Riviera Maya and the Yucatan

RIVIERA MAYA · DAY TRIP

15 Best Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Tours

The Riviera Maya’s best days out.

The 15 most popular riviera maya and the yucatan tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.

15 Best Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Tours

Choose your experience to live in Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo

/ June 4, 2026

1.Choose your experience to live in Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo

Bike into Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo for two guided swims, one semi-open and one cave, with small-group energy and lunch options.

DIVA 60ft Elite Italian Yacht Experience in Cancun

/ June 4, 2026

2.DIVA 60ft Elite Italian Yacht Experience in Cancun

Private 60ft yacht in Cancun with your own crew, paddleboard and snorkel gear, plus flexible routes from lagoon cruises to Isla Mujeres.

★ 5.0

“Anselmo, Marisol and Anthony did a wonderful job of taking care of all of us. They were very attentive to our needs and were super kind and friendly! The boat was very clean. We had a wonderful day on the water!”

286 reviews1 to 8 hours (approx.)From $412.94by cancun charter

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Airport Transfers & Transportation, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews

Airport Shuttle to Cancun and Hotel Zone

/ June 4, 2026

3.Airport Shuttle to Cancun and Hotel Zone

Private Cancun airport shuttle with flight tracking and name sign to the Hotel Zone, plus a free tour choice. 15–30 min.

★ 4.5

“Fast shuttle ready. It takes only 10min.. previously i(other company shuttle) t takes 50min on the airport , I waited 50min that time, but only 10min in this time. Kind driver”

145 reviewsFrom $19.00by Caribbean Transfers

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Cenote Tours & Swims, Lunch Experiences, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zipline & Adventure Tours

Cancun Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining, Lunch

/ June 4, 2026

4.Cancun Jungle Tour: Tulum, Cenote Snorkeling, Ziplining, Lunch

Tulum ruins plus cenote snorkeling, jungle ziplining, and lunch from Cancun on an active full-day tour with small-group energy.

★ 4.5

“Centos were amazing, guide was experienced and wonderful during our excursion. Thank you for the amazing time!”

104 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $158.90by Cancun Vacation Experts

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Airport Transfers & Transportation, City Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews

Private Transfer Mexico City Airport MEX to Mexico City

/ June 4, 2026

5.Private Transfer Mexico City Airport MEX to Mexico City

Private MEX airport pickup to CDMX in A/C. Fixed group price, advance contact, and real tips for meeting points and luggage.

★ 3.5

“I thought that the driver would be in the terminal with a sign with our name on it to receive us. We ended up going out on the curb after exchanging text messages with him. We would have been just as well off by calling for an Uber ride which would have been less expensive.…”

87 reviews40 minutes (approx.)From $23.33by Elife Las Vegas

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Airport Transfers & Transportation, Private, Private Drivers, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews

Round trip Private Transfer Cancun- Costa Mujeres/Playa Mujeres

/ June 4, 2026

6.Round trip Private Transfer Cancun- Costa Mujeres/Playa Mujeres

Private round-trip Cancun airport transfer to Costa Mujeres/Playa Mujeres with name-sign pickup, GPS vans, and WhatsApp coordination for groups up to 8.

★ 5.0

“Was able to stay in communication with company even though there was some anxiety about my phone service working. We stood at pick up point for a few minutes before finally finding our driver. All was good after that. Pick up by company was swift, driver was there before requested pick up time, and we…”

54 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $71.00by Gypso Travel by Jade Tours

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Cenote Tours & Swims, Private, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Private Tulum Day-Trip Mayan Ruins with Cenote Swim

/ June 4, 2026

7.Private Tulum Day-Trip Mayan Ruins with Cenote Swim

Private Tulum ruins with priority access plus a cenote swim, with door-to-door pickup. 8 hours, English, and admission fees included.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time visiting Tulum and swimming in cenote afterward. Our driver, Abbi was great! He picked up on time, educated us about Cancun, and took good care of us during the trip. Thank you, Abbi, for being a wonderful guide and driver during our trip.”

50 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $189.00by Cancun Travel Experience

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1-Day Tours, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Coba & Tulum Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya

/ June 4, 2026

8.Coba & Tulum Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya

Climb Coba’s Nohoch Mul, swim in a freshwater cenote, and share a traditional Mayan lunch on a guided Riviera Maya day trip.

