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Playa del Carmen’s scenic Caribbean coastline and archaeological wonders draw travelers in search of a truly Mexican experience, and it’s a strategic starting point for exploring the Riviera Maya and the rest of the Yucatán Peninsula. Here are your options for Playa del Carmen day tours.
Chichen Itza — 177 miles (285 km) west of Playa del Carmen
Once one of the largest and most diverse Maya cities in Central America, Chichen Itza ranks among Mexico’s most popular sites. More than 1 million tourists venture to these historic ruins every year to wander the ancient pyramids and explore the crumbling temples.
Tulum — 40 miles (65 km) southwest
The Maya walled city of Tulum is stationed on a rocky cliff along the Riviera Maya and was once a major Caribbean port. Today, the remarkably preserved ruins offer dramatic ocean views and include highlights such as the Temple of the Frescoes, which was once used to track the movements of the sun.
Xel-Ha — 30 miles (48 km) southwest
Just south of Playa del Carmen, the coastal resort of Xel-Ha Park is the place to go for outdoor activities. After swimming and snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea, head out on a scuba diving excursion, take a hike in the jungle, or enjoy mountain biking along the coast.
Xplor — 6 miles (9.5 km) southwest
Just outside of Playa del Carmen, the Xplor adventure park is a unique open-air theme park where travelers can fly through spectacular natural scenery on mile-high ziplines, cruise along underground rivers, or drive an amphibious vehicle through a jungle swamp.
Coba Ruins — 68 miles (109 km) west
Another one of the Yucatan’s remarkable archaeological sites, the Coba Ruins date back to around 100 BC. The star attraction is a massive ancient pyramid and visitors can climb the 130 steps to the top for an epic view of the surrounding countryside.
Ek Balam — 97 miles (156 km) west
The Maya city of Ek Balam is one of the peninsula’s lesser-visited ruins, hidden in the heart of the jungle. Full-day tours from Playa del Carmen are often combined with a visit to the Tulum ruins, the flamingo-filled lake of Rio Lagartos, and the Gulf Coast.
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Coba, Tulum, Cenote and Playa Paraiso Tour
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Discover two significant archaeological sites with this guided tour of Tulum and Coba. Walk past restored ruins at the former Maya trading post then scale Nohoch Mul at Coba, the Yucatán Peninsula’s tallest pyramid. Your full-day tour departs from Playa del Carmen hotels and includes a cenote swim and free time at the Caribbean beach of Playa Paraíso. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.
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Coba Ruins, Cho Ha Cenote, Tulum and Paradise Beach Day Trip with Lunch Included
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This small-group tour combines two impressive archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Coba and Tulum. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, beverages and a buffet lunch, plus a swim in Cho Ha Cenote.
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Chichen Itza Premier with Sacred Cenote from Cancun and Mayan Riviera
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Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Playa del Carmen. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of the Sutyun cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).
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Chichen Itza Day Trip from Riviera Maya
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Immerse yourself in the atmospheric splendor of Chichen Itza on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Discover the secrets of the ancient capital of Mayan civilization as an informative guide provides captivating commentary on your comprehensive tour of the site. Refresh in the crystal clear waters of a submerged cenote for an adventurous addition to your experience. Conclude your day with a fulfilling buffet lunch and a visit to the colonial town of Valladolid.
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Chichen Itza, Ik Kil Cenote and Coba
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Visit two ancient Maya cities and a beautiful cenote on a full-day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Ik Kil cenote, and Coba. You’ll learn about the dramatic history and symbolic architecture of Chichen Itza, swim in an underground river, and climb to the top of the tallest Maya pyramid in the Yucatan. This comprehensive tour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.
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Chichen Itza Private Tour with Sacred Cenote and Authentic Lunch
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Discover the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on a full-day private tour. Learn about the history of the site and the ancient Mayan people from your informative guide. Then take a refreshing dip in a sacred cenote, a natural sinkhole, before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local establishment. End the day with a tour around the city of Valladolid to get a feel for what colonial Mexico was like.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Private Tour
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Skip the crowded bus tours at Chichen Itza. Instead, opt for a personalized excursion from Cancun or Riviera Maya. This private day trip lets you customize the itinerary with your guide and choose your own pickup time from the hotel. Entrance fees and a buffet lunch are included, along with beer and soda in a cooler aboard the air-conditioned vehicle. Bonus: swim in Ik Kil or Xcajum cenote.
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Private tour to Tulum and Cenote with Mayan Lunch
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Explore the ancient Mayan port city of Tulum and swim in a refreshing cenote on an all-day guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Tulum and to learn about its impressive seaside ruins from an informative guide. Enjoy a traditional Mayan meal—included in the tour price—and snorkel in a natural underground sinkhole as you marvel at the surrounding rock formations.
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Magical Holbox Tour from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya
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The Tour * Magic Holbox * Includes: Pick up shared from your hotel in Playa del Carmen, Round Transportation in Mini Van with Air Conditioning, Lunch Box with fruit, Cookies, Coca Cola and Natural Water. Professional Guide ✈️
Upon arriving at the beautiful port of Chiquila we will board our private boats ⛵️to navigate the wonders of this nature reserve
Visit to the Bird Sanctuary on Passion Island and Swim in the natural pool "Las Nubes" ⛅️, Welcome shot at the Alma Bar, Golf cart transfers, Full meal facing the sea, Visit the colorful fishing village ⚓️. The # 1 tour to Holbox Island!
