Riviera Maya · PLAYA DEL CARMEN TOURS

Playa del Carmen Tours: The 15 Best Days Out

220 tours  ·  from $24

Almost everything on this coast can be reached from Playa del Carmen in a morning. These 15 sort the cenote runs, the ruins, the boats and the jungle by what they cost, how long they take and how early the van comes for you.

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - Getting from Playa del Carmen to the park
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

1.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Spend about four hours at Extreme Adventure Eco Park on a guided ATV ride, three-zipline course, and cenote swim. Hotel pickup, a regional snack, bilingual guides, tequila tasting, and ATV insurance are included. Guides such as Sergio, Lalo, Gio, and Ximema have earned praise for keeping groups safe and upbeat.

“It’s everything they advertise but imagine someone offering an “Extreme Margarita” and it’s just a water down drink named extreme….. don’t let them get you.”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Akumal Beach and the Sea Turtle Search
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

2.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start early for guided snorkeling at Akumal Beach, where you may see sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish. Then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim in a clear cave cenote. Guides such as Max, Marina, and Daniel are praised for patience, humor, and safety.

“Our tour guide, Daniel San Francisco, and photographer Maxi, were amazing. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited, was very friendly, funny, and easy to get along with. Maxi was very nice, though quiet, but his photography spoke volumes. The photos he showed the group at the end were amazing. They were a great pair, and took good care of the group. It was a little bit of a colder day (by Mexico standards), so the cenote and snorkeling with turtles were not busy at all. We saw multiple turtles, sting rays, and beautiful coral formations.”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Chichen Itza: three hours planned, plenty to take in
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

3.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Start around 6:30 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle, reach Chichen Itza near opening, then swim at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and eat a la carte in Valladolid. Guides such as Abraham, Carlos, Heriberto, and Arnulfo tailor the day to your pace.

“We had a fastistic tour with Antonio. He was knowledgeable, friendly, organized and did a great job engaging our three kids. The tour was definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - Meeting a Maya community near Playa del Carmen
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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

4.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join guides such as Carlos and Abraham for a four-hour buggy ride through jungle tracks near Playa del Carmen. You’ll swim in a shaded cenote, visit a Maya village, enjoy a local snack, and return by hotel shuttle. Expect dust, mud, bumpy trails, and a small group capped at 14.

“This was fabulous!! So much fun!! The guides treated us like family! Fun ride, beautiful cenote, great food and culture.”

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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour - Stop one: meeting the food tour team
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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

5.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk beyond Playa del Carmen’s tourist strip with an English-speaking bilingual guide such as Abby, Marcel, Fabiola, or Enrique. Taste quesadillas, fruit drinks, tacos al pastor, mole, tamales, birria, and local ice cream while learning about Mexican food, street art, and Playa’s past.

“Great experience, our guide was full of knowledge of playa del carmen and gave us an insight into Mexico City and how the culture differs. The street art was amazing and the food selection was even better. Highly recommend and we’re so happy we got to experience authentic Mexican food.”

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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - Taking turns behind the wheel
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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

6.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

You will share a Can-Am buggy, take turns driving through dusty jungle trails, and swim in a clear natural cenote cave. Guides such as Fernando and Rigo keep the pace lively, explain the cenote, and often take photos and videos on your phone at no extra charge.

“Had a great time on this tour. It wasn't too long or short, it was just perfect! Fernando was a great guide and cool guy, felt like an old friend. The Cenote we went to was great, felt very special. I can't really swim but felt like I was able to float better in the Cenote's water. Got a good amount of swimming practice in. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Snorkeling with turtles at Akumal Beach
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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

7.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

You’ll swim through a cool, cave-like cenote with a guide such as Omar, Iker, or Paulina, then boat out near Akumal Beach to snorkel back toward shore among sea turtles and tropical fish. Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club follows. Expect mandatory life jackets, no cameras in the cenote, and possible long transfers.

“Was a great experience Jesus showed us around like a friend. Was very kind and informative. The turtles and cenote were fantastic.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - A cool freshwater break at Cenote Nohoch
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

8.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling with turtles at Akumal. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Oto, and Pablo have earned praise for keeping groups safe and informed. Lunch, gear, water, and transport are included.

