Things to do in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
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Tulum: Social Pubcrawl Barcrawl with Games & Free ShotsYou’ll jump into Tulum’s wild nightlife with a friendly crew—think facepaint, drinking games, karaoke if you dare, rooftop clubs with confetti showers, and plenty of free shots along the way. With local guides keeping things fun (and safe), you’ll meet new friends fast and end up dancing somewhere you never expected.
Riviera Maya: Private Catamaran Tour with Chef & Open BarYou’ll sail out from Puerto Aventuras on your own private catamaran with an open bar and a real chef cooking fresh snacks and lunch as you go. Swim or snorkel in clear Caribbean water, relax on deck with friends or family, and taste local flavors—all at your own pace. It’s easygoing but special in a way that lingers long after you’ve docked again.
Tulum: Walking Food Tour with Local Tastings & Bilingual GuideYou’ll wander Tulum’s quieter streets with a bilingual guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Expect warm tortillas pressed by hand, fresh juices poured into plastic cups, laughter over new flavors you can’t pronounce yet — plus stories that make each stop stick in your memory long after you’ve left.
Cozumel Scavenger Hunt Tour: 4-Hour Race with CluesA 4-hour interactive scavenger hunt tour on Cozumel where teams of two to eight solve clues at sightseeing locations across the island. You race against the clock and other teams, moving through self-guided stops with a mystery or task at each one. The tour includes local snacks and two complimentary drinks per person at the finish line, followed by an awards ceremony at a local restaurant.Is it for me?The race starts and finishes on the island, so you don't need a rental car or a guide driving you—your team navigates the self-guided stops at your own pace, making it work whether you're staying in town or just passing through for the day.
Tulum: Reef Snorkeling Tour with Two Stops & GearYou’ll snorkel two lively reef spots near Tulum with local guidance — swimming alongside turtles and rays beneath the shadow of ancient ruins. Expect salty hair, some laughter at your underwater flailing (it happens), and real moments above and below water that linger long after you’ve rinsed off the sand.
Private catamaran snorkeling tour Playa del Carmen: Paamul BayA private catamaran tour from Puerto Aventuras marina in Playa del Carmen that sails south along the Riviera Maya coast to Paamul Bay, where you snorkel around tropical fish and reefs, swim ashore on the beach, and stay anchored for about two and a half hours. The tour runs four hours total and includes snorkel gear, an open bar with beer, spirits and signature margaritas, snacks, and a freshly made shrimp and fish ceviche with guacamole that the crew prepares while you're on board. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and the boat has a restroom and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel and beach time on the same day—the catamaran stops at Paamul Bay where you can actually swim ashore and spend time on the beach, plus the crew handles food and drinks onboard. Add troll fishing if you'd like your catch prepared fresh during the sail.
Private Tulum & Coba tour: Certified guide, both ruins includedA private 7-hour guided tour of Tulum and Coba archaeological sites in the Riviera Maya with a certified guide, hotel pickup, all entry fees, bottled water and snacks included. The guide travels with you the whole day in your own vehicle, and after the ruins you choose any restaurant in the Coba or Tulum area—the driver takes you there at no extra cost, though you cover the meal itself. Children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Private tours remove the group schedule and the fixed itinerary—this one lets you linger at whichever ruin holds you longer, and you pick where to eat instead of stopping where the bus goes. The certified guide travels with you the whole day, so the archaeology unfolds as you walk instead of being rushed through, and the driver knows the area well enough to take you anywhere you want lunch without charging extra for the detour.
Riviera Maya Jungle Ziplining: 1km line, ATV, cenote swim, rappelA half-day activity in Riviera Maya Jungle where you ride an ATV through dense vegetation, fly down the region's longest zipline, rappel down a wall, and swim in a freshwater underground cenote before finishing with a traditional Mayan spa treatment. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group, pickup is included from your hotel, and the whole day runs four hours. Children from age 4 can participate (with age-specific restrictions on certain activities), and the operator provides helmet, water and snacks.Is it for me?The activity runs four hours straight with water entry and rappel, so it suits someone ready for a full-morning commitment with multiple equipment changes and no downtime between sections. If you want to sample several activities—riding, heights, water, a cultural element—in one outing, this bundles them; if you prefer to focus on one activity deeply, a single-focus option would serve you better.
Cancun: Private 46ft Yacht Charter & Playa Norte StopYou’ll feel like you borrowed a friend’s yacht as you cruise Cancun’s turquoise waters with your own crew—choose your music, stop for snorkeling near Isla Mujeres or relax at Playa Norte. Drinks are included and there’s plenty of space to stretch out or share snacks with friends. It’s relaxed, personal, and full of small moments you’ll remember long after.
Isla Mujeres: Private Catamaran Tour & Snorkeling Day TripYou’ll sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres by private catamaran with a local crew, snorkel over El Meco reef’s statues and fish, explore artisan streets for Yucatec lunch, then relax on deck with an open bar as you drift home. Expect laughter, sea spray, new flavors—and maybe one perfect moment when everything feels lighter than air.
