Top Cancun Extreme Sports

The Yucatan Peninsula offers visitors a treasure trove of history, from the pre-Columbian archeological sites of the Maya civilization, to 16th century towns settled by the Spanish. Experience this history firsthand with a full-day tour from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. See the ancient Maya site Chichen Itza (admission not included) the pyramid of Kukulcan, and explore the architecture in Valladolid. After a busy day exploring, refresh yourself in the waters of the Saamal, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

Travel through the Mayan jungle on this action-packed all-day guided tour. Hop on your own ATV (or ride along with a driver) and head to a cenote, an underwater pool, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then fly above the treetops on a ziplining course. A local Mayan lunch is included. Only those 18 years old and above are permitted to drive their own ATV.

Combine a jungle zipline course, off-road ATV experience, and a cenote swim on a small-group adventure tour from Cancun to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Take on a fun, family-friendly challenge in a scenic destination, with round-trip hotel transfer, refreshments, and all activities included.

Discover the ruins at Chichen Itza on this Viator exclusive tour. Skip the line, and avoid crowds, heat (98°F) and humidity (65%) with this early morning Access. Experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide. After the tour you will enjoy a lunch buffet. If you prefer, you can choose the "Chichen Itzá Plus DELUXE" option with upgrade and in addition to the visit to Chichén Itzá (not early access) visit Valladolid and get the chance to swim in a Cenote. Make the most of your day with this full experience. We care about your safety and we guarantee a safe route by toll road. Learn about Mexico's past through your guide's insightful commentary about one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Live the private yacht dream without breaking the bank when you book this sleek but affordable Sea Ray yacht and take to the blue Caribbean. Choose between a short trip in Cancun Bay only or longer trips to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling stops using the provided equipment. Your package includes ice, water, and Coca-Cola: alcoholic beverages and dock fees are at your own expense.

Charter a spacious yacht from Cancun for a daytime cruise, and leave the navigation and boat work to the captain and crew. Where you go and what you see depends on the duration of your rental, meaning you’ll optimize your time on the water. Lounge on deck as music plays and gaze at the coast, or stop to snorkel and laze on a beach, if time allows.

Experience the top adrenaline sports of the Riviera Maya on a trip that combines off-roading, ziplining, rappelling, and snorkeling in a cenote. This fast-paced half-day adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers who just have one day in Tulum and want to see as much as possible. Plus, wrap up the outing with the chance to take part in a traditional temazcal (sauna-like) ceremony—a cultural experience not included on most adventure tours.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day excursion that includes easy hotel pickup and drop-off. Along with seeing El Castillo and learning how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan civilization, visit the colonial town of Valladolid, stop at a cenote for a quick swim, and enjoy a buffet lunch.

Depart Playa del Carmen for a day of cultural experience and adrenaline-inducing activities. Begin with a visit to Tulum, an ancient Maya coastal city that's home to archaeological remains and sandy beaches. Then visit a modern-day Maya community before entering the jungle to explore two vast underground river systems. Snorkel their cavern waters. Wind down with a buffet lunch of delicious Maya cuisine.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 18 miles and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop at a ranch for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote. Hotel transport included.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle at Xcaret and take tours of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After the sun sets, enjoy folkloric entertainment that highlights the ancient Mayan culture around Cancun, Mexico. This Xcaret outing includes pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Cancun.

This full-day tour from Cancun packs a sightseeing punch—see Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city, visit the ancient Maya civilization of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO Site, and have a chance to participate in an ancient Mayan purification ritual of Temazcal guided by a real shaman. In the archaeological zone, admire the Kukulkan pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. A guide explains the cultural importance of the landmarks you stroll past. Spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful cenote of Ik-Kil. With round-trip hotel transport, this is a hassle-free experience you don’t want to miss.

