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Yucatan Tours: Private Day Trips and Guided Excursions

Our Yucatan tours are private by default: Maya ruins, cenotes, islands, nature reserves, parks and food experiences, each with your own guide, driver and start time. You confirm the plan on WhatsApp before booking.

Explore private tours across Yucatan and Riviera Maya in one place. Compare guided day trips, island experiences, Mayan ruins, cenotes, nature tours and multi-day itineraries, with hotel pickup from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Merida — private vehicle, bilingual guide and flexible planning for your group.

Featured Chichen Itza Tours

Start with three popular Chichen Itza experiences, then open the dedicated comparison hub to explore every private, small-group, luxury and combo option, including the Private Chichen Itza Tour | Expert-Guided Day Trip, Private Chichen Itza + Cenote Tour, and the Luxury Chichen Itza Tour, Premium Private Experience.

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TourFormatDurationPrice
Private Chichen Itza Tour | Expert-Guided Day TripPRIVATE · CUSTOMFlexible timingFrom $999/group
Private Chichen Itza + Cenote TourPRIVATE · PRIVATE COMBO10 to 12 hoursFrom $339/pp
Luxury Chichen Itza Tour, Premium Private ExperiencePRIVATE · LUXURY10 to 12 hoursFrom $336/pp

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Browse private and guided experiences across Yucatan and Riviera Maya, including island day trips, mayan ruins tours, cenote tours, hotels & stays, parks and food experiences — all with hotel pickup, private vehicle and bilingual guide.

Islands & Ocean

Isla Mujeres turquoise water and Playa Norte beachFrom $99/pp

Isla Mujeres Day Trip from Cancun

Book a shared Isla Mujeres day trip from Cancun with ferry, golf cart route blocks, snorkeling, Playa Norte time, and 48-hour free cancellation.

7-9 hoursDetails
Catamaran sailing to Isla Mujeres from CancunFrom $139/pp

Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Open Bar

Group Isla Mujeres catamaran tour from Cancun. Sail both ways, snorkel MUSA, enjoy Playa Norte and open bar. Upgrade to private charter available.

7-8 hoursDetails
Private Isla Mujeres tour with turquoise Caribbean waterFrom $699/group

Private Isla Mujeres Tour from Cancun | Full Day Trip

Private Isla Mujeres day trip from Cancun with private transport to the ferry, optional snorkeling, and a flexible island day.

Full dayDetails
Private Cozumel snorkeling tour at Palancar ReefFrom $559/group

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Private Reef Trip

Private Cozumel snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Palancar Reef, El Cielo, certified dive master guide. Hotel pickup included. Book via WhatsApp.

Full dayDetails
Private Cozumel day trip with snorkeling in turquoise waterFrom $329/pp

Private Cozumel Day Trip from Playa del Carmen 2026

Private Cozumel day trip from Playa del Carmen with ferry crossings, flexible island time, and optional reef snorkeling.

Full dayDetails
Shallow turquoise lagoon at Isla Holbox with flamingosFrom $179/pp

Isla Holbox Tour 2026 | Day Trip from Cancun

Shared Isla Holbox tour from Cancun with a car-free island, shallow lagoon, Punta Mosquito flamingos, and seasonal bioluminescence. Plan your visit.

Full day · 12+ hoursDetails
Private Holbox island day trip with turquoise lagoonFrom $779/group

Private Holbox Tour from Cancun | Exclusive Day Trip

Private Holbox day trip from Cancun with private transport, ferry-pier drop-off, and a full flexible island day.

Full dayDetails
Private sailing catamaran on turquoise Caribbean water in Riviera MayaFrom $850/group

Private Sailing Catamaran Cancun

3-8 hoursDetails
Private catamaran La Yoya anchored at Palancar Reef, CozumelFrom $750/group

Private Catamaran Cozumel

3-8 hoursDetails

Other Mayan Ruins

Ek Balam Acropolis pyramid Yucatan MexicoFrom $1,239/group

Ek Balam Tour | Climb the Acropolis | Maya Explorer

Book a private Ek Balam tour from Cancun with the Acropolis visit, Cenote Xcanché swim and entrance, lunch and transport.

