6 Cancun Drinks Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, taste tequila, and see Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Manuel, and Ramiro are praised for clear explanations and humor, but check the added Chichen Itza tax before booking.

“This was a great experience. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. We learned so much.”

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2.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid with a guide such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo. Expect air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a long day with possible shopping stops. Chichen Itza admission and some cenote fees cost extra.

“Our guide Rafa had great local Mayan knowledge and some special messages for us all about culture, the history of what we were witnessing, how we can stop and reflect about this in regards to our own countries culture and history of colonialism. The tour was a long day but worth the escort if you weren’t hiring a car. The food was a treat before the wonderfully revitalising swim in a cenote.”

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3.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an ATV on Yucatan jungle trails, take three zipline flights, swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, and sample tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Carlos, Alan, and Moto Moto are known for keeping the mood lively. The basic package costs $49, but expect optional gear and upgrade offers.

“Upon arrival you are immediately directed to workers there who will suggest you upgrade your package to the “VIP” package for an additional $50USD. After declining to upgrade you’re taken to a little shop where more workers also suggest you buy bike goggles and a scarf as well as water shoes for the cenote and ATV experience. The goggles alone were $25 as well as the water shoes. They have different bundles of what you can buy for certain prices. Unfortunately we spent an additional $120 on those goggles and water shoes thinking that we really would need them for the activities. BE WARNED: The ATV ride was about 15-20…”

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4.Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll visit three cenotes near Cancun, swim in clear natural pools, use a zipline and jumping platform, then taste several tequilas with a Maya snack and dance ritual. Guides such as Chris, Miguel, Luis, and Eric lead the activities. Expect a lively park setting, bumpy transport, and possible sales pitches.

“Places were beautiful. Well organized, Miguel was very friendly and polite . Tequila testing was very fun”

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5.Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,113 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Follow guides such as Carlos, Karina, or Maui through Puerto Morelos for fish, shrimp, chicken, veggie, and Yucatecan pork tacos. Add a tequila tasting, handmade ice cream, souvenir stops, and free time by the sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but traffic can stretch the four-hour schedule.

“Lots of shops to go into, the only downfall IMO. Definitely paid too much for a little figurine and a small bottle of white vanilla... no one's fault but my own. Our Guide Maui was amazing! The ice cream was SO GOOD! And the tacos were delicious. Tried a traditional Yucatán Limon soup that was very good”

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6.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Pack five Cancun adventures into one half-day at Mayan Jungle Rush: four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, a freshwater cenote, lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Chris, Flako, H, and David “Flash” keep the group moving, but expect extra charges for lockers, insurance, photos, and gear.

“It was in the middle of nowhere/jungle life, the place was great as you did a little bit of everything. Zipline, ATVs (favorite activity), Horsebackriding (it felt like it was only about 15 minutes), our tour guide David "Flash" was great, friendly and definitely kept everyone entertained”

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