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Cancun Itineraries: Suggested Activities & Day Trips

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Romance the Sun

bullet Embrace Activity
bullet Explore Archaeology
bullet Celebrate Family
bullet Savor Luxury

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Cavort with Nature

Day 1: Rise early and canoe through Laguna Nichupte where white egrets and delicate herons nest in mangrove trees.  Look for lizards in the tangled tree roots and blue crabs scuttling about on shore.  Join a snorkeling or diving trip to secret coral gardens where purple sea fans wave in the current and moray eels hiss and slither through underwater caves.
 
Jungle Tour Marina Aquafun 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
The Thunder sports boats, power through the canals of this lagoon while surrounded by extensive mangrove, birds and colorful fish. The lagoon's turquoise blue waters form part of the National Marine Park. During this magical tour, you'll be able to snorkel and enjoy the impressive barrier reefs
 
Jungle Tour Sunrise Marina 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
Drive your own watercraft through the mangroves and get to the world’s second largest reef. You won’t have to travel a long distance for living this amazing adventure, the adventure begins at the Sunrise Marine, in the Cancun’s hotel zone.
   
Day 2:   Schedule a day-long tour to the beautiful eco-park Xel-Ha and enjoy a day of sun, snorkeling and beautiful tropical scenery.
 
Xel-Ha All Inclusive      
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Xel-Ha is the perfect spot for snorkeling and relaxing. This natural aquarium is famous for its thousands of brightly colored tropical fish and dramatic limestone formations. At Xel-Ha you will be able to explore creeks, lagoons and caves fed by subterranean rivers.
   
Day 3:   Concentrate on bird watching by boating around Isla Contoy, a wildlife reserve and bird sanctuary north of Isla Mujeres.  Cormorants, pelicans and flamingos nest and breed in the islands palms and mangroves; several species migrate here throughout the year.  Visitors stroll along deserted beaches favored by iguanas and crabs.  The snorkeling is fabulous, so be sure to bring your gear.
 
Contoy Island Asterix Tours 
Location: ISLA CONTOY   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
Enjoy an unforgettable experience crossing the majestic Caribbean Sea to get to a place few have had the privilege to discover: Isla Contoy. This unspoiled island, which measures barely 5.2 miles long and only 70 ft. at its narrowest point, is located on one end of the second largest coral reef in the world.
 
Contoy Island Kolumbus Tours 
Location: ISLA CONTOY   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
This wonderful trip is done onboard the “Corsario” or the “Pinta”, both replicas of famous discovery vessels, which will transport you back in time to Isla Contoy for snorkeling and bird-watching. Finish it with a feast of delicious "Tikinxic" fish (Maya-style grilled fish) prepared by your own captain.
   
Day 4:   Board a wildly colorful bus to Xcaret, a one-of-a-kind eco parks.  Talk to scarlet macaws in the aviary, let butterflies perch on your shoulders in the gardens, float down an underground river with tiny fish.  Nap in a hammock under shady palms in the afternoon, or watch folkloric dancers.   As night falls, put on your dancing shoes and salsa till dawn.
 
Xcaret 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Known as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological parks. Here, you will find archaeological ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm with tropical birds, butterflies, bat caves and a stunning beach. You can go also snorkeling in the famous caves.
 
Bar Leaping 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN
Experience the essence of Cancun's nightlife in this famous one-night tour, where you'll find the exciting atmosphere featured in some of the best night clubs in this thrilling beach destination. An open bar and personalized service are available throughout the tour.
   
Day 5: Take it easy on your last day, and explore Cancun's extraordinary natural beauty.  Wander along a serene stretch of talcum-soft white sand and gather delicate shells.  Swim with an easy stroke through silky waters; flip onto your back and watch clouds drift through the sky.  Lunch beside a pool shaded by tropical gardens, then take a bike ride curving by the shores of peaceful lagoons.  End the day with a wonderful meal and one of the many restaurants overlooking the Nichupte Lagoon.
   
 

Embrace Activity

Day 1: Begin your immersion into the active side of Cancun by diving deep into the sea, literally!  Board a boat built for divers and explore the reefs off Punta Nizuc.  Glide through crystal clear waters with glistening green and blue parrotfish and swarms of striped sergeant majors.  Skip the seafood sampler at supper, celebrating your underwater success with fajitas at a rock-n-roll restaurant.
 
Learn Scuba Diving AquaWorld 
Location: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
If you visit the Mexican Caribbean, don't miss out on the opportunity to go diving in its sparkling turquoise waters. Don’t worry if you've never dived before, come to AquaWorld where renowned PADI instructors will introduce you to this fascinating marine world and have you diving within 90 minutes!
 