Full dayDetails
Ek Balam Acropolis pyramid with stucco carvings in the YucatanFrom $1,239/group

Private Ek Balam & Rio Lagartos Expedition

The only private tour combining Yucatan's climbable pyramid with North America's largest flamingo colony. 12 hours, no crowds, one expert guide.

12 HoursDetails
Nohoch Mul pyramid at Coba ruins rising above the jungle canopy in Quintana RooFrom $1,119/group

Coba Ruins & Spider Monkey Tour | Jungle Maya Day Trip

Private Coba jungle ruins day with sacbeob cycling, Punta Laguna spider monkeys, cenote swim, and lunch, from Playa del Carmen (~90 km) or Cancun (~170 km). Nohoch Mul pyramid viewing from ground level.

Full day (~8 hrs)Details
Coba pyramid and jungle canopy where spider monkeys liveFrom $1,119/group

Private Spider Monkey & Coba Expedition

A journey into the Maya jungle combining Coba ruins with spider monkey encounters and a cenote swim.

8 HoursDetails
Coba archaeological site with jungle sacbeob roadsFrom $1,119/group

Private Coba & Cenote Expedition

Cycle the ancient sacbeob of Coba and cool off in a private cenote — the classic Yucatan nature day.

8 HoursDetails
Tulum ruins El Castillo temple on cliff above turquoise Caribbean coast, MexicoFrom $1,119/group

Tulum Ruins Tour from Cancun

Private guided tour of Tulum's walled cliff city, the only Maya ruins above the Caribbean. INAH-certified bilingual guide, early arrival, and El Castillo archaeology focus. Cenote swim and lunch included.

Full day (~8 hrs)Details
Tulum ruins on the cliff above the Caribbean SeaFrom $1,119/group

Private Tulum & Cenote Expedition

Premium private expedition for groups of up to 4: early arrival at Tulum's cliff-top ruins, flexible pacing with your own guide, and a quiet cenote swim, no lunch, no fixed bus schedule.

8 HoursDetails
Maya village in the Yucatan jungleFrom $1,009/group

Private Mayan Community Tour

Meet Maya people still living their ancestral traditions — a real community visit, not a performance.

12 HoursDetails
Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician UNESCO siteFrom $390/group

Uxmal Ruins Tour 2026 | UNESCO Maya Site from Merida

Private Uxmal tour from Merida or Cancun with UNESCO ruins, Pyramid of the Magician, Governor's Palace, and Puuc architecture. Hotel pickup included.

Full dayDetails
Colonial architecture in Valladolid, YucatanFrom $169/pp

Valladolid Day Trip from Cancun | Colonial Tour 2026

Private day trip to Valladolid from Cancun with colonial landmarks, Cenote Zaci swim, Calzada de los Frailes, San Bernardino convent, and Yucatecan lunch.

Full dayDetails
Izamal yellow colonial city Yucatan MexicoFrom $329/group

Izamal Tour 2026 | Yellow City from Merida

Private Izamal tour from Merida or Cancun with Kinich Kakmo pyramid, Franciscan convent, and yellow colonial streets. Pair with Chichen Itza or Valladolid.

Half dayDetails

Cenote Tours

Nature & Lagoon

Swimming with whale sharks near Isla Mujeres CancunFrom $179/pp

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun | Swim with Whale Sharks

Swim with whale sharks near Isla Mujeres on a guided eco-tour from Cancun. Shared from $179/person or private from $1,859/group.

6-7 hoursDetails
Snorkeler in a turquoise cave cenote near Tulum on the Riviera MayaFrom $1,119/group

Tulum Ruins + Cenote Day Trip

Private group day trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya: Tulum ruins, cenote swim, and lunch in Tulum, all included. About 7 hours with bilingual guide, snacks, snorkel gear, and towels. Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun pickup included; other areas confirmed before booking.

~7 hrs (8:00 AM-3:00 PM)Details
Akumal Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Sea TurtlesFrom $299/pp

Akumal Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Sea Turtles

Akumal snorkeling tour, swim with wild sea turtles in their natural habitat at Akumal Bay. Private guide, snorkel equipment, hotel pickup included.

