Things to do in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
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Merida Walking Food Tour: 8 tastings with local guideA three-hour walking food tour in Merida with a local guide, starting at the Main Square and moving through markets and local food stalls to taste eight authentic Yucatecan dishes. Groups stay under ten people, departing Monday through Saturday. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and all food, drinks and tips at each stop are included.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first morning in Merida or a free afternoon when you want to eat like a local without spending the day researching markets and negotiating prices at each stall — the guide handles the route, the stops and the payments, so you just taste and listen.
Cancun: Private 48ft Flybridge Yacht Charter & Isla MujeresYou’ll board your own private 48ft yacht with crew in Cancun, gliding past mangroves and into open Caribbean blue. Snorkel coral reefs or float off Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte—your call. Cold drinks are included and you can bring snacks or lunch onboard. It’s relaxed, personal, sometimes messy—and that’s what makes it stick with you long after you’re back on shore.
Cozumel: Trike Tour with Mayan Park, Tequila & Chocolate TastingYou’ll drive your own trike along Cozumel’s coast with a local guide leading the way. Stop at Otoch Mayan Park for honey and chocolate tastings, try tequila with new friends, and catch moments you didn’t expect — all with hotel pickup included. It’s lively, hands-on, sometimes messy fun that lingers after you leave.
Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Private Catamaran Tour with Open BarYou’ll sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on your own private catamaran with up to eight friends or family. Snorkel over colorful reefs, enjoy an open bar onboard, and soak up island life at your own pace—with a local guide taking care of everything. It’s relaxed, sunny, sometimes silly—and you might find yourself still thinking about those blue waters weeks later.
Tulum: Snorkeling Sea Turtles, Cenote & Beach LunchYou visit Tulum's clifftop ruins with a bilingual guide, swim in an underground cenote surrounded by cave formations, snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal's warm waters, and finish with lunch at a beach club. Transport, snorkeling gear, and meals are included; you just show up at your hotel at pickup time and spend the day moving between three distinct stops without arranging anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hit three major Tulum highlights—ruins, cenote, and sea turtles—in one day without renting a car or coordinating timing yourself; the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make all three stops fit into a single afternoon.
Tulum Private Tour: Ruins, Cenotes & Cave SwimA private 6-hour guided tour of Tulum ruins and two cenotes in the Riviera Maya, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, snorkeling gear and a live guide in English or Spanish. You spend 90 minutes at the ruins with a guide, then 30 minutes exploring on your own; afterward you swim in Xunaan Ha, an open-sky cenote, and walk and swim through the underground passages and river of Taak Bi Ha cave cenote. The itinerary is flexible — you can adjust stops or timing if you want to, though changes may carry a fee. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you want to set your own pace through Tulum's ruins and two cenotes without syncing to a group schedule or waiting in shared-tour queues.
Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote SwimYou get picked up from your Merida hotel, spend two hours at Chichen Itza with a certified guide, swim in Cenote Ik Kil with life jacket and locker included, eat a buffet lunch at a hacienda, and walk the yellow streets of Izamal before returning to Merida by 7:30pm. Transport, cenote entry, lunch and drinks are all covered; Chichen Itza entrance is paid on arrival.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and explore Izamal without arranging transport or timing yourself—the twelve-hour day is what makes all three stops possible in one trip. Plan for a full day out and bring a towel; that's what the schedule gives you in return.
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Early Access & Cenote SwimYou’ll slip into Chichen Itza before most visitors arrive, exploring ancient ruins with your own guide and no rush. Cool off in a sacred cenote’s clear water, then taste real Yucatan cooking over lunch—not some bland buffet. A short walk through Valladolid adds another layer of local color. You’ll leave feeling like you actually lived a day here—not just checked boxes.
Playa Maroma: ATV Jungle Ride & Speedboat or Waverunner ComboYou’ll rumble through Playa Maroma’s tangled jungle trails on an ATV before choosing between a speedboat or waverunner adventure along bright Caribbean water. With a local guide leading each part, safety gear included, plus lunch and time at Maroma Beach Club to let it all sink in — this combo is equal parts thrill and laid-back beach day.
Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun: Small Group, Half-DayA half-day guided tour of Tulum Ruins departing from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, led by bilingual guides through Mexico's most well-preserved Mayan coastal city. Round-trip transportation, professional guides, snacks and water are included; the tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels from age 4 onward. You choose pickup from either Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Tulum's best-preserved ruins without spending a full day away from your resort—the half-day format and included transport mean you're back by early afternoon with nothing to coordinate yourself.
