Top Playa del Carmen Sightseeing Tours

Take an off-road romp in the jungle beyond Playa del Carmen on this half-day excursion. Drive or ride in a 2-person buggy, with 6-person options for families and people without driving licenses, and follow a guide into the jungle. Wash off the grime during a swim at an underground cenote and journey to an authentic Maya village. This small-group tour is limited to 14 passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention.

Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with swimming and snorkeling during this full-day tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins with admission included. Then, snorkel among sea turtles in Turtle Bay and swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup, round-trip transportation, and a tasty lunch buffet with vegetarian and gluten-free options are included.

Discover some of the Caribbean's bluest waters and whitest sands on this classic adventure to Isla Mujeres, tailored to value-conscious travelers. It includes hotel pickup, snorkeling, spinnaker flying, beach club access, open bar, catamaran cruise, and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll have free time to explore the island, with dock fees excluded.

Experience three top attractions near Tulum in one day, without worrying about a car rental, with this full-day combo tour from Playa del Carmen. Explore the Tulum Ruins with a guide who provides historic insights and answers questions. Afterwards, go for a swim at Cenote Nohoch, a natural, spring-fed sinkhole. Finally, head to Akumal Beach to snorkel alongside turtles who come to feed on seagrass.

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Dive into the natural wonders of Xel-Há Park, the Riviera Maya's ultimate aquatic paradise. With over 50 attractions, snorkel vibrant lagoons, float down rivers, bike through lush jungle trails, or relax on a hidden beach. This experience includes snorkeling gear, access to lounge areas, meals and beverages (if all-inclusive option selected), and hotel pickup with round-trip transportation.

Discover the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a guided tour that goes beyond the basics—you’ll get extra insights on everything from the site’s soaring pyramids to its massive ball court. And while many travelers overlook the fascinating sites near the ruins, you’ll make the most of your day by visiting a freshwater cenote, savoring Yucatec cuisine at a buffet lunch, and touring the colorful city of Valladolid.

This excursion will make you live the experience of the Mexican Caribbean where you will meet a coral reef, with underwater statues, we will take you to see one of the most paradisiacal islands in Mexico. Our guides will create an atmosphere of relaxation and fun for you to enjoy together with your loved ones.

Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure without having to rent a car on a full-day tour of Xplor Adventure Park that includes transfers from Cancun. Splash into subterranean rivers; paddle through caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on ziplines; and drive an amphibious vehicle on off-road trails. Feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet with refreshing beverages. This all-inclusive tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch.

Combine a jungle zipline course, an ATV ride with insurance, tequila tasting, and a swim in a cenote on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya. Guided, family-friendly excursions also include complimentary refreshments.

Enjoy a Mayan adrenaline adventure at Labnaha Cenotes & Eco Park with this comprehensive package, including tacos, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup. Challenge your driving skills on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); soar through a 5-zipline circuit, including one 1-kilometer long line; swim in a cenote accessed by a safe staircase. Upgrade to add horseback riding, reef snorkeling, or swimming with sea turtles.

Embark on the ultimate eco-tourism experience: visit Río Secreto Nature Reserve, an incredible semi-sunken cave system a few miles from Playa del Carmen. Don a wetsuit, helmet, and headlamp to explore this underground river's vast wonders, marveling at its impressive rock formations and splashing through the waters of its limestone tunnels as your guide identifies unique vegetation and tiny creatures along the way. Visit just the cave system or add visits to Tulum, Coba, or Puerto Morelos.

Snorkel with whale sharks on a full-day tour off the Yucatan coast from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, or Riviera Maya hotels—something that you can only do in this part of the planet. Under the direction of a biologist guide, swim with the world’s largest fish. Your day includes lunch on the boat and transfers from many hotels, but the reef tax is payable in cash.

Tulum's unreal swimming holes and snorkeling spots can be challenging to find without a guide. On this tour, a guide takes you to float through caverns and rock formations along the waters of an ancient cenote—a limestone sinkhole perfect for swimming. Afterward, head to Akumal Beach for snorkeling among sea turtles that call the beach home. Finish your morning with lunch and free time at a beach club hideaway.

Perfect for active travelers, this guided tour includes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride, cenote swim, and ziplining. First, head out on an ATV (single and double passenger options available) to an underground cenote for a swim. Then whizz through the jungle on a zipline course. Wrap up with lunch at a Mayan restaurant. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Visit Xplor Fuego park after nightfall without the hassle of renting on a car on this unique adventure that includes transfers from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen. Swim, drive, raft, and zipline through jungle paths and caves under the stars. Enjoy hotel pickup, skip the lines, and feast on a lavish all-you-can-eat buffet included with your admission.

Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve near Playa del Carmen on this excursion, where you swim and wade in one of Mexico's most spectacular underground caves, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Upgrade to add transfers from select Cancun and Playa Mujeres hotels. You can also opt to add the Tulum ruins, Puerto Morelos, or the plus package featuring a bike ride, a rappel, and a walk in a dry cave.

Skip the hassle of planning with this full-day tour from Cancun to Chichen Itza. Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, swim in the Ik Kil and Hubiku cenotes, and enjoy a Mexican-style buffet lunch at Hacienda Xaybeh, followed by a visit to Valladolid with dessert tasting. With hotel pickup included, experience a seamless, stress-free day combining history, culture, and local flavors.

Swap the beach for the jungle, without the hassle of organizing logistics and activities yourself. This adrenaline-pumping tour to Puerto Morelos from Cancun combines ATV riding, zip lines, suspension bridges, horseback riding, a cenote swim, and a tequila tasting—all in just one activity-packed day.

Eliminate the stress of figuring out logistics and experience two of Riviera Maya's highlights on this day trip—perfect for those short on time. Enjoy hotel pickup from Cancun and a guided tour of the Coba archaeological site to learn about Mayan culture and history. Then visit the underground Rio Secreto, exploring the river’s scenic stalactites and stalagmites by walking and swimming. Lunch and snacks are included for convenience.

Enjoy a unique adventure on your Riviera Maya vacation: a camel-back ride through jungle, beach and sand dunes. Get up close and personal with these adorable animals that can reach over 6 feet (2 meters) tall: feed them, take pictures, and learn a bunch of fun facts, too. For ease, your package includes a guide, a safety helmet, snacks, bottled water and round-trip transfers, with pickup direct from select hotels.

Kick up mud as you roar through the jungle and spray as you soar over the ocean on this combo tour that's perfect for adrenaline junkies. After a quick lesson from your guide, challenge your driving skills as you gun an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) over jungle tracks and trails, then race a Waverunner watercraft across the Caribbean. Your package includes transfers but lockers and dock fees are at your expense.