Top 13 Buffet Experiences on the Riviera Maya

1.Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Leave Playa del Carmen early for guided visits to Ek Balam and Chichén Itzá, with time to climb selected Ek Balam structures, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and eat a Mexican buffet. Guides such as Marcela, Beto, Pastor, and Kevin are known for lively history talks and helpful photography tips.

“We enjoyed everything. The guide, Izakc was so knowledgeable. I was able to know Maya culture. EkBalam was interesting ruins!”

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2.Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cenote & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 196 reviews · from $89

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, then cool off at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy a buffet and tequila tasting, and make a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Marcela, Arturo, Rodrigo, Frank, and Omer have led this popular 12-hour outing.

“Paul was brilliant & very knowledgeable. Driver Ivan made us feel very safe & comfortable. The only downside is it’s a long day but it’s out of there control of course. We was also told soft drinks would be included in the price but when we arrived at the Cenote after a scorching day we had to pay. Not much of an issue just a heads up in case you planned not to bring money if you think it’s free.”

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3.Coba and Tulum, cenote swim and buffet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 12 hours visiting Tulum and Coba with an English-speaking guide, then cool off at Cenote Mariposa after a Mayan tradition demonstration. Guides such as Miguel and Carlos have earned praise for clear, friendly storytelling. Round-trip hotel pickup and a buffet lunch are included, but drinks and a listed admission fee cost extra.

“We had an amazing time at Coba and Tulum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and he told us numerous fascinating tidbits about he history of the Maya and about their life and activities at Coba and Tulum. We had enough time for sightseeing and pictures. The Cenote Mariposa was quiet and pristine, and the food we had there for lunch was delicious.”

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4.Chichen Itza, Yucatecan Buffet, Cenote Saamal and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $37Best value

Spend a full day visiting Chichen Itza, swimming at Saamal Cenote, eating a Yucatecan buffet, and touring Valladolid. A bilingual guide leads the first part at the ruins, with free time afterward. Hotel pickup covers Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and Tulum.

“Check litle caractors, I use to pay 250 dollars more when i got there. The lunch was include with two drinks (Beers). But the chaman show before was so Boring. Acces to chitzen itza is include but not much at the cenote.”

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5.Tour to Cozumel by Catamaran with Snorkeling and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Spend a full day crossing from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, snorkeling at Palancar, Colombia, El Cielo, and Cielito, then relaxing at Playa Mia. Joluga Catamaran provides gear, lunch, drinks, ferry transport, and free time in San Miguel. The group can reach 45 people.

“Please do not book with this company ever! I’ve had the worst experience with them. Their advertisement never states a child age restriction. They allow you to purchase tickets for children without advising people that children under 6 are not allowed on a catamaran and children under 8 are not allowed to snorkel in Cozumel waters. My daughter is 5 1/2 and after arriving at the meet up point, they told us we were not gonna be allowed to board the boat due to her being under 6. They took my full payment of $498 for 3 people (me my husband and daughter) and never informed us of an age…”

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6.Tour to Coba Tulum and Cenote with Buffet from Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Travel from Tulum to Coba and Tulum’s coastal ruins with an English-speaking guide, a buffet lunch, Mayan traditions, and a Cenote Mariposa visit. Guide Susana is specifically praised in the tour feedback. The $69 price excludes archaeological-site admissions.

“A better experience with two archeological sites at Tulum and Coba with two cenote swims. The immersion into the Mayan Village was a nice touch with the lunch. Chichen Itza is too long of a trip at 12 hours. However, it is a one of the Seven Wonders of the World now. The tour guide was great. Susana.”

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7.Extreme Adventure in Cobá (ATVs + Zip Lines + Cenote + Buffet)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about 10 hours combining ATV riding, jungle zip lines, a sacred cenote, a Mexican buffet, and Cobá’s Maya ruins. Pickup serves Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya hotels. Tulum guests meet at Super Aki. English service is offered, and guide Vincent has earned praise for his help throughout the day.