Scuba Diving at Cenote Dos Ojos 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: CANCUN HOTELS
This underground wonder, which appeared on the IMAX film "Journey into Amazing Caves", is among the ten largest cave systems in the world. It is the longest explored and mapped cave system in Quintana Roo, measuring about 387 feet long.
   
Day 2: Test your sense of balance while gliding across the Caribbean's glassy surface - catching the breeze with a bright yellow sail on a Windsurfer.  Buzz through the lagoons on Wave Runners.  Spend the afternoon shopping for the perfect tropical outfit at Plaza Caracol's numerous shops.  But conserve some energy for a fun-filled, sizzling Cancun night with glitzy discos that exceed all expectations - expect to dance until dawn.
 
Jungle Tour Marina Aquafun 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
The Thunder sports boats, power through the canals of this lagoon while surrounded by extensive mangrove, birds and colorful fish. The lagoon's turquoise blue waters form part of the National Marine Park. During this magical tour, you'll be able to snorkel and enjoy the impressive barrier reefs
 
Jungle Tour Sunrise Marina 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
Drive your own watercraft through the mangroves and get to the world’s second largest reef. You won’t have to travel a long distance for living this amazing adventure, the adventure begins at the Sunrise Marine, in the Cancun’s hotel zone.
 
Bar Leaping 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN
Experience the essence of Cancun's nightlife in this famous one-night tour, where you'll find the exciting atmosphere featured in some of the best night clubs in this thrilling beach destination. An open bar and personalized service are available throughout the tour.
   
Day 3: Hop the ferry to Isla Mujeres and join a dive tour to the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks.  These docile denizens of the deep sea doze in dark caverns 80 feet beneath the water's surface, seemingly oblivious to humans in neon dive hear flashing photos with underwater cameras.  If you're feeling a bit timid, snorkel the reefs off the island's north shore and be rewarded with spectacular underwater scenery sans crowds.
 
Caribbean Funday 
Departs From: CANCUN  Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA / PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Enjoy an entire day of adventure on the Caribbean Funday, one of the most comfortable pleasure boats in Cancun. Once on the island of Isla Mujeres you will spend a great time at a beach club or wandering the quaint streets of the island, At lunch time you will savor a delicious buffet.
   
Day 4: Pick your favorite sport and choose your perfect playground.  If you're a golfer, haul your clubs over to the Moon Palace Golf Course or one of several other golf coursesAnglers should aim for the deep waters off shore, where sailfish, marline, dorado (mahi-mahi) and huachinango (red snapper) fall for the right bait.
 
Golf Club Moon Palace 
Location: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
At the Golf Club Moon Palace, play on a 27-hole golf course, where you can take advantage of our innovative all-inclusive system. The golf course features a great boutique with shoes, accessories, golf balls and the best clothes.
 
Deep Sea Fishing 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
This attraction is a great opportunity for enjoying your favorite sport surrounded by gorgeous natural surroundings and sailing the Caribbean Sea's crystal waters from your private yacht. This area is famous for its sport fishing where you can land an array of fish species.
   
Day 5: Lather on the sunscreen, load your gear into a jeep, and cruise down the coastline south of Cancun.  Hike past spider monkeys swinging on vines in the jungle canopy to the awesome caverns and spooky underwater lake at Aktun Chen.  Snorkel in a freshwater cenote at Dos Ojos, a sinkhole that looks like a deep, dark well.
 

Romance the Sun

Day 1: Soar above the scenery in a parasail built for two, dangling midway beneath puffy white clouds and the sapphire sea.  Wiggle into a double kayak and paddle soundlessly through secret lagoons.  Indulge - take a leisurely siesta in your peaceful suite, then dine on nouvelle cuisine surrounded by candlelight.
   
Day 2: Pick up the pace with a Catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women.  Romance captivates this small community where Maya women made pilgrimages honoring the goddess Ixchel.  Today's pilgrims frequent El Garrafon, an underwater preserve where snorkelers glide hand-in-hand above graceful French angelfish.  Slip off your sandals, sip a tropical pineapple drink and watch for rainbows in the blue horizon.
 
Caribbean Funday 
Departs From: CANCUN  Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA / PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Enjoy an entire day of adventure on the Caribbean Funday, one of the most comfortable pleasure boats in Cancun. Once on the island of Isla Mujeres you will spend a great time at a beach club or wandering the quaint streets of the island, At lunch time you will savor a delicious buffet.
   
Day 3: Rent a convertible and ramble down the coast to trendy Playa del Carmen.  Chic boutiques line Playa's famous Fifth Avenue, where Italian, French, Spanish, American and Mexican artists and chefs have opened trendy cafe and galleries.  Hit Cancun before dark to soak in some jazz at the hottest nightclubs.
   
Day 4: Rise early and start down the coast to the classically captivating Maya ruins at Tulum.  Sailors navigated the perilous coral reefs by watching lights flicker through windows in El Castillo, a limestone fortress.  Slip into the cool waters of Xel-Ha, a nearby underwater park.
 
