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6 to 12 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Offered in: English and 5 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Overview
Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle at Xcaret and take tours of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After the sun sets, enjoy folkloric entertainment that highlights the ancient Mayan culture around Cancun, Mexico. This Xcaret outing includes pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Cancun.
- Day trip to Xcaret, an eco-archaeological park located along the Riviera Maya
- Engage in a variety of water activities, including swimming, snorkeling, and exploring underground river channels
- Watch a mesmerizing night show of Mayan and Mexican music, lights, and dance
- Round-trip transport from most Cancun hotels included
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After pickup at your Cancun hotel or central meeting point, travel in air-conditioned comfort to Xcaret Park outside of Cancun. This Xcaret excursion offers activities for every interest, from history to ecology to adventure.
Explore the underground caverns beneath the jungle, once used by the Mayans for cleansing rituals before sailing to Cozumel Island, a sacred site. Keep an eye out for brightly-colored macaws, deer, and monkeys as you wander through the network of subterranean tunnels.
Discover the orchid garden, a favorite of nature-lovers and amateur botanists. Check out the butterfly pavilion and the aviary, as well as the aquarium featuring specimens of gorgeous coral reefs. Head to the beach to relax, swim in the warm, calm waters, or snorkel with sea turtles. Most of these activities are included in your admission to Xcaret. Prices for additional activities may vary.
If you want to extend your outing at Xcaret in Cancun, stay for the Excaret Mexico Espectacular, a show full of folkloric entertainment, dancing, and music. Follow the narrative of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era until modern day through the performers.
Xcaret Plus Upgrade:
Enjoy a buffet lunch, including orange juice and lemonade. Use snorkeling gear to further explore Xcaret's waters off of Cancun, Mexico and receive access to the Plus Area, which includes a more exclusive and private changing room and shower area.
At the end of the day, enjoy drop-off at your Cancun hotel.
Explore the underground caverns beneath the jungle, once used by the Mayans for cleansing rituals before sailing to Cozumel Island, a sacred site. Keep an eye out for brightly-colored macaws, deer, and monkeys as you wander through the network of subterranean tunnels.
Discover the orchid garden, a favorite of nature-lovers and amateur botanists. Check out the butterfly pavilion and the aviary, as well as the aquarium featuring specimens of gorgeous coral reefs. Head to the beach to relax, swim in the warm, calm waters, or snorkel with sea turtles. Most of these activities are included in your admission to Xcaret. Prices for additional activities may vary.
If you want to extend your outing at Xcaret in Cancun, stay for the Excaret Mexico Espectacular, a show full of folkloric entertainment, dancing, and music. Follow the narrative of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era until modern day through the performers.
Xcaret Plus Upgrade:
Enjoy a buffet lunch, including orange juice and lemonade. Use snorkeling gear to further explore Xcaret's waters off of Cancun, Mexico and receive access to the Plus Area, which includes a more exclusive and private changing room and shower area.
At the end of the day, enjoy drop-off at your Cancun hotel.
Itinerary
Flora and Fauna:
- Butterfly Pavilon
- Xcaret Aviary
- Crocodiles
- Bat Cabe
- Jaguar Island
- Deer Shelter
- Tapir Territory
- Mammal Island
- Howler Monkeys
- Sea Turtles
- Tripical Jungle Trail
- Coral Reef Aquarium
- Natural Museum of Orchids and Bromeliad
Duration: 6 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Performances:
- Rotating Scenic Tower
- Harp Recital
- Pre-hispanic Welcome
- Dance of the Owl
- Traditional Costume Show
- Pre Hispanic Dances
- Water Bottle Chimes
- Horse Exhibition
- Ritual Ceremony of the Voladores (Flying Men)
- Xcaret México Espectacular Show.
Duration: 5 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Dream Activities at extra cost:
- Primax (know dolphins intelligence and skills)
- Snorkeling Tour
- Reef Snuba
- Xpá
- México Espectacular Dinner
- Temascal (Sweat Lodge)
- Stingray Encounter
- Sea Trek! Stingrays Encounter
- Adventure Kids
- Otic Candles
- Fish Therapy
- Xcaret Xclusivo
Duration: 4 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Special Activities at extra cost:
- Adrenalina Jetboat Ride (Duration: 10 minutes for instructions / 20 minutes for
activity; Minimum age: 9 years, or minimum height of 4.5ft / 137cm)
- Sea Trek® (Duration: 15 minutes for instructions / 25 minutes for activity; Minimum
age: 8 years - important to try the helmet before the activity)
- Snuba® (Duration: 30 minutes for instructions and equipment placement / 30
minutes for activity; Minimum age: 9 years - important to know how to swim)
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Traveler Tips
- "We totally recommend the experience BUT be aware of the extra attractions you choose or it can end up being an extremely expensive day." See review
- "The night show is a must - get the dinner." See review
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Product code: 6140CUNXCARET
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