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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Chichen Itza Skip-the-Line Ticket & Express EntryYou skip the main entry queue and enter Chichen Itza in under two minutes using an express access point. The tax fee is included, and your ticket arrives by email the day before. An optional bilingual guide is available if you want narration as you explore the pyramid and surrounding structures. You save roughly 45 minutes of walking distance by starting closer to the main site instead of at the far entrance.Is it for me?This ticket is worth it if you want to avoid the main queue and start exploring the pyramid without losing an hour to the entry line—the express entrance is what makes that possible, and it's the difference between a rushed visit and one where you can actually look around.
Isla Mujeres Snorkel & Lunch from Cancun with PickupYou get picked up from your Cancun or Puerto Morelos hotel, sail to El Meco Reef for 45 minutes of snorkeling with a guide, then spend the afternoon on Isla Mujeres — either at a beach club lunch with Mayan grilled fish and drinks, or exploring freely for five hours. The boat has an open bar the whole way, and you stop at a Mayan temple and underwater sculptures on the return trip before being dropped back at your hotel.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day on the water and at Isla Mujeres without arranging your own ferry, snorkel guide, or lunch — the pickup and fixed schedule handle the logistics so you just show up at your hotel ready to go.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkel, Beach Club & Open BarYou board a catamaran at 10am and sail to a reef for snorkeling with a guide, then anchor at a private beach club on Isla Mujeres for a buffet lunch and free time to explore the town. The open bar runs the whole day, and you return to Cancun at 5pm. No separate fees for entry, snorkel gear, or drinks — they're all built in.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day out of Cancun without arranging your own boat, snorkel site, or meals — the fixed schedule and all-inclusive bar mean you show up at the marina and the rest is handled.
Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open BarYou board a catamaran in Cancun and snorkel at Chaacmol reef with a certified guide, then spend the afternoon on Isla Mujeres exploring or relaxing on Playa Norte. Lunch and unlimited domestic drinks come at a beach club, a DJ plays while you're there, and you sail back at sunset. Transportation and snorkeling gear are included; book ahead because departures fill up.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging snorkeling, lunch, drinks, or transport separately — the catamaran handles all of it, and the open bar and beach club access are what set it apart from a standard island tour.
Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open Bar from CancunYou board a two-level catamaran in Playa del Carmen, snorkel the underwater statues and reef with provided equipment, sail to Isla Mujeres for a beach club lunch with open bar, get free time to explore Playa Norte, and return at sunset with onboard contests and drinks. Ground transport from your hotel is optional.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full island day without arranging your own boat, snorkel gear, or timing — the catamaran handles the transport, the meals, the drinks, and the activities, so you just show up and move through the day.
Tulum, Coba & Cenote Day Trip: Ruins, Swim & Playa del CarmenThis 12- to 14-hour day trip visits the coastal ruins of Tulum and the inland pyramids of Coba, includes a swim in a cenote the Maya considered sacred, and ends with time on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen. A certified guide in English or Spanish leads the stops; hotel pickup is included; regional lunch and all site entries are covered. The cenote location varies by availability to avoid crowds.Is it for me?Book the 4X1 if you're based in Cancun or Puerto Morelos; choose 3X1 for Riviera Maya hotels. Add Plus if you prefer drinks included with lunch rather than purchasing them on-site.
LDS Coba Ruins Tour & Cenote Swim – Book of Mormon InsightsIf you want more than just a history lesson, this LDS Coba tour brings ancient ruins and scripture together in a way that feels personal and real. You’ll bike through jungle trails, eat local Yucatecan dishes, and cool off in a hidden cenote—all with guides who know their stuff.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil tour from ValladolidA 12-hour guided tour from Valladolid takes you to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders, where you walk the Main Esplanade, the Sacred Cenote and the Temple of the Thousand Columns with a live guide; then swim in two separate cenotes—Ik Kil and Suytun—with a regional buffet included, and finish in Valladolid's colonial streets. Round-trip transport with air conditioning and drinks on the bus are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day combining Chichen Itza's main structures with swimming at two cenotes, rather than splitting the experience across separate trips.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkeling, Spinnaker & Beach Club LunchYou board a catamaran in Cancun's hotel zone, snorkel at a reef with all gear provided, experience the spinnaker activity with an open bar of national drinks, then relax at an exclusive beach club on Isla Mujeres with a buffet lunch included. You get free time to explore the island before returning to Cancun in the evening, all without arranging transport, equipment or food yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling, food and drinks all sorted—the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up and the rest is handled, which is what makes a catamaran day work without planning five separate things.