Half dayDetails
Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve lagoon with mangrovesFrom $449/group

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tour from Cancun

Private Sian Ka'an tour from Tulum (30 min) or Cancun (2 hrs). Boat canals, lagoon float, wildlife in the UNESCO biosphere. Certified private guide.

Full dayDetails
Bacalar Lagoon seven colors turquoise waterFrom $149/pp

Bacalar Lagoon Tour 2026 | Day Trip from Cancun

Private day trip to Bacalar Lagoon from Cancun. Sail the Lake of Seven Colors, visit the San Felipe fort, and swim in the freshwater channel.

Full dayDetails
ATV riding through jungle trails near CancunFrom $189/pp

ATV + Zipline + Cenote Combo Cancun | Adventure Tour

ATV through jungle trails, zipline over the treetops, and cenote swimming, three adrenaline experiences in one day near Cancun. Hotel pickup included.

Full dayDetails
Helmet diving on the Caribbean ocean floor in CancunFrom $99/pp

Helmet Diving Cancun 2026 | Walk on the Ocean Floor

Helmet diving in Cancun lets you walk the Caribbean ocean floor with no diving experience required. Glasses-friendly, face stays dry, and easy to book.

2-3 hoursDetails
Las Coloradas bright pink lagoon in YucatanFrom $149/pp

Las Coloradas Pink Lake Tour from Cancun | 2026

Private day trip to Las Coloradas pink lake from Cancun, including the bright-pink lagoon, Rio Lagartos estuary boat ride, and wild flamingo colony.

Full dayDetails
Wild flamingos at Rio Lagartos biosphere reserveFrom $219/pp

Rio Lagartos Flamingo Tour from Cancun | 2026

Private day trip to Rio Lagartos from Cancun with a biosphere boat ride, wild flamingos, crocodiles, mangrove estuaries, and optional Las Coloradas stop.

Full dayDetails

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Food & Nightlife

Frequently asked questions about our tours

Maya Explorer Tours offers private and guided day trips across Yucatan and Riviera Maya, including Mayan ruins, cenotes, islands, snorkeling, nature reserves, theme parks, food experiences and multi-day itineraries.

We pick up from hotels in Cancún, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya, Tulum (including Tulum International Airport) and Mérida, plus Valladolid, Izamal, Progreso and Pisté. Pickup from Bacalar, Mahahual, Holbox, Chetumal and Cozumel is quoted on request. Some areas carry an extra pickup charge, and we confirm your final price when you book.

Yes. Private itineraries can be adjusted around your group, available time and interests. Depending on the route, you may combine ruins, cenotes, colonial towns, nature experiences or additional stops.

Yes. Multi-day private itineraries let you explore more of Yucatán without fitting every destination into one long day. See our multi-day tours page to compare routes, then message us with your dates, group size and preferred destinations.

Private tours are usually priced per group, while shared and small-group tours are priced per person. For example, the Private Chichen Itza Tour starts from $999 per group for up to 10 travelers, and the Small-Group Chichen Itza Tour from $235 per person. Each tour card shows its own pricing.

A private tour is just your group, while a shared tour includes other travelers. Private means your own vehicle and guide, flexible timing and stops you can adjust; a shared tour follows a fixed schedule and route.

No, there is no payment to enquire: booking starts on WhatsApp. Send us the tour, your date, your hotel and the number of travelers, and we will confirm availability and your final price.

Most single-day tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before departure, and the Whale Shark Tour up to 24 hours before. Multi-day tours have their own cancellation terms, shown on each multi-day tour page.
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Private travel planning beyond Chichen Itza

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Tours, transfers, boats, and longer journeys

Explore cultural and sightseeing tours, archaeological sites, cenotes, wildlife experiences, island trips, snorkeling, and shore excursions. Private boats, sailing catamarans, charters, day trips, and custom multi-day journeys are also available.

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The team can help coordinate hotels, resorts, and other accommodation. Your stay can then connect with airport or hotel transfers, private transportation, activities, and a practical day-by-day itinerary.

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