Top 10 Day Trips in Playa del Carmen

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Escape the crowds and explore the Riviera Maya your way on this 6-hour private tour — blending nature, culture, and flexibility for a truly personalized adventure. What makes this tour special: •⁠ ⁠Private Experience: Just your group, fully personalized. •⁠ ⁠Early Access, No Crowds: Start early to enjoy the calm and beat the heat. •⁠ ⁠Snorkel in Yal-Kú Lagoon: Explore turquoise waters full of marine life — before everyone else arrives. •⁠ ⁠Cenote Xunaan Ha: Jump into a beautiful, open-air cenote surrounded by jungle. •⁠ ⁠Cenote Taak Bi Ha: Swim in crystal-clear waters inside a magical underground cave. •⁠ ⁠Optional Ceviche Lunch: Savor fresh ceviche at a local restaurant (not included). •⁠ ⁠Relaxed Schedule: We keep things smooth and unhurried — no rigid timelines. •⁠ ⁠Customizable Itinerary: Want to visit a different cenote instead? Let us know — (entry fees may apply). This tour is a perfect for couples, families, or anyone looking to enjoy the Riviera Maya at a comfortable pace.
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, snorkel with majestic Turtles in Akumal and discover the underground cenote. Do all of 3 activities on this half-day private tour! Entrance fees are included, along with cold water in a cooler aboard the air-conditioned, premium vehicle. We also provide you with snorkel gear and life jackets. We visit the site in the morning, right when it opens at 8 am, so we can avoid the crowds. You can customize the itinerary and modify the program and add a lunch break - tacos in a local restaurant. Travelers who join us, will visit the most important places - without the crowds. This tour is perfect for families with children and adventures seekers.
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Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Swimming and snorkeling in a Cenote is a lifetime experience which can only be done in this part of the world. BTM has chosen the best cenotes (caves and sinkholes ) for you to enjoy. First we are going to visit a cave cenote with a breathtaking underground river with pristine waters and impressive rock formations, then we will visit an open cenote that looks like a huge natural swimming pool surrounded by mangroves and full of fish. You can follow our recomendations or if you have done your own research we can go to any cenote that you prefer.
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Destination: Playa del Carmen.
The best way to enjoy this tour is in private, starting very early to avoid the crowds, with a local guide expert on the subject, you will have a unique experience knowing the best places in the Mayan Riviera, from Tulum with its beautiful view of the sea. Caribbean and its beautiful coral reef, to a cenote in the jungle with a typical meal of the region, a unique experience to know Mexico.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Treat yourself to a day of luxury on this 5-hour, private tour. Make stops at two gorgeous snorkel locations. Both are sheltered reef areas: In-Ha and La Bocana. Hop in the water and swim in the turquoise Caribbean sea with turtles and colorful fish. You'll also get to enjoy snacks, open bar, a ceviche lunch (or lunch of your request in advance) and an attentive and friendly crew that will serve you the entire tour! What else is unique, is if you'd like, you can troll fish on this tour as well. Anything you catch can be prepare fresh onboard for you! Another unique feature is our last stop is more of a cut-loose finale stop. You can jump in the shallow water, enjoy your cocktails and lunch there, and we'll get your favorite tunes going. Then we’ll make a leisurely trip back to the marina so you can enjoy the views! It's great tour for a group of friends or a celebration of a special occasion! This is one of the best ways to experience paradise!
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
In this amazing Mayan city you will be able to admire the second highest Mayan pyramid in Mexico with 120 steps. You will enjoy the tour riding bikes or taking the “Mayan limo”. Here you will be able to combine history and adventure. Near Coba there are some spectacular cenotes with pristine waters, where you will be able to dive or jump, or just swim in these refreshing waters. Finally we are going to have a delicious Mayan lunch in Coba village or in Tulum town.
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Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Explore the ruins at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam and get the chance to swim in a freshwater cenote with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll head out to Chichen Itza bright and early to help you avoid the crowds, where you'll have a guided tour followed by free time. You'll also visit the Ek Balam ruins, climb its pyramid and the Oxman cenote, with a stop in Valladolid for an included lunch.
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Duration: Around 12 hours.

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
Visiting Chichén Itzá should be unforgettable, not stressful. Skip the crowds and big buses for a safe, personalized experience. Travel with your own group in a private vehicle, led by a private guide, whether with family or friends — no strangers, no rigid schedules. BOOK NOW for your custom excursion to one of the New Wonders of the World! Private round-trip transportation from hotel/condo Cooler stocked with water, soda, beer, and snacks Bilingual guide and driver Entrance to Chichen Itza and Cenote Oxman (life jackets included) Visit the Town of Valladolid Regional lunch All local taxes & fees included
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Destination: Cancun.
Operated by Senor Travel Bug, the itinerary of this tour is a classic of the Cancun and Riviera Maya region, but with two principal differences. You will ride in a Classic VW Beetle painted as a racing car (although you can choose a more 'standard' car if you prefer), and your guide, a former professional photographer, will take photos and video throughout the day, all of which will be shared with you for free by the following day. You should not leave this region of Mexico without visiting Chichen Itza, the only Modern Wonder of the World in North America. After a guided tour of the ruins, a refreshing dip in a cenote always proves very welcome and something you can only experience in this region. The final stop is in Valladolid where you stroll the streets and the main square, perhaps refreshing with a cool drink beside the cathedral to end the tour ahead of the return to Cancun. For larger groups, please contact provider directly.
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Duration: Around 12 hours.

Destination: Playa del Carmen.
- Deep clean and sanitize van and equipment (done for every tour). - VIP Private Tour. Just for you. - Avoid the crowds & the midday heat. - Shortest travel time (Toll highway). - Be one of the firsts to arrive & take the best pictures. - Stay as long as you like in each archaeological site with your certified guide. - Feel the Jungle without the midday heat. - Visit the tallest pyramid in the Riviera Maya. - Jump & refresh in an amazing Cenote. - Everything is done at your pace. No rush. - Customize the schedule if you want.
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Duration: Around 12 hours.