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15 Best Playa del Carmen Tours

The Riviera Maya’s best days out.

The 15 standout tours and day trips from Playa del Carmen. The experiences most travellers remember long after the flight home.

15 Best Playa del Carmen Tours

If you would rather see Playa del Carmen with a guide, HappyToVisit rounds up the best-reviewed Playa del Carmen tours, and the official Visit Mexico and Riviera Maya sites cover hours and access.

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - Getting to Extreme Adventure Eco Park from Playa del Carmen
ATV & Buggy Tours, Cenote Tours & Swims, Playa Del Carmen, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Zip Lines, Zipline & Adventure Tours

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

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

Zipline, ATV, and a natural cenote swim near Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup and tequila tasting on a half-day small-group adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Shuttle picked us up from our Mayan Riviera Hotel on time. Lots of up-sales that are not needed. They did not press us once we declined. Order of activities may vary. Tequila tasting included 4-5 different types. Glad we went ziplining right after, rather than driving the ATV. Cenote was beautiful. Zipline was quick and…”

2,041 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Extreme Adventuring Cancun

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Pickup timing: why the early start matters at Akumal
Cenote Tours & Swims, Half-Day, Playa Del Carmen, Sea Turtle Snorkeling in Akumal, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim inside Yucatán cenote caverns. Half-day Cancun tour with pickup and snorkeling gear.

★ 5.0

“Great customer service. Our flight was stuck for two days in Toronto Canada. Our excursion was the next day. Without issue we were able to switch and enjoy our excursion the following day. We loved our pictures.”

2,039 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Ocean Tours Mexico

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Pickup reality: where the day starts (and why it matters)
Chichen Itza Day Trips, Playa Del Carmen, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP

VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

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3.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

Private VIP tour to Chichén Itzá at opening, then Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman swim and lunch in Valladolid, with hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Isaac was a wonderful guide. We drove to the site in a comfortable Mercedes. He suggested we get there when it opened at 8am so we got up at 5. It was such a smart move because it wasn’t very crowded when we entered but after leaving in about 2 hours, it was packed with…”

1,782 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $285.00by My Quest Concierge Private Tours

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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - The Jungle Buggy Ride: Dust, Mud, and Why Goggles Matter
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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour - The 3-hour itinerary: what you’ll eat and where it fits
Food, Food & Drink, Food & Taco Tours, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

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5.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

Walk Playa del Carmen with a local bilingual guide, sampling quesadillas, tacos al pastor, mole, fruit juices, and paletas.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour! Emmanuel was our guide and he was excellent. He always checked in with everyone to make sure they were happy with food choices and didn’t need other options. Great local food stops with more food than we could eat! Highly recommend!”

1,274 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $84.65by Eating With Carmen Food Tours

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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - Guides and safety that keep the day feeling under control
ATV & Buggy Tours, Cenote Tours & Swims, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Tours

Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

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

Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen with cenote swim and snorkeling. Drive a 4x4 Can-Am, then cool off in a natural cave.

★ 5.0

“Truly one of our favourite experiences we had in Mexico - so glad we booked it! And don't hesitate to book it even if it's raining - we went on a really gloomy day, and although it didn't rain for the actual experience, we were left driving in the puddles, which made the drive so…”

1,253 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $110.29by JungleBuggyTour

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Akumal Beach Snorkeling With Sea Turtles: What the Swim Really Feels Like
Cenote Tours & Swims, Lunch Experiences, Playa Del Carmen, Sea Turtle Snorkeling in Akumal, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews

Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Akumal Sea Turtle Snorkeling: A Wildlife Moment With Real Rules of Nature
Cenote Tours & Swims, Full-Day, Playa Del Carmen, Sea Turtle Snorkeling in Akumal, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

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

A full day from Playa del Carmen packing Tulum ruins, Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich swimming, and Akumal turtle snorkeling with guides and lunch.

★ 5.0

“The whole experience was amazing. There was a lot packed into one day but with enough downtime in between. Nancy and Luis were great. They had water bottles for us and provided metal water bottles for Tulum. They did not disappoint with the sea turtles. We got to see a lot. The Cenote was fun…”

1,171 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $131.15by NS Vacations Tours

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Cenote Saamal swim: the sacred stop that makes the day feel real
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

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

Private full-day Chichén Itzá with a licensed guide, a sacred cenote swim, and Valladolid lunch, with convenient round-trip transfers.

★ 5.0

“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.”

1,089 reviews9 to 10 hours (approx.)From $361.00by Living Dreams Mexico

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Chichén Itzá: how to make two hours count
Cenote Tours & Swims, Chichen Itza Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Valladolid Tours

Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

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Eco & Adventure Parks, Lunch Experiences, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews

Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - Pickup reality from Playa: when 10–12 becomes 13–15
Cenote Tours & Swims, Chichen Itza Day Trips, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

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The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen - What You’ll Eat: Up to Four Taquerias and Dessert Tacos (Plus Pork-Forward Reality)
Food & Taco Tours, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

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13.The Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen

A guided taco tasting in Playa del Carmen with up to four taquerias, hands-on margarita and salsa prep, plus pulque and dessert tacos.

★ 5.0

“High energy and very entertaining great variety of locations. Our tour guide Omar and he was great and seemed to really enjoy what he does.”

923 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $139.00by Cancun Adventures

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - Chichén Itzá Admission: The One Cash Add-On
Cenote Tours & Swims, Chichen Itza Day Trips, Playa Del Carmen, Tour Reviews, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

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15.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

Early small-group day trip linking Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil cenote swim, and Coba ruins, with breakfast, lunch, and guide—plus a cash add-on.

★ 4.5

“Very educational, entertaining and gorgeous beginning with chichen itza then beautiful ceynote and the Cobá ruins all in one day. It was long but well worth it!”

886 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $165.00by Excursiones Riviera Maya

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