Private Cave Tours in Playa del Carmen: 4 Worth Booking

1.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361Our pick

Travel in a private vehicle with an archaeological guide to Chichen Itza, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid. Expect early pickup, drinks and snacks, a regional lunch, and time to set your own pace. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“We did a private tour to Chichen Itza, lunch, and a cenote — and it was hands down one of the best days of our entire trip. First off, our guide David was f’ing awesome. Seriously. Super friendly, right on time, smooth driver, and just an all-around great human. He took amazing pictures for us, never rushed us, and let us spend as much time as we wanted at each stop. Having our own private car was 100% worth the extra cost — drinks, privacy, comfort, no waiting around for strangers… just us enjoying the day at our pace. Chichen Itza was epic. Standing there in front of that history…”

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2.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

You’ll visit Tulum with a private bilingual guide, snorkel at Akumal with sea turtles and rays, then swim through a freshwater cenote. Guides such as Claudia, Carlos, and Alma are available, with private transport, lunch, equipment, bottled water, and hotel pickup included.

“Wonderful trip, Wonderful people, Wonderful day. Such a fantastic experience, must do...so fun. Thank you.”

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3.Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $310

Start with hotel pickup, then snorkel Turtle Bay with a bilingual guide such as Alejandra or Rachelle, looking for three sea turtle species. Continue to a freshwater cenote for swimming and snorkeling among stalactites. Private transport, gear, snacks, and water are included.

“Our entire team was great, Juan Paplo was our guide. Explained everything well and it wasn’t rushed. Highly recommended.”

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4.Private Dream Underground World (Off the beaten path Cenote cavernous exploring)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $194Best value

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring a private cave at Parque Dos Ojos near Playa del Carmen. Swim and snorkel in clear water, see ancient rock formations, and travel with a guide such as Yosua, Angela, Samuel, Yuri, or Eduardo. Private pickup is included across the Riviera Maya.

“Loved this excursion, but still waiting on photos! I had my camera and waterproof bag and I was planning on taking pictures, but they said they would do all of the picture taking and send them to us. I don't have any pics of this amazing experience, and I wish I did because I would happily share with others who would likely also consider it. If Sam or Scarlet have pics of our excursion, please send to [email protected]”

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