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7-DAY ITINERARY · MEXICO

7 days in Cancún & the Riviera Maya

📅 7 days · 6 nights💵 ≈ US$1,584 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026👨‍👩‍👧 Family🗓 Best: Dec–Apr
💵 About US$1,584 per person with flights from Toronto (US$6,337 for 2 adults and 2 children)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Enjoy a week of sun-soaked adventures in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, perfect for families seeking relaxation and exploration.

DAY 1Fly to Cancún≈ US$381 pp
14:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

15:30⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Cancún

Lands at 22:00

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≈ US$423 pp
22:45🚆

Pre-booked private transfer

About 30 min from the airport

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US$11 pp
23:15🛏

Check-in at Hotel NYX Cancun (6 nights)

6 nights in Cancún · ~US$247 per night · Check in and settle · Cancún Hotel Zone

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US$371 pp
DAY 2Beach day in Cancún≈ US$53 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Public bus to Tulum and Playa del Carmen

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Playa Delfines

Enjoy the beautiful beach and stunning views.

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at La Habichuela

Famous for its seafood and Mexican dishes.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Interactive Aquarium Cancún

Great for kids, see marine life up close.

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US$11 pp
17:00📍

Playa Tortugas

A lively beach with activities and restaurants.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at El Fish Fritanga

Casual dining with fresh seafood options.

US$18 pp
DAY 3Exploring Tulum Ruins and Surroundings≈ US$79 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Public bus to Tulum and Playa del Carmen

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Tulum Ruins

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins by the sea.

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US$14 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Sale e Pepe

Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine near Tulum.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Gran Cenote

Another stunning cenote, great for swimming and snorkeling.

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US$14 pp
16:30⭐

Akumal Beach

Relax on the beach and see sea turtles in the wild.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Trattoria Romana Tulum

Savor authentic Italian dishes in a cozy setting.

US$26 pp
DAY 4Cenote Adventure in Cancún≈ US$95 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Public bus to Tulum and Playa del Carmen

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Cenote Dos Ojos

Explore stunning underwater caves and swim in crystal-clear waters.

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US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at La Nave Pizzeria

Enjoy delicious pizzas and local dishes in a family-friendly setting.

US$14 pp
14:00📍

Cenote Gran Cenote

Swim and snorkel in this beautiful cenote with lots of fish.

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US$28 pp
17:30📍

Cenote swim

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Sale e Pepe

Savor Italian cuisine with a cozy atmosphere, perfect for families.

US$21 pp
DAY 5Xcaret or Xel-Há≈ US$64 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Public bus to Tulum and Playa del Carmen

For getting around today

US$4 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Cancún

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Xcaret or Xel-Há

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Cancún

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 6Exploring Playa del Carmen≈ US$60 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Public bus to Tulum and Playa del Carmen

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Playa del Carmen Beach

Enjoy the sandy shores and gentle waves.

Free
11:00📍

5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida)

Famous shopping and dining street, great for families.

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at La Casa del Agua

Family-friendly restaurant with local cuisine.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Cenote Chaak Tun

Swim in a beautiful cenote, fun for kids.

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US$18 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at El Fogón

Delicious tacos and local dishes, casual vibe.

US$18 pp
DAY 7Back home≈ US$5 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel NYX Cancun

At your hotel, or a café nearby

10:20⭐

Check-out from Hotel NYX Cancun

Check out

Free
10:35🚆

Taxi to Cancún Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$5 pp
14:00✈️

Flight from Cancún to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$423 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 4 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 7-day trip to Cancún and the Riviera Maya cost?

About US$1,584 per person (US$6,337 for 2 adults and 2 children) for this 7-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$847) and 6 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$737 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Cancún and the Riviera Maya?

December to April is dry and sunny; May to November is hotter, with a chance of storms.

How many days do you need in Cancún and the Riviera Maya?

7 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Beach day in Cancún; Exploring Tulum Ruins and Surroundings; Cenote Adventure in Cancún; Xcaret or Xel-Há. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Cancún and the Riviera Maya?

This plan uses taxi, bus and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$34 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Cancún and the Riviera Maya?

This plan uses Hotel NYX Cancun (Hotel NYX Cancun, Cancún) (or similar), 6 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$371 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Is this itinerary good for kids?

Yes. It is planned for 2 adults and 2 children, with family-friendly stops, meals at sensible times and realistic travel times between places. Tell the planner your children’s ages with “Customise this trip” to fine-tune it.