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15 Best Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen Tours In Mexico

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular riviera maya & playa del carmen tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen Tours In Mexico

Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included - Touring the park: beaches, underground rivers, and the jungle trail pace

1.Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

Most Popular★ 4.5

Prebook Xcaret in the Cancun area with a cultural night show. Swim underground rivers, meet wildlife, then enjoy Espectacular.

“The park is absolutely beautiful! The animal habitats are spacious and designed to feel completely natural, with flowing streams, waterfalls, and lush vegetation throughout. We especially enjoyed the butterfly house, aviary, dolphins, and tortoises — each area was thoughtfully maintained and easy to explore. Be prepared to walk quite a bit, but the park is…”

2,382 reviews6 to 12 hours (approx.)From $113.24by Grupo Xcaret

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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - Pickup, travel time, and the small-group promise

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

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Yax-Muul cenote swimming: stalactites, stalagmites, and cool freshwater

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

★ 5.0

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.”

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

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Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show - The Water and Beach: Included Activities That Feel Like Real Time Off

4.Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

★ 4.5

Xcaret Park day trip from Cancun with hotel pickup, underground rivers, wildlife, and the México Espectacular night show. Optional Plus add-ons.

“If price isn’t an issue, the whole experience is absolutely worth it, and booking with the company takes care of all the logistical concerns, such as transportation and explanation of the activities available. Even with just the basic package, there’s a huge variety of activities available, such as the underground river, the snorkeling in the…”

1,899 reviews6 to 12 hours (approx.)From $167.99by Grupo Xcaret

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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen - The ride itself: air-conditioned comfort for about 1 hour

5.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

★ 5.0

Private round-trip transfer from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen for up to 7. Flat $194 group rate, green-shirt meet, air-conditioned van.

“Scheduling the pickup was easy. They were easy to find at the airport and picked us up on time from our hotel. No issues and friendly drivers. Highly recommended!”

1,792 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $194.00by Happy Shuttle Cancun

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Your Cenote Swim: Steps, Chill Water, and Swim-Ready Logistics

6.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★ 5.0

Ride rescued horses through the Yucatan jungle and cool off with a cenote swim, with hotel pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“The horses are well behaved and all except one was a rescue (she was birthed by one of the horses that was rescued pregnant). They have other rescue animals there as well. The tour guides/vaqueros are all polite and the horses are very well behaved, which is great for beginners (only a few of us…”

1,780 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $120.00by Rancho Bonanza

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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - Jungle Tracks and Mud: The Off-Road Part That Makes This Tour

7.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★ 5.0

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.

“This was such a fun way to explore & experience Playa del Carmen, very authentic as well. While the transport did take a little time, it was to accommodate participants' locations, & actually went by pretty fast. The drivers were friendly & answered all questions. I was so thankful to NOT drive in the chaotic…”

1,747 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $99.00by buggy tour playa

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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Morning pick-up and the early start you can’t dodge

Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour - Fruit stand stop: seasonal produce and fresh-squeezed juice tips

9.Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour

★ 5.0

Walk Playa del Carmen with a bilingual guide for quesadillas, fruit juices, tacos, mole, and sweet treats. Small 3-hour food tour.

“Step away from tourist-land for a few hours and show up hungry. Fabiola was an amazing guide and knows her way around all the local spots. The best mole, tamale and birria I’ve ever had. And that was only half the food!”

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

Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - The Cenote Cave Swim: Natural Water, Snorkel Time, and a Real Reset

Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*


11.Xplor Park Admission with Lunch and Drinks *Official Product*

★ 4.5

Xplor Park near Playa del Carmen: amphibious rides, underground rafting, ziplining, and a buffet lunch with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.

“Had a great time! My son loved the zip lines and the Hammock splash. We all liked the amphibious vehicles. Lunch was great. Really liked all of the photo opportunities.”

996 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $153.84by Grupo Xcaret

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - Timing reality: why 10–12 hours becomes a 15-hour day

12.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★ 4.5

Guided Chichén Itzá plus a sacred cenote from Playa del Carmen with Maya village, lunch, and pickup. Plan for extra entry fees.

“The photos don’t do it justice. This was an amazing tour in every way! Worth every penny! Don’t be put off by the 13 hour time, even a less active person like me can do it. Me and my husband are so glad we did this life changing experience.”

995 reviews10 to 12 hours (approx.)From $24.50by Cancun Bay Tours

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Price Reality Check: $42 Plus Tulum Entry Fees

Xel-Ha Park Admission Tickets

Xel-Ha Park Admission Tickets - Price and what your $82.05 actually covers

14.Xel-Ha Park Admission Tickets

★ 4.5

Xel-Há near Tulum is a natural aquarium theme park with snorkeling, cenotes, ziplines, river tubing, and all-inclusive food and drinks for $82.

“The Adrenaline ride was our favorite. We loved the all-inclusive food and drinks. We enjoyed the tall slide. All the staff was nice and accommodating. We would definitely come back.”

970 reviews6 to 8 hours (approx.)From $82.05by Grupo Xcaret

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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - The early morning pickups (and why they matter)

15.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

★ 5.0

Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Early pickups, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and strict reef rules.

“Swimming alongside a whale shark is incredible. It’s such a big and beautiful animal! This tour company is very communicative. I received a reminder the night before the tour and a message the morning of. I have dietary needs, and they were very responsive before the tour, through the app, letting me know food options.…”

929 reviews6 to 10 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Ocean Tours Mexico

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