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Xel-Há Park Cancun: Snorkeling & All-Inclusive Day Pass
Xel-Há Park Cancun: Snorkeling & All-Inclusive Day Pass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.36 (1,073)6h–8hYou get full-day access to Xel-Há's lagoons, cenotes, and caves with snorkeling equipment, lifejackets, and guided tours included. Choose between Light (soft drinks only) or All-Inclusive (meals and open bar). Fifty-plus activities spread across the park mean you're never locked into one thing, and everything from bicycles to hammocks to changing rooms is already there when you arrive.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day of water and nature activities without arranging transport, entry, or meals separately — the all-inclusive option means you show up and everything is already paid for and waiting.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 91View ›
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour Cancun: Small-Group Swim
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour Cancun: Small-Group Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (1,017)8hA small-group snorkeling tour from Cancun that takes you into the Gulf of Mexico to swim with whale sharks, the world's largest fish, along with dolphins, manta rays and turtles. The tour runs 8 hours with a bilingual naturalist guide, lunch onboard near Isla Mujeres, all snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup from Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya—or you can arrange your own transport. Minimum age is 5; the operator guarantees to maximize your chances of a sighting but cannot promise one.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to swim with whale sharks without organizing the boat, the guide, the gear or the logistics yourself—the small-group format keeps things manageable, and the fixed itinerary means the whole day holds together while you focus on being in the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 160View ›
Ziplining in Cancun: ATV, Cenote & Horseback Riding
Ziplining in Cancun: ATV, Cenote & Horseback Riding★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (998)5hThis activity combines ziplining, ATV riding, cenote swimming, horseback riding and tequila tasting in Cancun's Mayan Jungle Rush, starting with hotel pickup and ending with lunch. The day runs five hours and includes roundtrip transport, a live guide in English or Spanish, insurance, and a light meal. Children from age 4 are welcome; moderate fitness is required, and closed shoes are recommended for the ziplines.Is it for me?Choose the shared group if you're based in Cancun or Puerto Morelos and want one pickup time that works with your schedule; pick private if you prefer to start and finish on your own timeline.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Tulum & Coba: Mayan Ceremony, Cenote Swim & Lunch Tour
Tulum & Coba: Mayan Ceremony, Cenote Swim & Lunch Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (984)12hYou’ll meet local guides in Tulum & Coba, climb ancient pyramids tucked into jungle, taste honey straight from Mayan bees, share lunch under palm roofs, join a quiet shaman ceremony, and cool off swimming in a hidden cenote. It’s not just sightseeing — you’ll feel every moment linger long after you leave.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 120View ›
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private Transfer, 50 Minutes
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private Transfer, 50 Minutes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (981)You get a bilingual driver waiting at arrivals with a sign bearing your name, a private vehicle reserved only for your party, and a direct route to your Playa del Carmen hotel in around 50 minutes. Taxes, insurance, and airport charges are included in the fixed price, so you know the cost before you arrive. Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and start your vacation the moment you land.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to avoid the taxi queue and fixed-price haggling — the driver waits at arrivals, the cost is set before you arrive, and you're at your hotel in under an hour without arranging anything else.Free cancellationfromUS$ 108View ›
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Swim Day Trip with Pickup Option
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Swim Day Trip with Pickup Option★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (931)8hYou’ll walk ancient stone paths at Tulum’s Mayan ruins with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then cool off swimming in a cenote surrounded by jungle sounds. Includes hotel pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya and priority entry so you skip lines. Expect salty breezes, sun-warmed stones, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 79View ›
Tulum: Cenote & Yal-Ku Lagoon Snorkel with Hotel Pickup
Tulum: Cenote & Yal-Ku Lagoon Snorkel with Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (886)3h 30mYou float through an underground Mayan cenote on a guided tour, spotting ancient rock formations and cave systems, then move to Yal-Ku Lagoon for snorkeling where freshwater and saltwater meet. The lagoon is home to tropical fish like blue tangs and triggerfish. Round-trip hotel pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, snorkel gear, life jacket, snack and water are all included; the whole experience takes a few hours depending on your hotel location.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to experience both a cenote and snorkeling in one outing without arranging your own transport — the hotel pickup removes that piece, and the two stops fit into a single morning or afternoon depending on where you're staying.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 79View ›
