Day Trips from Playa del Carmen to Tulum

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.

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.

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.

Embark on the ultimate eco-tourism experience: a visit to Río Secreto Nature Reserve, an incredible semi-sunken cave system located just a few miles from Playa del Carmen. Don a wetsuit, helmet and headlamp to explore this underground river's vast wonders, marveling at its impressive rock formations and splashing through the waters of its limestone tunnels as your guide identifies unique vegetation and tiny creatures along the way. Back on solid ground, savor a traditional Maya lunch and relax in the jungle before returning to your hotel.

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.

Swap the beach for a fix of culture and history on this tour to the Tulum and Coba archaeological zones. Explore clifftop Maya ruins, climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and swim in a jungle cenote. Opt to rent a bike or hire a bicitaxi and ride between the pyramids.

Visit two ancient Maya cities and a beautiful cenote on a full-day trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza 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.

Visit the archaeological sites of Cobá and Tulum with an expert guide who will share all his knowledge with you. Live the Mayan traditions in our community, participate in an authentic Mayan ceremony with a shaman, learn about the process of growing cacao until it turns into chocolate, and about caring for the Mayan Melipona bee. Swim in the butterfly cenote and try the special buffet we have for you. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE OF COBA IS CLOSED. WE WILL VISIT VERYIL IN YOUR PLACE.

Visit the archaeological site at Tulum and visit the Xunaan-Ha and Taak Bi Ha Cenotes with a professional, private guide. This package includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, guide services, and all entry fees, and snorkeling equipment will be available for you to borrow at no extra cost.

Visit ancient ruins, snorkel with sea turtles, and swim in a cenote with this tour. You'll start at Tulum, where you'll explore the town's famous beachfront archaeological site with a professional guide. You'll then make your way to the jungle to swim in a cenote before wrapping your trip up at Akumal Bay, where you'll snorkel with sea turtles.

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.

Visit the Maya city of Tulum on a 6-hour tour from Playa del Carmen, and explore temples, pyramids, and history at the edge of the Caribbean Sea. See the site on a two-hour guided tour, then enjoy an hour to explore on your own, snap photos, or visit the Tulum beach. This 6-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Playa del Carmen hotels, as well as entrance fees at the Tulum Archeological Site.

Discover the cenotes that dot the Yucatán Peninsula on this day-long VIP tour from Playa del Carmen. Offering an adventurous alternative to a day at the beach, the tour is led by a professional snorkel guide to help you get the most out of your underwater swimming time. Snorkel equipment and entrance fees to the cenotes are all included.

This day trip from Cancun and the Riviera Maya includes a guided tour of the Tulum archaeological site plus a cenote swim. You'll wander around some of the most popular Maya ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula and soak up views of the Caribbean Sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Combine a visit to the ruins at Tulum with the chance to swim in both a cenote and in the bay of Akumal with this day-long tour. You'll start with the ruins, where a local guide will show you around, followed by a trip out to the cenote in the middle of the jungle. Your last stop will be at the Bay of Akumal for snorkeling with sea turtles, with the chance to dine on an included boxed lunch along the way.

Travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula's ancient Maya ruins often find it easy to book a bus tour, only to discover that packed tour groups leave you feeling lost in the crowd. Don't settle for a one size fits all experience on this private tour to Tulum and Coba, just for your guests. After easy hotel pickup, enjoy ample time to explore the sights at your leisure, and refuel with an included restaurant lunch.

Tulum, cenotes, and the terrific snorkeling site of Yal Ku Lagoon make this day tour from Playa del Carmen one you must book. Walk through the ruins of Tulum, a bluff-top city overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and one of the last places inhabited by the Maya people. Discover cenotes and explore a lagoon teeming with marine life—the perfect spot for snorkeling. This guided day of culture, history, and adventure includes lunch and hotel transport.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural history of the Riviera Maya. This private tour from Cancun/Playa del Carmen takes you to Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve where you will explore the Muyil archaeological zone, one of the earliest and longest inhabited Mayan cities on Quintana Roo's east coast, before enjoying a relaxing river cruise on the turquoise waters of the Chunyaxche.

Combine a trip to the Tulum Archaeological Site with a visit to the Gran Cenote with this private tour. Your driver will pick you up in Cancun, Tulum, or elsewhere on the Riviera Maya and take you to the archaeological site, where you'll have a couple of hours to explore. Afterward, you'll continue to Gran Cenote for swimming and snorkeling before returning to your hotel.

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.

Tulum is a short drive from Playa del Carmen, but unless you have a rental car or another ride source, you won’t be able to go on your own. Book this Tulum and Casa Cenote Tour from Playa del Carmen and leave the ride planning up to someone else. With this private tour, hotel pickup, lunch, and admission fees are all included for an easy day of exploring. First, explore the Mayan archeological site and then spend time swimming in cenotes.

This guided tour of Tulum and Coba includes everything you need to ensure a pleasant experience at the UNESCO-listed Mayan ruins. Entrance fees are paid, private transportation is booked. This tour isn’t overwhelming, though—explore Tulum on your own and experience Coba by bicycle or bike taxi, your choice.

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.