Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Half-day Tours

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine a snorkeling adventure with time at a beach club on this multi-activity tour. Travel by comfortable catamaran along the coast of Cozumel, with stops at two reefs, Palancar and Columbia, and Playa El Cielo, where you can snorkel with colorful starfish. Enjoy music, drinks, seasonal fruit and freshly made ceviche onboard. Afterwards, relax on the beach or play in the inflatable water park at the Tortugas Beach Club.

Combine a jungle zipline course, an off-road ATV ride, and a cenote swim 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.

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.

Cruise the Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Cenote Esmerelda on a half-day snorkeling tour of the spectacular ‘Lake of Seven Colors.’ You’ll pass through the Pirates' Channel, pause to make mud masks from sulfurous mud, and slip into the water to snorkel at both cenotes. Before returning to shore, navigate to the Island of Birds, a haven for some of the migratory birds that flock to the Bacalar Lagoon.

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. Arrive first thing in the morning to take amazing photos of 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. Take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid, stop at a cenote for a refreshing swim and enjoy a typical buffet lunch with vegetarian options.

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.

Pair sightseeing with shopping on this combo tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Move on to an artisanal craft market, Celso at Market 28, in the heart of Cancun. Visit Cancun landmarks and highlights, including the Tequila Museum. Snap frame-worthy photos of Cancun’s coastline at El Mirador in Playa Delfines. Entrance fees, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

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!

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.

Free dive, snorkel, and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this half-day guided tour from Tulum. Jump from tiered platforms at Cenote Zemway, explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote, and admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment, and transport from Tulum are provided.

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.

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. 

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 Saamal, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

Embark on the ultimate eco-tourism experience: a visit to Río Secreto Nature Reserve, an incredible semi-sunken cave system located just a few miles from Playa del Carmen. Don a wetsuit, helmet and headlamp to explore this underground river's vast wonders, marveling at its impressive rock formations and splashing through the waters of its limestone tunnels as your guide identifies unique vegetation and tiny creatures along the way. Back on solid ground, savor a traditional Maya lunch and relax in the jungle before returning to your hotel.

Don’t let time restraints prevent you from having an adventure. Ride through the jungles of Cozumel on this ATV tour, providing just enough time for you to swim in a cenote and ride through a coral cave, all while learning about Maya culture.

Take a thrilling ride into the Yucatán jungle on a full-day tour from Cancun. Begin your journey in Tulum, a coastal Maya city with ample ruins to explore. Then hike into the jungle to the Sac Actun and Nohoch Nah Chich cenotes—two vast underground river systems—and snorkel through their caves marveling at stalagmites and stalagmites. Travel to your next set of adventures: rappelling into a sinkhole and ziplining through the rainforest. Top it off with a traditional Maya lunch.

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.

Explore coral reefs, ancient history, and nature in the Riviera Maya on an combination tour that features some of the best of Yucatan in a single day. Snorkel through the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea, visit the Tulum archeological site, and swim in a cenote, then explore a limestone cave and take a jungle walk. This tour includes entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and door-to-door transport from hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

Avoid the hassle of arranging a taxi or shuttle after arriving at Cancun's airport by pre-booking a private transfer for just you and your party. You can choose from either a one-way transfer or book a round-trip package for added convenience. Vehicles for parties of up to eight passengers are available.

Sail to Isla Mujeres from Cancun for a full day of fun in the sun. Stop for snorkeling in the clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean, then head to a private beach club on Isla Mujeres. Enjoy a buffet lunch spread, and have time to hang out at North Beach or go shopping downtown. After your time on the island, sail back to Cancun, with a tequila party and spinnaker flight (weather permitting) along the way. Your tour includes a buffet lunch with unlimited drinks and use of snorkel equipment.

This kid-friendly snorkeling tour in Cancun is a great way for first-time snorkelers to earn their fins without dedicating a full day to the process. Guides work with first-time snorkelers and those with water-anxiety to create an unforgettable trip swimming with sea turtles, exploring an underwater shipwreck and statues, and checking out a reef.

Explore Cozumel on an all-inclusive, half-day private Jeep tour. Design an itinerary that suits your interests, then relax and let your driver-guide chauffeur you to all the area’s highlights. Visit Punta Sur Ecological Park, snorkel among tropical fish and colorful reefs, wind your way through hidden caves, and even take an adventurous turn behind the wheel. Enjoy lunch, drinks, and pickup and drop-off included in the tour price.