Your Riviera Maya adventure, planned by locals
Private and group tours from Cancún to Chichén Itzá, Isla Mujeres, Xcaret, Cozumel, Tulum and the cenotes. Tell us your dates and we take care of the rest.
- Licensed services
- Bilingual guides
- Round-trip transportation on most tours
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Our tours
Pick a tour and message us on WhatsApp to check availability and reserve your date. Private and group options are available.
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran
Leave the hotel zone behind and spend a whole day on the water. Sail by catamaran across the Caribbean to Isla Mujeres, snorkel at the MUSA underwater museum, then settle into an exclusive beach club with kayaks, paddle boards, lunch and an open bar. Every day of the week, for every age: grandparents, kids and everyone in between.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- Meeting point
- Playa Las Perlas marina, Cancún hotel zone
- Check-in
- 9:20 am
- Returns
- 5:30 pm
- Adults
- $55 USD
- Children
- $40 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Ages
- All ages are welcome
- Pier tax (not included)
- $20 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Catamaran sail from Cancún to Isla Mujeres and back
- National open bar on board and at the beach club
- Buffet lunch
- Snorkeling at the MUSA underwater museum
- Access to an exclusive beach club
- Kayak and paddle board
- Visit to downtown Isla Mujeres
Not included
- Transportation from your hotel to the marina
- Pier tax: $20 USD per person, paid when boarding
What to bring
- Swimsuit and a towel
- Only biodegradable sunscreen and sunblock
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Cash for extras and tips
Booking
- Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the number of travelers to check availability.
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Chichén Itzá Classic
The full Chichén Itzá day: ride in a comfortable panoramic bus or van, walk the ancient city with a bilingual guide, enjoy a traditional buffet, cool off in a cenote and stroll through the colonial streets of Valladolid.
- Days
- Monday to Sunday
- Duration
- About 12 hours
- Adults
- $79 USD
- Children (4-11)
- $65 USD
- Infants (0-3)
- Free
What's included and good to know
Included
- Shared round-trip transportation in panoramic buses or vans
- Bilingual guides (English / Spanish) throughout the tour
- Guided walk through the Chichén Itzá archaeological site
- Free time for photos and to explore the surroundings
- Traditional buffet lunch with regional dishes
- Visit to a cenote, with swimming allowed
- Short visit to the historic town of Valladolid, Yucatán
Not included
- Life jacket rental and lockers at the cenote (extra fee paid on site)
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Use of a video camera at the site
Good to know
- Mexican nationals must show an INE or passport
- Backpacks are not allowed inside the archaeological areas (INAH rules)
- The archaeological sites are not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian guests: the buffet has a salad bar
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Children are ages 4 to 11. Infants ages 0 to 3 ride free of service charge on a parent's lap and pay their Chichén Itzá entrance directly at the site.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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ATV Adventure
Off-road thrills in the jungle: drive your own Can-Am Outlander 4x4 through twisting trails and obstacles, fly through the treetops on zip lines, cross hanging bridges, rappel down and finish with a swim in an open-air cenote.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Single (1 rider per ATV)
- $102 USD, adults only
- Double (2 share an ATV)
- $87 USD per person, adults and children
- Ages
- 8 to 60 years
- Infants
- Not allowed
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Professional guides
- Can-Am Outlander 4x4 ATV
- Safety gear: helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and harness
- Life vest
- Bottled water and a light snack
- Lunch
Suggested itinerary
- 9:00 am: check-in at base camp, briefing, safety instructions and gear for the aerial activities
- 9:10 am: zip lines, rappelling, hanging bridge and step-up course
- 10:40 am: board the ATVs and drive through the jungle
- 11:10 am: swim in the cenote and ride the water zip line
- 11:40 am: free time to change and look through your photos
- 12:00 pm: lunch
- 1:30 pm: ride back to your hotel
What to bring
- Sun-protective clothing and sunglasses
- Biodegradable repellent
- Comfortable or water shoes
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes
- Extra money for souvenirs
- $15 USD for optional damage insurance, paid on site
Good to know
- Minimum age 8 and maximum age 60; infants are not allowed
- Maximum weight: 118 kg (260 lb)
- Drivers must be 18 or older and show a valid driver's license at check-in
- Personal cameras are not allowed on the course
- Not recommended for pregnant women or guests with heart, neck, back, dizziness or vertigo conditions
- Guides speak English and Spanish
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Single means one rider on the ATV; double means you share the ATV with a friend or family member. Children ride in the double option.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Cenote & Yal-Ku Paradise Lagoon
Float through the caves of a Mayan cenote, then snorkel in the Yal-Ku lagoon among tropical fish. A half-day trip with a guide.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 6 hours
- Adults (11+)
- $90 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $81 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Tax (not included)
- $10 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Professional eco guide
- Snack and bottled water
- Snorkel gear and life jacket (mandatory)
Not included
- Tax: $10 USD per person, added on top of the price
Suggested itinerary
- 9:00 am: arrive at the cenote and snorkel
- 10:30 am: transfer to Paradise Lagoon
- 11:00 am: snorkeling in the lagoon
- 12:30 pm: return to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and beach towel
- Hat and sunglasses
- Water shoes and sun-protective clothing
- Biodegradable repellent
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Recommended for ages 8 and up. The minimum age is 6.