Tulum & Xel-Ha 
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Discover one of the most beautiful Mayan archeological sites, the only one overlooking the Caribbean Sea as a walled fortress.  From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha, a spectacular theme water park, where you will spend a day of adventure enjoying natural, ecological and aquatic attractions.
   
Day 5: Order mimosas and lobster omelets to greet the mornings on your balcony overlooking sparkling white sand and aquamarine water that seems to flow into the sky.  Stroll into a luxurious spa for salt scrubs and sensuous aromatherapy wraps that soothe your sun-soaked skin.  Lounge in a bubbling whirlpool tub under whispering palms, then doze through side-by-side massages under the stars.
 

Explore Archeology

Day 1: Discover the spectacular pyramids at Chichen Itza, the enormous Maya ceremonial center west of Cancun.  Climb straight to the top of the Piramide de Kukulcan rising above temples, ball courts and tombs.  Lunch in the town of Piste, where locals dine and shop at produce markets and tortillerias.  Return to the ruins and roam along trails and crumbling structures nearly buried in shrubs.  Sit atop El Caracol, the spiral observatory, and watch the structures glow at sunset.
 
Chichen Itza Deluxe 
Location: YUCATAN   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Add an incredible touch of culture, adventure and Mexican flavor to your vacation. Take some time to visit one of the most amazing archeological sites in Mexico: Chichen Itza. This mystical Mayan city, made up of a series of pyramids, has recently been named as one of the New Wonders of the World.
 
Chichen Itza World Wonder 
Location: YUCATAN   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Chichen Itza is the capital of ancient Maya empire, its majestic building dates back to 435 and 455, and it is geographically located in the middle of spectacular natural environs in the Yucatan Peninsula. At this site, declared as one of the 7 World Wonders, you can visit magnificent temples.
   
Day 2: Immerse yourself in the local culture in downtown Cancun.  Attend the bullfights at the Plaza del Toros.  Shop for leather sandals and statues of Maya deities in the Mercado 28.  Sample slices of fresh papaya and jicama sprinkled with bright orange spices.  Wander around the Avenida Tulum neighborhood where locals take care of business matters over long lunches at simple taqueros (taco stands).  Spend the evening at a Mexican Fiesta; make sure the party includes performances by professional folkloric dancers.
   
Day 3: Drive the back roads past typical oval Maya homes covered with thatch roofs.  Note the colorful hammocks hanging just inside open doors.  Your destination is Valladolid, the commercial and cultural center for villagers living in the low-lying jungle between Chichen Itza and Cancun.  The small city feels purely Mexican.  Maya women sell hammocks beside the main plaza and worshippers wander through restored colonial churches.  Dine on pollo pibil, a Yucatecan dish of chicken and spices baked in banana leaves, at a sidewalk cafe
   
Day 4: Drive down the coast to Coba, where the 12-story-high Nohuch Mul pyramid rises above the treetops.  Coba is thought to be one of the largest ancient Maya cities on the Yucatan peninsula.  Linger at the souvenir stands and simple cafe near the entrance and practice your Spanish by chatting with the locals.  They just might tell you about a secret spot filled with monkeys and birds.
 
Coba - Mayan Encounter 
Location: YUCATAN   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
This attraction gives you the opportunity of a fascinating encounter with Mayan culture, where you will visit Coba, a spectacular archeological site hidden inside the rain forest, at the Yucatan Peninsula. Once there you can observe the Nohoch Muul temple the most important temple in the area.
 
Coba Sunset 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Travel back in time to the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization when climbing up to the top of the Nohoch Mul pyramid. You will be amazed by the incomparable view of this immense territory engulfed by lush vegetation. It’s time to explore the archeological ruins of Coba by bicycle!
   
Day 5: After a leisurely morning searching for ruins beside Cancun's golf courses and lagoons, visit the anthropology and history museum at the Convention Center.  Pick up souvenirs at Coral Negro, the open-air  markets near the hotels.  Enjoy a special night out, and choose a Mexican hacienda-style restaurant for a lesson in regional cuisine.
 

Celebrate Family

Day 1: Devote several hours to the impressive Interactive Aquarium at La Isla Shopping Center.  Begin in the giant aquarium where divers answer questions about the sharks and tropical fish swirling about in the tank.  Swim with dolphins or feed stingrays.  Visit the activity centers lining both the beach and the lagoons.  Wave Runners, jet skis, catamarans and sailboats are all available for rent.
 
Dolphin Swim La Isla 
Location: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
La Isla is one of the most visited malls in Cancun. Here, you can find the Interactive Aquarium Cancun with an array of marine species and its main attraction, dolphins. We invite you to live an unforgettable experience with our friendly dolphins
   
Day 2: Devote the day to Wet 'n Wild in Cancun.  The water park has everything from river rides to water slides and wave machines.
 
