PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Private VIP tour to Chichén Itzá at opening, then Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman swim and lunch in Valladolid, with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Carlos was great. Very knowledgeable. Very good at communicating. We got there early and able to take plenty of good photos.”
Private full-day Chichén Itzá with a licensed guide, a sacred cenote swim, and Valladolid lunch, with convenient round-trip transfers.
“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.”
Private Tulum ruins, Akumal turtle snorkeling, and a cenote swim with hotel pickup, lunch, and gear included from Playa del Carmen.
“The experience exceeded all of my expectations. The ruins and views from the top of the cliffs were stunning; we saw sea turtles and sting rays while snorkeling; and the cave swimming is almost indescribable with its unique beauty - it was a surreal experience. Mariano is an excellent guide - friendly, professional, and very…”
VIP private Tulum tour with English guide, hotel pickup, Tulum ruins, and two cenotes with snorkeling gear and entry fees included.
“Our guide Isaac picked us up early in a private vehicle to take us to Tulum. Because we were early we beat the crowds and the hottest part of the day. Tulum was incredible and having Isaac as our guide to explain the history and culture was brilliant. We also arrived early to the underwater…”
Private Chichén Itzá day trip from Playa del Carmen with guided ruins, cenote Saamal swim, Valladolid lunch, and drinks included.
“Our tour was excellent from start to finish. Guillermo, our driver, arrived exactly on time, and Yolo, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and generous in answering all our questions. The trip was well-planned to arrive at Chichén Itz”
Private 48ft yacht cruise in Playa del Carmen and Tulum with INAH reef snorkeling, paddleboards, open bar, and lunch for up to 14.
“This was definitely the highlight from my birthday trip! It was a very windy day so we weren’t able to do the full itinerary but they were very accommodating and made up for it. I think the Captain Francisco, Chef Valerie, & our Host Lester being around the same age group as us made it…”
Private day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux-Ha with early entry, A/C comfort, and flexible timing.
“This was one of the best experiences of our lives all around! Our tour guide julio was amazing and made it all so easy but really felt like it was just me and my partner at the same time”
Private Turtle Bay snorkeling with guaranteed turtle sightings, then a freshwater cenote swim with reef-safe tips and hotel pickup.
“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…”
Private underground cenote cave exploring at Parque Dos Ojos with a guide, pickup across Riviera Maya, snorkeling gear, snacks and drinks.
“Our tour guide, Eduardo, was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was peaceful.. we were the only people in the cenote minus one other small group which gave us the best experience we could have hoped for. We had fun, learned a lot of history, and saw something we have never seen before. We do…”
Private 3-cenote Riviera Maya tour from Playa del Carmen with morning pickup, snorkeling gear, three very different cenotes, and Mexican lunch.
“An incredible, private tour of three different yet equally stunning ceynotes. A MUST do!!! Our guide, Johnny, knew everything- about the history and science ! And he was a lot of fun and took the best pictures! Incredible day !”
Private Akumal Bay snorkeling with green sea turtles on the official CONANP circuit. Gear and park access included. English.
“Darwin was an incredible tour guide! I went snorkeling with my seven-year-old daughter and it was her first time and he made us both feel so comfortable and prepared! He was able to find at least seven or eight turtles for us and explained everything so that we felt safe and prepared. I highly recommend…”
Private, air-conditioned Cancun airport transfers for up to 8, with simple zone-based pickup from Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, and more.
“Professional and easy to follow instructions. Communication was spot on and driver easy to locate with personalized name card.”
Private Tulum & Coba tour from Playa del Carmen with a guide, admission tickets, bike ride, and drinks on a comfy round-trip transfer.
“From pick up to drop off, we had a wonderful experience. Miguel was our guide and he was accommodating, informative and engaging. His knowledge of the history, flora and fauna was impressive. We could not have asked for a better guide. The only downside was not booking our Chichen Itza tour with Miguel.”
Private 38' catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay: open bar, fresh ceviche, snorkeling, and wildlife—4 hours, no crowds.
“Absolutely amazing experience best experience ever! Renata, Eddie, Capi Pollo y Angel was the best crew and believe me I have been in plenty of catamaran all over the world. Highly recommend!”
VIP cenote tour from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, prebooked entry, snorkeling gear, and 3 cenotes in 6 hours.
“We had a scare 4 year old with us and our guide Alex took the time to put him at ease and even swam with him on his back through the underground cenote so he didn't miss it!”
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