CANCUN
Cancun’s best days out.
The 15 mayan ruins & archaeology tours travellers book most out of Cancun, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you go with. The standout days worth building a trip around.
Drive your own speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon, snorkel a reef near Cancun, and join a Mayan ceremony. Small groups, 2.5 hours.
Most Popular“Excellent adventure, wide open throttle from the start! Super fun and safe. 10/10 must do at a great value. Good entertainment and photos prior to boarding, then some well placed candid photos while in motion in the boats.”
Tulum ruins plus a cenote swim from Cancun. Guided temples with priority entry and a refreshing dip at Puerta Maya.
“We were picked up 45 minutes late with no communication from guide until 30 mins late. Cost $200 with no food included. We were rushed at Tulum and didn’t get to view the whole site. We didn’t get time to go to any gift/book shop. Spent 1.5 hours at the cenote. Only one food option…”
A full-day Chichén Itzá and sacred cenote trip from Cancún with a guide, Maya village stop, buffet lunch, and quick Valladolid photos.
“1) I did not like it, because best part of excursion we spent less than one hour in Cenote and just 40 min free time in Chechenitza. Spent so much useless time in souvenir shop. And the last city to visit was 20 minutes just to wait food in restaurant and go back to bus.…”
Tulum ruins and Cenote Nohoch in one full-day trip from Cancun, with hotel pickup, guided history, and an included Yucatecan lunch.
“First we were supposed to be picked up at 8am but the next morning at 7:05 we received a text what’s up app asking where we were . I responded that we were to meet at 8am then I received a text again on what’s up app say I texted you yesterday that it would…”
Cancun day trip to Tulum and Coba ruins plus Mayan traditions and Cenote Mariposa swim, with hotel pickup and buffet.
“This was a long all day tour and was very enjoyable! We had plenty of time at Tulum and Coba to explore and take pictures – two hours at each place! And the Cenote had a lot of amenities and was extremely cool. Just loved the swings that were in the water. Our guide was…”
Tulum and Coba ruins with chocolate-making and Kuxtal cenote access, plus 5th Avenue free time. Long day, $95 pp.
“I booked an English speaking tour and ended up on a tour bus of 14 people with 13 of them being Spanish speakers = Spanish speaking tour.”
Hotel pickup plus Puerto Morelos jungle thrills: ATV, four ziplines, cenote swim/jump, hanging bridges, tequila tasting.
“The first half was good until we went to the cenote. It was very short. We were told we could swim, but we only had 15 mins. They gave us super limited time to change, swim, and change back. Lunch is literally just 2 tacos. You're forced to purchase a drink if you don't want…”
Ek Balam ruins, a Chichikan cenote swim with Mayan culture, and Uayma’s Santo Domingo church in one long day from Cancun.
“Our guide Jorge was wonderful, funny and knowledgeable. All stops were worth it. Food at Chichikan meh. Pick ups eat a lot of time, but tour still very much worth it.”
Swim in semi-open and cavern cenotes, learn Mayan bee honey and join a ceremony, then spend time at Kaan Luum lagoon.
“Amazing views, not as crowded as more popular destinations Worth the money Friendly staff Pick up and lunch was included”
Tulum ruins and Caracol cenotes in one 7-hour trip from Cancun, with snorkel gear, lunch, and pickup options.
“Tristan was amazing! Great service. Spoke very clearly.”
Tulum and Coba Mayan ruins, a cenote swim, and Playa del Carmen in one long day. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, lunch included.
“the Cenote was THE BEST part. Beautiful, exhilerating and very cool. Coba was also great, but rushed. Transportation was poor. Took 3 hours to "begin" the trip. The guide used little English so I wandered by myself to explore Tulum. The stop in Playa del Carmen was a waste of time.”
One day bus tour from Cancun to Tulum and Coba with cenote swim, lunch buffet, and a quick stop on 5th Avenue.
“It was a great experience. The guide, the assistant and the driver were nice and service oriented. The guide was great, knew a lot. I was recommended by reviews to NOT buy the insect repelent, great advice, smells awful and you don't need it.”
Chichén Itzá, Suytun and Ik-Kil cenotes, plus Valladolid from Cancún. Guided ruins, swim time, meals, and full-day comfort.
“Fantastic experience! Took longer than expected as we left at 6 30am and didn't return until 9.50pm but was worth every second and every penny spent. The host were knowledgeable and very friendly. Cenotes are magical! Chichén Itzá was a memory that will last forever. Only thing I will say is if you book last…”
Two days from Cancun: guided Tulum ruins and cenote swim, then a catamaran to Isla Mujeres with MUSA snorkeling, lunch, and beach time.
“Communication was really bad prior to our trips. I messaged multiple times without any reply. It's a bit unclear whether the two days have to be two consecutive days. I wanted two consecutive days and I messaged them to double check that. That is what we needed up getting so all worked out. Tulum is…”
A 10-hour private Cancún day trip to Chichén Itzá, two cenotes at Ki’ichpam Xunaan, and Yucatán food with a guide named Angel.
“Angel is an amazing guide, not only for his knowledge of the Mayan culture, but for the engagement he creates during the tour. Always ready to answer questions and explain in a very empathic and detailed way the areas we visited. Being able to interact with the Maia community was undoubtedly the cherry on top…”
The cenotes and the reef, the Maya ruins, the island ferries and every way to spend a day on the Yucatan.