Chichén Itzá guided tour with cenote swim and Valladolid buffet
Chichén Itzá guided tour with cenote swim and Valladolid buffet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (877)12hThis guided tour departs Cancun early morning and covers three stops: Chichén Itzá archaeological site with a certified bilingual guide for roughly 2 hours of walking and free time; Santuario Tsukán cenote near Valladolid for swimming in fresh water; and La Casona de Valladolid restaurant for a regional Yucatán buffet with unlimited beverages. Pickup is included from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya hotels. Light breakfast, water bottle, entry tickets, and refreshing towel are provided. The fixed schedule means all three stops fit into one day without you arranging transport between them.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since the certified guide keeps everyone together at the pyramids, and the fixed schedule means you don't coordinate transport between the three stops yourself—pickup, timing and meals are all arranged so the day holds together without gaps.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 185View ›
Puerto Morelos Cenote Tour: ATV ride & open-air swim
Puerto Morelos Cenote Tour: ATV ride & open-air swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (876)3hYou ride a 4x4 ATV through jungle trails outside Cancun, swim in a cenote, and spend free time in the coastal town of Puerto Morelos. The day includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, safety equipment, water, snacks and tacos. You need to be at least eighteen with a valid driver's license to drive, and the whole experience runs four to five hours depending on your hotel location.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline of an ATV ride and a cenote swim without arranging transport or equipment yourself—the pickup and safety gear mean you just show up ready to ride.Free cancellationfromUS$ 119View ›
Cancun: Taco Tour, Local Beer & Night Market with Pickup
Cancun: Taco Tour, Local Beer & Night Market with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (865)4hYou’ll taste five kinds of tacos across Cancun’s best local spots—no lines or waiting—paired with Mexican beers and stories from your guide. From smoky cochinita pibil to churros at a buzzing night market, expect laughter, new friends, and flavors you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 89View ›
Cancun Airport to Hotel: Private Luxury Sedan Transfer & Bar
Cancun Airport to Hotel: Private Luxury Sedan Transfer & Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (848)30m–1h 30mYou’ll be met at Cancun Airport by a local rep who’ll guide you straight to your private luxury sedan—cold drinks waiting inside, comfy leather seats, WiFi working so you can message home right away. Your driver handles all logistics until you reach your hotel. It’s an easy start that feels like someone’s looking out for you from the very first moment.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 97View ›
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour: Wade Through Crystal Caves
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour: Wade Through Crystal Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (840)3h–8hRio Secreto is an underground river tour near Playa del Carmen where you wade through a cenote past stalactites and stalagmites in groups of ten or fewer, with a professional guide explaining the geology and local wildlife. The tour runs 3.5 to 8 hours depending on your option; some packages include hotel pickup, and you can add visits to Tulum Ruins, Cobá Mayan Ruins, or Puerto Morelos snorkeling at checkout. Lunch featuring Mayan cuisine is served at the reserve restaurant after the swim.Is it for me?Wade through turquoise waters past ancient stalactites while your guide reveals the cenote's geological secrets, then enjoy Mayan cuisine in the jungle—transport and all gear included, with small groups that move freely through the caves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 89View ›
Cancun: Private Yacht Charter 55ft with Crew & Snorkeling
Cancun: Private Yacht Charter 55ft with Crew & Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (830)1h–8hYou’ll slip away from busy beaches onto your own 55ft yacht with crew, gliding through Cancun’s lagoon into open Caribbean blue. Swim or snorkel over reefs, paddle board near Isla Mujeres, or just sprawl out on deck with cold drinks in hand. Every moment feels unhurried — you might even forget your phone exists for a while.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%from · per groupUS$ 383View ›
Cancun: Private Yacht Rental 46FT with Crew & Snorkeling
Cancun: Private Yacht Rental 46FT with Crew & Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (829)1h–8hYou’ll board a private yacht in Cancun with a friendly local crew, cruise through shifting blue waters past mangroves and open sea, stop to snorkel coral reefs or float near Isla Mujeres’ beaches, and unwind with drinks on deck. Expect laughter, warmth from the sun, and moments that feel quietly special — especially as you watch Cancun fade into the distance.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 254View ›
Camel ride tour Maroma Beach: 45-minute Caribbean expedition
