All Playa del Carmen Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Price varies by group size

Maximize your time in Rivera Maya with this excursion to three Yucatan Peninsula attractions— with all transportation and logistics taken care of for your convenience. Following hotel pick-up from Playa del Carmen, you’ll visit Chichen Itza, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites. You’ll also swim in a cenote (sacred cave) and stroll around the charming town of Valladolid.

Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation.

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.

4.2

(400)

from $24

Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

6 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(2,638)

from $113

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.

Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch

During your time in Mexico, ensure you experience the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres. This catamaran adventure has multiple options to choose from. Book the entry-level package with an open bar of Mexican drinks; upgrade to add a buffet lunch and transfers; or opt for the premium experience on a smaller catamaran, with international drinks, a boxed lunch, and transfers. All packages except premium exclude dock fees.

(233)

from $25

Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

8 hoursFree Cancellation

3.6

(651)

from $35

Group of friends snorkeling with turtles in the crystal-clear reef waters of the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean.

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.

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

(1,390)

from $119

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

Price varies by group size

4.7

(16,862)

from $39

Man snorkeling while exploring the crystal-clear blue waters at El Meco Reef in Cancún in the Mexican Caribbean.

Sail along the crystal-clear waters on this half-day sailing adventure to Isla Mujeres. Escape the crowds on land and admire Cancun’s Caribbean coastline from a fresh perspective as you sail. Get geared up and go snorkeling, then take a break to enjoy a gourmet lunch on board your catamaran. Stop at the island of Isla Mujeres, and visit must-see spots either on a guided tour or on your own.

Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(3,598)

from $55

Group swimming in a cenote while admiring the spectacular views of the rock formations and pristine waters in the Riviera Maya.

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.

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,967)

from $119

Ultramar Ferry, Regular round ticket, Playa del Carmen-Cozumel

Cozumel isn’t reachable by car, and ferry tickets can sell out—snag your spot with this prebooked ticket on Ultramar, departing from Playa del Carmen. Simply show up at the Navega Pier at the date and time of your reservation to collect your tickets from the Ultramar office. While you travel, enjoy open-air decks, air-conditioned interior rooms, snack service, and plenty of other onboard amenities.

Ultramar Ferry, Regular round ticket, Playa del Carmen-Cozumel

30 to 35 minutesFree Cancellation

(343)

from $39

Tulum, Mayan Village and Cenote, three Activities in one day! Enjoy a hassle-free experience with hotel pickup and a certified guide in German , French Italian , Spanish and English. We will explore the majestic archaeological ruins of Tulum, the only ones built facing the Caribbean Sea, a perfect place to enjoy an amazing view and learn about the history of one of the most amazing civilizations in history. Arriving at the Mayan jungle, we will visit a small Mayan Village, to know its traditions, customs and how that community lives. We will finish our expedition with a refreshing swim in the crystalline waters of the community's cenote.

Tulum highlights tour, Cenote & Jungle Village pick up included

Tulum highlights tour, Cenote & Jungle Village pick up included

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(184)

from $80

Special Offer

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Chichén Itzá Premier Tour with Cenote Xunáan, Valladolid & Lunch

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.

4.4

(181)

from $55

Aerial view of the impressive Tulum ruins at the edge of the beautiful turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean.

Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle and explore ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After sunset, enjoy folkloric entertainment highlighting Mayan culture.

(497)

from $67

Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

6 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,106)

from $185

Private Transportation to/from Cancun airport

15 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(467)

from $43

Per group

ATV & Cenote Tour in Playa del Carmen by One Jungle Adventures

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $105

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.

Buggy & Cenote tour in Playa del Carmen by One Jungle Adventures

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,890)

from $115

Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,336)

from $112

Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch

HORSEBACK RIDING | CANCUN | RIVIERA MAYA | ATV | JUNGLE | CENOTE | ZIPLINES | MEXICO | TRIP |

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Dedicate a full day to exploring Tulum on this multi-activity tour, with convenient round-trip transportation from your Cancun and Riviera Maya hotel. Start off with a visit to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, then take a dip in the ancient Cenote El Sueño. Afterwards, continue the adventure with snorkeling and turtle watching on Akumal Beach, before tucking into lunch at an exclusive beach club—all included in the price.

