Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Archaeology Tours

We will kayak the mythical Río Hondo, the border between Mexico and Belize, the scene of historical episodes of contraband pirates, and enjoy its fauna and flora (birds, manatees, mangroves). We will visit the archaeological sites of Calakmul and Kohunlich, icons of the Preclassic and Classic periods of the Mayan civilation in Mexico. We will visit some local community where they will show us the crafts that they do. All this from certified guides, in small groups and with support material to provide travelers with an unforgettable visit.

The travelers will be able to take a look at the Mayan culture and its ecosystems through a refreshing activity in Kayak through the Río Hondo, where they will be able to enjoy its fauna and flora (birds, manatees, mangroves) and will know its importance from the time of the Mayans, then refuge. pirates, and to this day. We will visit one of the most interesting and little known archaeological sites of the Classic Maya: Dzibanché and Kinichná, where you will learn part of the history and culture of this territory from the hand of our guide. Latitud Maya offers small groups, and abundant support material to make this trip an unforgettable experience.

Ek Balam: Ancient Maya’s Best-Kept Secret and often overshadowed little brother to uber-crowded Chichen Itza, is a very special place. There are Mayan Ruins scattered across the Yucatan Peninsula, but few rivals the intimate experience available here. Between getting there, exploring along the way, and eventually scaling the massive temple, you are guaranteed an amazing day at one of Cancun's favorite ruin sites yet. Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Before your visit, download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This tour is not an entrance ticket to the site. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Visit two of the most important Maya archaeological sites on this full-day tour: Coba and Tulum. Admire the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea while exploring the temples and pyramids of Tulum with a certified guide, then head to Coba to climb to the top of Nohoch Muul—the tallest pyramid on the Yucatán Peninsula. In the afternoon, take a swim in a 'cenote' (underground cave), sit down for a traditional Mexican lunch, and explore the city of Playa del Carmen. Round-trip transport is included. For people staying in hotels after Playa del Carmen the tour doesn’t include the visit to Playa del Carmen, and you will de dropped off at your hotel after the visit to the cenote, in case you want to visit PlayaDel Carmen we can provide you the service but you will have to come back to you hotel for yourself.

Explore the highlights of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula during a personalized day trip from Playa del Carmen or Tulum—a great choice for first-time visitors with time constraints. Enjoy easy transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, traveling with your own private group, and visit the archaeological sites of Tulum and Chichen Itza, as well as Cenote Ikkil. Your tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit two of Mexico’s well-known colonial cities on this full day outing. First, visit Izamal, which is known as “the city of three cultures” because of its combination of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern influences. Next on the tour is Valladolid, a scenic town with outstanding architecture and beautiful churches. Enjoy lunch on your own and visit a tequila factory, a chocolate museum, and a boutique with hand-crafted perfumes before heading back to Cancun.

Experience the Yucatan’s rich nature and history on this excursion in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the reserve’s lagoons and mangroves on a rainforest trek, take a boat trip through its turquoise lagoons, and cruise through an ancient Mayan canal at Xtlapak ruins. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stop by Playa Del Carmen on the way back to your hotel.

Visit an ancient Maya city and a coastal bird sanctuary on a full-day, private tour with transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, or the Rivera Maya that includes all entrance fees. Travel with a photographer guide for professional images of the trip, as you explore El Balam, spot flocks of flamingos, and tour the Rio Lagartos mangroves by boat.

In Tulum your guide and photographer will tell you all about this amazing, beautiful and important archaeological site in the Peninsula of Yucatan. After this interesting inspection you are going to swimm and refresh in a Cenote.  You also will have the opportunity to get professional and unespected pictures of all your trip.   . 

Coba and Tulum are two of the most popular attractions in the Yucatan Peninsula. Instead of experiencing them in large tour groups, book this private full-day tour to discover these archaeological Maya sites at your own pace, in the company of just your family and friends. Bonus: your guide also acts as your photographer, who will capture the best moments of your trip. Enjoy chauffeur-style transport from your hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Tulum. Lunch and drinks included.

Step into the world of the ancient Maya on a private tour to two dramatically different archeological sites. Channel your inner explorer at the jungle city of Coba, where you can climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula, then head to Tulum to see stone fortifications at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Visiting the sites with a private guide lets you move at your own pace, and this tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as all entrance fees and lunch.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan’s history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture on this 2-day tour of some of the most important towns in Yucatan. Spend one day touring stunning Chichen Itza, a UNESCO world heritage-listed site. Marvel at the pyramid known as 'the Castle' and see other ancient and sacred spots. Stop by the cenote, or sinkhole, known as Ik-Kil. Spend the night in lively Merida, the capital of Yucatan. The following day, do my pyramid gawking in Uxmal before returning to Cancun.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza, then pause to swim in a cenote and visit a tequila factory. With the flexibility and personal service of a private guide, you’ll make the trip from Tulum to Ek Balam and Chichen Itza in a climate-controlled vehicle, then explore carvings, ball courts, and towering pyramids surrounded by thick jungle. This full-day tour is the perfect introduction to Maya archeology, and it includes pickup and drop-off in Tulum, entrance fees, and lunch.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private day trip to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. After touring the important archaeological sites, take a swim in a nearby cenote. Then quench your thirst with a visit to a local tequila factory. Round-trip private transportation is included.

Make the most out of your time in the Yucatan by booking this full-day guided trip to Chichen Itza and Coba, two of the most important archeological sites in the southern Mexico. Take delight in the sight of these wonders and then indulge in a hearty Mexican lunch. After, visit Ik Kil cenote.

Combine visits to two of the Yucatán Peninsula's most significant archaeological sites during this 8-hour tour from Tulum. Get personalized attention from your dedicated guide as you explore Coba and Tulum, then participate in a traditional ceremony inside a Mayan sweat lodge. Round-trip transportation from your Tulum accommodations and a buffet lunch are included.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities with a private guide, sample traditional foods at a lunch buffet, then experience a traditional 'temazcal' sauna. This 10-hour, private tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel in Playa del Carmen, all entrance fees, and activities, and can accommodate your group of up to 12 people. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized experience of a private guide as you explore Maya history, the Yucatan jungle, and traditional culture.

Combine ancient Maya sites with a traditional temazcal sweat lodge on a full-day, private tour to Coba and Tulum from Cancun that includes all entrance fees, activities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a buffet lunch. Climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan, explore ruins at the edge of a Caribbean beach, then experience a Maya cleansing ceremony with a local shaman.

Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.

Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.

Explore the awe-inspiring nature and rich culture of the Yucatan on a convenient multi-day guided excursion. Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and tour the historic city of Merida. See pink flamingos at Celestun Biosphere, visit the underground caves of Xibalba, and marvel at one of the largest ancient Mayan cities. Enjoy breakfast, transportation, and accommodations in Merida included the tour package.

Explore the ancient Maya cities of Muyil, Tulum, and Coba on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that includes entrance fees, transport, and a buffet lunch. Climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatán, follow footpaths at the edge of Sian Ka’an lagoon, and see partially-excavated sites covered with thick jungle.

Pack in three important archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula on this private day trip from Tulum. See the Muyil ruins of Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Then get a personalized tour of ancient Tulum on the Caribbean coast and climb Nohoch Muul at Coba. This full-day itinerary with a professional guide includes a buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport.