The 15 Best Playa del Carmen Tours from Cancún

1.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Book a private, air-conditioned van for up to seven people between Cancun Airport and your Playa del Carmen hotel. A green-shirted Happy Shuttle representative meets you outside the airport, helps with bags, and arranges your return pickup. Expect English service and about an hour on the road.

“Scheduling the pickup was easy. They were easy to find at the airport and picked us up on time from our hotel. No issues and friendly drivers. Highly recommended!”

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2.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride a rescued horse through the Yucatan jungle with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, then cool off in a cenote. Beginners are welcome, and the roughly two-hour outing includes transport, equipment, towels, water, snacks, and lockers.

“loved every second of it! did this tour with my sister. our guide was amazing (sorry can't remember his name) and the group of women we were with also were great!! (shoutout to them from North Carolina) very informative and kind workers”

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3.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Set out early with a bilingual guide such as Dory, Pia, Diego, or Pepe, then ride a speedboat to whale shark waters. Swim in pairs, snorkel near Isla Mujeres, and finish with ceviche, guacamole, and warm water at Playa Norte. Hotel pickup is included, but expect a $20 government fee and optional wetsuit rental.

“Our tour was amazing! Fresh ceviche, yummy drinks, amazing views, once in a lifetime experiences, this made this excursion 10/10 alone. The service on top of everything made this experience ♾️/10!! Our guide Alex was so sweet and cool. The gentleman in the car that picked us up was also a great guide! He gave us so much interesting information about the wildlife. Overall, everyone took care of us like we were family. I am heavily impressed with everything. I’m 1000% recommending this tour to friends and family and if I come back to Cancun, I will do this tour again when it’s in season. Thank you guys so much!”

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4.Private Transfer from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 814 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

You get a private, one-way ride from Cancun Airport to your Playa del Carmen hotel or condo in about 50 minutes to an hour. Bilingual staff meet you outside the terminal with an orange suitcase sign, bottled water is included, and your party of up to nine rides alone.

“That airport security which is a scam told me he worked fo the airport which he didn't. I didn't have a company name on my ticket so I didn't know and got scammed at the airport. Don't listen to anyone there at Cancun airport. Wait for your driver. I usually book through a different company and will go back to do that. They told me they cancelled my reservation with viator. I was dumb I admit. But it would have helped to have a company name on the ticket. I paid close to 300.00 USD for a taxi. Stay strong as they are very convincing.”

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5.Cancun Airport: Shuttle Cancun or Playa del Carmen Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 422 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Book a shared, air-conditioned shuttle from Cancun International Airport to hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, or reserve a return ride. Staff meet you by terminal meeting points, and drivers handle hotel lobby pickups.

“Felipe our driver was also knowledgeable about local information, nice demeanor. The car was clean and good AC. Highly recommended and we requested same service to get back to the airport.”

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6.4×1: Coba, Cenote, Tulum and Playa del Carmen Tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 380 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $75

From Cancun, visit Tulum and Cobá with a bilingual guide, swim in Cenote Kuxtal, eat a buffet lunch, and stroll Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue. Guides such as Zeferino, Jaime, Arturo, and Francisco have earned strong praise. Expect a packed 12 to 14 hour day, bus changes, extra fees, and limited free time.

“Took over 5 hours from pick-up to the first site, lots of time wasting! Too many extra cost that should have been in the initial cost, very deceiving. Bus had comfortable seats thank goodness, but the suspension you felt every bump. Couldn't hear guide over air-conditioning, which was freezing requested it be turned down several times. The first 3 sites were interesting but the Playa del Carmen we got there so late and it was just to get us to spend money.”

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7.Tulum, Coba, Playa Del Carmen and Cenote Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 337 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend up to 13 hours visiting Tulum and Cobá, swimming at Cenotes Tamcach-Ha, eating a regional buffet and stopping in Playa del Carmen. Pickup is offered from many Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, but extra conservation, park, drink and life-jacket fees can add up. English service is advertised.

“We were charged double for tickets to Tulum once we got there. Our guide said it was not their fault and we had tot take it up with “the company”. He was not helpful and gave us the ultimatum to either go back to the bus (after having traveled hours) and wait or pay for the ticket and tax (after having paid the tax before getting on the bus). The line to get our ticket was over an hour and we ran through Tulum in a few minutes with no time to look around. The food was barely edible and they try coerce “a lucky 4 people” into buying extremely…”

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8.Playa del Carmen Private Transportation From-To Cancun Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 333 reviews · 45 to 55 minutes (approx.)

