Cancun to Xcaret Day Trip with Light and Music Show Option
After pickup at your Cancun hotel or central meeting point, travel in air-conditioned comfort to Xcaret Park outside of Cancun. This Xcaret excursion offers activities for every interest, from history to ecology to adventure.Explore the underground caverns beneath the jungle, once used by the Mayans for cleansing rituals before sailing to Cozumel Island, a sacred site. Keep an eye out for brightly-colored macaws, deer, and monkeys as you wander through the network of subterranean tunnels. Discover the orchid garden, a favorite of nature-lovers and amateur botanists. Check out the butterfly pavilion and the aviary, as well as the aquarium featuring specimens of gorgeous coral reefs. Head to the beach to relax, swim in the warm, calm waters, or snorkel with sea turtles. Most of these activities are included in your admission to Xcaret. Prices for additional activities may vary. If you want to extend your outing at Xcaret in Cancun, stay for the Excaret Mexico Espectacular, a show full of folkloric entertainment, dancing, and music. Follow the narrative of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era until modern day through the performers. Xcaret Plus Upgrade:Enjoy a buffet lunch, including orange juice and lemonade. Use snorkeling gear to further explore Xcaret's waters off of Cancun, Mexico and receive access to the Plus Area, which includes a more exclusive and private changing room and shower area.At the end of the day, enjoy drop-off at your Cancun hotel.
Overview
After pickup at your Cancun hotel or central meeting point, travel in air-conditioned comfort to Xcaret Park outside of Cancun. This Xcaret excursion offers activities for every interest, from history to ecology to adventure.
Explore the underground caverns beneath the jungle, once used by the Mayans for cleansing rituals before sailing to Cozumel Island, a sacred site. Keep an eye out for brightly-colored macaws, deer, and monkeys as you wander through the network of subterranean tunnels.
Discover the orchid garden, a favorite of nature-lovers and amateur botanists. Check out the butterfly pavilion and the aviary, as well as the aquarium featuring specimens of gorgeous coral reefs. Head to the beach to relax, swim in the warm, calm waters, or snorkel with sea turtles. Most of these activities are included in your admission to Xcaret. Prices for additional activities may vary.
If you want to extend your outing at Xcaret in Cancun, stay for the Excaret Mexico Espectacular, a show full of folkloric entertainment, dancing, and music. Follow the narrative of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era until modern day through the performers.
Xcaret Plus Upgrade:
Enjoy a buffet lunch, including orange juice and lemonade. Use snorkeling gear to further explore Xcaret's waters off of Cancun, Mexico and receive access to the Plus Area, which includes a more exclusive and private changing room and shower area.
At the end of the day, enjoy drop-off at your Cancun hotel.
Itinerary
Xcaret
Transportation will pick up and drop off from hotel/meeting point to park entrance.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedWater activities:
- Underground River
- Blue River
- Mayan River
- Manatee River
- Paradise River
- The Inlet
- Beaches and Natural Pools
6 hoursAdmission IncludedFlora and Fauna:
- Butterfly Pavilon
- Xcaret Aviary
- Crocodiles
- Bat Cabe
- Jaguar Island
- Deer Shelter
- Tapir Territory
- Mammal Island
- Howler Monkeys
- Sea Turtles
- Tripical Jungle Trail
- Coral Reef Aquarium
- Natural Museum of Orchids and Bromeliad
6 hoursAdmission IncludedCulture:
- Main Plaza
- Chapel of Guadalupe
- Museum of Mexican Folk Art
- Mayan Village
- Mexican Cementery “Bridge to Paradise”
- Stained Glass Plaza
- St Francis Assis Chapel
- Archeological Sites
- Pre-Hispanic Ball Game Court
3 minutesAdmission IncludedPerformances:
- Rotating Scenic Tower
- Harp Recital
- Pre-hispanic Welcome
- Dance of the Owl
- Traditional Costume Show
- Pre Hispanic Dances
- Water Bottle Chimes
- Horse Exhibition
- Ritual Ceremony of the Voladores (Flying Men)
- Xcaret México Espectacular Show.
5 hoursAdmission IncludedDream Activities at extra cost:
- Primax (know dolphins intelligence and skills)
- Snorkeling Tour
- Reef Snuba
- Xpá
- México Espectacular Dinner
- Temascal (Sweat Lodge)
- Stingray Encounter
- Sea Trek! Stingrays Encounter
- Adventure Kids
- Otic Candles
- Fish Therapy
- Xcaret Xclusivo
4 hoursAdmission IncludedSpecial Activities at extra cost:
- Adrenalina Jetboat Ride (Duration: 10 minutes for instructions / 20 minutes for
activity; Minimum age: 9 years, or minimum height of 4.5ft / 137cm)
- Sea Trek® (Duration: 15 minutes for instructions / 25 minutes for activity; Minimum
age: 8 years - important to try the helmet before the activity)
- Snuba® (Duration: 30 minutes for instructions and equipment placement / 30
minutes for activity; Minimum age: 9 years - important to know how to swim)
30 minutesFood & Beverages included only if Xcaret Plus is purchased:
-One lunch buffet.
-One beer and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, flavored waters, and coffee) while consuming food.
1 hour
Location
Address
Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Life jackets and inner tubes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- One buffet lunch with fruit-flavored drinks, coffee and one beer (if Xcaret Plus option is selected)
- Water activities in the underground river
- Use of lounge chairs, hammocks and rest areas
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Use of Plus Area facility (if Xcaret Plus option is selected)
- More than 40 activities included and +300 actors in scene
- Priority Access: You can have your admission bracelets on the bus on your way to the park.
- Access to beaches, bays and natural pools
- Access to the park and pick up and drop off at the meeting point
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Optional activities (you can buy them directly in the park)
- Food and drinks (if Xcaret Plus option is not selected)
- Photos (Available to purchase)
- Souvenirs (Available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child prices are height dependent. Children over 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) pay the adult price. Children between 3.2 feet (1 meter) and 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) pay the child price. All children under 3.2 feet (1 meter) travel free provided they do not occupy a seat.
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, biodegradable sunblock, a swimsuit and towel, and an extra change of clothing.
- Infants 0 to 4 years are Free of charge.
- Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult all the time.
- The Voucher schedule is informative.
- Tours and days of operation are subject to availability and changes.
- The pickup operates from different hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya so the pickup time will vary depending on the location of your hotel. We will pick you up at your hotel or at the nearest point available in our routes.
- If at the time of completing your purchase you do not have the name of the hotel, you must contact the Customer Service Viator staff at least 24 hours prior to the visit to the park to help you to coordinate the pickup with us.
- To know the exact time and meeting point you must send a message thru the option on your reservation or must call us at least 24 hours prior to the visit date purchased.
- All requests for changes, cancellations and/or refunds on bookings must be in the 24-hour or more window prior to the visit date.
- We accept changes in visit dates from one month to the next (valid until the current year and subject to changes in public tariffs)
- We accept changes of visit dates from one day to another with the restriction of one day before.
- *** This is an official product of Grupo Xcaret ***
- Some activities like underground rivers have a check point for health issues
- In the event of having symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose, and/or red eyes and a temperature exceeding 100.4 F (38 C), our staff reserves the right to refuse to board our transportation or to enter our facilities.
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Korean
Spanish
German
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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