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Home/Destinations/Playa del Carmen/Day Trips

Day Trips & Tours from Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya and Yucatán open up from Playa del Carmen: swimming with whale sharks in season, the diving island of Cozumel, the pink lakes and flamingos of Río Lagartos, the Mayan ruins of Cobá, and the colonial city of Mérida. Most tours include transport and a guide.

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
4.8(2,663)·5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
Playa Del Carmen
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
4.8(1,358)·9 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
Cancun
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
4.8(1,288)·6–10 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.
Playa Del Carmen
Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.
4.8(822)·8 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks
Playa Del Carmen
Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks
4.7(667)·4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya
4.8(664)·7 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
Playa Del Carmen
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
4.7(453)·5h 30min
from$139/ person
via Viator
Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Mayan Adventure Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
4.7(326)·7 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Tulum & Coba Ruins with Cenote Swim Tour from Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Tulum & Coba Ruins with Cenote Swim Tour from Playa del Carmen
4.5(308)·12 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles in Akumal from Riviera Maya
4.9(255)·11h 50min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
Playa Del Carmen
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
4.8(238)·6 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Cancun Airport Shuttle to/from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Cancun Airport Shuttle to/from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
4.1(139)·1h 10min–1h 50min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation to/from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Private Transportation to/from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
4.1(119)·45 min–1h 15min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Shared Snorkeling Tour Playa El Cielo in Cozumel
Cozumel
Shared Snorkeling Tour Playa El Cielo in Cozumel
4.9(110)·4 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen
Punta Sam
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen
4.7(82)·7 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Riviera Maya
3.9(82)·12 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya
4.7(81)·4–5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Riviera Maya Half-Day Sailing Experience with Lunch and Open Bar
Playa Del Carmen
Riviera Maya Half-Day Sailing Experience with Lunch and Open Bar
4.4(80)·4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Full day Chichén Itzá Tour from Cancún and Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Full day Chichén Itzá Tour from Cancún and Riviera Maya
3.7(44)·11 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Cozumel Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Cozumel Snorkeling Tour from Playa del Carmen
4.1(33)·10 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Cozumel Playa Palancar VIP All Inclusive Day Pass
Cozumel
Cozumel Playa Palancar VIP All Inclusive Day Pass
4.0(31)·7 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza and Cenote Full Day Tour from Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza and Cenote Full Day Tour from Playa del Carmen
3.7(22)·12 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling with Turtles and Cenote Tour from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Snorkeling with Turtles and Cenote Tour from Riviera Maya
4.4(17)·6 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza the Mayan Wonder Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
3.5(14)·12 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Cozumel El Cielo Tour by Boat from Playa del Carmen & Transfer
Playa Del Carmen
Cozumel El Cielo Tour by Boat from Playa del Carmen & Transfer
3.5(12)·8 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen
4.6(10)·7 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour, from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour, from Riviera Maya
3.7(10)·13 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen in Full-Day Tour from Cancun
Cancun
Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen in Full-Day Tour from Cancun
3.5(10)·11–13 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Turtles & Cenote! Half Day from Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Turtles & Cenote! Half Day from Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen
4.7(7)·5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Tulum, Coba Ruins, and Cenote Cave in Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Day Trip to Tulum, Coba Ruins, and Cenote Cave in Riviera Maya
5.0(4)·11h 12min
from$113/ person
via Viator
Cozumel Snorkeling Experience from Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen
Cozumel Snorkeling Experience from Playa del Carmen
4.5(2)·12 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour Tulum Cobá Cenote from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Full Day Tour Tulum Cobá Cenote from Riviera Maya
4.0(2)·12 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Adventure and Snorkel with the Whale Shark From Playa del Carmen
Punta Sam
Adventure and Snorkel with the Whale Shark From Playa del Carmen
3.0(1)·7 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres, from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya And The Yucatan
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres, from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
8 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Tour to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Tour to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres from Riviera Maya
8 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Half Day Tour to Tulum with Snorkel and Cenote from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Half Day Tour to Tulum with Snorkel and Cenote from Riviera Maya
8 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Whale Shark Encounter Tour from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Whale Shark Encounter Tour from Riviera Maya
5–7 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Playa del Carmen — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Playa del Carmen?
Top trips are whale-shark swimming (in season), the diving island of Cozumel, the ruins of Cobá, the pink lakes of Río Lagartos, and the colonial city of Mérida.
Can you swim with whale sharks from Playa del Carmen?
Yes — from roughly June to September, tours head out to snorkel alongside gentle giant whale sharks off the Yucatán coast, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Is it easy to take day trips from Playa del Carmen?
Yes — Playa del Carmen is central on the Riviera Maya, with tours to Cozumel, Cobá, whale sharks and beyond, most with hotel pickup.

More things to do in Playa del Carmen

Chichen ItzaTulum RuinsCenotes & SnorkelingEco-Parks