Take off on an ATV adventure through Playa del Carmen's Native Park. Traverse jungle pathways on your own 4WD vehicle, winding through dense rainforest en route to Doña Mary’s House where you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyles of some of the area's first inhabitants. Then continue off-road along a pre-Hispanic trade route, passing Maya ruins and encountering a shaman en route to explore a cave. Cool off in a cenote's refreshing waters before returning to your Playa or Riviera Maya lodging.

Parasail above Cancun's tropical coastline during this thrilling activity. Pull-on a safety harness and listen to a short safety briefing, then fly safely up to heights of 240 feet (80 meters). See the ribbon of Cancun's white sand beach stretched out below you and enjoy a panoramic view of Isla Mujeres, the hotel zone, and the turquoise Nichupté Lagoon.

This is a mandatory activity for all tourists who arrive in Cancun and Riviera Maya. This activity takes place in the middle of the jungle, there is no such thing as this in all of Mexico. This tour includes 4 activities (horseback riding, driving an ATV in the jungle, flying on zip lines and swimming in a true Mayan cenote), there is no other activity that offers you so much in the destination. Don't wait any longer to experience a unique and exciting activity. We have all the safety and health standards that are needed to offer a safe and fun activity, the activity has a duration of 5.5 hours plus 1.5 hours of transfer for what will be 7 hours, as you will realize, it is an activity that It helps you live a unique experience that does not take away valuable time from your vacation, you can take advantage of the first schedule to return early to your hotel. The tour includes freshwater all the time and a lunch that is chicken fajitas.

Appease an appetite for adventure during an exhilarating zipline experience from Cancun. Soar over the lush canopy of the Mexican jungle on an adrenaline-fueled tour of North America’s largest zipline circuit; glide over super-thin cables stretching over 2 miles (3 km) and absorb panoramic vistas of the tropical jungle tableau below. Hailed as “one of the 35 greatest adventures n the world” by Time and Leisure magazine, this zipline adventure is sure to get your pulse racing. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel on this adrenaline-fueled tour.

Live your childhood dream of soaring through the air with a jetpack on your back! Feel the adrenaline rush as you go for lift-off over the sea using a water-propelled jetpack. This personal flight lets you control the throttle and the excitement with a little help from your certified instruction and lifeguard.

Combine a panoramic parasailing experience along the coast of Cancun with a thrilling jet ski ride during this two-for-one, small-group adventure tour, ideal for couples or families. Get a bird’s eye peek at natural sandbars, Nichupté Lagoon, and Isla Mujeres as you soar above the water, and then whip down the shore in a shared jet ski. Tours include access to changing rooms and showers and round-trip hotel transfers.

Perfect for active travelers, this all-day guided tour includes an ATV ride, cenote swim, and ziplining. First, head out on an ATV (single and double passenger options are available) to an underground cenote for a swim. Then swing through the jungle on a zipline course. The tour ends with lunch at a Mayan restaurant.

Take a thrilling ride into the Yucatán jungle on a full-day tour from Cancun. Begin your journey in Tulum, a coastal Maya city with ample ruins to explore. Then hike into the jungle to the Sac Actun and Nohoch Nah Chich cenotes—two vast underground river systems—and snorkel through their caves marveling at stalagmites and stalagmites. Travel to your next set of adventures: rappelling into a sinkhole and ziplining through the rainforest. Top it off with a traditional Maya lunch.

This combo adventure in Cancun is filled with nonstop action — snorkeling, ziplining, ATV-riding, and cenote swimming — all in one day. A boat ride takes you to snorkel in the Puerto Morelos Reef National Park. Then go four-wheeling in the Maya jungle where you'll zipline through the trees and splash into a refreshing cenote.

Combine a jungle zipline course, an off-road ATV ride, and a cenote swim on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya. Guided, family-friendly excursions also include complimentary refreshments.

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Feel pure adrenaline in the heart of the jungle when you join this half-day adventure. Roar around the jungle on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); soar over the canopy on a zipline circuit; and splash into the cool waters of a brilliant blue cenote. Your package includes snacks, guide and transfers from Cancun area hotels: upgrade for a solo ATV ride.