Top Playa del Carmen Sightseeing Tours

Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with a swimming and snorkeling excursion during this three-for-one, full-day combo tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins, with admission tickets included. Then, get an underwater peek at coral, tropical fish, and even sea turles during a snorkeling trip to Turtle Bay, followed by a swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup and a tasty lunch buffet are included.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote, with a cave visit too. Hotel transport included.

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve near Playa del Carmen on this excursion, where you swim and wade in one of Mexico's most spectacular underground caves, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Upgrade to add transfers from select Cancun and Playa Mujeres hotels. You can also opt to add the Tulum ruins, Puerto Morelos, or the plus package featuring a bike ride, a rappel, and a walk in a dry cave.

Experience three top attractions near Tulum in one day with this combo tour. Explore the Tulum Ruins, with a guide to provide insights and answer questions. Afterwards, go for a swim at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. Finally, head to Akumal Beach to snorkel alongside turtles. Include lunch and use of snorkel gear.

Explore coral reefs, ancient history, and nature in the Riviera Maya in just a day on this combination tour. Visit the Tulum archaeological site, snorkel coral reef in the Caribbean Sea, and swim in the crystal waters of a cenote sinkhole. Your package includes entrance fees, lunch, and door-to-door transport from hotels in Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya, but excludes a marine park tax. Upgrade for a private tour.

Enjoy a Mayan adrenaline adventure at the LabnaHa Cenotes & Eco Park when you book this comprehensive package, including tacos, drinks and hotel transfers. Challenge your driving skills on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); soar through the canopy on a 4-zipline circuit, one of them 3,280 feet (1 kilometer) long; rappel into a cavern and swim in a cenote. Upgrade to add horseback riding, reef snorkeling or swimming with sea turtles.

Dive into the natural wonders of Xel-Há Park, the Riviera Maya's ultimate aquatic paradise. With over 50 attractions, you can snorkel vibrant lagoons, float down rivers, bike through lush jungle trails, or simply relax on a hidden beach. This handy experience includes snorkeling gear, access to lounge areas, meals and beverages (if option selected), and round-trip transportation. An ideal adventure for families and water lovers alike.

Embark on the ultimate eco-tourism experience: visit Río Secreto Nature Reserve, an incredible semi-sunken cave system a few miles from Playa del Carmen. Don a wetsuit, helmet, and headlamp to explore this underground river's vast wonders, marveling at its impressive rock formations and splashing through the waters of its limestone tunnels as your guide identifies unique vegetation and tiny creatures along the way. Visit just the cave system or add visits to Tulum, Coba, or Puerto Morelos.

Combine a jungle zipline course, an ATV ride, and a swim in a cenote on this half-day, small-group adventure tour to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or the Riviera Maya. Guided, family-friendly excursions also include complimentary refreshments.

Explore the subterranean Rio Secreto with this tour. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Rio Secreto, where you'll take a guided tour of underground chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. All safety equipment will be provided and there will be lockers and changing rooms available for you to use.

Tulum's unreal swimming holes and snorkeling spots can be challenging to find without a guide. On this tour, a guide takes you to float through caverns and rock formations along the waters of an ancient cenote—a limestone sinkhole perfect for swimming. Afterward, head to Akumal Beach for snorkeling among sea turtles that call the beach home. Finish your morning with lunch and free time at a beach club hideaway.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure on a full-day tour of the exhilarating Xplor Adventure Park from Cancun. Splash into the cool water of subterranean rivers; paddle through atmospheric caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on a high-velocity zip line; and drive an amphibious vehicle on exciting off-road trails. Feast upon an all-you-can-eat buffet of flavorsome and fulfilling dishes while sipping refreshing beverages from an open bar. On this all-inclusive tour, hotel transport, entrance fees and lunch are all completely covered.

Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.

Visit Xplor Fuego park after nightfall on this one-of-a-kind excursion that's perfect for adventure travelers visiting Cancun, the Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen. When the sun goes down, the Yucatecan jungle comes alive with the sounds of wildlife. Swim, drive, raft and zipline your way through the park under the cover of darkness; explore treetops, jungle paths and subterranean caves; and feast on a lavish dinner buffet.

Visit Xcaret Park without having to worry about driving yourself with this package, which includes access to the park's Plus Area (with private lockers and changing rooms), as well as round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll also get free lunch, access to the beach and pools around the park, and the chance to take in a performance of the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular live entertainment show.

Explore the beautiful waterfront ruins of Tulum, and swim in a cenote, away from the crowds, on this small-group guided tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy a pickup from your hotel and explore the Tulum archeological site, with a guide to explain the significance of the site. Afterwards, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of a cenote at Yax-Muul Park.

Visit the Maya city of Tulum on a 6-hour tour from Playa del Carmen, and explore temples, pyramids, and history at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. See the site on a two-hour guided tour, then enjoy an hour to explore on your own, snap photos, or visit the Tulum beach. This 6-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Playa del Carmen hotels, as well as entrance fees at the Tulum Archeological Site.

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Set sail along the magnificent coastline of the Riviera Maya aboard a luxury catamaran and gaze at the soft hues of sunset. Relax with a cocktail from the open bar while you're served snacks by an expert crew and captain. Hotel transport is provided from most hotels for this excursion.

Discover one of Mexico's most beautiful islands—and leave all the logistics and navigation to someone else—on this full-day trip to Isla Holbox. Following morning pickup from your Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Cancun hotel, travel by bus and boat to the coastal gem. You'll visit several postcard-worthy beaches, can look out for migratory birds and marine life, and enjoy lunch as part of your day out.

Escape the tourist crowds—and discover several of the Riviera Maya's top attractions in just half a day—on this immersive, private tour. Go snorkeling in Akumal with your certified guide, and look out for sea turtles, rays, and other wildlife. Next, transfer to your selected jungle cenote for another relaxing swim in nature before enjoying lunch in a local Mexican restaurant. Travel with ease by air-conditioned minivan, and relax with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Dedicate a full day to exploring Tulum on this multi-activity tour, with convenient round-trip transportation from your Cancun and Riviera Maya hotel. Start off with a visit to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, then take a dip in the ancient Cenote El Sueño. Afterwards, continue the adventure with snorkeling and turtle watching on Akumal Beach, before tucking into lunch at an exclusive beach club—all included in the price.