Riviera Maya tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the ultimate 3-in-1 adventure along the stunning Riviera Maya with our Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, and Cenotes Tour. Explore the ancient Tulum ruins, immerse yourself in the vibrant world beneath the Caribbean Sea with a snorkeling adventure among colorful coral reefs, and cap off your day by taking a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear cenotes and exploring mystical caves. This unique tour promises a day of unforgettable exploration and relaxation in one of the world's most enchanting destinations."

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Spend a day in paradise at Xcaret, an eco-archaeological park located in the Riviera Maya. Discover an underground maze of rivers where Mayans once prepared for ceremonial rites, frolic in a lagoon, and snorkel in clear Caribbean waters. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, butterflies and monkeys as you wander the lush forested grounds and visit archaeological sites. When the sun goes down, settle in for a spectacular show of lights, music and dance highlighting Mayan history and culture. Convenient pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels are included.

Visit the Tulum and Cobá Ruins, swim in a cenote, and have the opportunity to walk through the most iconic streets of Playa del Carmen.

Experience in relative solitude one of Mexico's most famous Mayan sites, which served as a port to the Caribbean Sea. As you admire Tulum's stunning setting and soak up the ancient majesty, learn about its history and enjoy personalized attention from your professionally certified guide.

After admiring the views, have a break in a secret cenote and get over the heat with a refreshing swim. Then we are ready to taste a fantastic Mexican buffet lunch.

Get to know Cobá, one of the largest Mayan Cities of the Classic Period. There, you will be able to learn the history of this archeological zone and how the people used to live.

To end the trip, visit Playa del Carmen, on the Caribbean shore, and have free time to walk its pedestrian streets, enjoying its particular atmosphere and craft and designer shops.

Enjoy a 3-hour adventure tour in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Have a thrilling and unforgettable experience as you drive a CAN AM buggy and explore the Mayan jungle. Along with your professional guide, you will discover the local fauna and flora and the hidden treasures of the subtropical forest.

Immerse all of your senses with the Cirque du Soleil® show 'JOYÁ' — the first Cirque show in the world to offer the option of gourmet dinner — opening in November 2014. Follow the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter embarking on a transformative quest to uncover the secrets of life, with the help of half-human, half-animal creatures. Set inside an intimate theater in the heart of the Riviera Maya jungle, ‘JOYÀ’ draws on Mexico’s history and heritage to bring you a world where physical ability meets the extraordinary. .

Xplor is a unique underground world, located in the heart of the Riviera Maya that invites you to explore and rediscover your emotions and senses in nature. It is an impressive site ideal for a day surrounded by adventure and fun. Your all-inclusive ticket gives you access to the park and its four adventure activities in a total of 7 circuits. These are ziplines, amphibious vehicles, underground rafts and stalactite rivers. On top of this, you'll also get all the services necessary to enjoy a full day of unlimited thrills and comfort.

Indulge your love for adventure at Xplor Adventure Park, located less than an hour from Cancun. Soar through the treetops on the highest ziplines in the Riviera Maya and drive an amphibious vehicle over all kinds of terrain. Swim in underground rivers, or paddle a raft through caverns adorned with stalagmites and stalactites. Then dig into an all-you-can eat buffet lunch offering delicious and healthy food. With round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees and lunch included, this all-inclusive tour is perfect for families.

Important: Minimum age is 5 years old.

Get to know one of the New7Wonders of the World during this full-day tour of Chichen Itza and Valladolid. At the ancient Maya site, admire the Kukulkan pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. Learn about their architecture, sculptures, and carvings. Swim in a tranquil 'cenote' (underground freshwater pool) and and enjoy a traditional buffet lunch. Also you get to discover the Spanish colonial heritage of Valladolid. Round-trip transport from your Cancun hotel is included.

