Cancun Sightseeing Tours

For both family entertainment and historical education about the Mayans, the Xcaret Day Trip has the best of both worlds. This 9- to 14-hour sightseeing tour brings you from Cancun south near Playa del Carmen. Xcaret was a featured port during the years of the Mayan settlers. During your visit, you can learn about the history of the area from a guided tour. There are also fun family attractions included in the Xcaret Day Trip. View the orchid garden and the aquarium or spend the day swimming in an underground river. This tour departs twice daily from most Cancun hotels. Rates start at around $100 per person.

One of the biggest old Mayan cities, Tulum, is a must-see for those wanting to learn more about the history of the area. Through the Tulum and Xel-Ha day tour, lasting 9 hours, you will get a guided tour through the historical cliffside city of the Mayans. Many of the buildings in Tulum date back to the twelfth century. After the tour, your family will get to visit Xel-Ha, a natural aquarium. This tour is all-inclusive, which means you will get food and beverages included during your trip. Hotel drop off and pick up is included as well. Speak with your hotel to set up this day trip to Tulum and Xel-Ha. Tickets start from around $115.

In order to see one of the most important architectural points in all of the Mayan Empire, be sure to take the Chichen Itza day trip. This 12-hour day trip will take you to the Mayan capital of Chichen Itza. Here, you will find a Mayan castle, along with a ball court and an observatory. Included in your trip, you will get to sample some classic Mayan cuisine in a buffet-style lunch. During the meal, you can watch traditional dancers depict local folklore for your family. Tickets start at just $69 per person for this trip. Contact your hotel for more information.