★ 4.5

“The tour guide looked like she was not interested in her job. She was adamant to take rickshaw when majority of the group wanted to walk and she actually left the majority of the group on their own :)) Other than that this place is just an extension of places like Tulum and Chichen Itza…”

39 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $179.00by Cancun Vacation Experts

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1-Day Tours, Private, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Private Tour: 2 Mayan cities in one day, Tulum and Coba

/ June 4, 2026

9.Private Tour: 2 Mayan cities in one day, Tulum and Coba

Private day trip from Cancun: see Tulum and Cobá with included admission, lunch, and a cenote swim. Hotel pickup and AC.

★ 5.0

“Mario was fantastic and really made the experience worth while. He tailored the trip to our interests and was very informative.”

35 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $610.00by Cancun Vacation Experts

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1-Day Tours, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tulum & Coba Ruins Tours

Tour Xel-Ha & Coba Ruins – One Day from Riviera Maya & Cancún

/ June 5, 2026

10.Tour Xel-Ha & Coba Ruins – One Day from Riviera Maya & Cancún

Bike through Cobá and climb Nohoch Mul, then get unlimited time at Xel-Ha with open bar, snorkeling, and a big buffet.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time at the Ruins, my husband and I rode bikes to save time. Their wasn't enough time to enjoy Xel-Ha on this combo tour. However, I would recommend it if your schedule is tight because you get to see and do alot. You could spend all day at Xel-Ha alone!! Food…”

30 reviewsFrom $174.99by Grupo Xcaret

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Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews

Xocen Birding

/ June 7, 2026

11.Xocen Birding

Morning birding on the Xocén–Kanxoc trail near Valladolid with an English local guide, Maya context, and many endemic birds.

★ 5.0

“We spent one night at the Xocen Birding Trail cabins and it was wonderful. The cabins are clean and confortable. They have wifi and you’re surrounded by the forest. Incredible place for Birding. I always visit the place and the local expert guides are very helpful and friendly. 100% recommended.”

20 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)by Xocén Birding Trail

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Cenote Tours & Swims, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tours

Combo Tour: Tulum, Cenote and 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen from Cancun

/ June 11, 2026

12.Combo Tour: Tulum, Cenote and 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen from Cancun

Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, and Playa’s Quinta Avenida shopping in one Cancun combo tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“The tour guides were amazing! They were very personable and knowledgeable in answering our questions. The only bad part was that it took 3 1/2 hours to get to Tulum from the time they picked us up at our hotel because we had so many stops to pick up others and had to switch from…”

12 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $139.00by Cancun Vacation Experts

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ATV & Buggy Tours, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zip Lines, Zipline & Adventure Tours

Cancun Combo Tour: Zipline and Off-Road Buggy Adventure

/ June 12, 2026

13.Cancun Combo Tour: Zipline and Off-Road Buggy Adventure

Cancun combo tour with ziplining, Corona buggy off-road trails, and a swim in Lukama cenote with lunch and hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“The whole experience was amazing! Our guide, Dennis was absolutely amazing and definitely made the experience! From the zip lines, to the Atv, to swimming in the cenote - we enjoyed the whole experience and we definitely recommended it!”

11 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $168.50by Cancun Vacation Experts

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Museum & Attraction Tickets, Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas Day Trips, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Safari, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

/ June 14, 2026

14.Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

Ride an all-terrain safari through Las Coloradas, learn salt-making in a giant salt mine, and finish at the pink lagoons for photos.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very good. He had a large group of Hispanics and 3 Americans. He explained everything to each group in their own language. It was interesting and not hurried. Phone support listed on the web site were easy to understand and helpful.”

9 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Las Coloradas Parque Turístico

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Isla Mujeres & Isla Contoy Day Trips, Riviera Maya and the Yucatan, Tour Reviews

Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres (from Playa del Carmen)

/ June 14, 2026

15.Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres (from Playa del Carmen)

Spend 6 hours from Playa del Carmen on Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres: guided snorkeling, lunch, open bar, and town time.

★ 4.5

“My trip was rescheduled by the company because they didn’t check the Viator platform. I had to find their contact number on the website because they weren’t responding to my messages via the Viator chat channel. The advertising on the group said 8 but they put us with about 80 people, so I paid a…”

8 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $169.00by Turismo Channel

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