MEXICO · DESTINATION
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular playa del carmen tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
ATV, zipline, and a natural Mayan cenote swim at Extreme Adventure Eco Park from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup and tequila tasting.
“It was a well run operation and had fun. By the end I was getting tired from all of the times they try to upsell me on what seemed liked every little thing.”
Half-day snorkeling from Cancun to Akumal for sea turtles, then Yax-Muul cenote swimming. Pickup, gear, snacks, plus marine fee.
“We truly relished snorkeling with the turtles and swimming through the cenote caverns. The cenote cavern was one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. Our guide, Maryna, did an excellent job managing the activities and making sure everyone was safe and enjoying themselves.”
VIP private tour from Playa del Carmen: early Chichén Itzá, Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman swim, and Valladolid lunch. Fees included.
“Heriberto was an excellent guide. He took care of our special requests and allowed us a lot of flexibility. The vegetarian lunch was delicious”
Fast jungle buggies, a swim in an underground cenote, and a real Maya village visit near Playa del Carmen for $99 in 4–5 hours.
“So much fun! Great for kids and adults of all ages. The tour guides were great and everyone had a blast. The cenote was beautiful and a great spot to rinse off some of the mud.”
Walk Playa del Carmen with a bilingual guide for quesadillas, fruit juices, tacos, mole, and sweet treats. Small 3-hour food tour.
“Abby was a fantastic guide. She was very personable and knowledgeable . The food stops were all great!”
Ride a 4x4 Can-Am buggy through Riviera Maya jungle, then swim and snorkel in a natural cenote cave from Playa del Carmen.
“It was great! All in time, easy, friendly , unforgettable ride and experience. 100% recommend! Thank you Rico &Team !!”
Float a limestone cenote near Tulum, snorkel Akumal’s sea turtles, then relax at a beach club with lunch and pickup.
“Cesar was a great guide (and very funny!!!). Led us through a beautiful cenote and saw several turtles.”
Spend a full day seeing Tulum ruins, swimming in a jungle cenote, and snorkeling with sea turtles from Playa del Carmen.
“Nancy was the best! She was very accommodating and knowledgeable about what we were doing. We stuck to a schedule and I can’t say enough good things about this excursion!”
Private day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal swim, and Valladolid lunch with door-to-door transfers.
“Our guide, Beto, was a true Ambassador for travel, history, culture and archeology of Mexico. We have traveled the world with many guides, and he was the best. He provided us with so many wonderful stories, insights and historical facts that we have a much better understanding of Mexico than we thought possible. He speaks…”
A single Yucatán day trip linking Chichén Itzá, cenote Saamal, and Valladolid with expert archaeology guides, lunch, and round-trip transport.
“Overall tour was good. Very passionated guides both with the bus and the one Chichen Itza. The company is actually one of the few or only fully mayan-owned here in Cancun”
Xplor Park near Playa del Carmen: amphibious rides, underground rafting, ziplining, and a buffet lunch with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.
“Overcrowded - lineups at the zip line took over 1.5 hours to undertake. The hammock version was slower, but also fun. Taxis to and from there were also expensive.”
Guided Chichén Itzá plus a sacred cenote from Playa del Carmen with Maya village, lunch, and pickup. Plan for extra entry fees.
“The tour guide Gonzalo knows a great deal about mayan culture, the sites we saw, and was humorous making the long rides go by quickly, and providing many insights into each of the locations we visited in an intriguing way. Very well spoken and kind, we would recommend this tour! Be prepared for a full…”
A guided Taco Tour in Playa del Carmen with up to four tastings, hands-on tortillas and salsa, pulque, and easy hotel pickup.
“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.”
Guided Chichén Itzá, cenote Chichikan swim, and Valladolid in one 12-hour day from Cancun/Riviera Maya for about $58.
“This was the first time I truly paid attention and listened to our tour guide during the Chichen Itza tour. Both Beto and Pastor are incredibly knowledgeable about Mayan history, but Beto especially stands out. His storytelling is not only informative but also hilarious and captivating, making the experience truly memorable.”
Small-group Yucatán day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil cenote swim, and Coba ruins with an early start.
“Fantastic experience , my guide was the best part! Amazingly knowledgeable and kind . Recommend for a great time!”
