Top Punta Sam Nature and Wildlife Tours

Just off Puerto Morelos, a charming fishing town, lies the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos, part of one of the world's largest coral reefs. Experience its vibrant coral and marine life up close as you snorkel the calm, clear waters. Afterwards, refuel with a morning meal at a private beach club then explore the town, perhaps with a handicraft demonstration or tequila tasting to enjoy. Package excludes port tax.

Snorkel with Mexican whale sharks on a full-day group snorkeling tour off the Yucatan Coast from Playa del Carmen. Under the direction of an expert guide, swim with the world’s largest fish while looking out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles. Immerse yourself in the marine magnificence of Mexico’s waters on this spectacular small-group adventure.

Explore some of Cancun's most stunning underwater worlds during this shipwreck swim and snorkel tour. Paddle through tropical fish, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and giant sea turtles over the course of the day. This small-group excursion that ensures personalized attention and service and includes round-trip transportation from your Cancun hotel.

Enjoy four magical experiences for one fantastic price when you book this adrenaline-fueled combo tour. Soar through the treetops on a thrilling 6-zip line tour; put your quad driving skills to work; take a pleasant horseback ride through the lights and shadows of the jungle, and dive into the cool waters of a Mayan cenote. For greater comfort, the package includes lunch, flavored water and transfers.

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.

Explore Xel-Ha Park, the Riviera Maya's stunning natural aquarium, on this all-day trip from Cancun. Relax on Xel Ha's hidden beach, swim in cenotes and lagoons, go snorkeling, and spelunk in caves. Watch out for wildlife like angelfish and iguanas. Xel-Ha is all-inclusive, so enjoy Mayan cuisine, seafood and burgers with your admission. This tour is family-friendly and includes round-trip transportation to Xel-Ha from Cancun.

Spend the day enjoying four of Puerto Morelos' signature experiences, with none of the self-drive hassles, on this door-to-door tour. Race an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) over a challenging circuit with rocks, mud and steep descents; fly like a bird on a 6-zipline circuit; ride a horse along a tranquil forest track; and cool off in a cenote. For ease, your package includes lunch and bottled water.

Head into the magical underworld of the Rio Secreto—the Secret River—and explore the caves underneath the Riviera Maya. Walk along the underground riverbank and see the crystal clear water make its way under vast stalactites and around stalagmites created over thousands of years. Swim and snorkel in pools lit by your head torches and experience the power of the water.

Discover fabulous pink water on the Caribbean coast at the Las Coloradas lagoons, which can range from yellow and orange to fuchsia depending on the time of day, then enjoy wildlife including flamingos and crocodiles on a boat ride through the Ría Lagartos nature reserve. Round-trip transfers save you more than five hours of self-driving, while your package includes breakfast and lunch. Preservation tax is at your own expense.

Kick up mud as you roar through the jungle and spray as you soar over the ocean on this combo tour that's perfect for adrenaline junkies. After a quick lesson from your guide, challenge your driving skills as you gun an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) over jungle tracks and trails, then race a Waverunner watercraft across the Caribbean. Your package includes transfers but lockers and dock fees are at your expense.

Enjoy a half-day escape to the exclusive beaches of Puerto Morelos from Cancun, where you can submerge yourself in an underwater paradise. Embark on this lively tour, exploring the wealth of color that resides within its spectacular coral reef; the second largest in the world. Preserved features since the town was once a traditional fishing village mean that there's nowhere else quite like it for snorkelers who wish to seek out kaleidoscopic underwater scenery.

Feel the adrenaline buzz as the Caribbean Sea hisses below the hull of your speedboat. Race from the Nichupte Lagoon to Punta Nizuc, where the sea meets the fresh waters and underwater statues house coral to regrow the reef. Ride your speedboat solo or share with another adult, an adult and a child, or two children: Upgrade to add hotel transfers. Please note all packages exclude port tax.