Camel ride tour Maroma Beach: 45-minute Caribbean expedition★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (792)45mA 45-minute camel ride tour on Maroma Beach near Cancun takes you through jungle trails and white-sand dunes, ending with beach time for photographs and snacks. Hotel pickup is included from Cancun or Riviera Maya, along with safety equipment, a live guide in English or Spanish, and access to the beach. Groups stay small—maximum three people per booking—and the tour suits families with children as young as eight.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a short, guided activity that doesn't demand a full day—the 45-minute ride plus transfer fits into a morning or afternoon without eating up your schedule. The small group size (three people maximum) and included hotel pickup make it straightforward for families with children eight and older.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 144View ›
Cancun Street Food Tour: 5 Local Dishes, Skip-the-Line Access
Cancun Street Food Tour: 5 Local Dishes, Skip-the-Line Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (771)3h 30mA street food tour in Cancun where you taste five local dishes across different spots, including the Cancun Local Market, with a skip-the-line arrangement that lets you eat without waiting or ordering onsite. The tour runs 3.5 hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, includes all food, drinks and sides, and operates with or without hotel pickup depending on your option.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to eat like a local without spending time hunting for restaurants or waiting in line—the guide handles the ordering and the route, so you taste five dishes and see the market in one block of time. Choose the option with hotel pickup if you're staying at a hotel in central Cancun and want door-to-door service.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 64View ›
Ziplining in Cancun: ATV, Cenote & Lunch Included
Ziplining in Cancun: ATV, Cenote & Lunch Included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (755)4hZipline through the jungle canopy near Puerto Morelos, cross hanging bridges, ride an ATV through Mayan forest trails, and swim in a freshwater cenote—all in one 4-hour activity from Cancun with a guide, lunch, and tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is included; children from age 4 are welcome. The experience combines three separate activities in sequence, so you move from one piece of equipment to the next without downtime between them.Is it for me?Book the private Cancun or Puerto Morelos option if you're traveling with family or a small group and want to move at your own pace; the shared Playa del Carmen option works if you're staying there and don't mind joining other travelers, though morning pickup only. Either way, the sequence—ziplines first, then ATV, then cenote—means you're always moving to the next thing, so the 4 hours stay full without long waits between activities.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 37View ›
Snorkeling in Xel-Há, Cancun: 50+ attractions
Snorkeling in Xel-Há, Cancun: 50+ attractions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (734)9h–10hXel-Há is a full-day park visit from Cancun with snorkeling gear included—mask, fins and flotation vest—plus access to more than 50 water, land and air activities across lagoons, cenotes, caves and a hidden beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the All-Inclusive option adds breakfast, lunch buffet and an open bar, while the Light option provides unlimited soft drinks and water. The park operates 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Is it for me?Book the Light option if you want to move freely between snorkeling, cenotes and ziplines without meal planning; choose All-Inclusive if you prefer meals and drinks handled so you stay in the park without leaving for lunch. The full day—9 to 10 hours—suits families and groups who want variety in one place rather than a single focused activity.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 115View ›
Cancun Airport Transfer: Black Luxury Van & WiFi to Hotels
Cancun Airport Transfer: Black Luxury Van & WiFi to Hotels★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (729)30m–1h 30mYou arrive at Cancun Airport and a driver with your name on a tablet is waiting. The black van has WiFi, cold water, and two beers per person. Your flight is tracked in real time, and the driver adjusts if you land late. You relax on the drive to your hotel zone—Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or wherever you're staying—and arrive without having arranged anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a price—the driver waits for your actual flight, not a scheduled time, which is what makes the transfer reliable even if you land late.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 75View ›
Horseback Riding, ATV & Ziplines in Puerto Morelos: 5 Hours
Horseback Riding, ATV & Ziplines in Puerto Morelos: 5 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (714)5hThis five-hour activity in Puerto Morelos combines horseback riding at El Rey Polo Club, ATV riding and ziplines at Extreme Adventure Eco Park, and a swim in a natural Mayan cenote. The experience runs in small groups of up to ten people with bilingual guides, safety gear for all activities, and transport included. Minimum age is 4 years old for the cenote and ziplines; horseback riding starts at age 6.Is it for me?Book this if you want four different activities in one day without organizing each one separately—the small-group format and bilingual guides mean you move between horseback, ATV, ziplines and cenote without waiting or figuring out logistics yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 89View ›
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