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Home/Destinations/Cancun/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Cancun

Cancun is the perfect base for the Riviera Maya and Yucatán: the Maya wonder of Chichén Itzá, the clifftop ruins of Tulum, the island of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, jungle cenotes, eco-parks and whale-shark swims. Most tours include transport and a guide.

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
4.8(2,760)·5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Cancun — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Cancun?
Top day trips are Chichén Itzá, the Tulum ruins, an Isla Mujeres or Cozumel catamaran, cenote and reef snorkelling, the Xcaret and Xel-Há eco-parks, and seasonal whale-shark swims.
Is it easy to take day trips from Cancun?
Yes — most tours include hotel pickup and transport, making Chichén Itzá, Tulum, the islands and eco-parks easy to reach from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
How many tours should I do in Cancun?
Aim for a mix — Chichén Itzá, Tulum or a cenote, an Isla Mujeres catamaran, and an eco-park or ATV adventure — to enjoy Cancun’s ruins, nature and Caribbean coast.

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Coba & Tulum Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya And The Yucatan
Coba & Tulum Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
4.3(39)·10 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Merida, Uxmal & Cacao Factory Day Trip from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Cancun
Merida, Uxmal & Cacao Factory Day Trip from Cancun & Riviera Maya
4.5(6)·12 hours
from$640/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
Playa Del Carmen
Private Guided Day Trip to Tulum from Riviera Maya or Cancun
5.0(3)·6–9 hours
from$386/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza and Cenote Trip with Luxury Transport from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Cancun
Chichen Itza and Cenote Trip with Luxury Transport from Cancun or Riviera Maya
3.0(1)·12–14 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
4.8(1,291)·6–10 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya
Cancun
Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya
4.9(793)·45 min
from$144/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
5.0(356)·6–7 hours
from$439/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Mexico City By Air in One Day from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Private Tour: Mexico City By Air in One Day from Cancun and Riviera Maya
3.0(2)·1 day
from$675/ person
via Viator
Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show
Cancun
Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show
4.3(2,163)·6–12 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Xel-Há All-Inclusive with Transportation from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Xel-Há All-Inclusive with Transportation from Cancun and Riviera Maya
4.5(22)·12–14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Tulum
Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
4.8(514)·2 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
Playa Del Carmen
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
4.7(456)·5h 30min
from$139/ person
via Viator
Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya
4.6(1,017)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Cenote Azul and Playa del Secreto from Cancun
Cancun
Private Day Trip to Cenote Azul and Playa del Secreto from Cancun
8 hours
from$538/ person
via Viator
From Cancun Private Day Trip to Tulum, Cobá and Cenote adventure
Cancun
From Cancun Private Day Trip to Tulum, Cobá and Cenote adventure
9 hours
from$538/ person
via Viator
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Cancun
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
5.0(11)·6 hours
from$790/ person
via Viator
Colorful BACALAR. Incredible Pontoon Tour in one day from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Cancun
Colorful BACALAR. Incredible Pontoon Tour in one day from Cancun or Riviera Maya
4.0(4)·13–15 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Secret River Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Cancun
Full-Day Secret River Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
4.0(4)·7 hours
from$164/ person
via Viator
Visit Chichén Itzá from Cancun or Riviera Maya; Lunch and Cenote
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Cancun
Visit Chichén Itzá from Cancun or Riviera Maya; Lunch and Cenote
3.0(3)·12–14 hours
from$32$35/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour of Chichen Itza with Lunch from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Cancun
Full-Day Tour of Chichen Itza with Lunch from Cancun or Riviera Maya
4.0(1)·10 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Xplor Day Park Unlimited from Cancun and Riviera Maya.
Cancun
Xplor Day Park Unlimited from Cancun and Riviera Maya.
12 hours
from$245/ person
via Viator
Nature Day at Xcaret Plus! Round transportation From Cancun & Riviera Maya
Cancun
Nature Day at Xcaret Plus! Round transportation From Cancun & Riviera Maya
12 hours
from$280/ person
via Viator
Coba & Mayan Cenote tour with lunch from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Coba & Mayan Cenote tour with lunch from Cancun and Riviera Maya
4.9(62)·3 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Full day Chichén Itzá Tour from Cancún and Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Full day Chichén Itzá Tour from Cancún and Riviera Maya
3.7(45)·11 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Punta Sam
Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya
4.8(78)·6h 30min
from$229/ person
via Viator
Relaxing trip to Holbox Island, from Cancun hotels
Cancun
Relaxing trip to Holbox Island, from Cancun hotels
4.7(3)·14 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun with Cenote Swim & Valladolid
Cancun
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun with Cenote Swim & Valladolid
4.0(6)·11–12 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Tulum Ruins and Cenote from Cancún
Cancun
Private Day Trip to Tulum Ruins and Cenote from Cancún
8 hours
from$538/ person
via Viator
TULUM AND COBÁ from Riviera Maya, Cancun and Tulum (Private)
Playa Del Carmen
TULUM AND COBÁ from Riviera Maya, Cancun and Tulum (Private)
4.7(44)·8 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator