MEXICO · DESTINATION
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.
Prebook Xcaret in the Cancun area with a cultural night show. Swim underground rivers, meet wildlife, then enjoy Espectacular.
“I really like the place, facilities, restaurants, employees and most of all the show. Overall outstanding experience”
ATV, zipline, and a natural Mayan cenote swim at Extreme Adventure Eco Park from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup and tequila tasting.
“This was a great experience. The tour guide Gio was so patient and supportive to my 9 year old granddaughter! It was her first time Ziplining and jumpimg in the Ceote! Transportation made it so much easier also. Our driver was great!”
Half-day snorkeling from Cancun to Akumal for sea turtles, then Yax-Muul cenote swimming. Pickup, gear, snacks, plus marine fee.
“Vanessa was lovely and very passionate and knowledgeable. We saw 4 separate turtles and even some bats in the cenote! It was a great experience and I highly recommend this company!”
Xcaret Park day trip from Cancun with hotel pickup, underground rivers, wildlife, and the México Espectacular night show. Optional Plus add-ons.
“Loved it’ you should totally do it.! The night show is a must see! The river wasn’t anything spectacular I definitely would skip that the next time. Although it was a good workout. The best picked me. I’ve been dropped me off right in front of my hotel the Wyndham in Playa Del Carmen..”
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.
“Every thing about the trip was exactly as promised. The driver was competent and courteous. Driver even stopped at a Omar so we could pick up some supplies for the morning”
Ride rescued horses through the Yucatan jungle and cool off with a cenote swim, with hotel pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.
“My daughters and I went horseback riding and swimming in a cenote, and the experience was amazing and unforgettable. This is exactly why I chose to travel with my daughters during the holidays—to teach them the value of life experiences. This trip was exactly what we needed. The horses were beautiful and well-maintained, and everything…”
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.”
A full-day Riviera Maya tour linking Tulum Ruins, Akumal sea turtles snorkeling, and a Yax-Muul cenote swim with pickup and tacos.
“Lots packed into one excursion. Pickup at our hotel was smooth. Van was a little uncomfortable due to it being completely full. The time in Tulum was about an hour…would have appreciated more time and more information from the guide. I came more than two decades ago and could swim at the location; can no…”
Walk Playa del Carmen with a bilingual guide for quesadillas, fruit juices, tacos, mole, and sweet treats. Small 3-hour food tour.
“To be aware that you might be walking in very hot weather which might not be for everyone but it is a slow walk”
Ride a 4x4 Can-Am buggy through Riviera Maya jungle, then swim and snorkel in a natural cenote cave from Playa del Carmen.
“This trip was amazing! Ricardo and Fernando were the best tour guides. The terrain was a little rocky going down to the cenote and our friend had a broken toe. They helped her every step of the way. I would recommend this trip, such a great experience! No sunscreen or bug spray on this trip…”
Xplor Park near Playa del Carmen: amphibious rides, underground rafting, ziplining, and a buffet lunch with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.
“Adventure park- Lots of fun even for those a little less adventurous. Bring good water shoes (best if they can be tightened- might lose them ziplining.). No need for sunblock or bug spray since you’re mostly underground or covered by foliage. The lunch is very decent. Lines are not bad even when they mark them…”
Guided Chichén Itzá plus a sacred cenote from Playa del Carmen with Maya village, lunch, and pickup. Plan for extra entry fees.
“Best crews from Enrique the driver to Gonzalo and Roberto, all were very friendly and attentive. Roberto was the funniest one🥰🥰🥰😂”
Half-day Tulum ruins and two cenotes with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry help, and swims at Mariposa and Chen-Ha.
“This tour blew me out of the water. The 2 cenotes are private and we didn’t have to deal with large crowds. Transportation was smoothie and ran on time. Thank you to Huerta & Castillo for their kind service & knowledge.”
Xel-Há near Tulum is a natural aquarium theme park with snorkeling, cenotes, ziplines, river tubing, and all-inclusive food and drinks for $82.
“Loved the park. It is definitely worth it! The food was good, the experiences were fun, and the photo package was worth it. The park is well organized. It’s all natural and you can see where the river and ocean meet. When we got there we went to the ticket counter and showed them our…”
Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Early pickups, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and strict reef rules.
“Our tour guide Daniel was a lot of fun. We saw so many whale sharks from the surface as well as in the water. It was a perfect day and by going very early in the morning you still have the rest of the day after the tour to enjoy another activity this is really…”
