Top Playa del Carmen Holidays and Seasonal Packages

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote, with a cave visit too. Hotel transport included.

Leave the logistics to the experts and set off into the warm Caribbean Sea on this half-day catamaran sailing adventure from Playa del Carmen. Your luxurious boat cruises along the Riviera Maya coastline, stopping at the Inah Reef—one of the best locations in the region for snorkeling. Try stand-up paddleboarding while you’re out there too. After your water activities, enjoy a gourmet lunch and an open bar.

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in Playa del Carmen that reveals locally loved food hot spots you might miss alone. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a. Visit local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, consider this comprehensive PADI certification course in Playa del Carmen. The three-day program includes classroom training, two pool dives, two cenote dives, and two open water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Trainings take place in the mornings, leaving plenty of time to explore more of the area in the afternoon and evenings. After completing the course, you are qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet. Hotel pickup and drop-off every day is included.

Meet Chef Alma and begin your Cooking experience. This hands-on cooking takes place in the family home of Chef Alma. Chef Alma will share with you the best of her own family recipes, as well as the finest of the traditional Mexican dishes. Join us for a Mexican food cooking class; and delight yourself with the best of the Mexican flavors. You will hand make your own corn tortillas, learn cooking techniques and you will indulge yourself into the delicious and more representative dishes of the Mexican cuisine. And the best of all: you eat what you cook during the class. All this in authentic "Mi Casa es su Casa" atmosphere

Visit the ancient archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza and the colonial town of Valladolid, with the chance to take a dip in Cenote Samaal along the way, with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll learn about Mayan history, cool off in an open cenote, and get the chance to do some shopping in Valladolid, all with a professional guide to lead the way.

Uncover Playa del Carmen's authentic culinary scene—and leave the tourist trail far behind—on this small-group tasting tour. Led by your guide, embark on an immersive walking tour, discovering more of the city's sights and history as you go. Along the way, indulge in the local cuisine, from ceviche and barbecue to tacos and tamales. You'll also sample tropical juices—or aguas frescas—and satisfy your sweet tooth with an authentic chocolate treat.

This intriguing small-group tour from Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya combines two prominent archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula: iconic Chichen Itza and less-visited Ek Balam. A professional guide shows you both, with free time to climb the main pyramid at Ek Balam. In between, visit Hubiku Cenote for a swim and dig into a buffet lunch. Please note: Chichen Itza tickets are at your own expense.

Discover the wonders of Chichen Itza like never before with exclusive early access that allows you to explore the iconic archaeological site in the cool morning hours, free from the bustling crowds. This unique tour offers a fascinating insight into Mexico's history and provides context and insight thanks to a guide.

Depart Playa del Carmen for a day of cultural experience and adrenaline-inducing activities. Begin with a visit to Tulum, an ancient Maya coastal city that's home to archaeological remains and sandy beaches. Then, soar through the air on a zipline before descending to a cenote to swim and snorkel. Wind down with a tasty buffet lunch.