MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular half-day tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Half-day snorkeling from Cancun to Akumal for sea turtles, then Yax-Muul cenote swimming. Pickup, gear, snacks, plus marine fee.
“Very fun adventure ocean adventure was a great team got very close to turtles and the cave was definitely worth the money. Can’t say enough about this was great experience.”
Half-day Tulum ruins and two cenotes with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry help, and swims at Mariposa and Chen-Ha.
“What an incredible tour. Freddy is extremely funny and very knowledgeable about Mayan history. Blanca is very kind and knowledgeable as well. Jose drove very professionally and ensured we made it to our destinations and back to our hotels safely. Overall the Tulum ruins were very nice to witness and learn about the buildings and…”
A guided half-day trip from Oaxaca to UNESCO Monte Albán, with Zapotec history, pyramids, tombs, ball court, and big 360 views.
“Very nice and knowledgeable guide, interesting your, can only recommend!”
Half-day sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling gear, guided help, open bar, snacks, and free island time.
“First off too many people on one boat. The boat was 45 minutes late picking us up. By the time we arrived to the island we only had less than a hour to enjoy and it was time to leave. The trip was not worth the money. I wish I could get a refund. The…”
Ride Coyote Canyon from San Miguel de Allende on steady horses, cross rivers, opt for a cliff rappel, and eat an organic ranch lunch.
“This was a great experience! The guides were informative making this an easy learning process for beginners and equally as fun for those with riding experience! Definitely will come back again”
ATV thrills, multiple zip lines, rappel, and a refreshing cenote swim with temazcal in Playa del Carmen for $127, about 4 hours.
“We had a great time in Tulum, our instructor was Julio!! He was awesome! Our group was awesome! Amazing time ❤️”
Small-group whale watching in Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay with a marine biologist, lunch and soft drinks included. Humpbacks in season.
“This tour was amazing. We were a little skeptical about taking an afternoon tour as we have always done mornings and seen plenty of whales. We saw so many whales up close and personal that were interacting with our Boat. Our tour guide and boat captain did an amazing job. You takeoff right from the…”
Half-day catamaran sailing near Tulum with open bar, gourmet lunch, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards. Pickup, small group, great value.
“The whole staff was amazing! They made the cruise so much fun. They take you to a reef for snorkeling and a beach to hang out. They keep the drinks coming and lunch was great!”
Boat through Sian Ka’an wetlands from Tulum with wildlife spotting, possible reef snorkeling, and a lunch stop in the biosphere.
“Amazing trip. Fantastic tour guide (Alondra) who was fun and knowledgeable. Adon and our boat captains were also wonderful at what they do. We saw so many animals (we were really lucky to see manatees, puffers, stingrays, crocs, and many bird species) and we learned a lot about the area and ecosystem. Unfortunately the weather…”
Tulum half-day adventure with ATV jungle trails, a full 5-zipline circuit, a sacred cenote swim, and a short Mayan ceremony.
“Tour by Jonny Walker, could not recommend higher. Brilliant experience and so much fun start to finish!”
Mazatlán tequila factory tour plus La Noria villages: Blue Agave tastings, local crafts, optional lunch, and hotel/port pickup.
“Let me first start by saying Jesus was amazing, super knowledgeable and really great. The actual tequila tasting and lunch was also spectacular. If that was the tour, 5 starts. Unfortunately, it started with seeing “dancing horses” in a small town. One horse looked terrified and danced with 2 feet of rope tied to a…”
A half-day Puerto Vallarta snorkeling trip to Los Arcos de Mismaloya with gear, a guided shoreline cruise, and a full lunch.
A private, personalized half-day walk with a local in Mexico City, mixing Zócalo, parks, markets, and charming neighborhoods for your interests.
“Super knowledgeable and friendly. My fiancé and I had a wonderful time and highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day Sierra Madre villages tour from Mazatlan with handcrafts in Malpica and Concordia, plus Presidio River brickmaking and a guide.
“It was very good and enjoyed it. We got out of the area we have been in a while and saw some small towns and townpeople.”
Half-day Tulum tour to ruins and 2 cenotes with included swims, bottled water, and an early start for easy value.
“You will have a walking tour of Tulum and then swimming in cenotes. Food is not provided but there are a couple restaurants made available to you. No food or drink can be taken into the parks. So plan ahead and bring reusable water bottles and snacks if you are a person who has to…”
