Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

Playa del Carmen, MX
83% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (1896 reviews)

Included

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    Access to beaches, bays and natural pools
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    Use of lounge chairs, hammocks and rest areas, Life jackets and inner tubes.
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    Interactive map to download https://maps.xcaret.com/
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    Access to the park and pick up and drop off at the meeting point
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    If you purchase the Xcaret Plus option, you will be able to use the Plus Area.
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    If you purchase the Xcaret Plus option, you will be able to use the snorkeling equipment
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    Show
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    Water activities in the underground river
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    Lunch
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    You will receive your park entry wristband on the bus on the way to the park.
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    More than 50 activities included and +300 actors in scene

Excluded

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    Photos (available to purchase)
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    Optional activities as snuba, seatrek, adrenalina (you can buy them directly in the park)
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    Gratuities
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    Souvenirs (available to purchase)
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    Food and drinks are not included if you choose the xcaret basic option.

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
Aquamarina Beach Hotel
Bahia Principe Grand Coba
Bahia Principe Grand Tulum
Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal
Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'an
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Barcelo Maya Caribe
Barcelo Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
Beach Palace All Inclusive
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites
Beloved Playa Mujeres
Cancun Bay Resort - All Inclusive
Catalonia Riviera Maya
Catalonia Royal Tulum
Catalonia Yucatan Beach
City Express by Marriott Cancun
Club Regina Cancun
Comfort Inn Cancun Aeropuerto
Courtyard Cancun Airport
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Desire Riviera Maya Resort
Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya
Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
El Dorado Maroma
El Dorado Royale
El Dorado Seaside Suites
Emporio Cancun
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Fairmont Mayakoba
Fiesta Americana Cancun Villas
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Finest Playa Mujeres
Flamingo Cancun All Inclusive
Four Points By Sheraton Cancun Centro
Generations Riviera Maya Resort
Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa Cancun
GR Solaris Cancun
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Grand Oasis Cancun
Grand Oasis Palm
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
Grand Park Royal Cancun
Grand Park Royal Cozumel
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Haven Riviera Cancun
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-inclusive Resort
Hotel Adhara Cancun
Hotel Dos Playas Faranda Cancun
Hotel Hacienda Morelos
Hotel imperial Las Perlas
Hotel Krystal Cancun
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
Hotel Riu Cancun
Hotel Riu Caribe
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Iberostar Selection Cancun
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo
Iberostar Waves Paraiso Del Mar
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG hotel
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Kimpton Tres Rios
Krystal Grand Cancun All Inclusive
Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club
Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
Live Aqua Cancun
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Melia Casa Maya Cancun All Inclusive
Nizuc Resort and Spa
Occidental Costa Cancun
Occidental Tucancun
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Ocean Riviera Paradise
Ocean View Cancun Arenas
Oleo Cancun Playa
Palmar Beach Resort
Paradisus Cancun
Real Inn Cancun
Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina
Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive
Rosewood Mayakoba
Royalton CHIC Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
Sandos Cancun
Seadust Cancun Family Resort
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Secrets The Vine Cancun
Solymar Beach Resort
Suites Brisas Beach Resort
Sun Palace Cancun
Sunset Marina Resort & Yacht Club
Temptation Cancun Resort
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
The Royal Cancun All Suites Resort
The Royal Haciendas All Suites Resort & Spa
The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
TRS Coral Hotel
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
Villa Del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
WIVC Coral Mar Resort
Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
*** This is an official product of Grupo Xcaret *** 1. For guests using Airbnb, a designated public meeting point has been allocated. Please write 'Plaza las Perlas' for Playa del Carmen on the address line. For Cancún, please write Base Xcaret. For Tulum, please write 'Aloft Tulum'. Please write 'Hotel Hacienda Morelos' when making a reservation for Puerto Morelos. 2. If your accommodation is not a hotel, you will need to enter your exact address including street name, street number, house number, county, postcode and city. 3. We can pick you up at your hotel or at the nearest available point on our routes. 4. To know the exact time and meeting point you must send a message thru the option on your reservation or call us at least 24 hours prior to the purchased visit date. 5. The guides will wear red T-shirts with the Xcaret logo on the back for easy identification. The guides will call out the name of the tour. 6. Upon pick up, please present your printed or digital voucher, photo ID and the credit card you used to make the purchase to board the bus and receive a wristband to enter the park. 7. You must arrive 15 minutes early at your assigned location. Notes: a. Please let us know if you do not require transport. b. We cannot guarantee to collect you from a hotel where you are not a guest, as some hotels have policies that do not allow visitors onto the premises. c. If you do not have a hotel at the time you purchase your ticket, you must contact Viator Customer Service at least 24 hours prior to your park visit to coordinate your pickup with us. d. Transportation is not private, so you will be sharing the bus with other visitors to Grupo Xcaret. e. Depending on your hotel location, you should expect to spend between 30 minutes and an hour and a half travelling to the park.

