Best excursions in Mexico: Overview
Here you will find a summary of the main excursions in Mexico, classified by destination.
This page lists the excursions I recommend in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Mexico City, Oaxaca and Puerto Vallarta, so you can quickly compare the options according to your itinerary.
Each destination has a summary table of the most interesting excursions.
You can click on the name of each activity to access details and make your reservation.
- Of course, this is only a glimpse of all the content available on the blog. You can find all our guides on Mexico here!
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1. Tours in Cancún
To discover all the activities, must-see excursions, and practical information, don’t miss My Complete Guide to Cancún!
| Ticket | Description | Price (may vary) |
|---|---|---|
| MUSA Snorkeling | Snorkeling at the Underwater Museum of Art | 57 $USD |
| MUSA Scuba Diving | Diving at the Underwater Museum of Art | 176 $USD |
| Chichen Itza, cenote Ik Kil and Cenote Suytun | Visit to Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun, Cenote Ik Kil, lunch, free time in Valladolid | 130 $USD |
| Xcaret Park | Entrance to Xcaret (no pick up, no lunch) | 135 $USD |
| Xcaret Park | Entrance to Xcaret with pick up at your hotel | 154 $USD |
| Xcaret Park Plus | Entrance to Xcaret with pick up and lunch | 165 $USD |
| Xcaret Park + Chichen Itza | Xcaret All Included | 165 $USD |
| Xplor Park | Xplor All Inclusive Ticket + Round trip transportation (9h-17h) | 187 $USD |
| Xplor Park Fuego | Xplor Fuego All Inclusive Ticket + Round trip transportation (night access 17h30-23h30) | 187 $USD |
| Xplor Park + Xcaret | Entrance to both parks with transportation included (2 days) | 318 $USD |
| Xoximilco Park | Entrance to Xoximilco with dinner and open bar on a trajinera boat | 109 $USD |
| JOYÀ Cirque du Soleil | JOYÀ Cirque du Soleil show, with optional dinner | 87 $USD |
| Food Tour | Enjoy a taco tour with local beers | 99 $USD |
| Street Art and Tacos | Tacos and Street Art Tour with pick-up at your hotel | 88 $USD |
| Ferry ticket to Cozumel | Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Cozumel from the port of Playa del Carmen | 33 $USD |
| Snorkel in Cozumel | Glass bottom boat tour and snorkeling at 3 reefs | 40 $USD |
| Ferry to Isla Mujeres | Ferry to Isla Mujeres (one way or round trip) | 15 $USD |
| Catamaran to Isla Mujeres | Luxury catamaran cruise with snorkeling and open bar | 70 $USD |
| Kayak in Nichupte Lagoon | Kayak in the mangroves of the Nichupte lagoon at sunset | 46 $USD |
| Coco Bongo Club | Entrance to the club, shows and drinks | 87 $USD |
| Xel-ha Park | Entrance to Xel-Ha with pick up, breakfast, lunch and open bar | 144 $USD |
| Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas | Tour to Las Coloradas with bike ride, boat ride on Rio Lagartos River, pick up at your hotel | 95 $USD |
| Isla Blanca | Private tour to Isla Blanca, with boat ride to Laguna de los Manatíes, bike ride, free time on the beach, lunch, and pick up at your hotel | 195 $USD |
| Ek-Balam | Guided tour in Ek Balam, cenote ChichiKan, lunch and pick up at your hotel | 72 $USD |
| Río Secreto | Guided tour of Rio Secreto with lunch, optional pick up at your hotel | 88 $USD |
| Tulum and Coba | Guided tour to both archaeological sites with cenote, lunch and pick up at your hotel | 58 $USD |
| Contoy Island and Isla Mujeres | Boat trip to Isla Contoy, snorkel, lunch, open bar, free time in Isla Mujeres, optional pick up at your hotel | 134 $USD |
| Snorkel with Whale sharks | Whale shark watching boat trip with snorkel, lunch, pick up at your hotel, free bar, free time at Isla Mujeres, pick up at your hotel optional | 175 $USD |
| Submarine in Nichupté Lagoon | Submarine ride in the Nichupté Lagoon | 50 $USD |
| Jolly Roger Pirate Show | Night show with dinner and open bar on a pirate boat | 151 $USD |
| Cancun Explorer Pass | Tourist Pass that allows you to save up to 50% in the best activities of Cancun | 129 $USD |
| ATV, zip lines and cenote | Ziplines, ATV ride through the jungle, cenote, transportation | 75 $USD |
| Sunset cruise | Catamaran trip at sunset with beverages | 59 $USD |
| Jet ski in Cancun | Jet ski rental in the lagoon, tequila tasting | 64 $USD |
| Paragliding ride | Fly over the Nichupte lagoon and the Cancun Hotel Zone | 57 $USD |
| Isla Mujeres Royal Garrafon VIP | VIP entrance to Garrafon Park with open bar, lunch, ferry round trip | 109 $USD |
| Private transfer to the airport (van) | Private transfer between Cancun airport and your hotel in a van | 31 $USD |
| Private transfer to the airport (luxury car) | Private transfer between Cancun airport and your hotel in a luxury car | 174 $USD |
2. Tours in Playa del Carmen
If you want to go further, find recommended itineraries and practical advice, check out My Guide to Playa del Carmen!
