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Top Things to Do in Playa del Carmen

We compared all 294 experiences in Playa del Carmen so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 294 experiences from US$ 16.46 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Early Access & Cenote Swim
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Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Early Access & Cenote SwimGuided tour of Chichen Itza with early arrival before crowds, cenote swimming at Hacienda Selva Maya, traditional Yucatecan buffet lunch.
25,676 reviews
4.74★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Cenote Swim & Tequila Tasting
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★Top rated
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Cenote Swim & Tequila TastingEarly morning Chichen Itza tour from Cancun with hotel pickup, cenote swimming at Hacienda Selva Maya, traditional Yucatecan lunch.
6,908 reviews
4.80★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Tequila Tasting & Lunch
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Best value
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Tequila Tasting & LunchFull-day Chichén Itzá tour from Cancun with cenote swim, Valladolid colonial town, tequila tasting and Mexican lunch. Guided tour, hotel pickup included.
17,062 reviews
4.67★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person

Recommended (7)

Snorkeling in Tulum: Reef, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Tulum: Reef, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony
4,341 reviews
4.82★
Duration
8h–10h
fromUS$ 129per person
Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres: Luxury Catamaran with Open Bar
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Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres: Luxury Catamaran with Open Bar
3,691 reviews
4.63★
Duration
5h 30m
fromUS$ 55per person
Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Food Demo with Zipline
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Chichen Itza, Valladolid & Cenote: Food Demo with Zipline
3,117 reviews
4.87★
Duration
11h
fromUS$ 29per person
Akumal & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Sea Turtles & Rivers
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Travelers' pick
Akumal & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Sea Turtles & Rivers
2,728 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 99per person
Xcaret Park Cancun: Underground Rivers & Mexico Night Show
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Travelers' pick
Xcaret Park Cancun: Underground Rivers & Mexico Night Show
2,713 reviews
4.38★
Duration
6h–12h
fromUS$ 113per person
Chichén Itzá Cenote Valladolid Tour: Swim & Explore Day
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Chichén Itzá Cenote Valladolid Tour: Swim & Explore Day
2,573 reviews
4.80★
Duration
13h
fromUS$ 33per person
Xcaret Park Day Trip: Snorkeling, Rivers & Night Show
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Xcaret Park Day Trip: Snorkeling, Rivers & Night Show
2,155 reviews
4.34★
Duration
6h–12h
fromUS$ 185per person

Top rated (10)

Cenote bike tour near Tulum: Three cenotes with local guides
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Cenote bike tour near Tulum: Three cenotes with local guidesBike to three cenotes near Tulum with a local guide from Chemuyil: snorkel, jump into open water.
431 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 47per person
Snorkeling in Tulum: 3 cenotes, private guide
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Tulum: 3 cenotes, private guideSnorkel three cenotes near Tulum with a private guide, hotel pickup and equipment included: Grand Cenote, Taak-Bi-Ha and Xunan Ha in one morning and afternoon.
407 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Mon–Sat
07:50
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Private catamaran snorkeling tour Playa del Carmen: Paamul Bay
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Private catamaran snorkeling tour Playa del Carmen: Paamul BaySail from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay on a private 38-foot catamaran with snorkeling, open bar, and fresh seafood lunch prepared on board.
348 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 1,653per group
Snorkeling Riviera Maya: Private Cenotes Tour
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Snorkeling Riviera Maya: Private Cenotes TourPrivate cenote snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, guide, and equipment included: three cenotes in six hours, early start to beat the crowds.
310 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Snorkeling on a 47-foot private yacht in Puerto Aventuras
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Snorkeling on a 47-foot private yacht in Puerto AventurasSnorkel from a private 47-foot yacht in Puerto Aventuras with certified crew, open bar, and fresh food included.
291 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ITfromUS$ 1,399per group
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Private Guide with Turtles
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Likely to sell out
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Snorkeling Tour: Private Guide with TurtlesPrivate tour of Tulum Ruins with certified guide, cenote snorkeling, and swimming with sea turtles in Akumal: pickup from your hotel included.
291 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 274per person
Tulum Akumal Cenote Tour: Morning start, three stops, no crowds
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Travelers' pick
Tulum Akumal Cenote Tour: Morning start, three stops, no crowdsHalf-day private tour from Playa del Carmen: Tulum ruins, cenote snorkel at Taak Bi Ha, turtle swim at Akumal Bay. Includes entry, gear, guide, transport.
247 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 330US$ 297per person
Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Valladolid: Private Day Trip with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Valladolid: Private Day Trip with LunchFeel the ancient stones of Chichen Itza, swim in Suytun Cenote’s blue light, and wander Valladolid’s colorful streets. Includes lunch, all entry fees, and guide.
244 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 320per person
Tulum Private Catamaran: Caribbean Snorkeling & Open Bar
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Tulum Private Catamaran: Caribbean Snorkeling & Open BarPrivate 51ft yacht in Tulum with snorkeling, ceviche, guacamole & open bar. Departs Puerto Aventuras. Groups only, professional crew included.
239 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 2,700per group
Snorkeling Cenotes Playa del Carmen: Cave & Open Pools
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Snorkeling Cenotes Playa del Carmen: Cave & Open PoolsSwim and snorkel in two cenotes near Playa del Carmen: explore a cave cenote with an underground river and an open cenote surrounded by mangroves on a guided tour with lunch.
154 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 245per person

