5-Day "Mexico: Adventure" Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Zipline Canopy Tour
    30 minutes (15 miles) from Cancun

    Fly over the Yucatan jungle on a zipline tour with Extreme Adventure. Let your adrenaline soar as you rappel, swim, and cliff jump. Perfect for thrill-seekers.

  2. Day 2: Tulum Ruins
    2 hours (75 miles) from Cancun

    Explore the ancient Mayan city of Tulum, perched on a rocky cliff where the turquoise Caribbean sea meets the shore. Don't miss the stunning views from Castillo, the Castle tower.

  3. Day 3: Cenotes Cave Diving
    50 minutes (30 miles) from Tulum

    Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Zapote and Escondido cenotes and admire the magical underground formations. With Pro Dive Mexico you can go snorkeling, cavern or cave diving.

  4. Day 4: Cozumel ATV Adventure
    1 hour and 40 minutes (50 miles and ferry) from Tulum

    Explore the lush jungle and white sand beaches of Cozumel on an ATV ride with Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. Stop by Jade Cavern for a refreshing swim and some cliff jumping.

  5. Day 5: Chichen Itza
    2 hours and 30 minutes (120 miles) from Cozumel

    Discover the most famous Mayan site in the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza, with its iconic Kukulkan pyramid. With Alltournative, you can take a private tour, including a traditional Mayan ceremony and an authentic meal.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Extreme Adventure Zipline Tour (4 hours, $99)
  • Tulum Ruins admission (2 hours, $15)
  • Pro Dive Mexico Cenote Snorkeling (3 hours, $80)
  • Island Routes Cozumel ATV Tour (3 hours, $135)
  • Alltournative Chichen Itza Private Tour (10 hours, $275)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $604

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you could add a visit to the Xplor adventure park, near Playa del Carmen, for some ziplining, underground rivers and amphibious vehicles (full-day, $139). Alternatively, you could visit the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, guided by community-based cooperatives, to admire mangroves, lagoons, and bird species (4 hours, from $35).

If you have less time, you could skip the Cozumel ATV Adventure or choose to snorkel instead of diving in the cenotes. Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and comfortable shoes for hikes and walks.

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