| Ticket | Description | Price (may vary) |
|---|---|---|
| Xplor Park | Xplor All Inclusive + Round trip transportation | 176 $usd |
| Xcaret Park | Entrance to Xcaret with pick up at your hotel | 154 $usd |
| Xcaret Park Plus | Entrance fee to Xcaret with pick up and lunch | 165 $usd |
| Xel-Ha Park | Admission to Xel-Ha with breakfast, lunch and open bar | 145 $usd |
| Xenses Park | Xenses Park Admission | 99 $usd |
| MUSA Snorkel | Snorkel in the Underwater Museum of Art | 57 $usd |
| Coco Bongo Club | Entrance to the club, shows and drinks | 86 $usd |
| Swim with Whale Sharks | Snorkel with Whale Sharks, pick up at your hotel, lunch | 205 $usd |
| Buggy Tour | 3 hour jungle buggy tour | 105 $usd |
| Jet Ski | Jet Ski at Maroma Beach with pick up at the hotel | 108 $usd |
| Mexican Cooking Class | Authentic Mexican Cooking Class | 120 $usd |
| Parasailing in Punta Maroma | Fly over Punta Maroma with pick up at your hotel | 80 $usd |
| Ferry to Isla Mujeres | Roundtrip Ferry Ticket to Isla Mujeres from Cancun | 32 $usd |
| Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres All Inclusive | 1 day trip to Isla Mujeres from Cancun, with lunch, open bar, optional pick up | 77 $usd |
| Contoy Island and Isla Mujeres | Boat trip to Isla Contoy, snorkel, lunch, open bar, free time in Isla Mujeres, pick up at your hotel optional | 134 $usd |
| ATV and Cenote | ATV ride with cenote | 79 $usd |
| Rio Secreto | Guided tour of Rio Secreto with lunch, optional pick up from your hotel | 88 $usd |
| Catamaran to El Cielo (Cozumel) | Catamaran cruise to El Cielo, with snorkeling at Palancar reef, unlimited beer, margaritas, lunch | 101 $usd |
| Jeep tour in Cozumel (small group) | Jeep tour to Punta Sur, tequila tasting, snorkeling and lunch at a beach club (shared) | 109 $usd |
| Jeep tour in Cozumel (private) | Jeep tour to Punta Sur, tequila tasting, snorkel and lunch at a beach club (private) | 209 $usd |
| Boat Tour in Cozumel | Boat trip and snorkeling on 3 reefs in Cozumel | 41 $usd |
| Chankanaab Park (Cozumel) | Full access to Chankanaab Park + snorkeling (1 tank) with a certified instructor | 64 $usd |
| Tulum | Guided tour to Tulum ruins with free time, 2 cenotes, pick up at your hotel | 36 $usd |
| Tulum and Coba | Guided visit to both archaeological sites with cenote, lunch and pick up at your hotel | 58 $usd |
| Tulum and Turtles in Akumal | Guided tour to Tulum ruins, cenote, lunch and snorkel with turtles at Akumal | 143 $usd |
| Snorkel with turtles in Akumal | Snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay with cenote | 105 $usd |
| Fast Track Ticket to Chichen Itza | Skip-the-line ticket to Chichen Itza | 65 $usd |
| Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik Kil | Chichen Itza, cenote Ik Kil, lunch, free time in Valladolid, pick up at your hotel | 45 $usd |
| Selvatica Park | Entrance to Selvatica Park (Puerto Morelos) with lunch | 99 $usd |
| Luxury Catamaran | Cruise on luxury catamaran (66 ft) from Puerto Aventuras with snorkel, open bar and lunch | 145 $usd |
| ATV and speedboat | ATV and speed boat ride on Maroma Beach | 188 $usd |
| Airport Transfer | Private transfer between Cancun airport and your hotel (one way or round trip) | 32 $usd |
3. Tours in Tulum
To plan your stay, check out My Guide to Tulum!
