Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Unique Experiences

Taste your way through Cancun’s best tacos with this small-group culinary adventure. After convenient hotel pickup (if option selected), enjoy skip-the-line access with a local insider and savor a variety of delicious tacos—Mexico City and Yucatecan style, “al pastor” and “surtido.” Sip a cold one with your meal—four beers (or other drinks) are included in the tour price—gobble up a complimentary churro, and take in the sounds of an authentic Mariachi band.

Swim and snorkel alongside whale sharks on this guided tour in Cancun. A boat speeds you to a prime viewing location, and en route, you might spot dolphins, turtles, and manta rays. Experienced guides are there to make sure you enjoy a safe and fun swim and snorkel. Enjoy breakfast at the pier before setting off, as well as snacks and unlimited beverages while on board. Hotel transport included. Note: This seasonal tour is offered from May through mid-September.

Make your own chocolate using ancient Aztec-inspired techniques on this tour at Stingray Beach. After whipping up a batch of chocolate with the hands-on workshop, sample wine and chocolate pairings to get a taste for different strains of cocoa and even sip a chocolate martini by the beach.

Explore Cancun's waters on this submarine-style glass bottom boat ride. Cruise through a mangrove swamp during this 2- to 3-hour excursion to Punta Nizuc, the second-largest coral reef in the world. On this family-friendly adventure, learn about the local fish, coral and other animals in this marine habitat through your guide's informative commentary. Opt to snorkel on the reef with provided equipment.

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. 

Take a cooking class with a local chef and learn to make authentic Mexican dishes. The class begins with a discussion about the items on the lunch menu, then it’s off to a nearby market to shop for ingredients. Back in the classroom/kitchen, help prepare the meal as you learn about local cuisine and culinary techniques. Once the cooking is done, enjoy the home-cooked meal together.

Steer a speedboat through lagoons and mangrove channels on a self-drive adventure from Cancún, and explore the vibrant coral reefs of a National Marine Park. Follow a guide boat along the coast, and watch for the birds and wildlife that thrive within the sheltered mangrove forest. Skim across the waves towards the scenic Nizuc Point then slip into the water for a guided snorkeling tour of a protected coral reef; spot brilliant coral and fishes, and soak up the Caribbean sunshine before starting your engine for the return trip.

Delve deeper into the culture and history of Isla Mujeres on a street art tour that takes you off the beaten path. Cover more murals is less time as your guide transports you around the island in an electric vehicle, and offers personalized attention to your small group limited to only eight people.

Enjoy an authentic tour with beautiful cenotes surrounding Valladolid and learn from the Mayan culture interacting with locals. We are a local tour operator working with and supporting locals. 3% of the Tourprice will be donated to a local project. We don’t get commissions in the places we visit and don’t bother you with stopping at shops to let you buy souvenirs.

Hit the streets of Cancun with a local guide who shows you some of the city’s vibrant street art. Many of the pieces are by local and international artists done at the Cancun edition of Meeting of Styles, a gathering of renowned artists in cities around the world. Your guide educates you about different styles and techniques of street art so you’ll have a new appreciation for this popular form of creativity.

Make new friends and perfect your dance moves by attending a social salsa dance session in Playa del Carmen. Experienced dancers and complete beginners alike are welcome, and if you’ve never danced salsa before, fear not: a professional dance host will be on hand to show you some basic steps.

Float underwater alongside gentle whale sharks during this full-day, guided snorkelling experience that includes a Caribbean lunch. Dive in two people at a time with your guide in a known whale shark watching area. Watch as these massive, elegant creatures glide through the water around you while keeping an eye out for turtles and fish.

This salsa-dancing session will have you hitting the dancefloors of Cancun with confidence. If you love salsa but don't know where to go or don't have a partner, this small-group session at the best salsa venue in town is a great opportunity to make new friends. Socialize and practice your dance moves: all skill levels are welcome.

Capture your holiday memories forever with a professional photographer who really knows how to set the scene. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, on your honeymoon, or you just want to have some great photos to remember your time in Mexico, let your photographer guide show you to some of Cancun’s most scenic places to use as backdrops.

Dance salsa in Merida with an hour-long class that combines instruction with fun, social dancing. Whether you’re a beginning dancer or just practicing your moves, you can meet travelers and locals as you dance in a welcoming environment. Then, with the instructor to lead the way, try out steps that go from dancing basics to more advanced technique.

Each year between June and September, hundreds of whale sharks visit the warm waters off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With this tour, you'll see and swim with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. In addition to whale sharks, you’ll also have a chance to see dolphins, sea turtles, or manta rays. Your tour includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen.

Enjoy an unforgettable swim with whale sharks during this serene, all-inclusive adventure, with private hotel pickup in Playa del Carmen. Hop a boat to head out on the open waters, while you keep an eye out for turtles, dolphins, and manta rays. Whale shark sightings are guaranteed, so get ready to snorkel alongside the peaceful sea creatures. All levels are welcome, and drinks and breakfast are included.

Swim and snorkel with the largest fish on the planet during a private whale shark tour from Cozumel or Playa del Carmen. Ideal for nature lovers, this one-in-a-lifetime experience comes with a naturalist guide, who can shed light on the biology and behaviors of the whale sharks.

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.

Connect with a local professional photographer in Playa del Carmen and capture the memorable moments of your stay with a private photoshoot. This package is perfect for honeymoons, family trips, engagements, anniversaries, romantic getaways, multi-generational trips, babymoons, and solo trips. Plus, get insider tips on the best things to do in Playa del Carmen, including where to eat and what to see.

Swim with whale sharks from Cancun, this is an out of this world immersion in the natural underwater world of the largest fish in the sea. Snorkel alongside these magnificent creatures then head to a reef near Isla Mujeres for more marine life encounters. Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast, light lunch, bottled water and expert guides included!

Earth’s largest fish, whale sharks feed on plankton and are completely harmless to humans. They migrate past the Yucatan between mid-May and mid-September every year, and this tour gives you the chance to swim with them. Enjoy up to three encounters, depending on how many sharks are present—you can expect to see at least one on most trips—in a group no larger than 10. Your package includes lunch but excludes tax.

The fascinating whale shark, found in open water of the tropical ocean, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest knows living fish species. Without any doubt observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a bucket list experience. Join us and enjoy the thrill of getting wet and up close to Mexico ́s whale sharks. Are you ready to swim with whale sharks in Cancun and join in on one of the world’s most stunning natural events?. For your peace of mind our Cancun whale shark tour comes with a money back guarantee. if you don’t get to swim with any whale sharks we will gladly give you 100% of your money back no questions asked. On top of that we have highly experienced multilingual guides coupled with friendly crews and comfortable boats. We even pick you up from your hotel and take you back once the Cancun whale shark tour has finished