Top Playa del Carmen Volunteer Tours

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.

Perfect for active travelers, this all-day guided tour includes an ATV ride, cenote swim, and ziplining. First, head out on an ATV (single and double passenger options are available) to an underground cenote for a swim. Then swing through the jungle on a zipline course. The tour ends with lunch at a Mayan restaurant.

Drive an all-terrain vehicle through the Maya jungle on a half-day adventure tour of Akumal. Select a single or double ATV and ride off the beaten path to lush jungles and go swimming in a crystal-clear cenote. Then, visit the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary to witness the program that helps rehabilitate and care for monkeys.

Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.

Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.

Experience more of the Yucatan peninsula’s top attractions in less time on a 2.5-hour ATV adventure from Playa del Carmen. On your own personal ATV, you’ll stray from the beaten track and follow a route through jungles, beaches, and rural settlements. Descend to the subterranean caves of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, swim in the crystal clear waters of a cenote, and stay refreshed with included water and soft drinks. This family-friendly tour comes with a choice of morning and afternoon departure.

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Swim with sea turtles in Akumal Bay without having to worry about buying your own snorkel gear by booking this private excursion led by a professional guide. You only need to bring a bathing suit and a towel, as all snorkeling equipment along with beach entry is included in the tour price.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 18 miles and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop at a ranch for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote. Hotel transport included.

Depart Playa del Carmen for a day of cultural experience and adrenaline-inducing activities. Begin with a visit to Tulum, an ancient Maya coastal city that's home to archaeological remains and sandy beaches. Then visit a modern-day Maya community before entering the jungle to explore two vast underground river systems. Snorkel their cavern waters. Wind down with a buffet lunch of delicious Maya cuisine.

Enjoy a day of Riviera Maya adventure at Xplor Park with all-inclusive access to underground river trips, amphibious vehicle trails, and zip lines. Paddle, swim, drive, and soar: all equipment is provided, along with dressing rooms and secure lockers. You’ll have the whole day to explore the park at your own pace, with a break to refuel with a lunch buffet, smoothies, and juice.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

Guarantee your entry to Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret eco-archeological park by booking your entrance ticket in advance. Combining nature with history, culture, and cuisine, Xcaret boasts more than 40 attractions that guarantee a fun-filled family day out. Witness an exhilarating equestrian show, marvel at nature in the Butterfly Pavillion and on Jaguar Island, and delve into Yucatan history at the Mexican Folk Art Museum. Upgrade to an Xcarat Plus ticket for free use of lockers and snorkel equipment, a buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and a beer.

Purify and renew your being in the womb of mother earth. Come with us to enjoy the ancestral temazcalli ceremony, "Steam House", where you can detoxify body and soul in direct contact with nature surrounded by the jungle in a mayan community. We will start consuming cocoa beans to activate the organism, then we will enter the temazcal to receive the benefits of contact with steam and herbs, ending the day by immersing ourselves in sacred waters to lower the body temperature, close the pores and activate the immune system.  In addition to living this beautiful experience, this tour support 5 mayan families with your visit.

Come and discover the richness of the Mayan world, visit the archeological zone of Coba and its "Nohoch Muul", the tallest pyramid in Yucatan. Meet the descendants of this admirable pre-Hispanic culture and participate in the preservation of their cultural and natural heritage. Enjoy an unforgettable experience paddling on a beautiful lagoon located in the middle of a jungle, practice rappelling above the crystal water of the cenotes, and jump on the zip-line above the Maya jungle.