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The 15 Best Guided Tours & Day Trips around Playa del Carmen

374 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a van attached. The 15 below are worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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

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

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

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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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Yal Ku Lagoon makes snorkeling approachable
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Travel from your hotel to Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, two freshwater cenotes, and fish-filled Yal Ku Lagoon, then sit down to a beachside lunch. The small-group tour includes a bilingual guide, snorkeling gear, life jacket, snacks, and transport. Guides such as Lalo and Santiago have led trips, though your guide may differ. Bring a towel, a refillable bottle, and snacks for the long day.

“Excellent activities, guide, driver, scheduling. If you suffer from motion sickness--the full day of activities requires a long time in the van, sometimes with bumpy dirt roads. My daughter and husband had a tough time with the full day of travel, though loved the activities. I loved the whole thing!”

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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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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Yax-Muul’s freshwater cave
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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

5.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Visit Tulum’s seaside ruins, take a short boat ride to snorkel with turtles and rays in Akumal, then swim through a limestone cenote. The tour includes hotel pickup, a guide, snorkel gear, life jackets, water, and a taco lunch. Guides vary, with names including Yul, Marc, Mimi, and Alejandro.

“We had a WONDERFUL time on our trip! It was well-paced, we didn’t spend too long in the car, and none of the stops felt too busy. Sasha and Hermando were kind and attentive. We saw so many turtles and sting rays snorkeling and bats while in the cenotes! Definitely recommend! Our one comment was that we were told to leave our stuff including phones in the van at every stop and then the photo package was pretty expensive. But high quality. Just to be aware of - buy a waterproof phone case if you want to take your own pictures.”

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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

6.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

7.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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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 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

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.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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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Muyil Tour from Tulum - Muyil Lagoon leads into Sian Ka’an’s canals
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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

14.Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 824 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Visit Tulum’s coastal ruins with a guide, stop for Mexican tacos, then take a boat through Muyil Lagoon and float a shallow canal in Sian Ka’an. The small-group tour includes Tulum-area pickup, water, snacks, and an air-conditioned van. Guides such as Iber, Paloma, Lea, and Alonso have led groups; your assigned guide may differ.

“The Sian Ka'an experience was really one of a kind. You get to float in life vests along a shallow stream, driven by soft currents. Highly recommended especially if you're into water activities. Note, however, that changing facilities are terrible - they're just small, cramped, dark and dirty. Prepare accordingly.”

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Cancun: Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim - ATV trails built for mud and bumps
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Cancun: Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim

15.Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 670 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

This four-hour Cancun-area outing pairs a bumpy ATV ride, three jungle ziplines and a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero. You’ll also get a regional snack and a tequila tasting at a Colonial Hacienda. Guides such as Alan and Omar are often praised for their humor and safety focus. Plan on extra time for the drive and bring swimwear, a towel and your driver’s license.

“This tour was easy to book and so much fun! It’s a great adventure day with a little bit of everything, also good value for the money. I do wish we spent a little more time in the Cenote at the end, but still was a great experience!!”

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