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The 15 Best Private Tours from Playa del Carmen

253 tours  ·  from $40 a head

A private van means you choose the hour, and at Chichen Itza the hour is everything. These 15 compare guides, routes and what the per-person price becomes once your group is counted.

VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Cooling off at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

1.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285Our pick

Leave around 6:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, where a guide explains the Maya site before the crowds and heat build. Then cool off at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and enjoy included a la carte lunch in Valladolid. Guides such as Abraham, Carlos, and Heriberto have led this flexible day, with pickup across the Riviera Maya.

“Irving was a very knowledgeable guide and had historical facts and pictures to provide a more inclusive experience”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Valladolid, for lunch and a change of scene
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

2.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Spend 9 to 10 hours on a private trip from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid. A licensed archaeological guide leads the site visit, with private transport, drinks, snacks, and regional lunch included. Ask for an early pickup to reach the ruins before the day’s larger crowds.

“Yessica was our guide and she was fantastic! Not only was she really knowledgeable about the history, she was a great photographer! Her suggestions for pictures were great. I did not expect her to lay on the ground so we could get some once in a lifetime pictures but she did! So grateful.”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Lunch in a Mayan village
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

3.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about four to six hours exploring Tankah with a private guide and round-trip transport. Snorkel in four cenotes, zip-line, canoe, swim, and try a cliff jump before lunch in a Mayan village. Guides such as Alberto, Marianna, and Hugo have helped families and couples tailor the day to their pace.

“A+ experience! Our guide was Marianna and she was the absolute best, so kind and helpful. Lunch was amazing, the best churros we’ve ever tasted. Our son said to give them a six star rating because it was more fun than just a five star rating!”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure - Akumal’s turtle habitat and a leisurely snorkel
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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

4.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

From Playa del Carmen, visit Tulum’s coastal Maya ruins with a bilingual guide, snorkel at Akumal with provided gear, and swim in a cave-filled cenote. Private transport, bottled water, and a Mexican taco lunch are included. Guides such as Claudia and Carlos have led the day, with time to tailor the outing to your group.

“JP , our guide, made this private tour a great one. Alphonse, our driver, was wonderful as well. I would not hesitate to book this again. We did the ruins, snorkeling with the turtles, and the cenote with lunch and everything was top notch.”

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VIP Tulum Private Tour - Tulum’s ruins, with time to look around
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VIP Tulum Private Tour

5.VIP Tulum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Start with a guided visit to Tulum’s coastal Maya ruins, then swim at open-air Cenote Xunaan Ha and explore the cave passages of Cenote Taak Bi Ha. The private, English-speaking guide and hotel pickup let your group set a more personal pace. Guides such as Juan, Isaac, Abraham, and Israel have led memorable trips.

“Heriberto our tour guide was AMAZING! He was very knowledgeable of archeological site and Mayan culture! We enjoyed our time exploring the two cenotes and he even recommended an incredible Mayan taco pace!”

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Private Chichen Itza - No additional stops at other hotels - Chichén Itzá is best with a guide
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Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

6.Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Chichén Itzá, with no pickup stops at other hotels. A certified guide leads the archaeological visit, followed by a swim at Cenote Saamal and a Yucatecan lunch in Valladolid. The day is planned for your group, with guides such as Miguel, Claudia, James, and Angela among those who have led tours.

“I highly recommend this tour group. They arrived early, not late like the larger bus tours that make you sit and wait for a bus that's always late! They are completely flexible, more time at Chitzen Itza, less at the Cenote, chose where to eat. We even stopped at a coffee shop on the way to Chitzen Itza. Cold sodas and beer were ready and waiting along with a lite snack at pick up. Charles the driver was excellent and Claudia was so knowledgeable about the the sites we toured. We had them join us at the table for lunch, they are that awesome. You are in control of time…”

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4 hours - Private 48ft Yacht all inclusive in Tulum and Playa del Carmen - Lunch and drinks are part of the day
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4 hours – Private 48ft Yacht all inclusive in Tulum and Playa del Carmen

7.4 hours – Private 48ft Yacht all inclusive in Tulum and Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Your group of up to 14 sails from Puerto Aventuras to the INAH reef and a nearby beach on a four-hour private yacht trip. Snorkel gear, paddleboards, lunch, drinks, and Wi-Fi are included. Crew members have included Francisco, Valeria, and William, though the team can vary by date. Transport from the Tulum area costs extra.

“Great trip. Make sure you book can’t miss it because it’s such a great experience. They serve vegetarian nachos.”

