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The 15 Best Playa del Carmen Tours & Excursions

691 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Most visitors stay on the beach and day-trip out. These 15 are the trips that leave from Playa del Carmen itself: cenote circuits, buggy mornings, food walks and the long days to the ruins, with prices and pickup times.

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - A natural cenote is the tour’s standout stop
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

1.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Ride an ATV on a jungle circuit, tackle three ziplines and swim in a natural cenote at Extreme Adventure Eco Park. The half-day outing includes hotel transport from many Riviera Maya resorts, a bilingual guide and a regional snack. Expect a small-group format, a tequila tasting and optional paid photos, with some extra purchases offered on-site.

“This was a fun day filled with atvs, Ziplines, and a beautiful cenote!!! We will do this tour again!!!!!”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Yax-Muul: caves, clear freshwater, and rock formations
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Cancún or the Riviera Maya to Akumal Beach for guided snorkeling among turtles, rays, and tropical fish, then follow a guide through caves at Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim in freshwater. A bilingual guide, transport, gear, life vests, water, and empanadas are included. Plan for an early pickup, a possible long drive, and a separate $20 marine fee.

“We had a great experience. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Seeing the sea turtles and other marine life in as amazing!”

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

3.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

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

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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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - Meeting Maya residents in the village
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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

4.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a two-person buggy or a family-sized six-seater through jungle tracks outside Playa del Carmen, then hike to an underground cenote for a swim and visit a Maya village. Guides such as Carlos and Abraham have led the route, which includes hotel transport, water, a snack, goggles, and bandanas. Expect a bumpy, dusty ride, and possibly plenty of mud.

“Our prompt pick-up service two days ago led us to a truly unforgettable adventure with an incredible guide. His deep knowledge and friendly manner made our trip far beyond what we expected! We had the wonderful opportunity to give back to the local community, sharing homemade tacos in a local’s home, which added a warm and authentic touch to our experience. Traveling through the community felt safe and enriching, thanks to our attentive guide who ensured our comfort and fulfilled all our needs. My husband especially loved the thrill of driving through the lush jungle and exploring how local families live—such an authentic experience! The connection we built with our…”

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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour - From handmade quesadillas to seasonal fruit
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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

5.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,274 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Walk with a bilingual local guide to family-run markets and neighborhood food spots for quesadillas, fruit drinks, tacos, mole, and Mexican ice cream. Guides such as Marcel, Fabiola, Enrique, and Alex have led tours, sharing local food and city stories along the way. Plan for a filling three-hour walk, and tell the operator in advance if you need vegetarian options.

“Alex was a great tour guide! He was so nice and knowledgeable and took us to amazing spots! He even went out of his way to pick up an alternative food option for another member of our tour! Thank you, Alex, for a fabulous tour!”

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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - Cooling off in a natural cave cenote
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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

6.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Take the wheel of a two-seat Can-Am buggy for a roughly 25-mile jungle route from Playa del Carmen, then cool off with a swim and snorkel in a natural cave cenote. Guides such as Fernando and Rigo lead small groups, share a little cenote history, and often help take photos. Hotel transport, water, a snack, goggles, and snorkel gear are included.

“It was great! All in time, easy, friendly , unforgettable ride and experience. 100% recommend! Thank you Rico &Team !!”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Lunch and a breather at the beach club
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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

7.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Visit a Maya cenote for a guided swim through caverns and rock formations, then snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish at Akumal Beach. Round-trip hotel transport, gear, snacks, a bilingual guide, and beach-club lunch are included. The water can be cold, and the guided ocean swim requires more effort than simply watching from a boat.

“Swimming with the turtles was amazing! This was also outr 3rd cenote and this was likely our favorite one. Beautiful, mysterious space with lots of interesting passages, including a few tight squeezes. Very clean water and incredible history. Our guide, Omar, even had us sit in the dark for one minute and listen to the space around us - a very surreal experience. The lunch at the end was a nice cap to an amazing day. About Omar (and our driver, Julio) - they are the best! We have had MANY guides over the years and Omar is knowledgeable, fun, and very personable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Snorkeling in Akumal Bay
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

8.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swimming in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling at Akumal Beach. The tour includes round-trip transfers, guides, snorkel gear, lunch, and water. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Ivan, and Oto have helped make the day memorable, though turtle sightings and water clarity can vary.

“Amazing experience! Tour guides were fantastic and all 3 stops exceeded our expectations. We loved the cenote and snorkelling with the sea turtles. We actually saw and swam with multiple sea turtles!”

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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

9.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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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Cenote Saamal: a cool change of scene
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

10.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Set out from Playa del Carmen around 6 a.m. for Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal and a brief Valladolid stop, with round-trip transport, a Mexican buffet lunch and certified archaeological guides. You’ll need to pay the Chichén Itzá entrance fee separately, plus a mandatory 820 pesos per person when boarding. Guide assignments vary.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

11.Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 996 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $153

At Xplor Park near Playa del Carmen, spend about six hours on ziplines, amphibious vehicles, underground rivers, cave walks and a giant water slide. Your ticket includes a buffet lunch, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and a locker for two. Make your own way to the park; hotel transfers and photos cost extra.

“This was our second time at Xplor. The only issue I had this time was my waterproof phone case with the strap wasn't allowed on the zipline and it's the same one I took on our first visit and it was fine. My daughters was allowed. So I had to toss a 30us phone case. It takes the entire day from open to close to do each activity once and eat. It's definitely a beautiful park built into nature. We had a great time.”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - A cool swim at Cenote Noolha
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

12.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá for a guided visit, swim in a sacred cenote, meet Maya hosts at Naayil Kú, and make a short stop in Valladolid. The day starts around 7 a.m. and can run longer than the advertised 10 to 12 hours. Hotel pickup is offered in many areas, but Tulum departures meet at Super Aki.

“Great way to see the archeological sites and gain some more cultural understanding. The tour guides were amazing! So knowledgeable and made the experience very enriching.”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Sun, paths and the cost of entry
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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

13.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42

Visit Tulum’s coastal temples with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then swim at cave-like Cenote Mariposa and open-air Chen-Ha. The six-hour trip includes transport and hotel pickup where available, but the $42 tour price does not include the listed $40 adult entry fee. Guides such as Susana, Carlos Moo and Perfecto have led recent departures.

“We loved our day out the team from Eqinox tours. The visit to Tulum and the cenotes was amazing. Our guide Miguel ?Briceño was outstanding. He gave us a deep explanation of all the traditions and rituals that seem to go beyond other guides. The choice of restaurant buffet was a gastronomic highlight of out trip to Mexico and the Riviera Maya.”

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The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen - Making tortillas, salsa, and a margarita
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The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

14.The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend an evening tasting meat-based tacos at up to four Playa del Carmen spots, with tortilla, salsa, and cocktail making, plus a pulque tasting. A bilingual guide leads the group through back roads and food stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off from most Riviera Maya hotels. Routes and guides can vary.

“We had a great time. We were picked up on time. Taken to several taquerias and markets. Shown different types of fruits tacos and salsas and even made our own margarita. I highly recommend this tour. We covered more ground than any walking tour could.”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Cool off at Cenote Chichikan
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

15.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then cool off with a swim at Cenote Chichikan and make a short stop in Valladolid. The day lasts about 12 hours. Buffet lunch is included only with the VIP option, and a separate Chichen Itza tax and cenote rentals add to the cost.

“Jose, Victor and Tomas make a great team, they were fun and very knowledgeable. They also helped give us great tips at each of the sites/activities 10/10 would book with them again”

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