| Ticket | Description | Price (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Tulum Ruins | Guided tour of the Tulum ruins | 27 $USD |
| Tulum + Coba | Guided tour of Tulum and Coba, including pick up, cenote and lunch | 59 $USD |
| Chichen Itza | Guided visit to Chichen Itza, lunch in Valladolid and pick up from your Tulum hotel | 180 $USD |
| Tulum + Turtles in Akumal | Guided tour of Tulum and diving with turtles in Akumal, including pick-up, cenotes and lunch | 132 $USD |
| Tulum + Tankah Park | Visit to Tulum and activities in Tankah Park, including pick-up and lunch | 153 $USD |
| Cenote Trail Bike Tour | Guided bike tour of Escondido, Cristal and Gran Cenote cenotes, with swimming and brunch | 99 $USD |
| Tulum Food Tour | Local Food Tasting Tour | 74 $USD |
| Tulum Tower Entrance Ticket | Entrance to the Tulum Tower (115 ft) with pictures | 57 $USD |
| Private tour to Punta Laguna | Private tour to Punta Laguna, including pick-up at your Cancun hotel, kayaking, zip line, Mayan ritual and lunch | 650 $USD |
| Punta Laguna and Coba | Punta Laguna, Coba, lunch, with transportation from Tulum | 175 $USD |
| Sian Ka'an Tour (Punta Allen) | Boat tour and snorkeling with sea turtle observation around Punta Allen (Sian Ka'an reserve), free time at the beach, with pick-up at your Tulum hotel and lunch. | 209 $USD |
| Sian Ka'an Tour (Muyil) | Visit to the ruins of Muyil and the Sian Ka'an reserve, boat trip through the mangroves, with pick-up at your Tulum hotel and lunch. | 153 $USD |
| Xel-Há Park All-Inclusive 1-Day Pass | All-inclusive day ticket to Xel-Há Park with meals (breakfast, snacks and lunch) and open bar | 145 $USD |
| Snorkel and Sailing Experience | Sailboat and snorkeling in front of Tulum ruins | 80 $USD |
| Luxury Catamaran | Catamaran cruise snorkeling, stand up paddle, lunch and open bar | 222 $USD |
| Maya Adrenaline Park | Full-day at the Maya Adrenaline Park in Tulum with ATV ride, Zip lines, rappel, mayan ceremony, cenote Labna Ha, horseback ride | 115 $USD |
| Horseback Riding | Horseback ride with cenote and lunch | 110 $USD |
| Selvatica Park | Access to Selvatica Park with lunch | 99 $USD |
4. Tours in Mexico City
For all the activities, itinerary ideas, and practical information, don’t miss My Mexico City Guide!
| Ticket | Description | Price (may vary) |
|---|---|---|
| Frida Kahlo Museum | Entrance to the Frida Kahlo Museum | 28 $USD |
| Xochimilco + Frida Kahlo Museum | Frida Kahlo Museum, Xochimilco's boat tour, with pick up | 46 $USD |
| Museum of Anthropology | Fast-track entrance to the Museum of Anthropology | 9 $USD |
| Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour | Entrance to the Museum of Anthropology with guided tour | 23 $USD |
| Museum of Anthropology + Chapultepec Castle | Guided tour of the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle | 41 $USD |
| Museum of Anthropology + Chapultepec Castle (private) | Guided visit to the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle with pick-up (private tour) | 288 $USD |
| Templo Mayor | Entrance with quick access to the Templo Mayor | 9 $USD |
| Torre Latinoamericana (observation deck) | Access to the observation deck on the 44th floor of the Latin American Tower | 11 $USD |
| Torre Latinoamericana (observation deck + museum) | Access to the observation deck on the 44th floor of the Torre Latinoamericana and to the Bicentennial Museum | 14 $USD |
| Folkloric Ballet Show | Folkloric ballet show with pick -up at the hotel | 55 $USD |
| Franz Mayer Museum | Entrance to the Franz Mayer Museum | 4 $USD |
| Lucha Libre and Mariachis | Mariachis in Plaza Garibaldi and Lucha Libre | 70 $USD |
| Tequila and Mezcal Museum | Visit to the tequila and mezcal museum, tasting included | 17 $USD |
| Food Tour (Condesa and Roma) | Food tour of the Condesa and Roma neighborhoods | 84 $USD |
| Food Tour (downtown) | Food tour of downtown Mexico City with the San Juan Market | 105 $USD |
| La Merced and Sonora Markets | Visit to the typical markets of La Merced and Sonora | 98 $USD |
| Cooking Class | Mexican cooking class | 110 $USD |
| Cantinas Tour | Visit to 4 traditional cantinas (taverns) with tastings | 112 $USD |
| San Ángel and Chimalistac | Guided tour of San Angel and Chimalistac neighborhoods (Saturdays only) | 80 $USD |
| Early access to Teotihuacan | Morning guided visit to Teotihuacan, pick-up and tequila tasting | 42 $USD |
| Balloon flight over Teotihuacan | Hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan with breakfast, toast and flight certificate | 157 $USD |
| Street art tour | Street art bike tour | 42 $USD |
| Chocolate Museum | Entrance to the chocolate museum | 5 $USD |
| Six Flags Park | Entrance to Six Flags park with pick-up at the hotel | 80 $USD |
| Mexican Muralism Tour | Guided tour of Mexican muralism in the city center | 18 $USD |
5. Tours in Oaxaca
To discover everything you need to know about the must-do activities in the region, here is my ultimate guide to Oaxaca!