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Chichen Private Experience - Valladolid: a pause for food and town life
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Chichen Private Experience

8.Chichen Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $176

Set out early in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and a swim at Cenote Xux-Ha. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with the flexibility to adjust time at each stop. Guides named by past participants include Alan, Julio, Jesús, and Eduardo, though a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“Review Amazing private tour with Mexico Highlights. Great communication from the start. Our tour guide, Eduardo, arrived 15 minutes early to picked us up at a private residence. He was super professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. At the start of our drive, he gave us a run down of the activities awaiting for us. He stopped at clean facilities for us to use the restrooms. The stop had a convenience store, restaurant and coffee shop. First tour stop, Chichen Itzá … absolutely impressive!! Second stop, Valladolid, a beautiful picturesque town. Eduardo gave us a a tour around town and made us lunch reservations at Meson de Marquez. Per Eduardo’s recommendation,…”

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Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure - Snorkeling for turtles near Puerto Aventuras
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Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

9.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $310

Leave your hotel or rental in private transport for a guided snorkel near Puerto Aventuras, where turtle sightings are guaranteed. Then swim and snorkel in a freshwater cenote surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. A bilingual guide, gear, water, and snacks are included; budget an extra $20 per person for the government fee.

“This tour was full of incredible memories from start to finish. Rachelle was the very best guide and we loved the photos that Luisa took for us. Everyone went above and beyond to make it a great experience. The food was amazing and rachelle was so friendly and knowledgeable. We saw multiple sea turtles. One of the turtles was so close to me coming up to the surface I almost got a kiss. 😂 Our driver Esdras was very good also. Highly recommend!”

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Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring) - Private pickup, from Cancun to Tulum
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Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)

10.Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $194

Swim and snorkel in a private cave at Parque Dos Ojos with a guide, using provided snorkel gear. Round-trip private pickup is offered across the Riviera Maya, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. The 3 to 4 hour tour includes snacks and drinks. Guides named by past participants include Yosua, Angela, Samuel, Yuri, Jorge Martinez, Eduardo, and Edwin.

“Our guide Yosua was awesome and brought us to swim/snorkel in two different cenotes. He was extremely knowledgeable and picked spots to swim to in the caves where we were the only ones, making it a truly private experience. The pictures don't do the caves justice - you need to go and see them in real life - you won't regret it!”

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Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya - The third stop completes the contrast
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Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya

11.Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start from Playa del Carmen around 7:50 am for a private, six-hour visit to three Riviera Maya cenotes. Snorkel with your guide at places such as Gran Cenote and cavern-like Taak Bi Ha, then stop for a Mexican meal. Guides named by past visitors include Ulises, Alex, Jorge, and Jhony, but your assigned guide may vary.

“The uniqueness of each cenote. The hospitality of our guide johny Prompt, fun and very knowledgeable about the history of the area”

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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP - Swimming at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman
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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

12.Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Leave early in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, where your guide can explain the Maya site and leave time to explore on your own. Then swim at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman, eat an included local lunch in Valladolid, and walk its colonial center. Guides named in past tours include Juan, Eric, Oscar, and Abraham.

“Irving was a great guide, very knowledgeable and kept the kids engaged with renderings and stories. Will recommend.”

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Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach - Turtles, fish and changing visibility
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Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

13.Private Snorkeling with Sea Turtles in Akumal Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Best value

Swim Akumal Bay’s official protected circuit with guide Darwin, while Marlene helps with arrangements on shore. The private, roughly one-hour outing includes snorkel gear, a life jacket and park access. Expect about 50 minutes in open water, with green turtles promised and rays or tropical fish possible. You need to be comfortable swimming; transport and parking cost extra.

“This is hands down one of the best tours that I have ever been on. It is worth every penny. Our guide Darwin did a great job. We saw several turtles, star fish, squid, stingray and a whole bunch of our marine life.”

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Private Transportation to/from Cancun airport - The drive to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum
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Private Transportation to/from Cancun airport

14.Private Transportation to/from Cancun airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 355 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Arrange a private, air-conditioned transfer between Cancun International Airport and your hotel or rental in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, or Puerto Aventuras. Your driver meets you with a sign bearing your name at arrival, or at your hotel lobby for departure. Choose one-way or roundtrip service, and confirm the correct fare zone before booking.

“Strongly recommend this service! We were delayed over an hour waiting for our baggage. Our driver Oscar was waiting for us when we exited the airport!”

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Private 40' Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included - Snorkeling at the reef
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Private 40′ Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included

15.Private 40′ Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Aventuras on a private, four-hour Caribbean catamaran charter for your group of up to 10. The outing pairs coastal sailing and a stop at the Mexican Caribbean reef with snorkeling gear, a premium bar and a chef-prepared menu. You choose several dishes for the group; private transportation to the dock and extra fees are not included.

“Wonderful crew. Beautiful surroundings. Played our own music, had good food and drinks. Lovely way to end our Mexico trip. Highly recommend.”

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