Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan How to Get Around

For an ultimate day out on the beautiful water off Cancun, book this private yacht rental where your crew makes sure you have excellent service in the sunshine. You can choose how much time you want to rent your boat, depending on your interests. Then you can snorkel, paddleboard, or hang out on the floating mattress. Your captain takes you to different mangroves and lagoons, depending on how much time you have.

Discover Cozumel your way on a private 4-5 hour island tour with stress-free pickup/drop off from your hotel, cruise port, or ferry terminal. Travel in comfort with your own air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver-guide, who will tailor the itinerary to your interests. Explore highlights such as the San Gervasio ruins, Punta Sur, the Municipal Market, or the scenic eastern shore, or uncover hidden gems off the beaten path. Your tour also includes a stop at Coco’s Beach Club, where you can relax by the beach or pool and enjoy some of the best snorkeling from the shoreline in Cozumel, with colorful tropical fish just steps away. While there, treat yourself to freshly prepared Mexican specialties, fresh seafood, and spectacular drinks (food and beverages available at your own cost). Designed for flexibility and comfort, this private tour combines culture, nature, and underwater beauty in one unforgettable adventure.

This half-day tour of the Chacchoben Maya Ruins—one of the most popular attractions near Costa Maya—also offers an optional trip to a beach club. Meet your guide near the port in Costa Maya and head out to the archeological site, which you’ll get to explore deeply, from culture to flora and beyond. On the return journey, stop at a beach club at Playa Mahahual (optional) before drop-off.

Explore the coastline around Isla Holbox to visit offshore spots that are only accessible by boat—preserving their untouched charm. From freshwater Yalahau Lagoon to Isla De La Pasion and Isla Pajaros, enjoy scenic views and unspoiled natural habitats. By combining them into a single tour, maximize your time for swimming, sunbathing, and spotting birds in their natural environment.

We take the same route as most of the tours but cheaper, you can visit CHICHÉN ITZÁ, a magical cenote, Valladolid and you will have a free Mexican lunch included. We serve you directly without an intermediary and that is why we can offer you the best option on the platform. Our service is of high quality and during the tour, through our guides you will discover the secrets kept in the buildings of this ancient city of the Mayan civilization, one of the most advanced in the pre-Hispanic world. You will admire and contemplate several buildings such as the Thousand Columns Market, the Temple of the Warriors with the statue of Chacmool, the Ball Court, the Temple of the Jaguar and the wonderful Temple of Kukulcán, one of the most emblematic monuments of the Mayan civilization.

Experience four distinct Yucatan adventures in one day without the stress of planning transport, coordinating multiple sites, or managing timing around a cruise schedule. This guided excursion takes you from natural freshwater springs to striking salt flats, then into ancient ruins and a coastal wildlife area, all in one streamlined itinerary. With logistics handled and time built in for a relaxed return, you can focus on the landscapes, history, and wildlife rather than coordination or timing.

Optimize your time in the Yucatan on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen. Pose for pictures in front of the Kukulcan structure, explore the Great Ball Court, and learn about the site’s history from your bilingual guide. Lunch, snacks, hotel pickup, and return transfer via air-conditioned vehicle are included, so there are no hidden extras.

Explore beyond the Riviera Maya—and discover some of the region's most picturesque natural wonders—on this time-saving, multi-stop day tour. Round-trip transit makes getting around simple. First, visit the ancient Maya Archaeological Site before snorkeling at Yal-ku Lagoon and swimming in a cenote, or natural sinkhole. Then, round out the trip with lunch and free time at an exclusive beach club.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Cozumel’s sand, sea, and local culture during this half-day tour, which sees you snorkeling, whizzing through the jungle by ATV, and sipping tequila. Start at Coco’s Beach for snorkeling in its pristine turquoise shallows before a Mexican lunch on the sparkling white sand, which lines your stomach for the next activity – tequila tasting. Discover how Mexico's national tipple is made before an exhilarating off-road adventure.

Avoid the challenge of scuba certification or getting wet while still experiencing the underwater world of the Caribbean on a submarine excursion from Cozumel. Descend to the vibrant Chankanaab Reef inside a comfortable vessel and watch coral formations and tropical fish pass by at close range. Listen to live insights from the crew as you explore marine life in a protected reef system.

Enjoy the blue and green waters of Bacalar's Seven Colors Lagoon on a boat tour. Join a small group and board a boat for a relaxing cruise across the lagoon, stopping at various spots to swim and soak up the warm sun. You'll quickly see why this area is called the 'Maldives of Mexico' as you explore the crystal clear waters of the lagoon.

The ancient Maya city of Tulum draws travelers from around the world that want to visit this celebrated archeological site and its 13th century architecture. You can visit this must-see attraction in just a few hours on this express Tulum tour, where you explore the sights with a guide. You can uncover the history of this storied city, learn about Maya culture, and enjoy hassle-free travel from select Yucatán Peninsula hotels.

Experience the magic of Cancun’s underwater world on a snorkeling day tour that takes you to see turtles, the reef, statues, and a shipwreck—all in just one day. This tour is perfect for beginners and nervous swimmers, with a friendly guide by your side to make sure you feel at ease.Swimming in Cancun’s crystal-clear waters offers vibrant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and a sense of serenity that’s truly dreamy.

Pack in the water adventures on this excursion in the Cancun jungle. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Colorful marine life and sparkling blue waters await you. A guide is present throughout to make sure you enjoy your outing.

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.

Cozumel’s beaches, coastal viewpoints, and local attractions are spread around the island, making it difficult to experience them all without arranging your own transportation. This private full-day Jeep or buggy tour connects tequila and mojito tastings with El Mirador’s sea arch, Chen Rio Beach, and the island’s west coast. Finish with lunch and snorkeling at The Money Bar Beach Club, combining an island road trip and time in the Caribbean without having to build the route yourself.

When your cruise ship docks at the port of Casa Maya, don't waste time waiting for buses or haggling with taxis. Instead, maximize limited time on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Learn more about the archaeological site with a guide as you admire relics that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included so you don't need to worry about getting back in time.

Access parts of the water you can't on land and cruise the Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Cenote Esmerelda on a half-day tour of the Lake of Seven Colors. You’ll pass through the Pirates' Channel and navigate to the Island of Birds, a haven for bird-watchers where you'll increase your chance of spotting rare wildlife.

The bioluminescent waters off Isla Holbox are a spectacular sight, but hard to access without specialized vehicles and equipment. This small-group tour uses all-terrain vehicles to reach a pristine nature reserve, far from town lights—ensuring the bioluminescence and stars are at their most impressive. Provided kayaks and snorkeling gear means you see the phenomenon from on top and in the water.

Spend a day aways from Cancun's beaches and bars and discover Chichen Itza, a key Mayan archaeological site, before the crowds arrive. Swim in a sacred cenote, part of the Mayan underground river system, and enjoy an included buffet meal before capping off your day with a stroll through Valladolid's colonial streets.

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.