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- For safety, snorkeling is not recommended if you have respiratory problems, injuries, heart conditions or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Isla Mujeres: Luxury Sailing Charter
Sail the Cancún coast on a luxury catamaran with a crew, a gourmet lunch and an open bar. Snorkel at El Meco, try stand-up paddle boarding at Playa Norte and sail along Isla Mujeres.
- Days
- Monday to Sunday
- Duration
- 4 hours
- 8:30 am departure
- Adults $105 USD, children $90 USD
- 11:30 am and 2:30 pm departures
- Adults $115 USD, children $90 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Taxes
- Included
What's included and good to know
Included
- Professional crew
- Life vests and snorkel gear
- Lunch on board
- Open bar on board
Suggested itinerary
- 8:30 am: leave the marina
- Snorkel at El Meco
- Stand-up paddle boarding at Playa Norte
- Lunch on board
- Sail along the shores of Isla Mujeres
- 12:30 pm: back at the marina (the later departures follow the same route)
What to bring
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Extra money
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Minimum age to board is 4. Snorkeling and paddling start at age 8.
- Snorkeling is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, and people with respiratory or heart conditions have limited participation in water activities.
- Adults-only departures are also available, at the adult price.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Cozumel: Sea Safari Speedboat
A fast-boat snorkeling trip in Cozumel Reef National Park: the Colombia and Palancar reefs, the El Cielo starfish sandbar and lunch on the El Cielito sandbar, plus free time in town.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- 4 hours, plus transfer and ferry
- Adults (11+)
- $105 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $102 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Pier fee (not included)
- $30 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Tour guide
- Life vest, rash guard and full snorkel gear
- Lunch on board
Not included
- Pier fee: $30 USD per person, paid at the pier
Suggested itinerary
- 6:30 am: check-in at the meeting point in Playa del Carmen
- 7:30 am: ferry to Cozumel
- 8:10 am: board the speedboat
- Snorkel at the Colombia and Palancar reefs and at El Cielo (starfish)
- Lunch and drinks at the El Cielito sandbar
- 12:30 pm: back in downtown Cozumel, free time
- 1:30 pm: ferry to Playa del Carmen and transport to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and a change of clothes
- Hat, sunglasses and a towel
- Sun-protective clothing
- Camera and extra money
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Participants must be 10 to 69 years old.
- Guests must be physically fit and take part at their own risk. Pregnant women and people with heart or respiratory conditions or back or neck injuries cannot take part.
- Sunscreen is not allowed in the water, by federal regulation. Use only biodegradable repellent where allowed.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Chichén Itzá Express
A short, focused visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: a guided walk through the El Castillo pyramid, the ball court, the Observatory and the Sacred Cenote, with free time to explore.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- 2.5 hours at the site, plus transportation
- Adults (11+)
- $122 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $109 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Tax (not included)
- $35 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Entrance to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site
- Certified bilingual federal guide
- Umbrella
- Snack (bananas and crackers) and bottled water
- Sodas and beer
- Box lunch on the way back to your hotel
Not included
- Tax: $35 USD per person, added on top of the price
Suggested itinerary
- 9:30 am: arrive at the site and take the guided tour
- 11:15 am: free time to explore on your own
- 12:00 pm: board the van, eat your box lunch and return to your hotel
What to bring
- Biodegradable repellent
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Comfortable shoes and sun-protective clothing
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- The tour's minimum age is 6.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Cozumel: El Cielo Boat
A day trip to Cozumel with a boat tour of the El Cielo, Palancar, Cielito and Colombia reefs, lunch at a local restaurant and two hours of free time on the island.
