Mexico · NATIONAL PARKS
The 11 best national park trips you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Snorkel the Great Maya Reef near Puerto Morelos with hotel pickup from Cancun, then enjoy beachside lunch at Boquinete.
“We love Yas and Maui were amazing!! We went in a group of 5 and had a great time, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Cancun who wants to snorkel!”
Open-bar boat day to Marietas Islands with snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, drinks, and possible Hidden Beach permits plus whale sightings.
“Great day with something for everyone. Crew was awesome and very attentive to all ages and abilities. Breakfast probably could have used 3 minny carb muffins instead of 2 as everyone was starved well before lunch. Otherwise food was excellent. Highly recommend. Lots of room on boat for everyone and was not overly crowded.”
Bike Coba, hike Punta Laguna for monkeys, zipline and canoe, then swim a cenote and enjoy Mayan-family lunch with pickup.
“Cesar was the best- made sure we had everything we needed, provided the perfect music accompaniment for the drive, gave entertaining and knowledgeable information at each stop, patiently waited/answered each question and request- I could go on!”
2 hours of small-group snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, with gear included and a guide who helps you spot sea turtles, rays, and reef fish.
“Really nice experience. Love the corals! The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, he new where to take us to get to see amazing animals. Will do it again!”
Full-day trip from San Cristóbal to Sumidero Canyon by boat and Chiapa de Corzo, with hotel pickup, viewpoints, and culture.
“We made this tour as 4 people with Gonzalo on March 24, 2025. I travel a lot and this tour was the worst experience I ever had. The tour supposed to start at 9 am, but nobody showed up. After trying to contact them and GYG for 45 minutes, tour provider and GYG solved the issue and agreed to take us at 10 am, 1 hour later than usual. Our “tour guide” was not an actual guide but a person who knew the area. He didn’t speak English, although we HAVE paid for an English tour. We arrived to the port for the boats for Sumidero Canyon. A group left…”
Snorkel Puerto Morelos National Reef Park by boat, then enjoy tacos and water at a beach club with hotel pickup from Cancun.
“What an awesome experience. Pick up from our resort was on time. Arrived at the venue to be greeted by friendly young men and women. We had to shower (dressed) to remove any contaminants such as sun screen. We then sat for a very informative safety presentation. Once we were set we set off for the experience. We boarded a boat which appeared well maintained. The tour leaders then had us don life jackets. We were then instructed how to put on our flippers, masks and snorkel. We then arrived to our snorkeling spot. To me it seemed like we were a mile off shore but likely not. We then…”
Caves, jungle biking, rappel to Xibalba, and three ziplines at Rio Secreto, plus a regional buffet. From $109.
“Muy buena la aventura. Recomiendo hacer todas las actividades porque vale la pena. El chofer Manuel, el guía Mauricio y el fotógrafo Patricio fueron muy cálidos en el trato, divertidos y profesionales. Sin ellos la experiencia no hubiera sido la misma. Algo para mejorar es la comida que se ofrece en el lugar ya que tiene poca variedad.”
See Sumidero Canyon from land and water, then tour Chiapa de Corzo’s Mudéjar fountain and Parachico culture on a 7-hour day trip.
“El trayecto en barca es precioso y hemos podido ver muchos animales y vegetación. Quizás con un mirador ya habría bastante porque se pierde mucho tiempo. Encima nos tocó nublado y no se veía muy bien. La recogida por los diferentes hoteles es demasiado larga, sería mejor fijar un punto de recogida y de finalización para todos igual.”
SNUBA in Chankanaab National Park lets you breathe underwater with a guide, simple gear, and family-friendly conditions near Cozumel.
“Confusing where to go as there are two SeaTrek locations. Booked at 9am but operator said 10. Small shop.. Snuba starts at beach and never gets to a reef.. We saw, maybe 20 fish and very little plant life. Nice person helped us but very disappointing. Close to a scam”
Private 5-hour Cozumel loop to Punta Sur, lighthouse views, crocodiles, east-side beaches, and lunch included, with pickup options.
“This was a wonderful experience. Our guide was JC and he was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. It was a nice experience being able to stand only a few feet away from a crocodile. The tower we climbed and the museum at the first stop was very pleasant. There were also a couple Mayan ruins right by the museum that were good to see and read about. My favorite part was the beach we visited next. It was a beautiful beach and it was almost empty. We had our pick of chairs and umbrellas which were in very good shape. We had wait service in our chairs for drinks. I will…”
2.5-hour boat tour through Rio Lagartos mangroves in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, with flamingos, herons, and possible crocodiles.
“I specifically booked this tour with an english guide, but the one assigned to us was not comfortable in english at all. he was not able to reply a single question. we even asked him at the end of he speaks english and he admits it was not the case. I reached out to the responsible after the tour and he has never came back to me... very disapointing for a tour that costs more than 400Cad for a family of 4.”
Pick the day out first, then the town it happens in.
