Top Merida Full-day Tours

Discover the mystical allure of two of the Yucatan’s most significant archeological sites on a full-day tour to Kabah and Uxmal from Merida. Learn about ancient architectural styles and Mayan mysteries as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites with a knowledgeable guide. Discover legendary buildings like the Pyramid of the Magician, the Governer;s Palace and the Arch of Kabah before enjoying a traditional Mexican lunch at the luxurious Hacienda Uxmal Hotel.

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayans during a full-day tour of Uxmal from Merida. Discover the significant archeological site in both illuminating daylight and atmospheric darkness as you witness a spectacular light and sound show. Gain insight into ancient Mayan civilizations as you follow your knowledgeable guide to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and Governor’s Palace. Then, as darkness blankets the site, prepare yourself for one of the world’s most acclaimed and astounding light and sound shows. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

It is an experience in which we suggest but you decide, it is totally personalized, the times in the places and which to visit, are you desicion. Our drivers are trained to support you on the journey and make the experience your way.

Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of Campeche on an enriching full-day excursion from Merida. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel by luxury vehicle to the quaint village of Becal to admire its charming 17th-century church and the enormous monument dedicated to sombreros. Continue to Campeche, an ancient walled city on the rugged coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and gaze at the colossal fortress of Fuerte San Miguel, now a Mayan Archeological Museum. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, explore the historical district of the city, and see the impressive Campeche Cathedral before returning to Merida.

Travel to the modest village of Becal to visit a 17th-century church and learn about the process of making Panama hats from jipijapa, a fiber made from palm fronds. Then visit the ancient walled city of Campeche, which once served as a fortress to ward off pirate attacks from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before heading back to Merida.

Be your own guide while exploring Uxmal at your own pace. This Viator Exclusive includes transport by Mercedes Benz van, plus access to the visitor's welcome suite and facilities at The Lodge at Uxmal—just steps away from the archaeological ruins. (Entrance fee to the UNESCO World Heritage Site is not included.)

What makes us different is that you do not have a strict agenda to follow, we suggest you decide how long in each place.

Discover Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas, virgin beaches characterized by the diversity of flora and fauna and for their beautiful landscapes considered as part of the main tourist attractions in Yucatan.

Visit an ancient Mayan capital, a sacred cenote, and a beautiful colonial city on all-day guided tour. After a time-saving hotel pickup, travel to Chichén Itzá and learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site from an informative guide. Make the most of limited time and swim in a cenote, enjoy a lunch of traditional dishes, and stroll the atmospheric streets of Izamal on one convenient outing.  

Explore the religious pilgrimage site of Izmal during this 7-hour tour from Merida. With your local guide, ride through the cobblestone streets of downtown Izamal in a horse-drawn carriage, stopping at the small Pyramid of El Conejo and the Pyramid of Kinich Kakmó. Learn about they 'City of Three Cultures' and its concentration of Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Contemporary through your guide's engaging commentary.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

See the wonders of the Riviera Maya during this full-day, guided, multi-stop tour. Learn the history of an ancient society at Chichen Itza (entry fee additional cost) and snap a selfie in front of the iconic pyramids. Cool off with a swim in an underground cenote and recharge with a buffet lunch before heading to Tulum or Playa del Carmen.

 a boat trip with an approximate duration of 2 hrs, where you can see the pink flamingos, pelicans, white herons, storks, eagles, and on the banks, usually some crocodiles sunbathing. During the tour you can take the "Mayan Bath" where you can muddy clay throughout your body, due to its high concentrations of minerals, salts and seaweed it contains, which act as skin scrubs, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body. Finally they will move to Las Coloradas to observe the "Pink Sea"

Visiting cenotes of Yucatan is an authentic experience, unique in the world, and guided by insiders will guarantee you one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The subterranean landscapes of these enigmatic places will leave you speechless! We will departure from Mérida to the area called "Ring of Cenotes" to visit five different types of cenotes. During this tour you will discover and learn about each type of cenote. Your certified local guide will tell you the interesting ancient history behind these rocks. Upon arrival you will discover places that only in Yucatan you can find.You will have the opportunity to relax while you immerse yourself in the calm, turquoise and crystal clear waters of these amazing places.Also you will learn about the history of the Yucatan haciendas. Another memorable experience during this tour will be taking a different way of transportation, called ¨Truck, a peculiar transportation system used to transport henequen fiber in the 19th century.

Mexico has 35 cities with "magical" designation. Take a private tour of one of them, Izamel, known "the city of the three cultures" due to its Mayan, Colonial, and Mayan traditions. The first thing you will notice is that the entire town—market, buildings, convent, everything—is painted a cheery shade of yellow. Visit the highlights, including a beautiful convent, with your expert guide while you learn more about this enchanting city. After a buffet lunch, head back to Merida.

Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a hacienda before heading back to Merida.

Discover the Mayan monuments of Uxmal, one of Mexico’s best-preserved archeological sites, on a full-day day trip from Merida. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this excursion combines a guided tour of Uxmal’s mighty pyramids and ballcourts with a self-drive tour in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender.

Spend the day relaxing at a beautifully-restored Mexican hacienda. Travel back in time to the 19th century, learning about the production of the henequen agave from plant to fiber. The hacienda doubles as a hotel with lush gardens, a restaurant, and every amenity you can think of. Swim in the hacienda's private cenote and enjoy a traditional Yucatan lunch before returning to Merida.

A private driver picks you up in Merida, then visit five cenotes in the Homun village. Cenotes are natural sinkholes in the earth that fill with fresh water and marine life. Homun has five cenotes within close proximity to one another for maximum exposure to this beautiful phenomenon. A buffet lunch and all entrance fees are included included and there will be time for exploring the village, too.