- Days
- Monday to Sunday
- Duration
- About 12 hours
- Adults
- $128 USD
- Children (4-10)
- $125 USD
- Infants (0-3)
- Free (no meal or seat)
- Pier tax (not included)
- about $4 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Round-trip ferry
- Box lunch
- Boat tour of the El Cielo, Palancar, Cielito and Colombia reefs
- One drink on the boat: water, beer or soft drink
- Lunch at Toros Places: one dish of the day and one drink
- 2 hours of free time in Cozumel
Not included
- Pier tax, paid at check-in
- Extra drinks
- Tips
What to bring
- Comfortable beach clothes and a swimsuit
- A towel and a change of clothes
- Only biodegradable sunscreen and sunblock
- Cash or card
Booking
- Full payment is required before boarding, and availability is subject to confirmation.
- Cozumel tours cannot be cancelled: cancellations and no-shows are charged 100%.
- Infants 0 to 3 travel free (no meal or seat). Children 4 to 10. Guests 11 and older, or taller than 1.20 m, pay the adult price.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
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Ek Balam Adventure
Climb the Acropolis at Ek Balam, one of the best-preserved Mayan cities, then join a Mayan welcome ceremony and workshops, swim in an open-air cenote, enjoy a regional lunch and stroll colonial Valladolid.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 12 hours, plus transfer
- Adults (11+)
- $130 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $115 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Tax (not included)
- $35 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Professional guide
- Bottled water, cookies and a banana
- Box lunch and soft drinks
- Typical regional food
- Face towel, life jacket and umbrellas
Not included
- Tax: $35 USD per person, added on top of the price
Suggested itinerary
- 9:00 am: Ek Balam guided tour and free time, including the climb up the Acropolis
- 11:10 am: Yalcobá welcome with a Mayan ceremony, obsidian workshop, chocolate and honey workshop, and mezcal and tequila tasting
- Cenote swim, lunch and free time at Yalcobá
- 2:30 pm: free time in Valladolid
- 3:00 pm: return to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- A change of clothes
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Comfortable shoes and sun-protective clothing
- Camera and biodegradable repellent
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Recommended for ages 8 and up. The minimum age is 6.
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Tulum, Cenote & Yal-Ku
Mayan ruins on a cliff above the Caribbean, a swim in a cenote, snorkeling in the Yal-Ku lagoon where fresh and salt water meet, and a beachside lunch at a private beach club.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 11 hours
- Adults (11+)
- $134 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $124 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Tax (not included)
- $35 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Professional eco guide
- Entrance to the Tulum archaeological site, Yal-Ku and the cenote
- Snack
- Snorkel gear and life jacket (mandatory)
- Lunch at the beach club
Not included
- Tax: $35 USD per person, added on top of the price
Suggested itinerary
- 9:00 am: arrive at Tulum, guided tour and free time
- 10:45 am: cenote swim
- 12:30 pm: snorkeling at Yal-Ku
- 2:00 pm: lunch at the beach club
- 3:30 pm: return to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and beach towel
- Sunglasses, hat and water shoes
- A refillable water bottle (plastic bottles are not allowed in the Tulum site)
- Extra money
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- The tour's minimum age is 6.
