Day Trips in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan

Visit two ancient Maya cities and a beautiful cenote on a full-day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ik Kil cenote, and Coba. You'll learn about the dramatic history and symbolic architecture of Chichen Itza, swim in an underground river, and climb to the top of the tallest Maya pyramid in the Yucatan. This 12-hour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.

Discover the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Cancun. At the Maya cities of Chichen Itza and Ek' Balam, learn about this ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a knowledgeable guide. You'll also visit Cenote Hubiku to cool off with a swim in the natural pool. Lunch is included.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities and an underground pool on a 12-hour tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam. Visiting both Maya sites offers the chance to experience the most iconic ruins in the Yucatan, then tour a lesser-visited gem with vivid frescoes and a fascinating history. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen, entrance fees, breakfast and lunch, and it's limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Enhance your experience of Chichen Itza by combining the archaeological site with a cenote and the colonial town of Valladolid on a 12-hour tour. Departing from Cancun, you'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World, for a guided tour. Cool down during a cenote swim and take a whistle-stop tour of Valladolid, a pretty colonial town. A buffet lunch, two drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit two of Mexico's most famous archaeological sites with an archaeology-certified guide and swim in a gorgeous cenote on this full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. In Coba, learn about the ancient Maya city and ascend the tallest pyramid in Mexico. Admire the views from Tulum, perched on top of a bluff overlooking the glittering Caribbean. Enjoy a refreshing swim at the underground natural pool of Tankach-Ha cenote. A buffet lunch and hotel transport are included.

This intriguing full-day tour from Playa del Carmen combines two prominent archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. A professional guide points out El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan, among other landmarks, then accompanies you to Ek Balam with free time to climb the main pyramid. In between, visit Hubiku Cenote for a swim and dig into a buffet lunch. Numbers are limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

Discover Mayan culture and ancient heritage on a full-day tour to a Maya community and Cobá. Visit with Maya-speaking guides for a rich experience with the locals, and learn about daily life in a Yucatec village. Explore pyramids surrounded by lush jungle at Cobá, where partially-excavated ruins are covered by thick vines and trees. Listen to the sounds of tropical birds, and watch for wildlife at the edge of the forest. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Maya foods then cool off in a limestone cenote before returning to Cancún.

This full-day tour from Playa del Carmen takes you to three of the most popular sites on the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza, Coba, and the Ik Kil cenote. Stroll through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and learn about its landmark ruins, including the Kukulcan Pyramid and the observatory. Your Maya history immersion continues at Coba, an archaeological site located in the jungle. Go for a refreshing swim in a deep cenote, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Hotel transport by air-conditioned minivan included.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. This full-day trip from Cancun takes you to the ancient Maya city, followed by a visit to the colonial town of Valladolid and nearby Ik Kil cenote. A buffet lunch and visit to Real Mayab Hotel is included.

This comprehensive tour combines two significant archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, breakfast, beverages, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Cenote Hubiku.

Explore two ancient Maya sites in one day with a convenient, 11-hour combination tour to Coba and Tulum from Cancun. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, then visit a picturesque stone city by the sea on a trip that includes all entrance fees, both guided tours and independent time, round-trip hotel transfer, and a buffet lunch.

Experience a bit of the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Riviera Maya. At the Maya city of Coba, learn about this ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a knowledgeable guide. Then visit a cenote to cool off with a swim. Lunch is included.

This 11-hour tour from Cancun packs a sightseeing punch - see the ancient Maya civilization of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO site, followed by a visit to Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city. In the archaeological zone, admire the Kukulkan pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. A guide explains the cultural import of the landmarks you stroll past. Spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful cenote of Ik-Kil. With a delicious buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport included, this is a hassle-free experience you don't want to miss.

Enjoy some of the cultural history and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula on this day trip from Cancun. At the Maya cities of Chichen Itza and Coba, learn about the ancient civilization as you explore archaeological ruins with a guide. You'll also visit Cenote Ik Kil to cool off with a swim. Lunch is included.

Journey into the heart of Maya culture with a day trip from Playa del Carmen to Coba. Tucked within the jungle, this ancient Maya city is home to the Yucatan's tallest pyramid. Scale Nohoch Mul for exquisite 360 degree views, then tour the rest of the ruins solo or with a guide (you can even rent a bicycle to explore). Savor a traditional lunch and interact with locals at a modern Maya village. Later,  finish up the day with a relaxing dip in a water-filled cenote, or sinkhole.

Combine visits to top archaeological sites with swimming in a beautiful cenote on this full-day tour from Cancun. In Coba, make your way up the tallest pyramid in Mexico and learn about the ancient Maya city. Soak up jaw-dropping scenery at Tulum, perched on top of a bluff overlooking the Caribbean. Cool off with a refreshing swim at the underground natural pool of Tankach-Ha cenote. Enjoy a buffet lunch and hear informative commentary from an archaeology-certified guide. Hotel transport included.

This comprehensive tour combines two of the most important archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Coba. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes breakfast, beverages, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Ik Kil Cenote.

Take guided tours of two popular archaeological sites on the Riviera Maya - Tulum and Coba - during this day trip from Cancun. After providing an introduction to local cultural traditions with a visit to a Maya community, your certified guide sheds light on the ancient ruins. See Caribbean views from Tulum and climb Nohoch Muul, the Yucatán's tallest pyramid, at Coba. Lunch plus round-trip hotel transport are included.

Visit the ruins of Tulum and Coba in addition to the Playa del Carmen on a full-day tour from Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. This combination tour starts with a guided tour of Tulum, followed by time to explore the site further on your own. Continue to the Coba Ruins and enjoy a restaurant lunch buffet before touring the Mayan archaeological site, including the Nohoch Muul pyramid and Tamchah-ha cenote. Finish with a look around the city of Playa del Carmen.

Learn about Mayan history with a 6-hour tour to Coba from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Travel through jungle landscapes on the Yucatan peninsula to reach the ancient city, the oldest in the region. Through your guide's engaging commentary, imagine what life must have been like for Mayan citizens when the city was at its zenith. Climb to the top of Nohoch Muul, the tallest Mayan structure in the region. Breakfast and round-trip transportation from Cancun or Riviera Maya are included.