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Day Trips in Mexico: 15 Lined Up by Price and Hours

96 tours  ·  from $29

Every trip runs one free day short. These 15 day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch - Tlatelolco and the Plaza of Three Cultures
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Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

1.Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,603 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

This 9-hour Mexico City tour links Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan with round-trip transport and an English-speaking guide. Expect a tequila tasting, an obsidian workshop, free time at the pyramids, and an optional Mexican buffet. Guides vary, with Alicia, Gio, Leonardo, and Alan among those praised for lively explanations.

“Alex is a great tour guide who gave us lots of information about the places we visited. Great job Alex!”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - The long ride from Tulum
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a guide such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, or Marcos, then enjoy lunch in Valladolid and swim at Cenote Xux Ha. The small group, hotel transfers, snacks, entrance fees, and calm, attentive guides make this a well-organized full-day outing, though the long drive is part of the bargain.

“Highly worthwhile tour. Had an outstanding lunch in a beautiful setting. The tour guide and driver were awesome. Very knowledgeable and courteous.”

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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show - Swimming the underground rivers
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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

3.Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,899 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend a full day at Xcaret Park with shared transport from Cancun, water activities, wildlife areas, Mayan and Mexican cultural displays, and the Xcaret México Espectacular evening show. Basic admission covers most park attractions. Xcaret Plus adds a buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, and a private changing area. Extra-cost activities include Sea Trek, Snuba, dolphin encounters, and jet boats.

“Excellent tour . Xcaret is a phenomenal place and is worth every penny. The tour guide and driver was very professional and courteous.”

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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Cholula and the pyramid beneath the church
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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

4.Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about 11 hours visiting Cholula’s pyramid and churches, Santa María Tonantzintla, Puebla’s historic center, and Mercado El Parián. English-speaking guides such as Álvaro, Omar, Arantxa, and Rodrigo lead the day. Round-trip transport is included, while lunch is optional. Expect hills, cobblestones, traffic, and plenty of walking.

“It was excellent! Our guide (Rodrigo)was exceptionally knowledgeable in the history of the sites (as well as Nahuatl language and culture). Super-inspiring. Mastered his bilingual tour excellently !!great pace!!puebla”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - Chichen Itza: the reason to make the trip
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

5.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend a full day from Cancun visiting Chichen Itza, swimming at Cenote Nool-Ha, eating a Yucatecan buffet, and touring Valladolid. A bilingual guide such as Ricardo, Francisco, or Roberto may lead the group. Hotel pickup, admission, lunch, life vest, and two water bottles are included, but drinks and a $40 government fee are extra.

“Our tour guide was so passionate and informative about the Mayan culture and history. He has first hand knowledge of the current progress of the site. Absolutely, a must see when visiting this part of the country.”

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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo - The 5:45 am departure and the first road stop
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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

6.Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,277 reviews · 14 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $134

This 14 to 16-hour trip takes you from Mexico City to Tolantongo’s thermal pools, warm river, and waterfall-filled caves. Expect a 5:45 am start, breakfast in Actopan, air-conditioned transport, a small backpack with useful gear, and guides such as Lalo, Danny, Diego, and Alex. Lunch and the optional zip line cost extra.

“We had a great trip!! The springs were beautiful. We went on a cooler day and on a Monday, so it was very quiet, which we loved. I went with six friends to celebrate a bachelorette, and all really enjoyed the hot springs, though the warm caves were honestly the standout. A phenomenal touch!! The trip to the area itself wasn’t bad, just a bit bumpy. The only real area for improvement was that the bus was quite cold on an already chilly day. That said, the drinks at the springs were great, and the staff there were wonderful. Overall, it’s a fantastic option for a day trip from Mexico…”

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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip - The early road to Cholula and the volcano view
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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

7.Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,191 reviews · from $89

Spend a full day with a bilingual guide such as Rodrigo, Alvaro, or Ingrid, traveling from Mexico City to Cholula, Tonantzintla, and Puebla. See the Great Pyramid, the ornate Santa María church, Puebla’s cathedral and Rosary Chapel, then browse the Parián Market. Choose the lunch option for a traditional Puebla meal.

“It was an educational and fun experience traveling with others of various ages, cultures and religions.”

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Sian Ka'an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen - Wildlife by boat: the strongest part of the day
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Sian Ka’an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen

8.Sian Ka’an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,179 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $254

Travel from Tulum into the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with a guide such as Miguel, Kenya, Niko, or Lea. Expect a bumpy road, lagoon wildlife, mangroves, birds, dolphins, manatees, and a weather-dependent reef snorkel, followed by lunch in Punta Allen. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“Great tour at the Sian Ka’an with this company. The guide Pablo was a great and knowledgeable guide with his extremely humour and charm. The pick-up was on time and the time schedule was perfect. Pablo and his crew took car”

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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip - The minivan ride into the Maya forest
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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

9.Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Leave Costa Maya for Chacchoben, a Maya city found beneath jungle growth in 1970. Ride in an air-conditioned minivan, explore temples and pyramids with a site guide, look for wildlife, and return with time to spare. Guides such as Ismael and Octavio are especially good at explaining the ruins and taking photos.