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- For safety, snorkeling is not recommended if you have respiratory problems, injuries, heart conditions or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Cenote, Turtles & Beach Club
Swim in a crystal-clear cenote, snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, and finish with lunch and free time at a private beach club.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 10 hours, plus transportation
- Adults (11+)
- $135 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $122 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Conservation fee (not included)
- $10 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Professional guide
- Entrance to the sites
- Bottled water and a snack
- Snorkel gear and life jacket (mandatory)
- Lunch at the beach club
Not included
- Conservation fee: $10 USD per person, paid on site
Suggested itinerary
- 9:00 am: arrive at the cenote and snorkel
- 10:50 am: arrive in Akumal
- 11:00 am: snorkeling with sea turtles
- 12:20 pm: lunch and free time at the beach club
- 1:30 pm: return to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes
- Hat, sunglasses and water shoes
- Sun-protective clothing
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Participants must be 6 to 69 years old.
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- For safety, snorkeling is not recommended if you have respiratory problems, injuries, heart conditions or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness.
- Sunscreen is not allowed in the water, by federal regulation. Use only biodegradable repellent where allowed.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Whale Shark Experience
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea, in the open waters off Isla Mujeres, with trained guides, up to two snorkeling stops and lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Days
- Every day, in season
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Adults (11+)
- $172 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $172 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Season
- Early June to mid-September
- Pier fee (not included)
- $40 USD per person
What's included and good to know
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Bottled water and soda on board
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Isla Mujeres
- Snorkel gear (mask, fins and snorkel) and a mandatory life jacket
Not included
- Pier fee: $40 USD per person, paid at the pier
Suggested itinerary
- 8:00 am: check-in and welcome briefing at the marina
- 8:30 am: board and head out to the whale sharks, with up to two snorkeling opportunities
- 12:45 pm: lunch at the beach restaurant on Isla Mujeres
- 2:00 pm: leave Isla Mujeres
- 2:30 pm: back at the marina and transport to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sun-protective clothing
- Hat and sunglasses
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Minimum age 8. Maximum weight 260 lbs (118 kg).
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended if you are pregnant, have injuries or back or neck problems, or have other conditions that could be affected by swimming in open water.
- People with respiratory or heart conditions, or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness, have limited participation in water activities.
- Sunscreen is not allowed in the water, by federal regulation. Use only biodegradable repellent where allowed.
- Whale shark season runs from early June to mid-September.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Xcaret Plus Tour
An eco-archaeological, theme and water park on the Riviera Maya, known as the most famous theme park in Mexico, with more than 50 natural and cultural attractions between the jungle and the Caribbean Sea.
- Days
- Every day
- Duration
- About 14 hours
- Adults
- $185 USD low season · $195 USD high season
- Children
- $145 USD low season · $155 USD high season
- High season
- Jul 1 – Aug 15 and Dec 25 – 31
What's included and good to know
Highlights
- More than 50 natural and cultural attractions
- A setting of jungle and Caribbean Sea
- Founded in 1990 by Grupo Xcaret
Included with the Xcaret Plus entrance
- Entry to the Plus Area, with its own lockers, changing rooms and restrooms
- A buffet meal with coffee and as many fruit waters as you like, plus a beer for each adult
- Float through three underground rivers, with a bag provided to keep your belongings safe
- The Xcaret México Espectacular show
- Time at the beach, the cove and the natural pools
- The coral reef aquarium, the butterfly house and the bird aviary
- Kids' World, a play zone made for little ones
- A horse show, the Papantla Flyers and pre-Hispanic dance performances
- A walk along the rainforest trail
- A mask with built-in snorkel and fins to use in the cove
- Life vests and inflatable tubes
- Loungers, hammocks and shaded places to rest
- Restrooms, changing rooms and showers
- Extras such as WiFi, ATMs and shops
- Parking at no extra cost
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Includes round-trip transportation from Cancún and the Riviera Maya. Operated directly by Experiencias Xcaret.
- Prepayment is required.
- Age details: [to be confirmed].
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].
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Why travel with Mayan Galaxy Tours
Licensed services
All of our services are licensed, so you can book with confidence.
17 years in the industry
Real experience in Cancún and Riviera Maya tourism.
Bilingual guides
Guides with years of experience who speak English and Spanish.
Round-trip transportation
Most of our tours include round-trip transportation.
Private or group
Choose a private tour for your family or a group tour to share the adventure.
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About us
Mayan Galaxy Tours is a Cancún-based tour agency with 17 years of experience in the industry, showing visitors the best of the Riviera Maya. We take care of the planning so you can simply enjoy the adventure.
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