Lowest price (10)

Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya: Guide, cenote and lunch
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Travelers' pick
Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya: Guide, cenote and lunchPick up at your hotel, travel to Chichen Itza with a guide in Spanish and English, swim in the Sacred Cenote, explore colonial Valladolid.
240 reviews
4.51★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 19per person
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Shuttle & Hotel Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Shuttle & Hotel PickupAir-conditioned shuttle from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen hotels. One-way or roundtrip options, driver waits 60 minutes after landing. Fixed price, no negotiation.
141 reviews
4.14★
Duration
1h 10m–1h 50m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 29US$ 27per person
Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Tour: Swim in Mariposa and Chen Ha
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Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Tour: Swim in Mariposa and Chen HaTour the walled Mayan city of Tulum with an expert guide, then swim in two cenotes (one semi-open, one cavern) on the Caribbean coast.
238 reviews
4.76★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Chichen Itza from Playa: Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan lunch
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Chichen Itza from Playa: Cenote, Valladolid & Mayan lunchDay trip from Playa to Chichen Itza with certified bilingual guide, cenote swim and zip line, regional Mayan lunch, and panoramic Valladolid stop.
837 reviews
4.89★
Duration
12h–13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private Transfer
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Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private TransferPrivate airport transfer between Cancun and Playa del Carmen hotels. Air-conditioned vehicle, fixed price, driver waits at arrivals. One-way or round-trip available.
119 reviews
4.08★
Duration
45m–1h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 39US$ 34per person
Full Adrenaline Day in Tulum: ATVs, Zipline, Cenote & Rappel
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Travelers' pick
Full Adrenaline Day in Tulum: ATVs, Zipline, Cenote & RappelRide ATVs through the Tulum jungle, zip-line over canopy, rappel down cliffs and swim in a cenote with lunch and a certified guide.
80 reviews
4.21★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
ATV, Zipline & Cenote from Cancun: Four jungle activities in one
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ATV, Zipline & Cenote from Cancun: Four jungle activities in oneATV through Mayan jungle, zipline the canopy, cross hanging bridges, and swim in a cenote near Cancun with hotel pickup and professional guide.
199 reviews
4.50★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Nohoch Day Trip Guided Tour with Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Tulum Ruins & Cenote Nohoch Day Trip Guided Tour with LunchDay trip from Cancun to Tulum's clifftop Maya ruins with a guided tour, cenote swim, and regional Yucatecan lunch included. Hotel pickup and park entry fees arranged.
153 reviews
4.47★
Duration
10h
Every day except Saturday
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del Carmen
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Travelers' pick
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure from Playa del CarmenRide a 4x4 ATV through Mayan jungle, zipline through the canopy, and dive into a natural cenote with bilingual guides and hotel pickup included in this morning adventure.
2,116 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Tulum & Coba ruins tour with cenote swim and tastings
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Tulum & Coba ruins tour with cenote swim and tastingsGuided tour of Tulum and Coba ruins with cenote swimming, chocolate and tequila tastings, and buffet lunch: start at the cliffside Tulum site.
1,296 reviews
4.55★
Duration
12h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
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Playa del Carmen at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Early Access & Cenote Swim, US$ 49 (12h, 4.74★ · 25,676).
  • Top rated: Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun: Cenote Swim & Tequila Tasting, US$ 39 (12h, 4.80★ · 6,908).
  • Best value: Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid: Tequila Tasting & Lunch, US$ 39 (12h, 4.67★ · 17,062).

Of the 294 experiences: 278 with free cancellation, 258 with instant confirmation, 234 with hotel pickup and 140 bookable last-minute.

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