Top Playa del Carmen Archaeology Tours - page 2

Save money and time by pre-booking a shared transfer service between the Cancun International Airport and your Playa del Carmen Hotel. You'll ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from the airport straight to your hotel, without the added expense of a private transfer or taxi. Both one-way and round-trip service is available for added convenience.

Pre-book your airport transfers from Cancun International Airport to Playa del Carmen to save time and avoid the stress of seeking out a taxi on arrival. You can choose from one-way transfers to or from the airport, or book a round-trip service for added convenience. If you're getting picked up at the airport, your driver will monitor your flight in case of any delay.

Combine a visit to stunning Isla Mujeres with a fun-filled cruise on the Carribean Sea during this shared full-day excursion. Your boat comes equipped with an open bar with unlimited drinks, games and contests, and a tasty buffet-style lunch. Enjoy a quick snorkel with masks and equipment provided at Punta Sam Reef before free time to shop, stroll along the island, or take a swim in a private beach club.

Set sail along the magnificent coastline of the Riviera Maya aboard a luxury catamaran and gaze at the soft hues of sunset. Relax with a cocktail from the open bar while you're served snacks by an expert crew and captain. Hotel transport is provided from most hotels for this excursion.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, consider this comprehensive PADI certification course in Playa del Carmen. The three-day program includes classroom training, two pool dives, two cenote dives, and two open water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Trainings take place in the mornings, leaving plenty of time to explore more of the area in the afternoon and evenings. After completing the course, you are qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet. Hotel pickup and drop-off every day is included. 

Combine ziplining, snorkeling, and ATV-riding during a single 8-hour adventure from Riviera Maya. Supervision from an outdoors guide will ensure your safety and comfort during all activities. Lunch and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Experience the top adrenaline sports of the Riviera Maya on a trip that combines off-roading, ziplining, rappelling, and snorkeling in a cenote. This fast-paced half-day adventure is perfect for thrill-seekers who just have one day in Tulum and want to see as much as possible. Plus, wrap up the outing with the chance to take part in a traditional temazcal (sauna-like) ceremony—a cultural experience not included on most adventure tours.

Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Riviera Maya on a small-group tour that takes you to Coba, Cenote Choj Ha, Tulum, and Paradise Beach. Take a refreshing swim in the fresh waters of Choj Ha Cenote; learn about the history and archaeology of Tulum; and relax on the sands of Paradise Beach or splash in the Caribbean Sea near the ruins of Tulum. Your guide shares commentary about the Yucatan region with your small group, which is limited to no more than 15 participants.

Spend a day exploring ancient Maya cities and an underground pool on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza, 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.

The ancient Maya city of Tulum draws travelers from around the world that want to visit this celebrated archeological site and its 13th century architecture. You can visit this must-see attraction in just a few hours on this express Tulum tour, where you explore the sights with a guide. You can uncover the history of this storied city, learn about Maya culture, and enjoy hassle-free travel from select Yucatán Peninsula hotels.

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.

Take an off-road romp in the jungle beyond Playa del Carmen on this half-day excursion. Drive or ride in a 2-person buggy and follow a guide first into scenic parts of the Playa del Carmen not frequented by tourists, before bouncing and bumping your way into the jungle. Wash off the grime during a swim at a gorgeous underground cenote and journey to an authentic Maya village. This small-group tour is limited to 14 passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention. Hotel transport is included on this family-friendly outing.

Journey into the heart of the jungle for an afternoon of Maya culture and adventure activities. Start your day with a Maya purification ceremony in a local village, then set out into the rainforest on foot en route to a vast underground river network. Snorkel along its waters and through its Suess-like caves, then depart via 4X4 for a ziplining and rappelling experience. Wind down from your thrill ride with a buffet lunch of traditional Maya cuisine. Includes round-trip Playa del Carmen transport.

Fly over sandy beaches and take in expansive ocean views as you soar above the waves with the sea birds. An experienced parasailing crew makes sure you are safe the entire time. As your parasail leaves the boat, relax and feel the wind push you high into the sky. See Mexico from a quiet and unique perspective. Snacks and beverages are provided, as is hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine a visit to Tulum archaeological site with a swimming and snorkeling excursion during this three-for-one, full-day combo tour. First, tour Tulum’s famous coastal ruins, with admission tickets included. Then, get an underwater peek at coral, tropical fish, and even sea turles during a snorkeling trip to Turtle Bay, followed by a swim in a freshwater cenote. Hotel pickup and a tasty lunch buffet are included.

Discover the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Holbox Island on a day trip from the Riviera Maya. Take a boat ride on a lagoon, explore the Yum Balam Nature Reserve, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Set sail along the Riviera Maya on this half-day cruise from Puerto Aventuras and admire the views from the water. The large catamaran is never more than 50% capacity, leaving plenty of space to lounge on the deck or relax in the nets. Stop along the way to swim and snorkel in the Caribbean Sea, tuck into a delicious lunch on board, and perhaps even try your hand at fishing.

The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico’s iconic landmark on a day trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of Cenote Saamal, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.  

Tour Tulum with an expert guide who will teach you all about the Mayan culture, at the end use free time to explore and take photos on your own. Afterwards, swim and relax in our 2 incredible locations: Cenote Mariposa and Cenote Chen Ha (Caverna)

Discover the essence of the ancient Maya civilization on this full-day excursion to Coba and the Tulum ruins. This Cancun Super Saver takes you to explore Tulum's ruins with an expert guide, then jump into a rejuvenating underground cenote. Tour Coba, a once-thriving Maya village deep in the rain forest. Enjoy Yucatanean specialties at a buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Cancun hotel. Mayan pyramid Nohoch Mul is still visited. But Travelers will not be able to climb it due to the pandemic restrictions.  

Combine a visit to Rio Secreto with a tour of the Tulum Archaeological site with this small-group experience. You'll learn about ancient Mayan culture as you explore the ruins with a professional guide before continuing to the Rio Secreto natural reserve, where you'll walk and swim through a beautiful underground river.

Visit one of Mexico's most significant Mayan sites and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World on this day trip to Chichen Itza. Travel by comfortable coach bus to get to the archaeological site, and then learn from a native of the region about the history and traditions of the Maya people. Plus, swim in a cenote and visit the town of Valladolid. This tour allows you to skip the hassle of renting a car or finding your own way from Cancun to Chichen Itza so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

There's no need to go to the expense of car hire when you book this affordable tour that hits two Tulum highlights in a day—the beachfront archaeological site and a cenote in the jungle. Start with a guided visit to the archaeological site, backed by the turquoise Caribbean, then snorkel and swim in the Xunaan-Ha Cenote (conservation fee applies). Add pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel for maximum ease.