Things to do in Cancun
Cancun Airport Shuttle54 optionsCancun Catamaran31 optionsIsla Mujeres Tours43 optionsSnorkeling in Cancun52 optionsXcaret Tickets34 optionsIsla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour21 optionsCenote Tour Cancun73 optionsCoco Bongo Cancun Tickets6 optionsCancun Fishing Charters8 optionsATV Cancun14 optionsBoat Tour Cancun57 optionsCancun Day Trips14 options
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Cancun Jungle: ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure TourYou’ll drive your own ATV through wild jungle trails near Cancun, soar above treetops on zip lines, test your nerve on hanging bridges, then cool off with a swim in a sunlit cenote. With local guides cheering you on and tacos waiting at the end, it’s an adventure that’ll stick with you long after you’re back at your hotel.
Cancun Airport to Playa Mujeres: Private Transfer, Fast PickupYou’ll step off your flight in Cancun and spot your name right away—no searching or haggling. Your private transfer whisks you straight to your Playa Mujeres hotel with AC, friendly local tips, and space for everyone’s bags. It’s quick, easy, and gives you that first real exhale of vacation before you even check in.
Cancun: Yucatecan Cooking Class in Local Home & Unlimited DrinksYou’ll cook classic Yucatecan recipes side by side with locals in a real Cancun home—tasting as you go, sipping unlimited margaritas, and sharing laughs around the table. Expect hands-on lessons from your host Lucía (plus her market tips), easy-to-follow recipes sent after class, and an afternoon that feels more like visiting friends than taking a tour.
Cancun Private Driver & Vehicle: 12 Hours, Your ItineraryYou’ll set your own pace exploring Cancun with a private driver—pick cenotes, beaches or ruins, stop for street tacos or local ceviche, and enjoy cold drinks along the way. With flexible hotel pickup and drop-off plus someone local behind the wheel, you’ll get to see what matters to you most—and maybe find a few surprises too.
Cancun Airport Transfer: Private Van for Groups up to 10You’ll step out of Cancun airport into warm air and spot your driver waiting with your name. With private transfer for up to 10 people, cold drinks, and help with bags, you skip lines and head straight to your hotel. It’s calm, easy—and honestly feels like vacation starts right there.
Cancun: Small Group Cooking Class at Chef’s HomeYou’ll join Chef Alberto in his Cancun home for a relaxed cooking class where you’ll shape tortillas by hand, grind fresh salsas, and share stories over a homemade feast. Taste cochinita pibil or mole straight from the pot, laugh with new friends at the table, and leave with flavors—and memories—that stick around long after you go.
Cancun Speed Boat Tour: Drive Your Own 45-Minute Jungle AdventureA 45-minute speed boat activity in Cancun where you captain your own boat through the Nichupté Lagoon, passing the Nichupté Bridge and replica pirate galleons while navigating mangrove channels. Groups of 2 to 4 people share one boat, with a bilingual guide on hand; the experience includes boat use and lagoon access. Choose between a private boat (Speedboat Single) or a shared departure (Express Shared) at checkout.Is it for me?Book the Speedboat Single if your group wants the boat to yourselves and full control over the pace; choose Express Shared if you're open to meeting other travelers and prefer a lower price point. Either way, you're steering the whole time — this is not a passenger tour.
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private Transfer, English DriverYou’ll step off your flight in Cancun and find your private driver waiting with a cold bottle of water and a smile. Relax with wifi onboard as you ride straight to Playa del Carmen—no stress over language barriers or finding transport. Along the way, you might pick up a local tip or two (and maybe even practice your Spanish). It’s simple comfort from airport to hotel.
Hotel Transfer Cancun to Playa del Carmen: Meet at arrivalsYou’ll step off your flight at Cancun Airport and spot your name on a sign — no searching for taxis or stressing over directions. With private transfer service to Playa del Carmen hotels, cool air-conditioning, reliable WiFi, and friendly drivers who actually track your flight times, you’ll feel looked after from start to finish.
Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling & Beach Day from CancunYou board a catamaran at the Cancun marina with hotel pickup already handled, snorkel at Ixlache Reef with a guide and included gear, eat a Mayan-grilled lunch on Isla Contoy's beach, spend an hour exploring Isla Mujeres, and return on an open-bar boat with music and dancing. The whole day — transport, meals, drinks, equipment — is included, so you show up and the rest is arranged.Is it for me?Book this if you want two islands, snorkeling, and a full meal in one day without arranging transport, equipment, or timing yourself — the catamaran schedule and included pickups mean you just show up at your hotel in the morning.