(1,317)

from $61

Adventurous woman snorkeling alongside a turtle in Akumal in the Mexican Caribbean.

Tulum, Snorkeling with Sea Turtles, Cenote and Beachside Lunch

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(504)

from $149

Girl resting on a paddleboard in the incredible crystal-clear waters of the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean.

Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(662)

from $89

Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

ATV | CANCUN | RIVIERA MAYA | MEXICO | TRIP | CENOTE | ZIPLINES |

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(3,685)

from $35

JOYÀ chronicles the adventures of a rebellious teenage girl who lands in a mysterious jungle in her grandfather's fanciful world. Influenced by ancient Mayan iconography, JOYÀ is a must-see show during your time in Cancun, but tickets can sell out fast. Guarantee your seats by prebooking your spot and choosing from several options to suit your budget and schedule. Add on transfers, dinner, or upgrade to a premium seat for an extra special experience.

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Admission Tickets

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

(1,436)

from $87

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What are people saying about Playa del Carmen

jolene_m, Aug 2026

Anna was our tour guide....

Anna was our tour guide. She was very patient with our whole group and accommodating for people with handicap, as well as when someone was feeling ill. And ensured everyone was included. She was also very knowledgeable. The ruins were phenomenal to experience

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

Mickey_P, Aug 2026

Swimming with turtle

Excellent tour guide - Cesar, friendly and helpful. Very detail explain the story of the trips, with a lot of fun while swimming with turtle. Also very professional photographer with great quality of photos that we can share with family with unforgettable memory !! Thanks and will recommend for ALL my friends to try this trip

Chichén Itzá Premier Tour with Cenote Xunáan, Valladolid & Lunch

Vanessa_D, Aug 2026

Fantastic guide and good mexican experience

Sergio was an excellent guide. It was a pleasure to listen to his stories and ask all sorts of questions about the Mayan history. Cenote was great. Lunch great. Tequila tasting great. The bus could have been a bit more comfy to be honest, quite tight for tall people but overall great experience.

Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

Tequila_H, Aug 2026

Saul is the man

Best birthday ever. I treated myself as a birthday gift and my day was amazing. First the group I was with made the day so much fun and that's because our awesome guide Saul said you are family for the day and it really felt that way. And Saul omg he was kind, funny, knowledgeable and super supportive I can't swim yet I booked an excursion with 2 water activities and Saul said no problem I got you and he did, helped me through the center and lagoon without any judgment or frustration. He was patient and gentle. Seriously Saul was the best part of the day

Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

Jamie_M, Aug 2026

A Site Worth Seeing!

The drive is long but that's just part of the adventure. It was two+ hours one-way in a 15-passenger van, so four hours of riding for a two hour tour. It worked for our budget this time, however, if we were to return in the future, we would probably pay more for a private tour to have more room on the drive and not have to stop to pick up other guests. It was neat being with other guests, though! Our tour included folks from Germany, Vietnam, Canada, and the USA. Our tour guide was very polite and gave us all the details we needed. It was interesting hearing about the history of the ruins! We just wish we'd had a little more time to explore on our own after the first half with our guide. We realized too late that there was a trail on the side with all the columns that would take you to more ruins to explore! We knew ahead of time that there would be vendors along the entrance but didn't realize just how many would be around the entire place! I'm naturally friendly and hated having to ignore people as I walked by but that was the best way to reduce the amount of times people were hounding us to sell their products. All-in-all, we enjoyed our time and would definitely recommend using this company!

