CANCÚN
693 Tours Reviewed
Big fish, small group, real rules. This whale shark snorkel tour is interesting because it’s built around how these giants actually feed and move in the sea, with a biologist-led briefing that teaches you the right way to stay safe…
Tacos are a fun way to learn a city. This Playa del Carmen taco tour strings together multiple taquerias, plus hands-on tortilla and salsa prep, and a tasting of pulque, Mexico’s older-school alcoholic drink. It also gives you practical local…
Seven colors, zero crowds, great stories. This private Bacalar tour is built around comfortable boats in solid condition and a route that takes you away from the loud crowds, so you can hear birds, water, and your own music through…
Three Maya stops in one day. This full-day tour strings together Tulum, Coba, a cenote swim, and a shaman ceremony in a single route. You get a coastline ruin, a jungle ruin, then a cool turquoise break—plus a cultural moment…
Chichén Itzá plus a cenote swim is a big combo. This day links ancient Maya monuments with crystal-clear cenote time, plus a Mayan village stop that includes a ceremonial blessing and a live ball game demo. It’s one of those…
Maya sun, then cenote cold. This half-day in the Riviera Maya mixes the dramatic Tulum archaeological zone with two freshwater swims inside cenotes, with the Caribbean Sea sitting right beside the ruins. It’s a lot to pack into one day,…
Three reefs make one great snorkel plan. This tour is built around getting you into the water at multiple reef types instead of only doing the famous shallow beach. I like the chance for sea turtles and stingrays across three…
Three reef stops, two sanctuaries, and a sunset sail. This 4-hour Caribbean cruise lets you hop between snorkeling spots and hunt for sea turtles, starfish, and plenty of tropical fish, all from the comfort of a guided boat day. You’ll…
Chichén Itzá hits different with your own car. This private full-day outing stitches together the big Maya site, a sacred cenote swim, and a Valladolid lunch—without the usual tour-bus logjam. It’s built for pacing that feels more like a day…
Four hours on colored water feels like magic. I love the open bar with beer and tequila, and I love the cenote swim stops that show Bacalar from the water and in places you just can’t reach by walking. Guides…
Chacchoben is Mayan time travel. This Costa Maya shore excursion takes you straight into the jungle to visit Chacchoben, an ancient Mayan city that was uncovered in the late 20th century. You get an air-conditioned minivan ride, an English-speaking guide,…
Seven colors and two swims. That’s the draw here. I love how the trip moves fast enough to cover serious lagoon variety, yet it still leaves room for swimming and photos, and I like that the tour is run in…
Tacos with a side of calm is a nice trade. This half-day tour takes you out of Cancun to Puerto Morelos, a small Caribbean fishing town where you can eat your way through local favorites. You’ll start with hotel pickup,…
Seven colors can be real, not just photo magic. This 3-hour Bacalar lagoon sail mixes swimming stops with freshwater cenotes, a birdy island, and the famous pirate canal, all while you watch the light change across the water. What I…
Three guided stops, one very memorable coastline day. This combo tour takes you from Playa del Carmen to Tulum ruins above the Caribbean, then into Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich for a jungle-cave swim, and finally to Akumal for a guided…