Private Tour to Ek Balam, Cenote Hubiku & ValladolidA private 10-hour tour from Valladolid visits Ek Balam archaeological site, the colonial city of Valladolid, and Cenote Hubiku for swimming, with a guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, lunch and all admission fees included. The ruins stay uncrowded because Ek Balam draws far fewer visitors than Chichén Itzá, and the cenote's 27-meter depth and circular vault create a natural light show at midday when sun beams through the roof opening onto crystalline water. A moderate level of fitness is needed for climbing and walking.Is it for me?The private vehicle and guide mean you don't need a rental car or a Spanish phrase book to navigate between three sites in a single day — pickup from your hotel settles the logistics, and the guide handles timing so the cenote's noon light show aligns with your arrival.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Turtle Swim: Private Full-Day TourThis private full-day tour from Cancun combines three of the Riviera Maya's signature stops: the ancient Maya ruins of Tulum overlooking the Caribbean, a swim in Cenotes Sac Actun (an underground pool in the jungle), and Akumal beach where you swim with wild turtles. A professional guide leads the day, round-trip transport from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel is included, and lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide narrating at each site rather than self-exploring, and if a private driver lets you visit Tulum ruins, a cenote, and Akumal turtle beach in one day without backtracking between them.
Xcaret Plus Tour from Cancun: 12 hours, 50+ attractionsXcaret Plus is a full-day tour from Cancun that combines a water park, cultural attractions and eco-archaeological sites in one admission. Roundtrip transport from your hotel, a meal at a park restaurant, and access to the exclusive Plus Area with private facilities and snorkeling gear are included. The tour runs 12 hours and covers more than 50 attractions across underground rivers, cenotes, beach areas and lagoons, ending with the México Espectacular live show.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a fixed 12-hour schedule and a live guide in English or Spanish, which works well if you want the day structured and transport handled — you show up at your hotel and the park, meals and return are all arranged. If you prefer to move faster through attractions or stay longer at specific sites, the self-paced nature of the park itself gives you that flexibility within the tour's timeframe.
Xcaret Plus from Cancun: Water park with underground riversXcaret Plus is a full-day water park and eco-archaeological park accessed from Cancun or Riviera Maya with roundtrip transport included. The park spans over 50 attractions across underground rivers, natural pools, cenotes, a beach lagoon and Children's World for younger swimmers. Your admission covers one meal at a restaurant of your choice with unlimited soft drinks, snorkeling equipment for the underground rivers, and access to the Plus Area with private bathrooms, lockers and changing facilities. A live guide in English or Spanish accompanies the group.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Cancun or Riviera Maya without a car—roundtrip hotel pickup means you start and finish at your accommodation, and the 12-hour window lets you move between water zones at your own pace rather than rush through a shorter timeframe.
Tulum & Coba Ruins Private Tour with Xcaret Night ShowA 12-hour private tour from Cancun combines two Mayan archaeological sites with an evening at Xcaret park and its Mexico Spectacular show. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in English or Spanish, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and park entry are included. The day moves from the rainforest temples of Coba — where you can climb the Yucatan's tallest pyramid — to the clifftop ruins of Tulum overlooking the Caribbean, then to Xcaret's cenotes, underground rivers and the night show featuring 300 performers telling Mexico's history through music and regional dance.Is it for me?The 12-hour day involves walking the rainforest paths at Coba, climbing the optional pyramid, and standing on the Tulum clifftop — so moderate fitness and comfortable shoes matter. The tour is built for small groups (minimum two people per booking), and the fixed schedule means all three sites and the night show fit into one day without gaps or backtracking.
