Top Playa del Carmen Volunteer Tours

Enjoy a hassle-free experience with hotel pickup and a certified guide In German , French , Italian , Spanish or English. Join us for a magical experience where you will be part of one of the Mayan rituals that for years has been sacred and is still practiced today. Learn about how a small Mayan community lives, as well their lifestyle and the traditions that they keep alive. In the Mayan night, you will be part of a sacred purification ceremony, where the whole environment prepares to enter the "womb of mother earth", the TEMAZCAL, a volcanic stone steam bath ideal for cleansing and renewing mind and body. After this experience, we will refresh and enjoying in a refreshing cenote, and delight with a gastronomic experience with a simple but delicious typical food, accompanied by Water of “Jamaica”. The Mayan Night tour is for adults only. Visit a Mayan Village • Temazcal & Mayan ceremony • Swim in a exclusive cenote • Dinner & Refreshments

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.

Make the most of your time in Cancun with this four-in-one half-day adventure tour. Ride ATVs through the terrain, soar across zip lines in the jungle, take a swim in a cenote, and try local tequila during a tasting. With round-trip transportation, safety gear, and snacks provided, you won't have to plan a thing.

Enjoy a day of Riviera Maya adventure at Xplor Park, with all-inclusive access to underground river trips, amphibious vehicle trails, and zip lines. Paddle, swim, drive, and soar as all equipment is provided, along with dressing rooms and secure lockers. Have the whole day to explore the park at your own pace, with a break to refuel with a lunch buffet, smoothies, and juice. Ideal for families and friends.

Guarantee your entry to Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret eco-archeological park by booking your admission tickets in advance. Combining nature with history, culture, and cuisine, Xcaret boasts more than 50 attractions that guarantee a fun-filled day out. Upgrade to a Xcaret Plus ticket to add a buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, a beer, lockers, and snorkeling gear rental, or book the night ticket to enjoy a cultural evening show.

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

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Cancun and Mayan Riviera. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

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.

Drive an all-terrain vehicle through the Maya jungle on a half-day adventure tour of Akumal. Select a single or double ATV and ride off the beaten path to lush jungles and go swimming in a crystal-clear cenote. Then, visit the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary to witness the program that helps rehabilitate and care for monkeys.

Take an off-road romp in the jungle beyond Playa del Carmen on this half-day excursion. Drive or ride in an off-road buggy, away from the crowds, and follow a guide into the jungle. Wash off the grime during a swim at a freshwater underground cenote and refuel with a delicious snack. This small-group tour ensures you receive personalized attention.

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.

This small-group tour combines three impressive archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Coba and Tulum. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, beverages and a buffet lunch, plus a swim in Multum Ha Cenote and a visit to the Jaguar Park Museum.

Discover the vibrant charm of Playa del Carmen with a visit to 5th Avenue and Mamita’s Beach Club on this beach clun and shopping tour. Relax by the beach, shop at your leisure, or explore a jewelry factory before heading to Hacienda Jalisco for a tequila tasting experience and authentic Mexican souvenirs. Your tour includes roundtrip transportation, a Matis jewelry gift certificate, and discounts at Mamita’s Beach Club. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of culture, style, and the best tequila in town.

When you’re in Cancun, don’t miss the chance to check off Chichen Itza and the wilder ruins at Yaxunah. This private day trip includes hotel pick-up, tickets, transportation, and logistics, leaving you to relax and focus on the Maya history and culture that abounds. After spending time at each site, you’ll stop for a cool-down dip in a sacred cenote, and savor Mexican food from a buffet before returning to Cancun.