Wet'n Wild 
Location: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
Wet’n Wild is the only water park in Cancun and Riviera Maya; it is located in the kilometer 25 of the Cancun’s hotel zone and has an extension of 18 acres with an array of attractions for all the ages. Here you can spend an entire day of entertainment
   
Day 3: Board a wildly colorful bus to Xcaret, a one-of-a-kind theme park designed to entertain and enlighten kids of all ages.  Talk to scarlet macaws in the aviary, let butterflies perch on your shoulders in the gardens, float down an underground river with tiny fish.  Nap in a hammock under shady palms in the afternoon, or watch folkloric dancers.
 
Xcaret 
Location: RIVIERA MAYA   Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Known as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological parks. Here, you will find archaeological ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm with tropical birds, butterflies, bat caves and a stunning beach. You can go also snorkeling in the famous caves.
   
Day 4: Now take the kids to the real ruins at Tulum.  Hire a guide and take your time exploring temples, murals and carvings or the mysterious upside-down Descending God.  Devote the rest of the day to Wet 'n Wild in Cancun.  The water park has everything from river rides to water slides and wave machines.
 
Tulum & Xel-Ha 
Transportation From: HOTELS IN CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Discover one of the most beautiful Mayan archeological sites, the only one overlooking the Caribbean Sea as a walled fortress.  From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha, a spectacular theme water park, where you will spend a day of adventure enjoying natural, ecological and aquatic attractions.
   
Day 5: Enjoy the beach beside your hotel.  Ride bright yellow banana boats over small, bumpy waves, snorkel close to shore, join an impromptu water volleyball game in the hotel pool, or enjoy an arts and crafts class.  Climb aboard a cruise at sunset and journey to a secret island where swashbuckling pirates perform spooky skits after dark.
 
Captain Hook 
Location: CANCUN   Departs From: CANCUN   Transportation From: --
Come and live a fantastic adventure aboard the Galeon I and Bucanero II, two 17th century authentic Spanish Galleon replicas that thanks Captain Hook you will enjoy with an entire night of games, exquisite food and a pirate show.
 

Savor Luxury

Day 1: Step in to a limousine at the airport and sip a tropical drink while watching the scenery.  Follow your personal butler to a fabulous suite where sunlight highlights fine furnishings.  As your butler unpacks, slip into the bubbling whirlpool tub on your balcony.  There's no need to worry about your wardrobe this evening.  Dinner will be served alfresco when you're ready.
   
Day 2: Meditate on the waterfall outside a state-of-the-art gym as your personal trainer helps you stretch.  Surrender yourself to the miracle workers at a fabulous spa.  After a series of salt scrubs and aromatherapy oil wraps, perfect your look with a manicure at the hotel salon.  Slip into your slinkiest dress or fashionable slacks and have your driver deliver you to the maitre d' at a classy restaurant set amid waterfalls.  Enjoy fine cooking while listening to live jazz.
   
Day 3: Climb aboard a private yacht and consult with the captain.  He can fulfill whatever fantasy you desire.  You might motor over to  Isla Mujeres.  Lunch at a quiet Italian cafe beside a tranquil cove.  Settle into lounge chairs to watch the sunset.
   
Day 4: Step into a convertible piloted by a bilingual guide.  Learn about Maya culture and history riding through small villages to Chichen Itza.  Arrive at the ruins in mid-afternoon, as the crowds board tour buses headed back to Cancun.  After sampling Maya delicacies on a hotel terrace nestled amid ginger blossoms, return to the ruins for the nightly light and sound show.
 
Chichen Itza Deluxe 
Location: YUCATAN   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Add an incredible touch of culture, adventure and Mexican flavor to your vacation. Take some time to visit one of the most amazing archeological sites in Mexico: Chichen Itza. This mystical Mayan city, made up of a series of pyramids, has recently been named as one of the New Wonders of the World.
 
Chichen Itza World Wonder 
Location: YUCATAN   Transportation From: CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Chichen Itza is the capital of ancient Maya empire, its majestic building dates back to 435 and 455, and it is geographically located in the middle of spectacular natural environs in the Yucatan Peninsula. At this site, declared as one of the 7 World Wonders, you can visit magnificent temples.
   
Day 5: It's time to go shopping and gallery hopping.  Start at La Isla, where artists, jewelers and designers display creations in a picturesque Venetian setting.  Relax in an art-filled cafe known for its international menu.  Visit the galleries and boutiques in some of Cancun's finer hotels, where pianists play soothing tunes in dazzling lobbies.  Feast on creamy seafood soups and lobster at a restaurant filled with palms and Maya sculptures.  End the night with a massage under moonlight.
   
 

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