Cancun: Jungle Speedboat, Reef Snorkel & Underwater Museum TourYou’ll feel the wind driving your own speedboat through Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon before snorkeling among coral reefs alive with tropical fish—and maybe spot a sea turtle or two. Drift past haunting sculptures at MUSA underwater museum with a local guide who knows every twist in the mangroves. It’s loud, colorful, sometimes clumsy—and totally unforgettable.
Cancun: Private Yacht Tour with Crew & Snorkel GearYou’ll trade city noise for open water on this private Cancun yacht tour through Nichupté Bay. Swim or snorkel with gear provided by the friendly crew, play your own music onboard, and relax with drinks and snacks—either brought from home or arranged ahead of time. Those little moments—like laughing with your captain or just drifting under blue sky—are what you’ll remember.
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Private Tour from Tulum or Riviera MayaYou’ll walk through Tulum’s ancient ruins in morning calm with a local guide, then slip into a secluded jungle cenote for swimming and exploring limestone caves. Private transport and entry fees are included—and there’s something about that first quiet moment above the sea that’ll stick with you long after you leave.
Tacos and Marquesitas Tour Cancún: Street Food and Palapas ParkA two-hour food tour of Cancun led by a local guide in English or Spanish, starting at Palapas Park and moving through downtown taco stands, a taqueria, and a seafood restaurant. You taste six different tacos—street style, al pastor, chicken, shrimp and fish, plus vegan options—with Jamaica or horchata, and finish with marquesitas or Mexican street corn back at the park. Minimum age is 16; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Cancun without a car—your guide navigates to Las Palapas Park and takes you directly to the taco stands, so you taste multiple regional styles in one outing rather than hunting them down separately.
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks from Cancun: 10-meter giantsSnorkeling with whale sharks near Isla Mujeres is a 6.5-hour activity from Cancun and Riviera Maya where you swim alongside 10-meter creatures in their natural habitat during migration season. The experience includes round-trip hotel pickup, professional bilingual guides, full snorkeling gear, life jacket, lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Isla Mujeres, and bottled water and soda on board. Whale shark season runs June 1 through mid-September. Participants must be ages 8–60, able to swim, in good cardiovascular health, and weigh no more than 113 kg (250 lbs).Is it for me?At 6.5 hours, this activity claims most of your day, which is what makes the full snorkeling encounter and the Isla Mujeres lunch possible without rushing either one. If you're booking a single day around the whale sharks, this schedule holds the whole experience together.
Cancun Airport to Playa Mujeres: Private Transfer & AC ComfortYou’ll step straight from Cancun airport into your own private ride—no waiting for strangers or getting lost in crowds. A local driver meets you at arrivals (with your name on a sign), helps dodge timeshare pitches, and gets you comfortably to Dreams, Secrets, or Excellence Playa Mujeres in air-conditioned peace. It’s simple but honestly feels like a small relief after travel chaos.
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid: Private VW Beetle Day TripYou’ll ride in a vintage VW Beetle from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, explore Chichen Itza with a private guide who’s also your photographer, swim in a cenote you help choose, eat local food (your way), and stroll through Valladolid’s lively streets before heading home with memories—and free photos—that actually feel personal.
ATV & Watercraft Combo: Caribbean Coast from CancunThis activity combines ATV riding through Riviera Maya jungle with your choice of wave runner or speedboat on the Caribbean coast, departing from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels. A driver picks you up, takes you to the trailhead, and returns you to your hotel after the full day. The package includes round-trip transport, Mexican brunch buffet, and a national open bar at the beach club.Is it for me?Pick the ATV-only option to spend more time navigating jungle trails at your own pace, or combine both activities if you want to experience dense forest riding followed by open-water speed on the same morning.
Cenote and Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Akumal: Private, GuidedA private snorkeling tour in Akumal pairs an underground cenote in Parque Dos Ojos with guided turtle spotting at Akumal Bay, where you search for three of the world's seven sea turtle species along the second-largest barrier reef. Private transport from your hotel, snorkeling equipment, bottled water and a licensed guide in English, Spanish or French are included; the itinerary is customizable, and you can add a lunch stop at a local restaurant.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel with sea turtles and explore a cenote without organizing transport or gear yourself, and if a private guide and flexible itinerary matter more to you than a set schedule or group departure.
Cancun: Private Fishing Charter to Isla Mujeres for Marlin & SailfishYou’ll head out early from Cancun on a private fishing charter toward Isla Mujeres, trolling for marlin or sailfish with experienced crew guiding every step. Expect salty air, wild stories from local fishermen, fresh drinks on ice—and maybe even dolphins alongside your boat. The thrill of that first bite stays with you long after you’re back on shore.
