Cancun Vacation Itinerary

Considering a getaway to Cancun?

Use these expert-curated 5-day itineraries to explore this tourist-centric city filled with exciting activities – and easily book your flights, hotels, rides and activities all in one place.

Plus, you can elevate your Delta Vacations getaway with any of the tours or activities bolded below, bookable in "Extras" before checkout.

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DAY 1: Welcome to Cancun
Luxury beachfront resort featuring poolside, loungers, umbrellas, palm trees, and ocean Sunset view. Luxury beachfront resort featuring poolside, loungers, umbrellas, palm trees, and ocean Sunset view.

ARRIVE:

  • Fly into CUN and take a private transfer to your resort
  • Use the e-Guide link in your travel documents for a seamless airport arrival experience

STAY:

AFTERNOON:

  • Take a dip in the pool or stroll along the beach

EVENING:

  • Enjoy dinner at La Parrilla Mexican Grill for authentic tacos and mariachi vibes, located at Plaza La Isla
  • If your energy permits, explore the Hotel Zone nightlife. Bonus points for dancing the night away at Mandala!
 

DAY 2: Isla Mujeres Exploration
Sunset boat over Cancun waters. Sunset boat over Cancun waters.

MORNING / AFTERNOON:

  • Take an adventurous ride through the jungle on the ATV Express Tour
  • Cool off from your ride with a dip in an ancient Mayan cenote

EVENING:

  • Take a Sunset Sail along the coast of Riviera Maya with breathtaking views   
 

DAY 3: Rooftop Relaxation
Luxury Cancun resort, rooftop, infinity pool with ocean views, lounge, chairs, and umbrellas. Luxury Cancun resort, rooftop, infinity pool with ocean views, lounge, chairs, and umbrellas.

MORNING:

  • Experience a relaxing treatment at The Royal Spa

AFTERNOON:

  • Rent a private rooftop cabana where you can enjoy prime views and unwind

EVENING:

  • Enjoy a selection of signature cocktails at one of the sleek resort bars
 

DAY 4: Eco Park Adventure
Sea turtle swimming in crystal clear turquoise waters near Cancun, Mexico. Sea turtle swimming in crystal clear turquoise waters near Cancun, Mexico.

ALL DAY:

  • Explore Tulum & Xel-Há Park, where you can float down the lazy river, cliff jump from natural rock formations, snorkel in lagoons and cenotes and bike through jungle trails

EVENING:

  • Return to the resort for the CX dining experience—a multi-sensory culinary journey with art, music and gourmet dishes
 

DAY 5: Farewell, Cancun
Aerial view of a Cancun beachfront resort with palm trees, white sand, and turquoise waters. Aerial view of a Cancun beachfront resort with palm trees, white sand, and turquoise waters.

MORNING:

  • Enjoy a final breakfast with ocean views and squeeze in a quick beach walk or spa treatment if time allows

AFTERNOON:

  • Take a private transfer to the airport for your flight home 
  • Use the e-Guide that is connected to your vacation booking to track your vehicle

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DAY 1: Hola, Cancun
Family of 4 looking out over the water on the beach during a sunny day. Family of 4 looking out over the water on the beach during a sunny day.

ARRIVE: 

  • Fly into CUN and take a private transfer to your resort

STAY: 

AFTERNOON:

  • Take a dip in the infinity pool or stroll the beach

EVENING:

  • Enjoy dinner at your resort at Blanca Blue
 

DAY 2: Island Adventure Day
Scenic ocean views at Punta Sur on Isla Mujeres with turquoise Caribbean waters. Scenic ocean views at Punta Sur on Isla Mujeres with turquoise Caribbean waters.

MORNING:

  • Take a ferry to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart to explore the island
  • Visit Punta Sur for cliffside views and sculptures

AFTERNOON:

  • Have lunch at Pizza Rolandi's in downtown Isla Mujeres
  • Relax at Playa Norte and grab fresh coconut water or ice cream

EVENING:

  • Head back to your resort and unwind with a casual dinner at DAO
 

DAY 3: Fun For Them, Calm For You
Luxury beachfront resort, Infiniti pool with palm trees, lounge, chairs, and ocean view. Luxury beachfront resort, Infiniti pool with palm trees, lounge, chairs, and ocean view.

MORNING:

  • Check out the Floating Aqua Park at the resort with the kids 

AFTERNOON:

  • Indulge in a spa treatment while the children enjoy the Kids’ Club

EVENING:

  • Have dinner at Bocados Steak House at your resort
 

DAY 4: Adventure All Day
Underground river surrounded by lush jungle vegetation in Cancun, Mexico. Underground river surrounded by lush jungle vegetation in Cancun, Mexico.

ALL DAY:

  • Spend the day at Xcaret Park where you can float down the underground river and visit the butterfly pavilion, jaguar habitat and aquarium

EVENING:

  • Catch the Xcaret México Espectacular show
  • Grab a bite inside the park or return to the resort for a relaxing meal
 

DAY 5: Adios, Cancun
Sunrise over a palm lined beach in Cancun with boats floating on calm Caribbean waters. Sunrise over a palm lined beach in Cancun with boats floating on calm Caribbean waters.

MORNING:

  • Enjoy a final breakfast at your resort and squeeze in a quick beach walk or dip in the pool

AFTERNOON:

  • Take a private transfer to the airport for your flight home 

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Delta Vacations - Curated Itinerary Terms

  • Curated itinerary may include publicly available landmarks and/or destinations, activities that are administered by third parties that have no affiliation with DLV, and activities that require reservations through a third party. 
  • Recommendations in bold are administered by third parties with whom DLV partners to offer vacation packages, and are subject to applicable terms and conditions when booked through DLV as part of a vacation package.
  • Curated itinerary is for demonstration purposes only.
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