Snorkeling in Akumal with Tulum Ruins & Cenote from CancúnThis 11- to 12-hour guided tour from Cancún visits three sites across the Riviera Maya: the Tulum Ruins perched on the Caribbean coast, a snorkeling boat ride in Akumal to swim alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat, and Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, an underground freshwater sinkhole with limestone formations. The tour includes box breakfast, snorkeling equipment, a bilingual guide, entrance fees, one meal at a restaurant in Akumal, and round-trip transport with a vehicle change at a central meeting point so all participants travel together on the final leg. A Tulum preservation tax of $25 per person is payable locally.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate experiences—Mayan ruins, sea turtle swimming, and cenote diving—in one day with scheduled pickups handling all the logistics and transitions between sites.
Ziplining, kayaking & cenotes: 2 days at Xel-Ha & XenotesA two-day activity combining water sports at Xel-Ha park and four cenotes accessed via Xenotes, where you zip line, kayak, rappel and swim in freshwater pools. Round-trip transport from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, breakfast and lunch both days, and unlimited snorkeling gear are included; you choose which park to visit first. Minimum height of 4.5 feet and weight of 88 pounds required for zip lines; cenote roads are unpaved and cell service is unavailable in the jungle.Is it for me?Two full days means you commit to both parks without splitting them across separate bookings, which locks in the transport and meals as one package. If your schedule only has one day free, this does not fit—look for a single-park option instead.
Snorkeling in Xel-Há: Private 12-Hour Park Access from CancunA private 12-hour trip from Cancun to Xel-Há aquatic theme park, where you snorkel in a natural lagoon, walk jungle trails, and eat at multiple restaurants without arranging transport or timing yourself. A minivan picks you up from your Cancun hotel with a 15-minute meet-and-greet, drives you to the park for a full day of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring on foot or by bicycle, then returns you at the end. Park entry, meals and activities are your choice to book separately; the vehicle and driver are included for the entire 12 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a full day at Xel-Há without renting a car or coordinating your own transport from Cancun—the driver handles the route and timing, so you only decide what to do once you arrive at the park. Choose the Minivan option if your group prefers a smaller vehicle; the Minibus works for slightly larger parties.
Tulum Ruins, Cenote & Akumal Turtle Swim: Private Full-Day TourA private full-day tour of Tulum combines a guided visit to the Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, a swim in a natural cenote (a limestone sinkhole fed by filtered rainwater), and snorkeling with wild turtles in Akumal. The tour includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel, and bottled water; it runs about six hours and covers the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. A guide leads the cenote swim and the turtle encounter in Akumal, where you enter the water to meet them in their natural habitat.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are traveling as a couple or a small family and want the three stops—ruins, cenote, turtles—without coordinating pickups or managing a shared van schedule. The private transport and guide mean the day stays on track and you move at your own pace between stops.
Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal from CancunA full-day snorkeling activity from Cancun to Akumal where you swim in the Mesoamerican reef among wild sea turtles in their natural habitat, then explore an underground cenote with stalactites and stalagmites. The trip includes snorkeling equipment, a certified multilingual guide, round-trip transport with air conditioning, water and snacks. Sea turtle sightings are not guaranteed since they are wild animals.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable following a guide's instructions in the water and want the reef snorkeling experience bundled with a cenote cave stop—the full day means you see two different landscapes instead of one. If you speak a language other than English or Spanish, request it when you book and the guide will be ready to explain what you're seeing.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Sea Turtles: Guided tour with snorkelA 10-hour guided tour from your hotel combines the Tulum archaeological zone with snorkeling alongside green sea turtles at Akumal and a swim in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. The tour includes hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, breakfast, a restaurant lunch of your choice, snorkel gear and all entrance fees. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you want three stops—Tulum ruins, turtle snorkel, and cenote—on a set schedule; pick a private tour if you need flexibility to linger at one site or skip another.