Experience the sunset like never before on this fabulous Sunset Sailing excursion. You’ll sail along the stunning coastline of the Riviera Maya aboard a luxurious catamaran, while Mother Nature prepares for her nightly performance. Relax with friends and loved ones, cocktail in hand and breeze in your hair, as our Captain and crew ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Río Secreto Nature Reserve has evolved by adding on to its great adventure with Río Secreto Plus, a unique experience of connection and adventure with Nature. You will experience a journey into the bowels of the Earth, where you will find impressive geological formations that tell the history of our planet and even get to watch a light and sound show. Your tour includes a buffet lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, all necessary equipment and a professional guide.

Get ready for a wonderful jungle and ocean adventure in Mexico! With this tour, you will be able to discover three extraordinary ecosystems of the Mayan world. Join us on a snorkeling tour that will surprise your as you encounter Mexico's biodiversity. You'll be surrounded by exotic marine life and will be able to explore an underground river in the middle of the jungle. Finally, you'll discover the mystical wonders of the Mayan sink holes (cenotes). This tour will change the way you feel about nature as you dive into the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean.

Reservations made with less than 24 hours prior to your tour date must provide Hotel information or pick up is not guaranteed.

The Tulum Coba Cenote Tour from Cancun brings you to two unique Mayan ruins sites with an expert guide. Explore the seaside city of Tulum and then delve into the jungle for a peek at Coba, a fascinating journey back in time. Enjoy a swim in a refreshing cenote and delight in a buffet lunch of regional specialties, round-trip transportation included.

JOYÀ, the first Cirque du Soleil resident show in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, engages the audience's five senses in an intimate, 650-seat theater setting with a thrilling and whimsical show in which joya, courage, and friendship conquer all. JOYÀ is the only Cirque du Soleil show in the world that offers a fine dining experience—an exciting and unique blend of culinary and performing arts.

This 6-hour tour takes you from your Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotel to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, the only archaeological city on the coast of Quintana Roo. Tour this historic site with an informative guide, learn about Mayan culture and commerce. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach is included from Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as are entrance fees, bottled water, and professional guides.

The whale shark snorkel tour in Cancun, Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish. Our experienced guides provide an intimate, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes the importance of conservation. With only small group tours, guests have an exclusive chance to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

Take your first breath underwater and discover the stunning reefs of the Riviera Maya. This introductory program will give you all the necessary skills to get used to scuba diving and enjoy seeing the underwater world with different eyes.

Indulge in the perfect blend of culture and adventure as you tour through the most amazing archeological site overlooking the Caribbean, Tulum. Fly above the jungle canopy on a spectacular zip line ride, and test your tenacity as you rappel down into the Mayan jungle. Finally, enjoy snorkeling through an underground river and delight yourself by sampling authentic Mexican cuisine!

Reservations made with less than 24 hours prior to your tour date must provide Hotel information or pick up is not guaranteed.

Venture into the Mayan jungle and be a part of nature as you live the most thrilling adventure riding a 4X4 CAN-AM ATVs 450 cc across the jungle, the only 2 passenger approved in the destination. Fly above the jungle canopy on a thrilling zip line ride and jump into the crysral clear waters of an underground river.

Reservations made with less than 24 hours prior to your tour date must provide Hotel information or pick up is not guaranteed.

Snorkeling, zip-lining, rappelling, and underground river exploration are all included in this adventure-packed 6-hour tour.  Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, air-conditioned transportation, all necessary equipment, and a buffet lunch of Mexican favorites included.

Reservations made with less than 24 hours prior to your tour date must provide Hotel information or pick up is not guaranteed.

This eco activity is ideal for getting to know the Mayan culture in depth, its roots, its evolution, and its adaptation to the modern world.
You will know both their temples, the ceremonies they performed, and the daily lifestyle in those times.

You will be accompanied by a professional about Mayan culture and he will explain why the fall of these glorious and important Mayan cities was so sudden.

The Mayan culture, they have the tradition of asking nature for permission to live with it and be able to connect through a ceremony spoken in Yucatec Mayan in which they thank for endowing them with such natural beauties.

After we will refresh ourselves in a crystalline cenote, perfect for swimming and relaxing admiring its impressive formations.

You will learn about the process of creating a tortilla and why it is the base of much of Mexican gastronomy, in a hut like those inhabited by the Mayans originally from the region.

We will end the tour with a delicious lunch from the region.