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Playa del Carmen · TOUR REVIEWS

The 15 Best Tours in Playa del Carmen

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Playa is a small town with an enormous hinterland, and the gap between a good week and a wasted one is which days out you book. Below are the 15 that beat everything else leaving Playa del Carmen right now: what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your trip.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Pickup Timing in Cancun and the Riviera Maya: Plan Like It’s Mexico Morning

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

12-hour day trip from Cancun to Chichén Itzá, a cenote swim, and Valladolid. Hotel pickup, buffet lunch, and flexible ticket options.

“The day was very long but I’m glad we went. Hugo was our guide and he was funny, and very professional. The bus was very clean and the seats were comfortable and the a/c was perfect. The cenote was really cool and the water inside was quite cold. First time to a cenote and I thought it was pretty cool. I would highly recommend this travel company if you were interested in the same experience.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Cenote Chichikán: swimming plus lunch plus tequila in one stop

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Chichén Itzá, cenote swimming, tequila tasting, and Valladolid on a 12-hour tour from Cancun with lunch and optional hotel pickup.

“I couldn’t recommend this tour more highly. All of the activities were enjoyable, well guided and timed out perfectly. Ramiro was the star of the show and was an attentive and informative guide. The food at Chichikan was also excellent.”

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Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass - Entering the Beach Club: Easy Start, Clear Rules

3.Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,744 reviews · 1 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

All-inclusive beach pass at Mr Sancho’s Cozumel with buffet meals, unlimited drinks, kayaks, and lounge time for up to nine hours.

“Mr Sanchos is without a doubt our favorite stop in Cozumel. All inclusive means exactly that. Food, drinkss, and the friendliest wait staff ever. Happy Feet was amazing!! Will be back SOON!”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Pickup, coach timing, and how to pace a 12-hour day

4.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Chichén Itzá plus Cenote Chichikán and Valladolid on a 12-hour guided tour from Cancun. Skip lines, tequila tasting, optional lunch.

“Great experience. We have a great time with Pastor and Victor adventuring into mexcoan culture. They gave great insight and information about the history and took us around the 7 wounder and it was a great bucket list experience. Would highly recommend.”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Chichén Itzá With a Guide: UNESCO Ruins Plus Real Free Time

5.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Early tour from Cancun to UNESCO Chichén Itzá, cenote Chichikan swim, Valladolid, and tequila tasting with hotel pickup and lunch.

“The itinerary was very well coordinated. All information and updates regarding the tour were well communicated via email. We got to visit Chichen Itza, a cenote (+ buffet lunch), and had a tequila tasting in Valladolid. At each stop, there was a guided portion as well as some time to explore on your own. Our guide Hugo was knowledgable and had a great sense of humour. He made the tour quite enjoyable and interesting. Transportation was provided in a modern, air-conditioned bus. Our driver Eduardo made the ride comfortable and got us between destinations in a timely manner. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone

Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone - The Van Ride to Your Hotel Zone: What “Private” Looks Like

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Pickup Timing, What to Expect, and How the Day Flows

7.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

ATV jungle loop, 3 zipline flights, cenote swim, and tequila tasting with hotel pickup in Cancun. Short, action-packed 4 hours.

“I couldn’t tell from the reviews what exactly to bring or wear because I wasn’t sure about lockers/changing areas/order of events. The order of events won’t be decided until you get there, but there are lockers and dressing rooms. Make sure you wear water shoes or rubber shoes or something for atv as I was silly and wore fabric tennis shoes which were impossible to clean off. Everything was great and the guides were so helpful the entire way through!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum ruins: how you spend your hour and how to use it

8.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129

One day in the Riviera Maya with **Tulum ruins**, Caribbean reef snorkeling, and a cenote cave swim plus lunch and pickup from Cancun areas.

“fun experience; excellent guide for the Tulum tour, snorkeling and the cenote tour. Miguel was excellent and helped us a lot, especially during the snorkeling.”

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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees - Getting into Chichen Itza early: why it changes everything

9.Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,123 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Beat Chichen Itza crowds with early access, hotel pickup, A/C transport, and a guide who turns Mayan ruins into stories.

“What a wonderful day spent learning about Mayan history, with an amazing guide and a great driver! Kevin was wonderful in teaching our group about the history of Chichen Itza, and more than happy to answer any and all questions we had. He made it easy to understand and great fun to learn about! Our stop afterwards was perfect with a shop to choose handcrafted souvenirs and lunch inluded. Our whole family was very happy to check this of our bucket list with such a great guide and driver. Thanks Kevin and Miguel!!”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Getting to the park: pickup ranges and the real travel time

Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly - Price and the real timing you should plan for

11.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Luxury catamaran sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with hotel pickup, open bar, snorkeling, and free island time.

“Great tour! Offering was clearly advertised, ride pickup from our hotel was communicated multiple times. We lucked out and had a perfect weather day. Snorkle and soak time was just enough. The boat crew was very fun, attentive, and gave tips on how to explore the island once we got there. Lunch provided was more than we'd expected and better than many other tours we've experienced.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Getting picked up: Cancun and Playa del Carmen timing that matters

12.Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

ATV through the jungle, zip lines over treetops, and a cenote swim, plus tequila tasting and tacos, with hotel pickup and insurance.

“The good and the bad. First the good- the cenote swim was the best part just wish it was for longer. The tequila tasting was cool as well. Now the bad- the atvs are just riding In a complete straight line that you just keep turning around and you keep doing the same thing over and over again. The atv’s are also very out dated. The ziplines are just three tiny ziplines barely off the ground. The worst part though is they try to ask you to tip on every little aspect of your experience. Like no joke every area we went to the tour guilds are giving you some…”

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Cozumel: Paradise Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

Cozumel: Paradise Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass - Getting In smoothly, wristbands, and hours that matter

13.Paradise Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,311 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Paradise Beach Cozumel all-inclusive day pass for $81: unlimited lunch and open bar, heated pool, palm-shaded loungers, and beach time.

“Never disappointed. This is my second time at this beach paradise. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is wonderful! Go and enjoy!”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - Onboard cruise time, what you feel (not just what you do)

14.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

Catamaran to Isla Mujeres with an open bar, snorkeling, and Playa Norte beach-club time. Explore the island for about $59.

“Truly amazing experience!! We went as a family of 5 and the whole experience was superb! The staff were so accommodating and made our trip thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you so much!!”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Morning pickup and the A/C van reality