Playa del Carmen · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
34 tours reviewed
Good buffet experiences in Playa del Carmen fill up in high season and the best fill up first. Below are the 15 that stand out, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before December does it for you.
Guided day trip from Cancún to Chichén Itzá, swim at Santuario Xkekén cenote, and enjoy Valladolid buffet with pickup and admission included.
“The guide had vast knowledge of the Mayan culture. Bus driver Alex and tour guides Gabriel & Isanesia (totally wrong name, our apologies) were wonderful. Totally enjoyable experience by all.”
Catamaran day trip from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling in a marine park, open bar, and optional hotel pickup plus lunch options.
“The experience and the staff were the best! From the on time pick up to the entire boat day was wonderful. The staff were fun and friendly. We did pay for the premium experience so there were only about 14 people on our boat. The golf cart rentals on Isla was so much fun! Hugely recommended!!”
Early Ek Balam, Chichen Itza with dawn access, cenote swim, and buffet lunch from Playa del Carmen, with pickup and small-group pacing.
“This tour was absolutely perfect. Our guide Frank was excellent at providing lots of history for us to learn about mayan culture, the ruins, wildlife and nature of the area. And a thanks for Jose getting us to and from all our destinations.”
Early entry to Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim, and Izamal in one day from Mérida with transport and buffet lunch, plus key extra fees.
“Miguel was an excellent tour guide. He knows so much about the Mayan culture. One reason I would not go back on this tour is the van ac was not cool enough for about 20 people. I was hot the entire time. Too cramped. Small seats.”
Nighttime adventure at Xplor Fuego in Cancun, with hotel pickup, zip lines, cave rafting, amphibious rides, and an all-you-can-eat buffet.
“Ok so this was our third time going to Xplor but this time we took friends and we couldn’t wait to show them the experience. Prices were higher but they have new water slides everyone was very excited about - only thing is: we get there and you MUST have a closed toe shoe for the water slides. Not a damn thing in any of our information said this ahead of time (and as experienced water park attendees - that is not something we’ve come across before). We have attended Xplor twice before and always wore flip flops/sandals just fine or been barefoot for certain attractions. The choice was “buy…”
KUZÁ Beach Pass in Cozumel includes full-day access to a big private beachfront, unlimited buffet, open bar, and add-on activities.
“Went to KUZÁ to try the new beach. The beach was very nice with exception beach has a lot of rocks and shells in the water so I would suggest to bring water shoes. The food was fantastic. Now the drinks on the other hand were not very good. Beers were good they couldnt mess that up but the drinks tasted bad the strawberry daiquiri tasted like an orange drink just all the drinks for we’re off in the taste. I don’t know they could improve that. But the beach was big and plenty of chairs for everyone. I would give it a Five Star, but they need to improve…”
Chichen Itza, cenote swim, Valladolid and a buffet from Playa del Carmen. A long day with strong guiding and extra site fees.
“Johnny was an excellent guide, incredibly knowledgeable and made each stop fascinating and fun.”
Tulum and Coba plus cenote Mariposa swim, Mayan traditions, and buffet lunch. Early pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya.
“Sites are beautiful. The guide very sympa and the explication very nice. Lunch is late. We love this excursion.”
KUZÁ Beach Day in Cozumel pairs a hands-on Mexican flavors cooking class with a private beachfront, buffet, and open bar.
“Let me say that the staff at Kuza was very nice but that's pretty much the only positive for me. Taxi rides to and from the park were very expensive. Pretty much predatory and there is absolutely no mention of that cost when booking the excursion. Just FYI it cost $65 for 2 adults and 3 kids one way. We were told we could negotiate but once they know you have reservations, you're at their mercy. When we arrived at Kuza, we were taken back to the beach and told that our Mexican flavors class was at 9:15am and then another staff member told us 9:30. We arrived around 9:20…”
Early-access Chichén Itzá, a swim at Xcajum cenote, Yucatecan buffet lunch, and Izamal’s yellow streets in one long day.
“Very enjoyable, great guide, nice driver, and made new friends ! Chichen Itza was out of this world and swimming in the Chichikan cenote was a great experience! The buffet was very nice too ! Recommended 5 *”
Isla Mujeres catamaran tour from Cancun for $37, with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, Ice Bar, and free island time.
“The boat is NOT the one in the picture first of all. It has no shade in the front, you have to sit in the back if you want some shade and even then they make you move due to, too much weight in the back. Second the prices are cheap on here cause when you get to boarding it’s a $48 docking fee (EACH person 4 years and up) which is ridiculous. We go every year on boat rides and the most we paid for docking is $20 a person. The boat is so small for as many people as they pack on there. It’s not comfortable to voice…”
Full day from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá and Cenote Saamal swim, plus a Mayan buffet and Valladolid, with hotel transport.
“Cenotes were so good. I didn't like the delayed pickup at the common meeting point. Chichen Itza was crowded but that was expected.”
Meet gentle manatees in Cozumel, get Chankanaab National Park entry and a buffet included. Expect a short, safe swim plus extras.
“It was so much fun we only had 6 total in our group which was nice since it was just me and my teenage daughter with the manatees. Pictures are expensive $70 per person (140 total) we got pictures with manatees, sea lion pix after the show and a ride in the taxi back to our hotel. Taxis are $20 each way so I felt we got a lot for our money.”
Chichen Itza, Saamal cenote swim, Valladolid Pueblo Mágico, and buffet lunch on a small-group day trip from Cancun.
“Tour guides English hard to understand. There were Moths bugs flying in the bus. Should use some repellent”
Manatee encounter on Isla Mujeres from Cancún with ferry, pool time, and a included buffet lunch. Touch, hug, learn, relax.
“So cool to swim with the manatees you get up real close and Liz the guide gave a lot of information well worth the money”