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba Ruins Day Trip All Fees Included
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This small-group tour from Playa del Carmen takes you to three of the most popular sites on the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza, Coba, and the Ik Kil cenote. Stroll through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and learn about its landmark ruins, including the Kukulcan Pyramid and the observatory. Then head for a refreshing swim in a deep cenote followed by a delicious buffet lunch.
Your Maya history immersion continues at Coba, an archaeological site located in the jungle. Hotel transport by air-conditioned minivan included.
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Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling, Breakfast and Lunch
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Discover both Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres on this day trip departing from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Enjoy snorkeling in a coral reef location, watch the birds in a nature sanctuary, and work on that tan on the beach. At Isla Mujeres, explore the shops and the beach at your own pace. Breakfast, lunch, and hotel transport are included.
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Chichen Itza Clasic with Sacred Cenote from Cancun and Mayan Riviera
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Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Playa del Carmen. Along the way, stop at a sacred cenote, an underground cave, and go for a swim, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. From there, head to Chichen Itza, an important complex of Mayan ruins. On the return trip, visit the colonial city of Valladolid.
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Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and Cenote Hubiku Tour
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Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities and an underground pool on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam. Visiting both Maya sites offers the chance to experience the most iconic ruins in the Yucatan, then tour a lesser-visited gem with vivid frescoes and a fascinating history. This tour includes pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen, entrance fees, breakfast and lunch, and it’s limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.
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Private Tour: Coba and Tulum Ruins from Cancun
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Discover two ancient Maya cities—Coba and Tulum—on this private, full-day tour from Cancun. In Coba, a ruined city in the jungle that remains mostly unexcavated, climb Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula. Emerge from the jungle and marvel at the sparkling Caribbean from Tulum, perched on a bluff. Learn about the archaeological sites and their roles in Maya history, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Leave the large tour groups and enjoy personalized attention and chauffeur service from a private guide.
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Cenote Suytun & Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas
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For a day of swimming, sunshine, and natural beauty on the Yucatán Peninsula don't miss this private outdoor adventure, with included transportation and a guide to lead the way. After convenient pickup at your hotel, you're whisked to a cenote for a swim, stop at the Rio Lagartos Reserve to check out the wildlife—including hundreds of species of birds—and wrap up your adventure at Las Coloradas to see water colored pink from the plentiful salt.
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Private Tour: Tulum and Cave Adventure from Cancun
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Leave the beaches of Cancun and explore Tulum, an ancient Maya fort perched on a bluff, and the underground ecological park of Kantun-Chi on this full-day private tour. At Tulum, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, learn about the city’s once-thriving commercial role in Maya history. Move on to discover a cavern network of stalactites and stalagmites at Kantun-Chi. Enjoy personalized attention and chauffeur service from a private guide.
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Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Hubiku Cenote Combo Tour All Fees Included
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This intriguing full-day tour from Playa del Carmen combines two prominent archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. A professional guide points out El Castillo (The Castle), aka the Temple of Kukulcan, among other landmarks, then accompanies you to Ek Balam with free time to climb the main pyramid. In between, visit Hubiku Cenote for a swim and dig into a buffet lunch. Numbers are limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.
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Chichen Itza Deluxe from Playa del Carmen
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Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen, then visit a cenote to swim in a water-carved cavern. See pyramids, ball courts, and temples that fuse Maya and Toltec design, and learn about the daily lives and beliefs of the ancient Mayan people in Chichen Itza. This full-day tour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil and Coba Ruins Premium Service All Fees included
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This comprehensive tour combines two of the most important archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Coba. Let a guide accompany you around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes breakfast, beverages, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Ik Kil Cenote.
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour
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- Deep clean and sanitize van and equipment (done for every tour).
- VIP Private Tour. Just for you.
- Avoid the crowds & the midday heat.
- Shortest travel time (Toll highway).
- VIP Access (no lines).
- Be one of the firsts to arrive & take the best pictures.
- Stay as long as you like in the archaeological site with your certified guide.
- Jump & refresh in an amazing open sky Cenote.
- Everything is done at your pace. No rush.
- Customize the schedule if you want.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Hubiku, and Ek Balam Day Trip All Fees Included
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This comprehensive tour combines two significant archeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula: Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Let a guide accompany you and a small group around the ruins and explain their significance. This day trip from Playa del Carmen includes hotel transport, a buffet lunch plus a swim in Cenote Hubiku.
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Tulum Ruins and Swimming With Turtles Day Tour
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History, nature and adventure, visit the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum and snorkel with sea turtles and marine life in the Riviera Maya!
This express Riviera Maya tour brings you to the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tulum with an expert guide to explore ancient history. This walled city atop a cliff overlooking the sea is a beautiful place to learn all about the fascinating Maya civilization.
After walking in the steps of the ancients, it’s time to immerse yourself in the Mexican Caribbean Sea for an out of this world snorkel experience. Dive in to the famous Akumal Bay where you will snorkel with sea turtles and tropical marine life! This tour includes a bilingual guide and all the essential equipment you need.
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Chichen Itzá Ik Kil Cenote Valladolid Colonial All Fees includes
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Explore Chichen Itza, a major archaeological site on the Yucatan Peninsula, during this all-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Wander around and learn about the Mayan ruins on a guided tour, as well as during your own free time. Then, swim in a nearby cenote and enjoy a buffet lunch before heading to the city of Valladolid.
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Coba Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
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Uncover the Mayan mysteries of Coba's atmospheric ruins on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Ascend to the summit of the ancient city’s tallest pyramid and absorb panoramic vistas of the Yucatan peninsula. Enrich your knowledge of Mayan civilization with an accomplished guide and see archeological attractions with ancient origins. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel and a fulfilling lunch is included on this tour.
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