“Knowledgeable guides and an all around authentic experience....even stopped by a roadside place to eat that was SO GOOD! Worth every penny👍🏼”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Pickup, transport, and the first hour
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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

10.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42

Travel by air-conditioned transport to Tulum for a guided visit with English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Susana, Freddy, Jorge, and Carlos Moo. You’ll see El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the seaside Temple of the God of Wind, then swim at cave and open-air cenotes Mariposa and Chen-Ha.

“Our pickup was from Plaza last Perlas, not our hotel, but it was only 15mins walk away. Juan was a great driver and we have a very smooth trip in a very comfortable coach with usb charging. Perfecto and Jesus, were great guides. We stayed with Perfecto, as he did the guided tour in English, but both were professional and amusing. We had plenty of time at Tulum (2hrs), with a great insight in to the Mayan people and this still allowed us time to wander around on our own. The two cenotes included were excellent and much easier to access than the one we visited on a Chichen Itza…”

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Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch - Coba’s jungle roads and tricycle ride
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Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch

11.Tulum, Coba, Cenote, and Mayan Ceremony Full-Day Tour plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 973 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

You’ll visit the seaside ruins of Tulum, jungle-covered Coba, and Cenote Mariposa with an English-speaking guide such as Mildred, Angel, or Arturo. Expect a 12-hour day, hotel pickup in Cancun and Riviera Maya, late lunch, extra entry fees, and plenty of walking in the heat.

“I really have nothing bad to say about this experience. I was nervous because I read some questionable reviews. But the trip was great. We purchased the more expensive package without playa del Carmen. pMildred our guide was wonderful We got picked up on a bus. We never got transferred to any vans. The bus was spacious and with AC We didn’t get to spend much time at Tulum because the process of taking a shuttle cart into the park takes some time. But we got to see the major sites and the sea Coba was so much fun, We had some tricycles (almost like an open rickshaw with driver)…”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - Cenote Puerta Maya offers the day’s easiest relief
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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

12.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a two-hour guided visit to the Mayan port city, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. Guides such as Mary, Gabriel, Abbi, and Jackie have led past departures, with lunch and snorkel rentals available at extra cost. Expect walking, cash fees, and a long day.

“Lovely outing. Ruins: great info from our guide. We went in August and it was boiling hot so we didn’t linger too long. I’d like to visit again in a different season so it would be comfortable to hangout longer Cenote: Wonderful. I didn’t expect it to be an exclusive location. It’s limited to a few different tours which means there were very few people there. A couple of families were leaving when we arrived and then it was just our group. I traveled with my daughter and there were just 6 others in our group. Felt very relaxed and we had space to ourselves. Tacos at the cenote were…”

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour - Arriving at Monte Albán
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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

13.Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 880 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from central Oaxaca to Monte Albán in about 30 minutes, then explore the Zapotec archaeological site with an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Miguel explain the ruins, valley, and culture before you get free time for photos and independent exploring. Return by shuttle when you are ready, including later hourly departures.

“Half day is the perfect option for seeing Monte Alban. We'll worth it to go the guided route. Better suited for those with no mobility issues.”

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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour - Basilica of Guadalupe: a short but meaningful first stop
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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

14.Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 773 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $66

This 7-hour English tour links Teotihuacan’s Sun and Moon Pyramids with the Basilica of Guadalupe and Tlatelolco. Hotel pickup, transport, entry to Teotihuacan, a bilingual guide, and a liquor tasting are included. Guides such as Marcos, Francisco, Katya, and Fernando are known for clear historical explanations, while the packed schedule leaves limited time at the Basilica.

“Great sites! Definitely plan for walikng and heat. Awesome tour guidres. Comfortable van. Very friendly service.”

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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling - Starting at Punta Sur, Cozumel’s southern end
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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

15.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend five to six hours touring Cozumel in a private Jeep with a local guide, stopping at Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Mirador, El Cedral, and a snorkeling site. Lunch, water, transport, and snorkel gear are included. Entrance fees, drinks, and a $5 government fee cost extra. Ask for the stops you want.

“We really enjoyed our day in Cozumel with Julio. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and history. We did a loop of the island and liked our stop at Playa Chen Rio the most. We wished we had spent more time there! Overall, it was a great visit.”

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