Experience the Mayan jungle in peace and tranquility on this gentle horseback riding excursion from the El Dorado Maroma ranch. Ride through jungle and mangroves, and along the beach, on a horse specifically chosen for your level of experience and control, with a guide to help with the horses and take photos too. Besides soft drinks and a helmet, your package includes 2-way door-to-door transfers from select hotels.

Suitable for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, this tour takes you on an adventure to Tulum and Dos Ojos cenote. Travel to view "Madre Naturaleza Ven a la Luz," a large sculpture crafted by the talented Daniel Popper. Explore the area, then journey to discover a cenote, sacred to the Mayan civilization. Complete with a sumptuous lunch and hassle-free transportation, you can relax and enjoy the journey.

Beautiful Lake Bacalar (Lago Bacalar or the Lake of the Seven Colors) lies more than a 4-hour drive from Cancun. Leave both driving and tour planning to the professionals when you join this organized excursion, with breakfast and lunch included. Visit Cenote Azul, a natural spa; cruise the lake on a pontoon, including the Pirates’ Channel and Isla Pájaros bird island; and tour Bacalar town itself.

Get ready for an unforgettable full-day adventure as you explore five destinations all in one journey. Take a dip in the Kaan Lumm Lagoon, a turquoise oasis that's even more stunning in person. Walk along the only bridge overlooking the lagoon, and venture into two cenotes—Cenote Choo Ha and Cenote Multum Ha. Enjoy a scrumptious regional meal and bask in the beauty of Paradise Beach on the Caribbean coast.

Fill your social feeds with staggering shots without the stress of planning, research or self-drive when you book this convenient tour to the Las Coloradas pink lake and Ría Lagartos (Rio Lagartos) nature reserve. Take a boat ride through the mangroves to see crocodiles in their natural habitat and nesting flamingos, then marvel at the salt lake’s hues. Your package includes breakfast, restaurant lunch and transfers, but excludes federal taxes.

Enjoy a unique adventure on your Riviera Maya vacation: a camel-back ride through jungle, beach and sand dunes. Get up close and personal with these adorable animals that can reach over 6 feet (2 meters) tall: feed them, take pictures, and learn a bunch of fun facts, too. For ease, your package includes a guide, a safety helmet, snacks, bottled water and round-trip transfers, with pickup direct from select hotels.

Experience the kaleidoscopic Parque Natural Ría Lagartos on a day trip that lets you explore the UNESCO-listed bioreserve with ease. Included transport form either Cancun or Playa del Carmen saves you the hassle of car hire and public transport, while exploring with a guide increases your chances of spotting native wildlife such as flamingos.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza by day and during its spectacular night show on this magical adventure. Start at Cenote Hubiku for a cenote swim, a buffet lunch and a tequila tasting at the tequila museum, then explore the colonial city of Valladolid. Arrive at Chichen Itza in time for a daylight site tour, then watch the Chichen Itza Noche de Kukulkan sound and light spectacular.

Swim in a turquoise water cenote, learn about pirate culture, and take photos of beautiful places while riding your pontoon on this group tour in Bacalar. You’ll keep costs down by joining this group tour. Plus, your guides will arrange everything, from pickup at your hotel, breakfast and lunch, your pontoon ride, Cenote Azul visit, and more. Just show up ready for a fun day out on the water.

Enjoy an action-packed, fun-filled adventure in the Riviera Maya jungle with this full-day tour. Saddle up for a 45-minute horseback ride along lush rainforest trails, then get your adrenaline pumping on a thrilling 45-minute ATV ride. Next, admire the views from above as you fly over the jungle on a 30-minute zipline course, then relax and unwind with a swim in a natural cenote.

Isla Mujeres boasts Cancun’s best beaches—and even in this high company, Playa Norte’s powder-soft white sands stand out. Enjoy the perfect taster of this paradise isle on a catamaran cruise with open bar. First, savor a buffet lunch at an exclusive beach club; next, try spinnaker flying or snorkel one of the island’s best reefs; stop at Playa Norte before returning to Cancun. Dock fees are at your own expense.