| Ticket | Description | Price (may vary) |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Alban in French | Tour of Monte Alban and Oaxaca with French-speaking guide | 46 USD |
| Mitla in French | Visit Mitla with a French-speaking guide | 52 USD |
| Jalatlaco neighborhood | Guided bike tour of the artistic district of Jalatlaco | 31 USD |
| Monte Alban and artisan villages | Guided tour of Monte Alban, as well as the artisan villages of San Antonio Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, with hotel pickup | 43 USD |
| Hierve el Agua and Mitla | Visit to Hierve el Agua and Mitla, traditional rugs from Teotitlan del Valle, then a mezcal distillery, transportation included | 71 USD |
| Discover Mezcal | Discover the mezcal production process, with transportation included | 100 USD |
| Artisan villages | Visit artisan villages such as Ocotlan de Morelos, Santo Tomas Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete, with hotel pickup included. | 53 USD |
| Oaxaca cooking class | Traditional cooking class with market tour | 130 USD |
| Vegetarian cooking class | Oaxaca Vegetarian Cooking Class | 66 USD |
| Alebrije Workshop | Alebrije workshop with hotel pickup | 57 USD |
6. Tours in Puerto Vallarta
For a complete list of activities, excursions around the bay, and practical advice, don’t miss My Guide to Puerto Vallarta!
| Ticket | Description | Price (may vary) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour | Sightseeing Bus Puerto Vallarta | 24 $USD |
| Tour to Yelapa | Private Boat Tour to Yelapa | 794 $USD |
| Las Caletas Beach | Boat tour to Las Caletas Beach | 149 $USD |
| Marietas Islands | Snorkeling tour to Islas Marietas National Park | 129 $USD |
| Nogalito Ecopark | Have fun on the ziplines and river + Tequila Tasting | 54 $USD |
| Horseback Riding + ATV and Zip Line Tour | Explore the surroundings of Puerto Vallarta by horseback/quad | 125 $USD |
| Dinner with Rhythms of the night show | Romantic Dinner Cruise with Show | 184 $USD |
| Tour, tequila and coffee factory | Malecon, tequila tasting and factory tour | 33 $USD |
| Los Arcos Snorkeling Tour | Los Arcos Private Tour with snorkel and lunch | 352 $USD |
| Humpback Whale Adventure Tour | Whale Watching on a Boat with a biologist guide | 121 $USD |
| Chocolate Workshop | Learn how to make chocolate | 56 $USD |
| Sayulita and San Pancho Tour | Tour of San Pancho and Sayulita, pick up at your hotel, 1h of bodyboarding, free time | 53 $USD |
| Street Food Tour | Discover 8 restaurants and street food stalls | 55 $USD |
| San Sebastian Guided tour | Distillery, coffee factory and San Sebastian del Oeste. Lunch included | 66 $USD |
| Luxury Sailboat Tour | Catamaran cruise with open bar and snorkeling | 129 $USD |
| Bar Crawl | Open bar and VIP access to 2 clubs | 99 $USD |
| Vallarta Botanical Garden | Entrance to the Botanical Garden | 24 $USD |
| Transfer to the airport | Transfer from Airport to Hotel or Vice Versa | 121 $USD |