Things to do in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
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Chichén Itzá Early Morning Private Tour from Playa del CarmenYou drive from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá in the early morning, explore the Temple of the Warriors, Great Ball Court, El Caracol and other key structures with a private guide before the crowds arrive, and return by early afternoon with entry, transport and lunch handled. The timing is what makes the difference — you get the site to yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Playa del Carmen who want to see Chichén Itzá's main temples without the midday crowds and without arranging their own transport. Plan for an early start — that's what keeps the site quiet and gets you back by afternoon.
Cancun Airport to Hotel Zone: Stretch Limo Transfer & BarYou’ll step off your flight into a private stretch limousine at Cancun Airport, greeted by your driver with cold drinks and fresh towels. Sink into leather seats as you ride toward Cancun Hotel Zone with WiFi, snacks, Nespresso coffee, and your own space — perfect way to start unwinding before you even reach your hotel.
Tulum & Cenotes: Mayan Ruins, Snorkel & Underground RiverYou visit the clifftop Tulum ruins with a guide who explains the Mayan layout and history, then snorkel in an open cenote surrounded by mangroves and fish, and finally swim in an underground cave cenote with stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch, drinks, all entry fees and private transport from Playa del Carmen are included, and the full day is paced so you're not rushed between stops.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Playa del Carmen who want Mayan ruins and two different cenote swims without arranging transport or paying separate entry fees at each stop. The day is full—three major stops with water time at two of them—so plan to be out most of the daylight hours, which is exactly what lets you see all three without feeling rushed.
Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Swimming with CenoteYou swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat in Akumal, float in the turquoise Mariposa cenote, and spend three and a half hours exploring the Tulum Ruins perched above the Caribbean. Lunch, a bilingual guide, lockers, and hotel pickup are included; plan for a full day out and bring cash for drinks.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Tulum who want to see the ruins, swim with turtles, and float in a cenote without arranging transport or timing the sites themselves. Expect a full day out—that's what fits all three stops and the lunch in one departure.
Cancun: Private 60ft Yacht Charter & Isla Mujeres SnorkelYou board a 60-foot luxury yacht crewed and ready, then choose your route: a 2-hour cruise of Cancun Bay, or a 4- or 6-hour journey to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling at Playa Norte. Water, ice, and snorkel gear are included; the crew handles navigation and timing so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private yacht without arranging the boat, crew, equipment, or route yourself—the charter handles all three, and you just choose how long you want to be on the water.
Costa Maya: Private Beach Club Day with Food & TransportYou’ll step onto a peaceful Costa Maya beach club where your own private deck waits—no crowds or noise, just soft sand and turquoise water. Enjoy fresh-grilled seafood or steak with drinks included, swim or kayak near the reef, and unwind as local staff take care of everything. This day trip feels like a true escape—you might not want to leave.
Cancun Airport to Hotel: Lincoln Stretch Limo with Bar & WiFiYou’ll step out of Cancun Airport to a personal greeting and slip into a Lincoln stretch limousine stocked with cold beers, snacks, espresso coffee, and WiFi. Enjoy cool leather seats and fresh towels as your private driver takes you straight to your hotel zone stop—no hassle or waiting around. It’s a smooth start that feels more like celebration than transfer.
Snorkeling in Cozumel: Jeep, Caves & ReefSnorkeling in Cozumel combines jeep driving, cenote swimming and reef snorkeling in one five-hour activity, with a local guide, equipment and hotel pickup included. You take the wheel through dense forest to El Cedral, where you'll see the island's first church and Mayan temple history; then drive off-road to Jade Cenote for a swim in the cave system, and finish at Dzul Ha Reef in Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park. Drivers must be at least 16 with a valid license (accompanied by an adult 18+), and a minimum of two people per booking applies; couples share jeeps with other couples.Is it for me?The activity asks you to drive a jeep through jungle terrain and swim in a cenote and reef, so it suits travelers comfortable with moderate physical effort, water entry and off-road driving. If you're on a cruise ship with a short port window, the five-hour timeframe fits between disembarkation and re-boarding when you provide your ship details at booking.
Cenotes tour from Valladolid: Three swimming stops with lunchThis seven-hour cenotes tour from Valladolid includes private transport in a vintage truck, access to three cenotes (Nool Ha, Suytun and Chukum), swimming, lunch, life vests and lockers. A guide in English or Spanish leads the route and handles all logistics, so you arrive at each cenote ready to swim. Children from age four are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit three cenotes in one day with a guide handling all logistics and timing—the vintage truck does the driving and route planning so you can focus on swimming rather than navigation.
Cozumel: Private Snorkel & El Cielo Sandbar CharterYou board a private 29-foot boat at the cruise pier and choose your own pace: snorkel Cozumel's Marine Park reefs with full gear provided, then anchor at El Cielo sandbar to wade among starfish in crystalline water. An open bar and fresh lunch are included throughout, and the bilingual crew handles all navigation and timing so you return to the ship stress-free. Half or full day available.Is it for me?Book this if your cruise stop is short and you want snorkeling and a sandbar without arranging a separate boat, guide, or return time—the private charter means you control the schedule and never wait for other groups.