Dos Ojos Cenote Dive: Barbie Line & Bat Cave 2 DivesA two-dive cenote scuba activity at Dos Ojos near Playa del Carmen, where you explore two distinct routes — Barbie Line with its dramatic stalactites and iconic light beams, and Bat Cave beneath a bat-filled dome — in crystal-clear cavern passages with a professional multilingual guide and small groups. Open Water certification is mandatory, and your last dive must have been within the past six months. The dive day runs about six hours from pickup to return, with a meal included between dives.Is it for me?The six-hour commitment leaves your afternoon free once you return by 3pm, which suits divers who want two distinct cenote routes in a single morning without eating the whole day. Small groups and a guide who reviews your experience beforehand make this work whether you dive regularly or haven't been in the water for several months.
Playa del Carmen: 51' Private Yacht & Inha Reef SnorkelYou board a 51-foot private yacht in Playa del Carmen, snorkel at Inha Reef with equipment and a guide, paddle board if you prefer, eat grilled chicken and fresh sides, and drink from an open bar for four hours straight. No planning, no crowds, no separate payments — just the boat, the crew, and the Caribbean.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full water afternoon without arranging transport, equipment rentals or separate food and drink payments — the private yacht and all-inclusive setup means you show up and the crew handles the rest.
Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors Day Trip & Cenotes from Costa MayaYou’ll feel Bacalar’s 7 Colors Lagoon shift beneath you as you swim cenotes, float through Pirate Channel, snack on juicy honey pineapple, and share laughs with your guide over lunch. This day trip from Costa Maya includes round-trip pickup, drinks (beer or soda), time at a private beach club, plus stories that stick with you long after you’ve dried off.
Chichen Itza & Valladolid: Private Day Trip with Cenote SwimYou’ll start your private day trip from your hotel before sunrise for early access to Chichen Itza with a certified guide—no crowds or lines. Stroll through colorful Valladolid and taste real Yucatecan food before cooling off in a hidden cenote near town. This isn’t rushed or crowded; it’s just you, your guide, and time to actually take it all in.
Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & CenotesA private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon in Mexico's Riviera Maya, where you board a sailboat at Marina Wild Wave and spend three hours navigating the lagoon's famous 7 Colors, stopping to swim at Black Cenote (180 meters deep), Pirate Canal and Bird Island. The captain provides instruction and safety briefing; certified guides speak English or Spanish; beer, water and seasonal fruit are served aboard.Is it for me?The tour departs from Marina Wild Wave pier in central Bacalar, so you do not need a car or a second transfer to reach the boat—if you are staying in town or relying on public transport, the pickup point settles the logistics before you book.
Tulum & Playa del Carmen: Private Yacht Tour with Snorkeling & BeachYou’ll step onto your own private yacht in Puerto Aventuras and sail along turquoise water toward Tulum’s coral reefs. Snorkel among bright fish with your local guide nearby, then relax on an empty beach with fresh ceviche and cold drinks included. Paddle board or just sit back—no rush here. It’s that rare kind of day where you lose track of time but remember how you felt.
Akumal Private Tour: Turtles & cenote in one half-dayYou snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal Bay's clear water, spot tropical fish and rays, then drive into the rainforest to swim in a freshwater cenote ringed with stalagmites. Private transport, bilingual guide, and all gear are included. The half-day format gets you back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for families, couples, or small groups who want personalized attention and don't want to arrange their own transport or gear. The half-day timing means you're back by afternoon, and the private guide adjusts the pace to your comfort level—no rushing, no large crowds.
Cancun Airport to Hotel: Mercedes Minivan, Bar & PickupYou’ll step off your flight in Cancun and be welcomed by a local driver holding your name—no stress or confusion. Settle into a Mercedes minivan with cold beers, WiFi, and soft towels while city noise fades away behind double sunroofs. Every detail feels thought out so you can actually relax before your vacation even begins.
Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou book a zone (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum), receive instant confirmation with direct contact details, and the team monitors your flight from that point on. Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall with a personalized sign, loads your luggage into a private air-conditioned vehicle, and drives you straight to your hotel lobby with complimentary water. For the return, you choose your pickup time and the driver arrives at your hotel ready to get you to the airport with time to spare.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi chaos and timeshare touts — the real-time flight tracking and direct WhatsApp line mean you're never guessing when your driver will arrive or how to reach someone if plans change.
Cancun: Private 60ft Yacht Charter & Isla Mujeres SnorkelYou’ll step onto your own private yacht in Cancun with a friendly local crew, cruise through mangrove lagoons and open Caribbean water, stop for swims or snorkeling near Isla Mujeres, and relax on deck with your favorite snacks or drinks. It’s easygoing, flexible, and full of those little moments you can’t plan for — like laughter over spilled drinks or catching sunset light across the bay.
