15 1-Day Tours on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214Our pick

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a small group of up to 10, then enjoy lunch and a walk in Valladolid before swimming at Cenote Xux Ha. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra bring Maya history to life, while snacks, drinks, tickets, and transfers are included.

“Paloma is an excellent tour guide! Highly, highly recommend this tour - the cenote at the end is truly magical”

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2.Sian Ka’an Adventure Full Day Trip to Punta Allen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,179 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $254

Spend about 10 hours exploring Sian Ka’an with guides such as Miguel, Kenya, Pablo, or Niko. Drive the rough road to Punta Allen, cruise mangroves and lagoons, watch for manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, turtles, and birds, snorkel when weather allows, then enjoy lunch in the fishing village.

“Great knowledgeable guide lots of information. Boat ride was great fun lots of animals and plant. Highly recomend”

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3.From Cancun: Day Trip to Tulum, Cenote & Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · 11 hours - 1 day · from $51

Spend 11 hours visiting Tulum’s Maya ruins, swimming at Cenote Mariposa, eating a buffet lunch, and exploring Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Susanna, Carlos, Jorge, and Mauricio lead bilingual tours, while roundtrip transport links Cancun or Puerto Morelos with each stop.

“The day was really great and thanks to our guides Jorge and Jesus I had amazing time! Everything was organized well and went smoothly :)”

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4.Chichen Itza Day Trip from Tulum Including Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend about 12 hours visiting Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal, a Yucatecan buffet, and Valladolid from Tulum. A bilingual guide such as Jesus, Niza, or Rafael leads the day, with hotel pickup in selected areas. Expect a full schedule, extra fees, sales stops, and a memorable swim in a turquoise cenote.

“Cezar was our tour guide and he is amazing! He increased my confidence in the open ocean (non-swimmer).”

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5.Holbox Island Full Day Trip with Lunch From Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Holbox for a long day of lagoon views, shallow-water stops, Isla Pasión, bird watching, local lunch, and free time in town. Guides such as Arturo, Luis, Genaro, and Jonathan have led past departures, though English service can vary.

“Overall the excursion was a great experience. Positive: beautiful stop at “mosquito beach” clear water, just beautiful. Tour guide: friendly and knowledgeable, lunch was good. Negatives: it’s a very long van ride from Playa Del Carmen 2 hrs - the pier at Holbox is in disrepair and we had to get off the boat directly in to gross seaweed/ stagnant water that smelled like a toilet. - it’s extremely hot on the island and 2 hours is too long unless you really enjoy shopping for souvenirs. I could have done without stopping at Holbox Island all together, it would have made the overall experience better.”

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6.Chichen Itza Day Trip from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a multilingual guide such as Martin, Gonzalo, or Carlos. See El Castillo and the Great Ball Court, swim at Nool-Ha Cenote, eat a Yucatecan buffet, and make a short stop in Valladolid. Expect a full 12 to 14-hour day.

“The tour is nice, but could be a bit more organized as the pickup spots are crowded with people going in multiple directions. More info could be added. Also lots of sale opportunities from locals. Other than that the tour does take you to nice spots and the cenote after walking in the heat of Chichen Itza is a great way to get refreshed.”

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7.Tulum and Cenote Casa Tortuga Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Explore Tulum with a guide such as Sandro, Tomas, or Rocco, then swim through an open-air and cave-like cenote at Casa Tortuga. Hotel pickup, admission, transport, and a small group of up to 15 are included, but bring extra water and confirm your pickup point and cenote.

“Tomas was great and very humble ❤️ Super informative and willing to do what was needed. They arrived on time at the lobby and very professional.”

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8.Mayan Adventure – 3 different snorkeling sites in one day!

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $119

Spend up to seven hours visiting three snorkeling sites in Quintana Roo, often including two cenotes and a lagoon. Guides such as Pablo and Dimi provide safety tips and explain local plants and wildlife. Hotel pickup, gear, lunch, drinks, and entrance fees are included.

“Scam ! 7 Stunden Ausflug angegeben. Waren nach 5 Stunden zurück im Hotel. 30min davon waren Schnorcheln. Definitiv nicht empfehlenswert!”

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9.Tulum Day Trip: Pyramids + Reef Snorkel & Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Visit Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins with a bilingual guide, snorkel near Playa Maya for a water-level view of the coast, then swim in Cenotes Labnaha. Pickup is offered from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Bring cash for the $25 archaeological-zone tax, tips, and extras.

“Loved the experience the crews were great and meeting other amazing people was fun. Loved it!!! Would recommend to anyone who wants a great excursion!!! Thank you!!!”

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10.Tour to visit the archeological site of Tulum, Coba and a Cenote in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend one long day exploring Tulum and Coba with a certified English-speaking guide, swimming in Tamcach-Ha and Choo-Ha cenotes, eating a regional buffet, and browsing Playa del Carmen. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance tickets, and lunch are included, but conservation and Jaguar Park fees cost extra.

“I was ABANDONED by the tour & I am being REFUSED A REFUND.”

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11.1 day of diving in Cenotes price for 2 certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $392

Spend a full morning and afternoon exploring two cenotes, Chak Mool and Kukulkan, with Dive Guru. This small-group trip includes hotel pickup in central Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras, two tanks, snacks, lunch, and guidance from instructors such as Lena, Sofia, and Edgar. Certified divers only.

“Everything from setting up to diving was more than expected. The instructor was knowledgeable and we felt that we were in good hands! We only had a day for fun activities and so glad we found this diving center! Will definitely be coming back for a longer diving experience! Thank you again and highly recommended!”

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12.Tulum, Coba, Cenote , 3 places in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Spend about 10 hours visiting Tulum and Coba with a certified English-speaking guide, then cool off at Cenote Kuxtal. The tour includes transport, entry tickets, and a buffet lunch. Pickup may be available from your hotel, though some Playa del Carmen bookings meet at Coco Bongo.

“Perfect trip. Many informations. Interesting places....best of all was swimming in cenote...guider was great”

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13.Enjoy 4 places in 1 day, Tulum Coba Cenote and Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $51

Spend about 11 hours exploring Tulum and Coba, swimming in Cenote Kuxtal, eating a regional buffet, and stopping in Playa del Carmen. Expect early pickup, plenty of walking, a group of up to 52 people, and possible extra park and conservation fees.

“Day trip was great, it's more of an endurance day trip than leisure. Lots of walking, wear good walking shoes”

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14.Chichen Itza, Suytun and Ikkil cenotes in One Day Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $68

Leave Playa del Carmen or Cancún early for a guided Chichén Itzá visit, swims at Suytún and Ik Kil, a regional buffet, and a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Roberto and Joshua have earned praise for clear explanations and good humor. Expect shared transport, a box lunch, and a full 12-hour day.

“Roberto was funny and explained the tour the whole time. It was an all day tour but it was organized and liked how we got offered lots of refreshments and food. We got to do a lot in one day I am happy to chose this event at the last minute”

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15.Day Trip to Tulum, Coba Ruins, and Cenote Cave in Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $89

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Coba, Tulum, and Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich on an 11 to 12-hour shared tour. You’ll get guided walks, lunch, bottled water, cave snorkeling, and hotel or meeting-point pickup. Plan for MX$700 in local taxes and moderate physical activity.

“So fun to learn about something new from people in area. Great driver, on time and we felt safe the whole time!”

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