CANCUN
Cancun’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours and experiences around Cancun, from cenote caves and catamaran sails to the Maya ruins and the zip-line jungle.
Chichén Itzá, cenote swim, tequila tasting, and Valladolid in one long day from Cancun, with guided history and Mexican lunch.
Most Popular“Fantastic, Well-Organised Chichen Itza Tour – Highly Recommended”
Early Chichén Itzá, cenote swim and Valladolid stops with tequila. Hotel pickup, buffet lunch, plus separate Chichén Itzá entry.
“Me and my wife loved the tour with Martin, he was a great guide going the extra mile in explaining everything about the Mayan culture and numerology. While we were overall happy compared to other groups that seemed to have fewer guide explanations, we felt that for shopping we were still directed to "touristic shops"…”
Cancun ATV + zip lines + cenote swim with lunch, plus tequila tasting. A half-day adventure with A/C pickup and ATV insurance included.
“You get what you paid for. The quality is very poor and minimal. From the second you step foot in the parks they immediately try to sell you the “premium” package, which is not worth it. Then they walk you to the gift shop to try to sell even more items to you. And they…”
A long but satisfying Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Saamal Cenote day with guided history, buffet lunch, and included admission.
“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”
Speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon and snorkel Punta Nizuc’s reef and underwater statues on a small shared tour with gear included.
“Tour guide told us everything we needed to be safe on the boat and in the water. As a not-too-fit 60 yo I did not think I could board the boat the way the guide demonstrated and was ready to forfeit. But ithe boats are very stable and stepping on the bow wasn't the problem…”
Catamaran sailing to Isla Mujeres from Cancun with guided El Meco reef snorkel, open bar, and hotel-zone transport for an easy Caribbean day.
“We joined the catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres and it was absolutely fantastic. Everything was very well organized from start to finish.”
Cancun day trip to Chichén Itzá plus swims at Suytún and Ik-Kil, ending in Valladolid with a guided history tour and included transport.
“Started at 7am and Got back 10:30PM. Many stops that were just for shopping. Not enough time for the important stops. White bread sandwich for breakfast.”
Eat your way through downtown Cancun on a guided street food tour with market stops, murals, and classic regional bites for $64.
“Our tour guide, Sasha, was very personable, nice and informative, offering great bite sized information about the food and some of the historical significance. The food and drinks were delicious. The ride was smooth with a comfortable, air conditioned van. Some members of our group cancelled so we ended up getting a private tour. The…”
ATV through the Mayan jungle, zipline over the canopy, and swim in a cenote, with tacos and tequila tasting on a 4-hour trip.
ATV jungle ride, 3 zip lines, and a natural Mayan cenote swim plus tequila tasting and pork tacos, with hotel pickup from Cancun.
A full-day Chichén Itzá and sacred cenote trip from Cancún with a guide, Maya village stop, buffet lunch, and quick Valladolid photos.
“25 minutes at swimming area, had enough time to jump in and get out of the water once. 1.5 hrs at a church I do see the significance but many of the group members were asking about lunch. Arrived at lunch had to do another hour tour before eating now it’s 230. Mind you they…”
Beat crowds at Chichén Itzá with early access, a local Mayan guide, and photo time—then head back to Cancún before the late-day grind.
Selvatica’s Cancun zipline and cenote tour with 10 lines, Aquazip and Tarzania, plus a private sinkhole swim and lunch.
“We spent a fantastic day here as part of a bumper birthday celebration with family. Our ages ranged from 13 to 80. We started the day getting fitted with our harnesses and safety equipment by the excellent staff, followed by a safety briefing explaining how to use the ziplines safely. Our guide Paco and his…”
Guided Cancun city sightseeing with El Meco ruins, downtown shopping stops, tequila and chocolate tastings, and Playa Delfines views plus drinks.
“Meh. Spent most our time trying to understand a bad sound system or sitting in tourist traps. Not what I had in mind.”
Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim, and Valladolid in one long day from Cancun. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers for $129.
“The tour was okay overall. The guide was knowledgeable, but the pacing was uneven and the experience felt pretty standard. Good for a first-time visit though just beware of overprice souvenirs and tequila.”
The cenotes and the reef, the Maya ruins, the island ferries and every way to spend a day on the Yucatan.