“The only cool thing about this tour is the cave cenote. The facility in Tulum where the vans meet up had a women’s bathroom but no working light so we had to take a flashlight. The road off the highway to get to the activities is so bumpy that it’s takes a good 30 minutes to get down the driveway. The ATVs are really loud. The front tires are super wide and I’m pretty sure they are made to go on the back tires. When you hit a bump, they bite into the road and the steering jerks. I almost crashed a couple times and I have been driving ATV’s…”

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8.Guided Trip to Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal, Buffet and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, then swim at Cenote Saamal, eat a regional buffet, and make a short Valladolid stop. The 12-hour shared trip includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and free time for photos, but requires an extra MX$765 tax.

“This is a very long day with much of the time in the morning spent driving long distances to pick up others for the trip. The cenote and stop for lunch were nice but the restaurant was very hot. I felt that we were nickle and dimed along the way. In addition the tour guide did not speak to the english speaking guests as much as he did the spanish speaking guests making us feel as though we did not get the full benefit of the tour guide. I would not recommend this excursion.”

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9.Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun and Ikkil + Buffet and more!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun, Cenote Ik Kil, and Valladolid. You get shared transport, a bilingual guide, boxed breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, guided ruins, and cenote swimming with life jackets. Expect a long, full day.

“Pickup at 6:50am and the driver arrived in time. Once we were on the bus, we were told to be drop off at a meeting point to continue with our tour. Visited Suytun Cenote, visitors who wished to go onto the platform to take pictures has to shower (neck down) to wash off any sunscreen and mosquitoes repellent. Stayed an hour and we head off to Mayan community to see Cocoa and buffet lunch. We headed to Chichen Itza after lunch and has an English guided tour, very well explained the history and have enough time to go around taking pictures. After Chichen Itza we went to Ikkil Cenote where…”

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10.Playa del Carmen Amazing Secret River with Buffet and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Visit Rio Secreto from Playa del Carmen in a small cave group, walking and swimming through limestone galleries with a guide such as Angel or Jens. Your $109 tour includes transport, safety gear, lockers, a buffet, and a flavored drink. Personal photography is not allowed, and photo packages cost extra.

“The guide Angel lead us through the many twists and turns of Rio Secreto, all the while giving us historical and natural facts about the site. It was a fun experience.”

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11.From Playa del Carmen: Tour to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid with Cenote and buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $99

Travel by coach from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, where a bilingual guide explains Maya history, architecture, and mythology. Swim at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting, then visit Valladolid. Guides such as Jorge and Juam are praised for clear, humorous tours.

“The tour guide Jorge was awesome and gave us tons of info about the history of the Mayas. The trip was in a comfy coach. The cenote was beautiful and Chinchen Itza was also great. Unfortunately, the time in Valladolid is really short. But all in all, it was a successful trip.”

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12.Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling with Buffet and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres, with about three hours for island time and one hour snorkeling near Playa Norte. Pickup is offered, a buffet and open bar are included, and the group can reach 40 people. Confirm the boat type before booking.

“Wonderful experience! Private catamaran with the family with snorkeling, drinks, and food. Would definitely tell anyone to go on this trip. The water and reefs are stunning. Absolutely recommend!”

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13.Guided tour to Tulum & Cobá ruins + Cenote + Buffet + PDC

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Visit Tulum and jungle-covered Cobá with a certified bilingual guide, swim at Muul'Ichi Ts'ono'ot cenote, enjoy a regional buffet, and spend 45 minutes on Playa del Carmen's 5th Avenue. Shared transport, admission, and hotel pickup are included.

“We booked this tour and was informed to be picked at 6:50 am. On the day of tour, we waited for 25 minutes and it was a no show. Later we were told that they updated time to 8:40 am! 2 hours changed without informing us prior! We wasted our sleep and energy due to their unprofessional behavior. Do not recommend to book this tour”

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