Cancun: Cenotes Zapote EcoPark Entry & Zip LineYou'll zip line into the jungle, snorkel and swim across four separate cenotes, pedal a bicycle circuit through the forest, and eat regional lunch with handmade tortillas. The park provides all gear, lockers, showers, and parking; you just show up and move through the cenotes at your own speed. Weather permitting, it's a full day without arranging transport or bringing your own equipment.Is it for me?Right for families and mixed-fitness groups who want to swim, snorkel, and zip line without renting separate gear or arranging a guide—the park gives you everything and lets you move at your own pace between the four cenotes.
Cancun Combo: Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor & Chichen Itza TourYou’ll choose two adventures—maybe snorkeling in Xel-Ha’s clear lagoon one day, then wandering through ancient Chichen Itza with a guide the next. Expect real conversations with locals, buffet lunches with flavors you’ll remember, and easy hotel pickup each morning. These days blend nature, culture, and a little bit of surprise—you’ll feel it long after you’re back home.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, 5 Lines & Cenote SwimZiplining in Tulum pairs five aerial lines—including a 1km run 45 metres high—with an ATV ride through mud and water crossings, a sacred cenote swim, and a Mayan lunch, all in a half-day adventure from Tulum or Playa del Carmen. The price online is final; park fees, gear, transport and food are already paid. Children from age 4 can zipline and swim with a guide in a life vest; ATV drivers must be 18 or older.Is it for me?Choose a shared ATV if you want to split the cost with a travel partner; book a single ATV if you want to drive alone and have photos included. The all-inclusive price means you're not negotiating fees at the gate or discovering hidden charges—everything from transport to lunch is settled before you arrive.
Playa del Carmen: Mexican Cooking Class & Homemade LunchYou spend a morning in Chef Alma's Playa del Carmen kitchen learning to make tortillas, salsas, and traditional Mexican dishes from her family recipes. The class is hands-on, conducted in English or Spanish, and includes all ingredients and a lunch made from what you cook. Vegetarian options and allergy accommodations are available with advance notice.Is it for me?This works well if you want to learn real Mexican cooking in an intimate setting rather than a commercial kitchen, and you're happy to spend a morning in someone's home doing the work yourself instead of watching a demonstration.
Tulum Ruins Tour from Playa del Carmen: Cenote Swim & Fifth AveYou start at Tulum's clifftop ruins with a guide explaining Mayan history, then swim in a cenote with lunch included, and finish with two hours browsing Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen at sunset. Hotel pickup from Cancun is included, and the whole day runs on a fixed schedule so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Cancun without a car who want to see Tulum's ruins, swim in a cenote, and shop Playa del Carmen in one day. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you don't arrange logistics yourself, though the pace moves through three locations, so it's a full day rather than a leisurely one.
Snorkeling Tulum: Private ruins, reef & cenote ceremonyYou get picked up from your Cancun hotel and spend the day with a private guide exploring Tulum's clifftop ruins, snorkeling the Caribbean reef at Jaguar Park, swimming in a jungle cenote, and participating in a Mayan ceremony. Lunch with local tacos, all gear and transport included. You return to your hotel in the late afternoon without arranging a single detail yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Tulum highlights — ruins, reef, cenote, and culture — in one day without coordinating transport, timing, or multiple vendors. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and get context most visitors miss.
Cooking class Merida: Shop the market, cook at homeYou shop the market with a local guide, cook three courses in a home kitchen, and eat together. Transport by bus and Uber is included, along with all ingredients, beverages, and seasonal fruit. Minimum two adults per booking. Plan for a half-day experience that moves at a human pace, not a schedule.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand how Yucatecan food actually works, not just taste it in a restaurant. The pace is slow enough to learn and eat without rushing, which is exactly what makes cooking in someone's home different from a class.
Cancun ATV & Horseback Riding with Cenote Swim & Zip LinesYou ride ATVs and horses through jungle trails, zip line across the canopy and a hanging bridge, then jump or zip line into a cenote for a swim. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with safety gear, a snack, and water. The whole experience takes about four hours of activities, plus travel time to and from your hotel.Is it for me?Pick this if you want multiple adrenaline activities in one morning without arranging separate bookings — the fixed itinerary and hotel pickup handle the logistics, and the four-hour pace keeps all five activities (ATVs, horses, zip lines, bridge, cenote) inside a single outing.
Cozumel Shore Excursion: 5-Hour Private Tour & BeachYou get picked up at the cruise pier and driven through Cozumel's interior to San Gervasio Mayan ruins, with stops at a chocolate factory and tequila tasting along the way. The tour includes the east-side lookout and ends at Playa Palancar beach with time for lunch, snorkeling, or just resting before your return to the ship — all timed so you're back before re-boarding.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Cozumel for a few hours and want to see the island's interior and Mayan history without arranging your own transport or timing — the private driver and fixed departure slots mean you're back at the ship on time, and the five-hour window fits neatly between disembarkation and re-boarding.
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Three ecosystems, one dayThis snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen takes you to three separate aquatic ecosystems: Yal Ku Lagoon in Akumal, an open cenote in the jungle, and an underground river carved through limestone. A professional guide leads the day, which includes snorkeling equipment, lunch, beverages and hotel pickup; the tour runs 7 hours and suits first-time and experienced snorkelers alike.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel three different ecosystems—ocean lagoon, open cenote, and underground river—in a single day with a guide leading you through each one.
