People who have never traveled to Cancun think all there is to do is drink Coronas and stay at the beach.
Cancun travelers know better.
They know that there is a long list of Cancun excursions in 2018.
The only problem is deciding which one works best for you. Thats why we built this Cancun excursions guide for 2018.
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Wondering if you should visit Cancun this 2018? Read this article. Need a Cancun Travel Checklist to prepare? Read this article.
Here you will learn:
- Top Activities (these are all the must-do Cancun excursions)
- Pictures (see for yourself what youre missing)
- Prices (and booking options)
- Location (get there with Google Map Directions)
- Website (get more information & learn more)
- User-Reviews (find out what your peers are saying)
Each Cancun excursion will be broken down into the following categories:
Adventure: Enjoy adrenaline-rushes? Then this is for you!
Relaxing: Coming to Cancun to relax & unwind? Then you wont want to miss these.
Water: Want to cool off from the hot sun & have the time of your life? Then enjoy these unique excursions.
Historical: Does the ancient Mayan civilization fascinate you? You wont believe what youll see in person
Family-Friedly Excursions: Tours and experiences specifically designed for children and families to enjoy!
Nightlife: Ready to party? Cancun certainly won’t disappoint.
Golf: Golf lovers, rejoice! Mexico is home to some of the best golf courses outsides of the USA and Canada.
Ready? Lets dive in!
A. Adventure Tours
1. Zip-lines
Price:
$99 USD
Location:
Description
Nobody does zip line adventures in Cancun like Selvatica. Here are all the different ways to enjoy a zip line:
- Into a Cenote
- Like Superman
- With Glove Control
- Hanging Upside
- As a Human Roller-Coaster
If you want the top zip line experience, think Selvatica.
Voted by TripAdvisor as the sites number 1 outdoor activity, the attraction has earned an array of different accolades. Don’t take our word for it, go and see what all the fuss is about for yourself!
2. Bungee Swing
Price:
(Part of package)
$155 USD
Location:
Description
Want a bungee experience? Then come to Selvatica and enjoy their Gimme-All Tour which includes the wild bungee swing.
After youre strapped to the harness
Walk up to the edge and if you have the guts JUMP!
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3. ATVs
Price:
(Part of the package)
$199 USD
Location:
Description
Ever felt like driving through a muddy jungle on a state-of-the-art ATV?
Then you have to take an ATV excursion through the jungle of Cancun!
Do yourself a favor though Make sure to pick a Polaris ATV (not some rinky-dink glorified golf-cart).
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4. Jungle Coaster
Price:
(Part of package)
$199 USD
Location:
Description
Whats crazier than a roller-coaster?
A jungle coaster!
Ride above the jungle canopy upon this wild ride you wont soon forget.
TIP:
Book the Gimme All Tour by Selvatica to ride the Jungle Coaster.
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B. Relaxing Things to do
5. Massage
Price:
$45 USD
Location:
Description
No matter who you are, or what you do, one thing is certain.
Youre going to enjoy massage in Cancun.
If there isnt one in your hotel, try the one mentioned below for great service at competitive prices.
Relax. Unwind. And let the stress of yesterday melt away.
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6. Beach Club
Price:
$40 USD
Location:
Description
The ultimate relaxation activity in Cancun? Hands down, its the Beach Club experience.
Why?
Its not what youre accustomed to in American beaches. Here, you pay up front for access to a recliner or beach bed with a solar umbrella.
However, that money becomes bar/restaurant credit, so you can spend EVERY SINGLE peso on beers, nachos, or whatever else you desire.
Just sit back. Take in some rays on a comfortable recliner, and let the waiter bring you whatever you want bedside, at a super affordable price.
Now THATs the life.
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C. Water Excursions
7. Cenotes
Price:
(Approximately)
$150+ MXN
Location:
Check here for cenote locations
Description
Cenotes in Cancun & Riviera Maya come in all shapes and sizes. Theyre the perfect way to cool off from the sun, while not getting sandy or salty.
Theyre also just simply gorgeous to look at.
Want to know where the top cenotes in the Riviera Maya are? Check the website below.
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8. Catamaran Party Boat
Price:
$1,500+ MXN
Location:
Description
An all-inclusive Cancun party catamaran to Isla Mujeres across the sparkling turquoise waters. How does that sound?
Youll enjoy:
- Good Music
- Unlimited beers & cocktails
- Warm weather and sunshine
- A quick trip to Isla Mujeres
- Beach Club
Whether you know it or not
This excursion one of the reasons why you visited Cancun.
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9. Jetboat Adventure
Price:
$70+ USD
Location:
Description
Youve never experienced anything like a jetboat adventure before.
Its fast. Its wild. It involves sudden twists, turns, and full spins.
It truly is the roller-coaster of the sea. Try this unique water excursion if you have the chance.
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10. Ventura Park
Price:
$25+ USD
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Description
Come and make a splash at Cancun’s only major water park. Wet n Wild Water Park sports a number of entertaining water slides. Not only that, there’s an ultramodern wave pool, a semi-submerged water playground, a lazy river, and more!
Youll enjoy:
- Bubba Tub
- Double Space Bowl
- Kamikaze
- Kids Park
- Lazy River
- Wave Pool
- Twister
- Wet Bubble
The perfect way to cool off in the heat.
12. Dolphinaris
Price:
$74+ USD
Location:
Description
Make magic moments happen at Dolphinaris Cancun.
It’s an experience that will leave a handprint on your heart forever. Get up close and personal with these magical creatures at you learn about the Dolphinariums research and dedication to this species.
Once you’ve brushed up on your dolphin knowledge get ready to have a photo with a dolphin giving you a friendly kiss, or soar through the water with a thrilling dolphin push.