“The cenote was the highlight of the trip! The turtles was a bit disappointing with sooo many people and murky water where everyone was trying to see the turtles. People in our group saw a few but I just saw the head of one peaking up. It was pretty cool anyway. Lunch at the Cenote was surprisingly good. The ruins were packed but our archaeological guide was knowledgeable.”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Walking Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

9.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto bring the ruins to life, while your day also includes a cenote swim, Yucatecan lunch, and Valladolid.

“Our Chichén Itzá tour with Betto was fantastic! He was incredibly punctual and supremely professional from start to finish. Betto's subject matter knowledge is truly impressive; he brought the ancient city to life, going above and beyond to explain everything in detail. He genuinely went out of his way to make sure we had a great time, ensuring we were comfortable and enjoying the experience. Just be warned, after learning so much about Mayan mathematics, you might be expected to pass a pop quiz at the end of the day!”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - The early pickup and long ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

10.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start early from Playa del Carmen for Chichén Itzá, where a certified guide explains Maya astronomy, architecture, and ritual life. Swim at Cenote Saamal, eat a Mexican buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Guides such as Lalo, Hugo, Roberto, Josue, Ruth, and Jorge have led recent departures, though assignments vary.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

11.Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 996 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $153

Spend about six hours at Xplor Park near Playa del Carmen, tackling ziplines, underground rivers, amphibious vehicles, cave walks, and the Toboganxote water slide. Your ticket includes a buffet lunch, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, equipment, and a locker, but not transportation or photos.

“You definitely need a full day to enjoy the whole park. We were there from 10am - 4pm and managed to get round all the activities once (twice on the hammock splash cos it was awesome!). The traffic light system in the ‘heart’ of the park is really useful for seeing how busy the different activities are. The new Water Xlide wasn’t on there though so that was just a ‘wait and see what they say’ job. We were told the queue was 1 hour and that was at around 3pm; it didn’t feel as long though once we got in it. It would be better if transport was included…”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - The bus ride from Playa del Carmen
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

12.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend a full day visiting Chichén Itzá, swimming in Cenote Noolha, walking a Maya village, and stopping in Valladolid. Guides such as Gonzalo, Rody, Rhett, Fred, and Christian have led engaging tours, but expect a large group, long bus rides, extra fees, and shopping stops.

“Very professional conduct and worth tour. Very punctual and informative tour with good facilities, plan and tour guides in Spanish as well as English.”

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The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen - Making tortillas, salsa, and your own margarita
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The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

13.The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend about 4.5 hours tasting meat-based tacos at up to four Playa del Carmen spots, making tortillas, salsa and a margarita, and trying pulque. Guides such as AK, Omar, Angel and Jarrett bring plenty of energy, but vegetarian choices are very limited.

“Expect to eat a lot of tacos. The restaurants are all very good. The atomsphere ranges from a rather nice sit down restaurant to a more neighborhood like spot. The tour guide, AK was great.”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Starting before sunrise
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

14.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Spend a full day with guides such as Manuel, Pastor, Beto, or Juan at Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Expect Mayan history, guided sightseeing, a cenote swim, optional buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a short colonial-town visit. The early start helps you beat heat and crowds.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience on this tour, and I can’t recommend it enough. Johnny Cash was an outstanding guide—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. What I appreciated most was how honest and accurate his storytelling was. I’ve been on tours before where the history felt exaggerated or misleading, but Johnny was clear, factual, and respectful of the real context, which made the experience so much more meaningful. A huge shoutout as well to Armando, our bus conductor, who was fantastic—professional, friendly, and made the whole journey smooth and comfortable. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and you could tell the team truly ...”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - The extra cash fee and what the $165 price covers
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

15.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave early from Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya with a guide such as Tonantzin, Antonio, or Jesus. Visit Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Ik Kil, eat a buffet lunch, and explore Coba in a group capped at 15. Expect about 11 hours, long drives, and a separate cash fee for Chichen Itza.

“Jesus was an amazing tour guide! And the cenote is not to be missed. The food at lunch was very fresh and plentiful options.”

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