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Ashley_B, Aug 2026

Whale Sharks

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AMAZING Whale Shark Experience! 🐋 This was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip! We saw SO many whale sharks and getting to swim alongside them was absolutely incredible. Definitely an experience we’ll never forget! And we have to give a huge shoutout to Max, our tour guide! He was awesome — so kind, patient, and especially gentle with our 10-year-old son. He made sure our son felt comfortable and included the entire time, which meant so much to us. Max really made the experience even better! Now for the “things you should probably know before you get on the boat” 😂 — you cannot wear sunscreen, so definitely bring a rash guard/UV shirt, hat, and other sun-protective clothing unless you want to become a very crispy version of yourself. ☀️😂 Also, the ride out is about an hour, and the sea can get ROUGH. If you get seasick, take your motion sickness medicine early — don’t wait until you’re already feeling like you’ve made a terrible life decision. 😂 Trust me! Despite the rough seas, this experience was 100% worth it. The whale sharks were incredible, Max was fantastic, and we would absolutely do it again. If swimming with whale sharks is on your bucket list, DO IT! 🐋💙

Buggy & Cenote tour in Playa del Carmen by One Jungle Adventures

Dennis_S, Aug 2026

What a great experience!

Truly a great experience! Not only did we have an amazing time driving the buggies but we leaned about the culture and way of life of the people. The hand made empanadas were the best I ever had! Than to finished the excursion swimming in a cave leaning about how special and sacred they are really made this a worthwhile experience!! Not to mention our guides really made sure we were well taken care of and available to answer any questions! Definitely will do again! Thank you!!

Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

Titus_J, Aug 2026

Thinking about booking it? Just do it

I had an amazing experience at Xplor park. I will definitely be back. The staff was very nice and always checking in on our comfortability and ensuring our safety for the activities. I highly 10/10 recommend, you will not be disappointed. This is the first time I have had this much fun in a very long time. Whether you are traveling with family, friends, partner or solo you will not be disappointed.

Guided Tour to Chichén Itzá and Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch

Eddie_M, Jul 2026

Great Experience!

José Luis, Charlie, and Reynaldo were all an awesome team. Tour is long but one of the best ways to see a bit of everything. We started in the City of Valladolid, then over to gift shop/lunch, followed by Chichen Itza, and then Cenote Saamal. This was our first time in Cancun so having a tour like this made it easy for us to move around, and with the plus package, it came in handy. Overall I would recommend this tour!

Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

Wilson_C, Jun 2026

Pirates!

I would describe it like speedboating through the Caribbean with a bunch of merry pirates. They definitly have their sea legs as they danced and climbed all over the boat. You can tell Gabby and the crew put their heart and soul into their jobs. Even though they were pirates, you knew you taken care of and made sure you were safe. The island of Isla Contoy is paradise. Untouched by humans and the water is prestine. I booked this tour because of the high reviews. I'm going to add me to this list of satisfied customers.

Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

Suzanne_R, Nov 2025

Beautiful Park with Amazing Wildlife and Great Experiences

The park is absolutely beautiful! The animal habitats are spacious and designed to feel completely natural, with flowing streams, waterfalls, and lush vegetation throughout. We especially enjoyed the butterfly house, aviary, dolphins, and tortoises — each area was thoughtfully maintained and easy to explore. Be prepared to walk quite a bit, but the park is easy to navigate by following the colored tiles (blue, red, black, or green) embedded in the walkways. We stopped for lunch at Las Bocas Restaurant (#41 on the map), an open-air spot that turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, which were absolutely amazing — perfectly seasoned and fresh. My husband enjoyed a cold beer served in a frosty glass, and I had their fresh-squeezed lemonade, which was refreshing on a warm day. The total was around $50 USD, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and service. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The park also features two rivers you can swim in — one easy and one more challenging. We chose the more advanced one. The first half was smooth and relaxing, but the second half swims against the current, so you’ll need to be a confident swimmer. In most areas, you can’t touch the bottom, so I wouldn’t recommend this one for young kids or weak swimmers. Definitely bring water socks, as some of the rocks you might brush against are sharp and lava-like. Life jackets are required for both rivers, and fins are available if you want them (we chose to go without). There are multiple locker areas for towels and clothes, and you’re allowed to bring your own water bottles — there are refill stations throughout the park. They also sell canned water for about $20 pesos. We purchased our tickets through Viator, and upon arrival, we exchanged the electronic tickets for wristbands at the ticket window (photo ID required). We arrived by taxi right at opening, which was perfect because the park stayed quiet for the first few hours before the bus groups arrived. All in all, this park was a fantastic experience — beautiful scenery, well-cared-for animals, delicious food, and plenty to explore. We’d absolutely recommend it and would love to visit again!