Tulum to Playa del Carmen Private Transfer with Optional Stops

Tulum to Playa del Carmen without the rental car hassle

A private transfer from Tulum to Playa del Carmen with an English-speaking local driver who handles pickup, luggage and the route. You choose your departure time and can add up to 6 hours of sightseeing stops at Xel-Há park, Akumal, Aktun Chen or Xcaret park along the way, or skip them entirely and go straight through.

The experience

The driver picks you up wherever you're staying in Tulum at the time you choose, loads your luggage and takes you directly to your destination in Playa del Carmen. The vehicle is air-conditioned and sized to your group: a sedan for one to three passengers, an MPV for four, or a van for five to seven, each with space for suitcases and cabin bags. Bottled water is included, and the driver speaks English and knows the area well enough to answer questions about what you're passing.

If you want to break up the drive, you can add sightseeing time in blocks of 2, 4 or 6 hours total, split however you like among the four stops your travel experts have flagged: Xel-Há park (a natural lagoon and snorkel site), Akumal (a beach town known for sea turtles), Aktun Chen (a cenote and cave system), or Xcaret park (a larger eco-park with multiple attractions). Entry fees to any of these are optional and paid separately. You decide which stops matter to you, how long to spend at each one, and whether to stop at all.

The transfer itself ranges from about an hour if you go straight through to as long as seven hours if you use all the sightseeing time. Breaks for lunch are possible, and the driver will drop you at your chosen hotel or location in Playa del Carmen whenever you're ready.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• air-conditioned, clean and comfortable private vehicle sized to your group.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in both Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
• qualified local English-speaking driver.
• one-way transfer with the option to add 2, 4 or 6 hours of sightseeing time at your choice of stops.

Options for this experience

3 options

From Playa del Carmen to TulumNo fixed timeLasts 1 hour, pickup is included

Plus 2 hours of sightseeingNo fixed timeLasts 3 hours, pickup is included

Plus 4 hours of sightseeingNo fixed timeLasts 5 hours, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Europe Journey - Private Sightseeing Transfers and Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this transfer if you want to avoid renting a car and prefer a driver who knows the route and the area. The sightseeing stops are optional, so you can go straight through if you're tired, or break up the drive if you want to see Xel-Há, Akumal or Xcaret on the way.

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Top questions

Can I add sightseeing stops between Tulum and Playa del Carmen?

Yes. You can add 2, 4 or 6 hours of sightseeing time split among Xel-Há park, Akumal, Aktun Chen and Xcaret park however you like. Entry fees are optional and paid on the day. If you don't want to stop, the transfer goes straight through.

What is Xel-Há park?

Xel-Há is a natural lagoon and snorkel site where freshwater springs meet the sea. It's one of the four sightseeing options you can visit on the way, with a recommended time of about 6 hours if you want to spend the full time there.

What size vehicle will I get?

The vehicle depends on your group size. One to three passengers travel in a sedan; four passengers get an MPV; five to seven passengers travel in a van. There's a good chance your driver will have a van, which offers more comfort than the smaller options.

What's included in the transfer?

The transfer includes pickup and drop-off at your chosen locations in Tulum and Playa del Carmen, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, luggage handling and an English-speaking driver. All taxes and fees are included. Entry to any sightseeing stops is optional and separate.

Can I choose my pickup time?

Yes. You tell the driver what time you want to be picked up in Tulum, and he arrives at your hotel or location at that time.