What to expect

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Xcaret

Transportation will pick up and drop off from hotel/meeting point to park entrance.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Water activities: - Underground River - Blue River - Mayan River - Manatee River - Paradise River - The Inlet - Beaches and Natural Pools

Duration 360 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Flora 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

Duration 360 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Culture: - 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

Duration 3 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Performances: - 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.

Duration 300 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Dream 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

Duration 240 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Xcaret Park

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Special 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)

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Xcaret Park

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Food & 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.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    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.
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    *** This is an official product of Grupo Xcaret ***
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    All requests for changes, cancellations and/or refunds on bookings must be made at least 24 hours prior to the visit date.
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    Children's prices are based on height. Children over 1.4 metres (4.6 feet) pay the adult fare. Children between 3.2 feet (1 metre) and 4.6 feet (1.4 metres) pay the children's fare. All children under 3.2 feet (1 metre) travel free provided they do not occupy a seat.
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    If you do not know the name of the hotel at the time of purchase, you must contact Viator Customer Service at least 24 hours prior to your park visit to coordinate the pickup with us.
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    Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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    Infants 0 to 4 years are Free of charge.
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Interactive map available https://maps.xcaret.com/
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    It is recommended that you bring comfortable, lightweight clothing, walking shoes or trainers, biodegradable sunscreen, a swimsuit and towel, and an extra change of clothes.
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    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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    Pick up is from various hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, so the pick up time will vary depending on your hotel location. We will pick you up at your hotel or at the nearest available point on our routes.
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Some activities like underground rivers have a check point for health issues
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The voucher time is for information only.
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    To know the exact time and meeting point, you must send a message thru the option on your reservation or call us at least 24 hours prior to the purchased visit date.
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    Tours and days of operation are subject to availability and change.
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    We accept changes to visit dates (valid in current year and subject to seasonal tariff changes)
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    Wheelchair accessible
Provided by Grupo Xcaret

What our experts say

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    Bring biodegradable sunscreen to protect nature.
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    Try the local cuisine at the buffet—it's delicious!
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    Plan your day using the interactive map.
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    Catch the Xcaret México Espectacular show.
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    Arrive early to enjoy all activities!

More About this Experience

Introduction

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary adventure at Xcaret, an eco-archaeological park nestled in the scenic Riviera Maya. This incredible tour takes you on a journey through time, as you explore ancient Mayan ceremonial sites and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the park. With convenient pickup and drop-off from your Cancun hotel, this one-of-a-kind experience is hassle-free and full of excitement.

What to expect?

At Xcaret, you can expect an abundance of breathtaking activities and unforgettable moments. Dive into crystal-clear Caribbean waters and snorkel amidst vibrant marine life, discovering the beauty of the underground rivers that were once used by the Mayans. Immerse yourself in nature as you encounter birds, butterflies, monkeys, crocodiles, and even sea turtles within the lush forested grounds. Take in the cultural richness of the park by visiting archaeological sites, exploring a traditional Mayan village, and witnessing captivating performances that showcase the history and traditions of the Mayan civilization.

Who is this for?

This tour is for adventurers and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're traveling with your family, seeking a romantic getaway, or simply looking to connect with nature and history, Xcaret offers a diverse range of activities suitable for everyone. The park's accessible facilities and inclusive environment ensure that every visitor can fully enjoy this immersive experience.

Why book this?

Booking this tour will grant you priority access to Xcaret, maximizing your time to explore the park and indulge in its many wonders. With convenient transportation from your Cancun hotel, you can relax and enjoy the journey, knowing that every detail of your experience has been taken care of. Xcaret offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and history in a single setting, allowing you to create lifelong memories and gain a deeper understanding of the rich heritage of the Mayan civilization. It's an opportunity to embark on an educational and unforgettable adventure that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the beauty of our world.

Good to know

When preparing for your visit to Xcaret, remember to pack comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for various activities and weather conditions. The park also offers a wide range of additional experiences that can be purchased at an extra cost, such as swimming with dolphins, snorkeling tours, and even a sweat lodge experience. If you opt for the Xcaret Plus package, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch buffet and refreshments throughout the day. It's important to note that food and beverages are only included in the Xcaret Plus package.

Reviews

Visitors who have experienced Xcaret rave about the park's stunning natural beauty, incredible performances, and educational value. They highlight the thrilling adventure of snorkeling in the underground rivers and marveling at the diverse flora and fauna. Many reviewers praise the cultural performances, describing them as captivating and a true celebration of Mexican traditions. Overall, guests express immense satisfaction with their Xcaret experience, noting that it exceeded their expectations and provided them with a deep appreciation for the Mayan culture and the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya.

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