with a Mayan food demonstration and buffet in Kaua, a cenote swim with a zip line, and a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Ricardo, Diego, and Abel lead the history and logistics. Budget extra for the $42 adult admission fee, drinks, and any locker rental.

“Everything was excellent. It felt a little hurried but we enjoyed every part of the trip. Mauricio and Carlos know so much incredible information on the Mayans! I really enjoyed their presentations.”

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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar - Playa Norte: clear water, but check what is included
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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

15.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,383 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $53

Take a roughly 10-hour catamaran trip from Cancun to El Meco reef, Playa Norte and Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling gear, drinks aboard and hotel pickup available for an extra fee. A buffet lunch is listed as included, though the tour description also presents it as an optional upgrade, so confirm the details before booking. Expect a sociable boat, set stop times and possible extra charges at the beach.

“Experience was perfect except the transportation. On our way back we were placed in a smaller van with extremely rowdy crowd and driver let them drink in the car even stopped so they can get more beers. We expect driver to be responsible and cater to everyone.”

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