Costa Maya: Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon Cruise ExcursionYou visit a 200 BC Mayan city hidden in the jungle, climb its temples, then kayak or swim in a seven-color lagoon while eating lunch by the water. The tour includes a certified guide, transport, kayaks, and all drinks and food. It departs one hour after your ship arrives and times your return to match your ship's departure window, so you don't have to calculate it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise with limited port time and want to see both an actual archaeological site and a natural landmark without arranging transport or timing yourself—the one-hour departure window and coordinated return are what make both stops fit into a single afternoon.
Ziplining in Tulum: ATV, Cenote & Mayan LunchZiplining in Tulum combines four zipline runs through the jungle canopy, ATV riding, cenote swimming and a traditional Mayan lunch in a small group led by a bilingual local guide. Hotel pickup is included in Tulum zone; the day runs six hours and covers all equipment, safety briefing and water. Minimum age to drive an ATV is 18; children from age 4 can participate in other activities. Bring a towel, bathing suit, extra shirt, comfortable shoes and flip-flops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to do multiple activities in one day rather than pick just one — the combo format means you're not choosing between ziplining or ATVing or the cenote, you're experiencing all three. The small group size and bilingual guide make it work without the logistics falling apart across five hours and five different setups.
Akumal Beach Swim and Snorkel with Turtles: Half-Day TourA half-day snorkel tour at Akumal Beach near Playa del Carmen pairs a guided swim with sea turtles in their natural habitat alongside two hours of unstructured beach time. Hotel or meeting point pickup is included; snorkeling gear, water and snacks are provided. A live guide leads in English or Spanish, and children from age 4 are welcome. The turtle protection program costs 15 USD per person, paid on the day of travel.Is it for me?The guided snorkel keeps you with the turtles long enough to see them feed and move, while the two hours afterward means you're not rushed back to the van the moment the tour ends—you get both the wildlife encounter and the beach itself.
Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Tour with Cenote Swim & LunchYou’ll walk among ancient Mayan temples at Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, swim in a cool cenote deep in Yucatan jungle light, and share a relaxed lunch with new friends before heading back to Cancun—maybe still feeling that echo of old stones under your skin.
Cozumel ATV tour with Jade Cavern and tequila tastingYou’ll ride your own ATV through Cozumel’s wild jungle trails with a local guide leading the way, splash into Jade Cavern’s emerald cenote, wander past ancient Mayan ruins in El Cedral, then end with a proper tequila tasting—eight types if you’re counting—with stories from people who live here. Expect laughter, muddy shoes, and maybe a new favorite drink by sunset.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to ride your own machine instead of following a caravan—the private guide and your own pace let you spend time at each stop without waiting for a group to catch up.
Mayan Cacao Company: Interactive Chocolate History ExperienceThe Mayan Cacao Company is an interactive experience where you explore the history of chocolate in the land of its origins, guided through different areas of the park to learn Mayan culture and the plant's discovery. A live guide in English or Spanish walks you through how chocolate is made from scratch, invites you to taste a Pre-Hispanic drink once served to Mayan priests and emperors, and finishes with chocolate margaritas and access to a boutique stocked with 13 organic, gluten-free chocolate flavors and cocoa-based products. The experience takes about 50 minutes and welcomes children from age 5.Is it for me?Come on a free afternoon or a first visit to the Riviera Maya if you want to understand chocolate's roots instead of just eating it—the guide and the hands-on stops make the history stick, and the Pre-Hispanic drink is something you will not find anywhere else.
ATV, Zipline & Cenote Tour near Tulum: Jungle & Mayan CultureAn action-packed activity near Tulum where you ride a single or double ATV through Mayan jungle, soar on ziplines above the treetops, rappel down a 3-meter wall into cenotes, swim in crystal-clear water, and participate in a sacred copal ceremony led by expert guides. The tour runs 5 hours and includes bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle transport. You choose between riding solo or sharing a double ATV at checkout.Is it for me?One morning, three adrenaline rushes—ride through the jungle, zip across the canopy, rappel down to cenotes—all guided and sequenced for you.
Bacalar: Ichkabal Ruins & Los Rapidos Day Trip with PickupYou’ll walk among ancient Mayan pyramids at Ichkabal near Bacalar, taste fresh fruit and local coffee for breakfast, then float or swim in the turquoise waters of Los Rapidos—all with hotel pickup and entry fees sorted for you. Expect small surprises—a fox sighting or new flavors—and moments of real calm as you drift along the lagoon’s gentle current.
Cozumel: Jeep Adventure, Cenote Swim & Mayan Food TastingYou’ll drive your own Jeep around Cozumel’s wild coastlines, swim in a sacred cenote, taste ten types of tequila (with plenty of laughs), learn about Mayan honey and chocolate at Otoch park, then share lunch under jungle trees while local guides bring ancient traditions to life right in front of you.
Cancun: Jungle Speedboat & Punta Nizuc Snorkel Tour SoloYou’ll take control of your own speedboat in Cancun’s Nichupté lagoon with guidance from a local expert, weaving through lush mangrove canals before snorkeling at Punta Nizuc reef—part of the world’s second largest barrier reef. Expect laughter, new sights above and below water, and moments that stick with you long after you dry off.