Book a private transfer between Cancun International Airport and Playa del Carmen for your own group. Your driver monitors your flight, meets you with a sign, handles luggage, and takes you directly to your hotel or port. One-way and round-trip options are available in English.

“there were 4 adults, 2 children and 5 large suitcases crammed into a medium size 7 seater Kia car. 2 suitcases on the front seat. 40 mile approx journey, 1 hour of travelling. NOT IMPRESSED”

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9.Tulum, Cenote and Playa del Carmen from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Cancun to Tulum with guides such as Carlos Moo, Mauricio, Susana, or Estrella. Explore the Maya ruins, swim in Cenote Mariposa, eat a buffet lunch, then enjoy free time on Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida. Expect a long day with walking, heat, and a group of up to 55 people.

“Overall, the tour guides were knowledgable and provided good information all through the tour. Experience at Tulum was awesome, the 2 cenotes and lunch at the Mayan village was pretty decent as well. Trip to Playa del Carmen was also good with lots of free time to walk around the main street and try out cafes and souvenir shopping.”

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10.Isla Mujeres Premium Catamaran Tour with transportation from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen. Expect snorkeling, a buffet lunch, music, and an open bar with rum, vodka, tequila, beer, and more than 14 cocktails. Crew members such as Alex help keep the 35-person trip lively, though island time can feel short.

“Great tour of the island and a few amenities were ok. In all honesty I feel they could pay more attention to detail, safety, and customer satisfaction instead of numbers and they would be an awesome tour.”

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11.Cancun tour 4×1 Tour of Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

This 12-hour Cancun excursion combines Tulum, Coba, Cenote Kuxtal, and Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, lunch, and a guide. You may travel with a large group of up to 49 people. Guide teams have included Luis and Christian, though English commentary can vary.

“I put 3 stars because I’m not completely satisfied with the travel agency . Transalamex . This trip is not so organized. First they took us to a souvenir store for the meeting place. We waited 30-45 mins there before heading to Tulum . Second they took us to our lunch place waited an hour to get lunch while again looking at souvenirs. BTW we got lunch around 2PM!! Third at the end of the tour . Guesse where they took us again another souvenir store. We spent more time at souvenir stores than what we want to see and signed up for. Transalamex if you want to improve your…”

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12.Cancun/Puerto Morelos: Tulum, Cenote & Playa del Carmen Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · 11 hours · from $42

Travel from Cancun or Puerto Morelos to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swim in jungle-fed Cenote Mariposa, and enjoy free time in Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Mauricio, Carlos Moo, and Susanna lead bilingual commentary. The $42 price does not include Tulum admission, fees, food, or drinks.

“It was a very well organised, full of good programmes, the organisers are prepared as well! Carlos Moo and Angelito are amazing people, they did a terrific job! 😌”

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13.Private Transfer Cancun-Playa del Carmen/Ferry/Puerto Aventuras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned van from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, the ferry terminal, or Puerto Aventuras. Staff meet you with a name sign, and drivers such as Fernando, Omar, and Felipe handle airport and hotel transfers. Ferry tickets are separate, and extra terminal or supermarket stops cost more.

“Our flight was delayed for 3 hours. When we arrived there, Omar, our driver, waited us patiently outside in the heat holding my name. He was friendly and helpful. Van was clean and air conditioned. Communication was good via what's app and text messages. Would use again if needed.”

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14.Private transfer round Cancun airport -Playa del Carmen – airport.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Cancun International Airport and Playa del Carmen for up to seven people. Staff meet you near the Tourist Operator and Bus area, often with a name sign. Drivers such as Jorge and Antonio have handled airport runs, luggage delays, and resort drop-offs.

“Kind gentleman was waiting with a sign and took my bags to the van for me. Felt very safe as the single traveler. Right on time!”

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15.Full Day Tour to Tulum, Cenote Mariposa and Playa del Carmen Eco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Cancun to Tulum with guides such as Carlos Moo, Freddie, Blanca, or Estrella, then swim in Cenote Mariposa and stroll Quinta Avenida. The 11-hour trip includes transport, water, cenote entry, vests, and lockers, but Tulum fees and lunch cost extra.

“Freddie, Blanca and our driver Eduardo were terrific!! Informative, AND fun. Great transportation-safe, comfortable, and lots of fun!”

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