Top Cancun Half-day Tours

Combine a jungle zipline course, an ATV ride, and a swim in a cenote on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya. Guided, family-friendly excursions also include complimentary refreshments.

Tulum's unreal swimming holes and snorkeling spots can be challenging to find without a guide. On this tour, a guide takes you to float through caverns and rock formations along the waters of an ancient cenote—a limestone sinkhole perfect for swimming. Afterward, head to Akumal Beach for snorkeling among sea turtles that call the beach home. Finish your morning with lunch and free time at a beach club hideaway.

Combine a guided tour of the Mayan ruins at Tulum with a visit to the Casa Tortuga Cenote with this excursion. You'll start at Tulum, where you'll learn all about ancient Mayan culture from a professional expert. You’ll then head to Casa Tortuga Cenote, where you'll get the chance to go for a swim or even rent snorkeling equipment.

Go beyond the tourist attractions and experience everyday local life on this half-day tour of Cancun. See a different side of the city when you visit markets, street food stalls, and hidden lanes with vibrant street art. Foodies will love sampling a range of local specialties, including barbacoa, tacos, and Yucatecan food. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

Pack in the water adventures on this excursion in the Cancun jungle. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Colorful marine life and sparkling blue waters await you. A guide is present throughout to make sure you enjoy your outing.

Spend the day soaking up the sparkling Caribbean on this catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres from Cancun. Feel the gentle breeze as you sip drinks from an open bar. Hop into the water to snorkel at a reef location teeming with vibrantly hued fish. Dock at a private beach club for a delicious buffet lunch and even more down time. Upon arrival at Isla Mujeres, enjoy free time to explore and shop. For added convenience, upgrade to include hotel transport from Cancun to the departing marina.

Vist Xplor after nightfall on this 7-hour excursion from Cancun. When the sun goes down, the Yucatanean jungle comes alive with the sounds of wildlife. Swim, drive, raft and zipline your way though the park under the cover of darkness. Explore treetops, jungle paths and subterranean caves. Enjoy round-trip transportation hotels Riviera Maya, Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

During your time in Mexico, ensure you experience the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres. On this full-day tour from Cancun, cruise to the beautiful island on a catamaran and snorkel in the protected waters of a marine park. Spend free time relaxing on the beach and feast on a lunch buffet accompanied by an open bar. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun are included. 

Come and enjoy a tour full of culture and natural wonders that the state of Quintana Roo has for you. Visit the archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba and learn how the Mayan culture came to have so much power in the American continent. Enjoy the incredible views of these ancient cities and take many souvenir pictures. Then let yourself be surprised by the refreshing sacred cenote. Swim and relax surrounded by nature and an atmosphere full of peace and tranquility. The cenote you will visit may vary according to availability, avoiding crowded places. Finally get to know one of the main avenues of the Mexican Caribbean, the fifth avenue of Playa del Carmen, get lost in its hundreds of stores and enjoy an unforgettable walk. Book now!

Board a catamaran and cruise through the clear Caribbean waters of the Puerto Morelos lagoon. Enjoy a drink and take in beautiful views of the coast. Once you arrive at the secret sandbar, hop out for a swim in the warm water or try stand up paddle boarding. Have a delicious lunch and relax in the lounge areas before your return.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 18 miles and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop at a ranch for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote. Hotel transport included.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure on a full-day tour of the exhilarating Xplor Adventure Park from Cancun. Splash into the cool water of subterranean rivers; paddle through atmospheric caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on a high-velocity zip line; and drive an amphibious vehicle on exciting off-road trails. Feast upon an all-you-can-eat buffet of flavorsome and fulfilling dishes while sipping refreshing beverages from an open bar. On this all-inclusive tour, hotel transport, entrance fees and lunch are all completely covered.

Enjoy a stress-free start and end to your Cancun vacation with a convenient and comfortable round-trip airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle. Sail past crowded taxi lines and avoid confusing public transport systems with this easy and economical service, which also takes you back to the airport when your holiday comes to a conclusion.

Perfect for active travelers, this all-day guided tour includes an ATV ride, cenote swim, and ziplining. First, head out on an ATV (single and double passenger options are available) to an underground cenote for a swim. Then swing through the jungle on a zipline course. The tour ends with lunch at a Mayan restaurant.

Experience the top adrenaline sports of the Riviera Maya on a trip that combines off-roading, ziplining, rappelling, and snorkeling in a cenote. This fast-paced half-day adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers who just have one day in Tulum and want to see as much as possible. Plus, wrap up the outing with the chance to take part in a traditional temazcal (sauna-like) ceremony—a cultural experience not included on most adventure tours.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. First, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid and then stop at a cenote for a refreshing swim. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a tequila tasting, and then explore the archeological site. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization.

Discover laid-back Puerto Morelos, a quaint, small fisherman town located by the sea. Make the experience tastier by sampling three different taco types and partaking in a professional tequila tasting. Work up your appetite as you arrive in Puerto Morelos, where you are about to savor delicious fish tacos right by the beach, in one of the town's best restaurants. Next, try out some mouthwatering chicken and carne asada tacos enjoyed with the traditional soft corn tortilla. The third stop is near the Flea Market and it features exquisite Maya tacos. The most popular regional variation of the taco is cochinita pibil, a slow-roasted marinated pork traditionally prepared in an earth oven. What would be a Mexican culinary experience without tequila? A complete guided tasting of different tequilas takes place before you get some free time to stroll around the main square.

The Yucatan Peninsula offers visitors a treasure trove of history, from the pre-Columbian archeological sites of the Maya civilization, to 16th century towns settled by the Spanish. Experience this history firsthand with a full-day tour from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. See the ancient Maya site Chichen Itza (admission not included) the pyramid of Kukulcan, and explore the architecture in Valladolid. After a busy day exploring, refresh yourself in the waters of the cenote, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

Explore spectacular Chichen Itza on this full-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for a swim in a nearby cenote before a certified guide leads you through the ancient capital of the Maya Empire, considered the most important archaeological zone of the Yucatán. Visit the ball court, El Castillo (the Castle), Pyramid of Kukulkan, and Temple of the Warriors. Then, indulge in a buffet lunch of regional dishes. Your Chichen Itza day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Discover Cancun beyond its beaches and bars. This bus tour gives you a far more comprehensive view of the city than you'd get on your own. See places that most tourists miss, enjoy free time to shop at a local market and a well-known mall, snap photos at the colorful "Cancun" sign, and visit a tequila museum.

Combine a jungle zipline course, off-road ATV experience, and a cenote swim on a small-group adventure tour from Cancun to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Take on a fun, family-friendly challenge in a scenic destination, with round-trip hotel transfer, refreshments, and all activities included.

See Isla Mujeres at its most magical during a sunset cruise that reveals more of the island than typical tours. After departing from Cancun, you’ll escape the crowds on land and admire the Caribbean coast from a different perspective as you sail towards the island. As well as enjoying cocktails and drinks on board, you’ll also have free time to explore the colorful streets and colonial church at your own pace.

Customize this private sailing tour aboard a luxury Bavaria boat for you and your group. Set sail around the bay of Cancun and Isla Mujeres for a relaxing day on the water or choose to go out deep-sea fishing (rods are provided). Choose the duration, departure time, and activities, plus if you opt for a longer tour or depart in the afternoon, you can catch the sunset.