There are a variety of different programs to choose from at Dolphinaris Cancun so it’s good to read up on the attraction before you plan on visiting.
If you have the time you can even learn to be a trainer for a day. Learning about dolphin behavior and physiology, enjoying three dolphin activities and even partaking in a 20-minute diving session.
Time to tick this one from the bucket list?
D. Historical Excursions
13. Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins
Price:
$1,200+ MXN
Location:
Description
Its one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Need we say more?
This ancient Mayan ruin is an awe-inspiring sight. Its precision and enormity are still causing experts to debate its true origins.
Get a guided tour by a local expert, have a quick swim in the enchanted Ik-Kil Cenote and witness an architectural marvel by visiting the Chichen Itza Ruins.
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14. Tulum Mayan Ruins
Price:
$1,300+ MXN
Location:
Description
Ask anyone who has traveled through Cancun and the Riviera Maya: Where is the most beautiful Mayan Ruins?
They will all say: The Tulum Ruins.
Why? Because the Tulum Ruins are situated directly against the gorgeous Tulum beaches.
With its elevated location, you not only get a chance to observe a great Mayan Ruin, but enjoy a selfie-worthy view of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea.
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15. Learn How The Ancient Maya Cultivated Chewing Gum (AKA Chicle)
$135 USD
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Description
Have you ever thought about where chewing gum actually came from? Probably not. But its history is fascinating.
Gum, also known locally here as “chicle” was born in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Not only have the ancient Maya contributed their huge wisdom and vision to astronomy and architecture but also something within the reach of almost everyone, chewing gum!
Known among the Maya as sicté, meaning essential fluid, it was once completely natural, with white color and without flavors or added sugar.
It is still used today in Mexico for artisan and organic production.
Men scale tall chicozapote, trees close to Sian Kaan and cut the bark to extract the white resin.
The resin is sundried in blocks and is cut into sheets for the gum. On this tour, they add cinnamon or a sprig of mint for you to try for yourself.
E. Family-Friendly Excursions
There’s no doubt that some tours are more suited to families than others…
16. Captain Hook Dinner Cruise
$70+ (dependant on dinner choice) USD
Location:
Description
Get ready for an evening of an epic adventure for all the family! Hop aboard an 18th-century reproduction of a Spanish galleon ship and travel back in time as you learn about the pirates who once ruled this beautiful land.
You and the family can enjoy a dinner cruise unlike any other, watch entertaining pirate antics, play swashbuckling games, engage in ship-to-ship battle, dine on steak, lobster, or chicken, and adults can even enjoy the luxury of an open bar. Win-win!
The perfect evening activity with views of Nichupte Lagoon and the Mexican coastline.
17. Atlantis Submarine
$95 ADULTS USD
$58 CHILD USD
Location:
Description
Are you ready to discover the only tourist submersible in Mexico?
When visiting Cancun why not extend your exploration and visit the stunning islands scattered just a stone’s throw from the Caribbean coastlines.
Close to Cancun, you have the islands of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel!
Cozumel is particularly celebrated for its vibrant reefs and wonderful diving opportunities. However, when you have children (especially young children) you probably consider these kinds of excursions off limits.
Perhaps because your children are too young to dive or they are not too confident in the water.
On the Atlantis Submarine, you can discover what lies beneath without even getting wet!
The quest begins as you journey towards the celebrated Chankanab Reef aboard your comfortable vessel named Ana, which carries Explorers to the Submarine Atlantis XII.
Once aboard you and your family will take a remarkable ride to the astonishing scene at the famous Cozumel Wall, an 1800 feet drop off that is located on the far edges of the Island.
Guided by your professional driver you will explore an incredible dive wreck called Felipe Xicotencatl, a 154-foot ship that sank in 2000 for the purpose of enhancing marine life in Cozumel coral reefs.
F. Nightlife
18. Coco Bongo Cancun
$55 USD + Depending on your choice of ticket.
Location:
Description
Experience the show everyone RAVES about!
Cancun has long been celebrated for its epic nightlife. Let’s be honest that is why Cancun has become synonymous with spring break.
If you want the ultimate nightlife experience our advice would be to head to Coco Bongo.
It’s more than just your average nightclub, it is a Las Vegas-style show in a disco-like environment.
Expect to see giant screens, impressive audio and visual effects plus the latest music as well as favorites from the 60’s, 70’s and more.
There’s something for everyone.
It’s likely that you will Coco Bongo covered in confetti. Please note, that roundtrip transportation is not included and you will have to make your own way to and fro the venue.
You will see flying acrobats, congo dancers, Beetlejuice, Spiderman and acts including music from The Beatles, Beyonce, Madonna, Guns N Roses, Phantom of the Opera and more.
You have to see it to believe it.
G. Golf
Golfers rejoice! This region is home to some of the best golf courses outside of Canada and the USA.
19. Moon Palace Golf Course
$255 pp + depending on the time of day you book.
Location:
Description
Home to one of the only two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses in the region, the Moon Palace Golf Course boasts 3 spectacular par 36, 9-hole courses.
Moon Palace Golf Course is a 7,165-yard, 72-par golf course.
Players are invited to take on the challenge of 27 holes on the following courses: Dunes & Jungle, Jungle & Lakes, and Lakes & Dunes.
Built in compliance with the USGA and PGA regulations, the Moon Palace golf course is lined with verdant jungle vegetation and natural wetlands.
Some of the course highlights include Mayan Palace’s sixth hole, a par 4, 336-yard hole with a carryover; the signature hole (17), a 151-yard, par 3; and hole 18, a 446-yard par 4.
