15 Riviera Maya Tours to Build a Day Around

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

1.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Review of Cancun and Riviera Maya’s sea turtle and cenote tour, with Akumal snorkeling, cave swimming, costs, crowds, timing, and practical tips.

“Very smooth experience and professional guides. Both snorkeling spots were excellent and we saw several turtles. Definitely worth the 6:30 pickup time as we arrived to the turtle area right at opening, before it got crowded.”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

2.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Best value

Explore Tulum’s Maya ruins, swim in two cenotes, and ride in air-conditioned comfort on this practical six-hour Riviera Maya tour.

“Highly recommend! Had a great time! Make sure to take mosquito repellents. It's in the middle of a jungle.”

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

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

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

Swim with whale sharks from Cancun, enjoy reef snorkeling and Playa Norte, and get practical advice on timing, costs, sea conditions, and gear.

“Our guide Alex was amazing she was so helpful and supportive when they noticed some people didn’t get a full look at the shark the gave them another jump in, even when it was bad weather the crew made it a fun experience, the whale sharks were beautiful overall a great experience”

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

4.Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Swim beside whale sharks off Cancun with a biologist guide, lunch near Isla Mujeres, hotel pickup, and practical tips for sea conditions.

“It was an amazing experience and the staff were great! Just seeing these wonderful animals was enough, but if you want the full experience you should be a strong swimmer to keep up with the whale sharks. I am 60 and in good shape but had difficulty keeping up. My son who is 28 had no problem, my daughter who is 18 and scuba certified had a hard time keeping up. I wouldn’t recommend this for children under 14.”

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Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya

5.Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Review of Maroma Adventures’ Riviera Maya camel ride, with jungle trails, beach time, hotel transfers, costs, restrictions, and photo tips.

“Crew was friendly and informative. Enjoyed riding through the jungle and feeding carrots to the camels. Nice experience.”

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Cancun & Riviera Maya: ATV, Zipline, & Cenote Combo Tour

6.Cancun & Riviera Maya: ATV, Zipline, & Cenote Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 657 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Ride ATVs, zip through jungle trees, swim in a natural cenote, taste tequila, and enjoy tacos on this Cancun half-day adventure.

“A really exhilarating and fun-packed half day. For the price paid, it should have included a more substantial snack.”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

7.Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 634 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of Riviera Maya’s luxury catamaran cruise, with reef snorkeling, paddleboarding, lunch, open bar, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“At first very disappointed, as we specifically booked a smaller boat,Which was for max 30 people. We were informed we’d be on boat 23 which turned out to have around 50-60 people on it. However, we made the most of it, had fun,enjoyed the snorkelling and swimming.the captain and crew were fantastic. The bar had every variety of drinks and beverages and the sandwiches were good.Had a fantastic time overall. Thanks to the crew once again!”

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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

8.Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · 12 hours · from $971

Visit Coba, Chichen Itza, a cenote, and Valladolid on a long but rewarding Yucatan day trip with expert guides and lunch options.

“- it was great day with a lot of highlights - the setup was good, Coba in the early morning, lunch and swimmig and ending with the highlight Chichen Itza - the guid and driver (Eric and Pastor) did a great job by driving and explaining the places we visited and the Maya culture - I would recommend this tour to everybody who is interested in visiting 2 different Maya complexes”

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Selvatica Adventure Park: Ziplines and Cenote Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

9.Selvatica Adventure Park: Ziplines and Cenote Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 570 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Review of Selvatica near Cancun, with ten ziplines, Tarzania, a private cenote swim, lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Jesus, our guide, was a Godsend! Everyone was patient and supportive. We had a great time and would return.”

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Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

10.Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks from Riviera Maya, snorkel near Isla Mujeres, enjoy ceviche lunch, and get practical advice on timing, seasickness, and value.

“Alexandra and the whole crew were top notch! We swam with whale sharks, mantra rays. Lunch hit the spot, and the fresh cevuche and stop at Isla Mujueres was just beautiful. My husband and I had a wonderful time!”

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Playa del Carmen: Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

11.Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 496 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Review of Playa del Carmen’s 3-hour jungle buggy tour, with 29 km of trails, a small-group cenote swim, guides, and practical tips.

“Had a really good day a couple of hours on the buggie then a swim in the cenote! Thought it would be cold but wasn’t so was happy & the guide was amazing got loads of pictures for us thank you”

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3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 51′ Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

12.3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 51′ Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,049

Review of the private 3-hour Xpu-Ha boat tour from Puerto Aventuras, with lunch, open bar, paddle boards, music, and a 51-foot Sea Ray.

“The crew and the food were amazing. We took 9 adults and one 11 year old. The staff catered to us and were incredibly friendly and hospitable. The waters were rough so we couldn’t go out to sea, but we used the paddle boards and snorkeled and had a blast. I would certainly recommend them time and time again.”

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Selvatica Park Ziplines, Cenote, and ATV Tour From Cancun and Riviera Maya

13.Selvatica Park Ziplines, Cenote, and ATV Tour From Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Selvatica Park packs ziplines, ATVs, a cenote, bungee swings, lunch, and hotel pickup into one action-filled day near Cancun.

“Fun activities and great staff! Zip lines, bunny, cenote swim a must! Staff very friendly and helpful”

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4 Hour – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

14.4 Hour – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,399

Review of the 4-hour private Azimut yacht from Puerto Aventuras to Inha Reef, with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, paddle boards, and karaoke.

“Lovely crew. The lunch was great. Our kids had a blast and the adults did too. They took care of us well.”

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Riviera Maya: Sian Ka’an Reserve Ancient Maya Canals Tour

15.Sian Ka’an Reserve Ancient Maya Canals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 8 hours · from $173

Float ancient Maya canals in Sian Ka’an, spot manatees and crocodiles, enjoy local food, and explore a protected reserve near Tulum.

“Fabulous trip with such knowledgeable guides. It was a nice small group of 8 people which made it really intimate. The group were all great. The food was excellent. We saw manatees, crocodiles and much more. The biosphere was spectacular. I would thoroughly recommend these guys , Jenny, George and Leo the guides making it a memorable trip.”

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