Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Art & Culture

Explore the highlights of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula during a personalized day trip from Playa del Carmen or Tulum—a great choice for first-time visitors with time constraints. Enjoy easy transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, traveling with your own private group, and visit the archaeological sites of Tulum and Chichen Itza, as well as Cenote Ikkil. Your tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan’s history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture on this 2-day tour of some of the most important towns in Yucatan. Spend one day touring stunning Chichen Itza, a UNESCO world heritage-listed site. Marvel at the pyramid known as 'the Castle' and see other ancient and sacred spots. Stop by the cenote, or sinkhole, known as Ik-Kil. Spend the night in lively Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The following day, do my pyramid gawking in Uxmal before returning to Cancun.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza, then pause to swim in a cenote and visit a tequila factory. With the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, you’ll make the trip from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza in a climate-controlled vehicle, then explore carvings, ball courts, and towering pyramids surrounded by thick jungle. This full-day tour is the perfect introduction to Maya archeology, and it includes pickup and drop-off in Tulum, entrance fees, and lunch.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private day trip to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. After touring the important archaeological sites, take a swim in a nearby cenote. Then quench your thirst with a visit to a local tequila factory. Round-trip private transportation is included.

Make the most out of your time in the Yucatan by booking this full-day guided trip to Chichen Itza and Coba, two of the most important archeological sites in the southern Mexico. Take delight in the sight of these wonders and then indulge in a hearty Mexican lunch. After, visit Ik Kil cenote.

Experience Mexico’s indigenous culture by taking part in a traditional temazcal ceremony led by a Maya shaman. Use copal resin and aromatic herbs in a temazcal sauna as the shaman guides you through the ritual with songs and music, then refresh with a cool bath, fresh fruits, and drinks, with time to relax in a hammock before returning to Playa del Carmen. This temazcal experience can be booked as a private tour or small-group excursion.

Take part in an ancient Maya ceremony led by an authentic shaman in a ‘temazcal’ — translated as ‘home of hot stones.’ A source of revitalizing energy and health, this cleansing ritual uses volcanic stones and aromatic herbs to help you pass through four stages of purification. Afterward, relax in a hammock and refresh with tropical fruits. Upgrade for a private experience including round-trip hotel transport from Tulum.

See two of Mexico’s most famous Maya ruins in just one day on a private full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. With just your guide and private party, you’ll ascend Maya temples at Coba Ruins; plunge into the turquoise water of Cenote Ik Kil; and take a guided tour of Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. A buffet lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit two ancient Maya sites on a full-day, private tour of Coba and Chichen Itza from Tulum and the Riviera Maya, with a break to swim in the gorgeous Cenote Ik Kil. At Coba, explore a site that’s partially covered with jungle, climbing the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. After cooling off in Cenote Ik Kil, continue to Chichen Itza to see some of the Maya world’s most dramatic art and architecture, from the Temple of Kukulkan to a stone platform carved with human sculls.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get acquainted with the Mesoamerican cultures of the Yucatan Peninsula. This private day trip to Chichen Itza includes a cenote swim at Ik Kil followed by a shaman-led purification ceremony inside a ‘temazcal' — a type of ancient Maya sweat lodge. A buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun or the Riviera Maya are included.

The seafront ruins of Tulum and UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza are two of the most important ancient Maya sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. On this private tour, take your time exploring both archaeological sites and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide. Along the way, stop to swim in a natural cenote, visit the colonial city of Valladolid, and enjoy tequila tasting at a local distillery.

The famous Chichen Itza ruins come to life on a guided tour, and they're even more remarkable when you're not touring with a giant group. This private tour of Chichen Itza offers a more personalized way to experience the ruins—without the crowds. Plus, it includes a trip to a cenote and the option of visiting a tequila factory or the colonial city of Valladolid.

Fly round-trip from Cancun to Mexico City in one day and sightsee with a personal guide in the Mexican capital and Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on your private day trip in the early morning and see key landmarks including the Palacio Nacional (National Palace) and Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Amble down the Paseo de la Reforma and view the famous murals of Diego Rivera. Then visit the Mesoamerican archaeological site and climb the Pyramid of the Sun, which rises 216 feet (66 meters). Airport transfers included.

Experience a deeper side of Mayan culture on this outing where you will enjoy the privilege of practicing two ancient rituals with a local shaman. First, the cocoa ceremony, where you will smell, feel, and taste raw cocoa, which the Mayans called "drink of the gods." Then, experience a traditional temazcal ceremony, which takes place in a natural sauna made from volcanic stones and involves four stages of ritualistic purification. Enjoy some light refreshments while you rest in a hammock afterward.

Get up close and personal with two of the most spectacular sights in the Riviera Maya during this adventure-filled combo tour. Hop a bike or rickshaw to explore the ancient Mayan city of Coba, surrounded by thick rainforest. Climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula for unparalleled panoramic views. Top off your visit with a rare peek at Sac Actun, and swim through the world’s largest set of underwater caves.

Discover spectacular natural scenery along with one of Mexico’s most renowned archaeological sites during this action-packed, double-duty tour. Enjoy free time to explore Tulum, a photogenic ancient port city overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Most tours end there, but you’ll shift gears from cultural to natural attractions with a visit to the world’s largest set of underwater caves. Swim through a hidden world of hanging stalactites, previously undiscovered.

Tour two important archaeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula on this private day trip from Cancun. A personal guide accompanies you via air-conditioned transport to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza. Wander on foot past famous pyramids such as Kukulkan while you listen to riveting commentary about the former Maya inhabitants. Then swim in a cenote, a limestone sinkhole filled with crystalline water. Lunch plus a tequila factory visit are included in your full-day itinerary.

Purify your body and spirit with a Temazcal ceremony on this private tour from Cancun. This ancient Maya tradition is guided by a shaman, who takes you through four stages of purification. Learn about the curative and cleansing powers of volcanic stones and aromatic herbs used in the ritual, and leave feeling refreshed and energized. Afterward, relax on hammock and enjoy a snack of tropical fruits and drinks. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Leave the crowds behind and explore the Yucatan's extensive underwater river system on this stress-free shore excursion from Cozumel, ideal for nature lovers and first-time visitors. After a walk through the jungle that explores the caves, dive into freshwater cenotes and swim beneath stalagmites and stalactites. Learn about the geological history of the region and hear stories about ancient Maya civilization.

When your cruise ship docks in Cozumel, make the most of your time by booking a tour of the Mayan ruins in Tulum ahead of time. Travel with a small group of fewer than 15 people, which allows ease of movement around the island and personalized attention from your guide. Through in-depth guided commentary, learn about the history of the ruins and the Mayan people.

Avoid the midday sun on a morning tour of Tulum’s ruins, with included round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, and learn about the archaeological site’s history as you explore with your guide. Keep energized with complimentary refreshment provided, and capture memorable snaps of the ancient structure against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.

Visit the ancient Mayan city of Cobá on an easy day trip from Tulum. Located deep in the Yucatán jungle, this archeological site was once an important trade zone. Your guide will share the history of the ruins and if you choose, you can climb to the top of massive stone pyramids to enjoy views of the lush vegetation below.

Many Tulum travelers never venture past the beach zone, but Tulum Centro is equally intriguing. With a bilingual guide, stroll the streets of downtown and shop for souvenirs. Your guide can help you negotiate prices and find specific items you may be looking for. Afterward, duck into local restaurants to sample the Yucatán’s unique fusion of Mexican and Mayan cuisines.