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title: Day Trips from Playa del Carmen
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
tours: 16
price_from_eur: 72
reviews_total: 1067
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/
---

# Day Trips from Playa del Carmen

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 17, 2026.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 16 day trip listings by route, inclusions and shared or private format; the category also includes a multiday dive package.

- **Worth a full day?:** [Sian Ka'an Boat Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/sian-ka-an-boat-experience-from-riviera-maya-to-tulum/?format=md). Choose Sian Ka'an at €208 per person for a 10h day with a boat ride, meal and hotel transfers; reef snorkeling is only attempted if time permits. Meal and transfers included. Trade-off: Reef snorkeling is only attempted if time permits. — now €208 per person, 4.94 (180)
- **Private inland day?:** [Private Coba and Punta Laguna](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-mayan-inland-expedition-coba-ruins-punta-laguna-and-mayan-family/?format=md). Book private Coba and Punta Laguna with lunch at €290 per person for 8h; minimum two guests, pickup north of Tulum extra. Private, priced per person. Trade-off: Pickups north of Tulum cost extra. — now €290 per person, 4.98 (53)
- **Cozumel inclusions?:** [Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/cozumel-starfish-and-tropical-reef-snorkeling-by-powerboat-with-lunch/?format=md). Book the 4h 'From Cozumel island' option at €72 per person for reef snorkeling with gear; the ferry is extra. Minimum age ten. Trade-off: Ferry excluded from the From Cozumel island option. — now €72 per person, 4.68 (132)

Also compared:

- [Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/bacalar-lagoon-of-7-colors-from-playa-del-carmen-and-tulum/?format=md): Lagoon boat trip with lunch. Trade-off: Bacalar eco tax is extra. — now €152 per person, 4.6 (52)
- [Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/las-coloradas-pink-lake-rio-lagartos-guided-tour-entry-fees/?format=md): Pink lagoons, boat and lunch. Trade-off: Las Coloradas Salt Tax is extra. — now €140 per person, 4.66 (111)
- [Holbox Boat Ride & Buffet](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/holbox-paradise-boat-ride-golf-cart-buffet-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md): Punta Mosquito and buffet. Trade-off: Excluded 'last payment' is not explained. — now €136 per person, 4.91 (53)
- [Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8-hour-private-40-cat-2-stop-to-cozumel-food-drinks-snorkel/?format=md): Private boat with lunch. Trade-off: Dock fees are extra. — now €2877 per group/vehicle, 4.9 (52)
- [Cozumel Dive Package, Four Dives](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/cozumel-dive-package-certified-divers-from-the-riviera-maya-4-dives/?format=md): Dives with ferry, 48h. Trade-off: Open Water required; rental gear and park fees extra. — now €343 per person, 4.73 (51)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 16 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sian Ka'an Boat Experience from Riviera Maya to Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/sian-ka-an-boat-experience-from-riviera-maya-to-tulum/?format=md) |  | €208 per person | 4.94 (180) | 10h | daily 06:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 2 | [8H 38' Catamaran All-Incl. to Cozumel in Tulum & Playa del Carmen](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8h-38-catamaran-all-incl-to-cozumel-in-tulum-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) | Private Tours | €2653 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (53) | 4h | daily exc Sat 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en/es |
| 3 | [Private - Mayan Inland Expedition - Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna and Mayan family](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-mayan-inland-expedition-coba-ruins-punta-laguna-and-mayan-family/?format=md) | Cobá Ruins Tours, Private Tours | €290 per person | 4.98 (53) | 8h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 4 | [Private Sian Kaan Muyil Lazy River Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-sian-kaan-muyil-lazy-river-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €208 per person | 4.96 (46) | 5h | daily 08:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/it |
| 5 | [Holbox Paradise: Boat Ride, Golf Cart & Buffet with hotel pick up](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/holbox-paradise-boat-ride-golf-cart-buffet-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) |  | €136 per person | 4.91 (53) | 10h | daily 06:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 6 | [8-Hour Private 40' Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8-hour-private-40-cat-2-stop-to-cozumel-food-drinks-snorkel/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Private Yacht & Catamaran Charters, Private Tours | €2877 per group/vehicle | 4.9 (52) | 8h | daily 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en/es |
| 7 | [8-Hour Private 50' Azimut 2-Stop Tour to Cozumel Beach w/Food, Drinks & Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8-hour-private-50-azimut-2-stop-tour-to-cozumel-beach-w-food-drinks-snorkel/?format=md) | Private Yacht & Catamaran Charters, Private Tours | €2603 per group/vehicle | 4.91 (35) | 8h | daily 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en/es |
| 8 | [Cenote Suytun & Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/cenote-suytun-rio-lagartos-las-coloradas/?format=md) | Cenote Tours | €164 per person | 4.87 (31) | 12h | Sat 06:30–07:00 | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/pl |
| 9 | [Cozumel Dive Package - Certified Divers from the Riviera Maya (4 dives)](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/cozumel-dive-package-certified-divers-from-the-riviera-maya-4-dives/?format=md) | Scuba Diving | €343 per person | 4.73 (51) | 48h | daily 08:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 10 | [Sian Ka'an Classic](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/sian-ka-an-classic/?format=md) |  | €164 per person | 4.69 (36) | 7h | daily 06:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 11 | [From Cancun: Rio Lagartos, Coloradas and Mayan Bath](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/from-cancun-rio-lagartos-coloradas-and-mayan-bath/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.67 (30) | 10h–11h | daily 07:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 12 | [2 Tank Dive in Cozumel](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/2-tank-dive-in-cozumel/?format=md) | Scuba Diving | €263 per person | 4.65 (31) | 7h | Mon Wed Fri | up to 15 per booking · pickup · en/es |
| 13 | [Bacalar Lagoon of 7 Colors from Playa del Carmen and Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/bacalar-lagoon-of-7-colors-from-playa-del-carmen-and-tulum/?format=md) |  | €152 per person | 4.6 (52) | 10h–11h | Tue Thu Sat 07:00–07:45 | up to 18 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 14 | [Cozumel Starfish and Tropical Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/cozumel-starfish-and-tropical-reef-snorkeling-by-powerboat-with-lunch/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours | €72 per person | 4.68 (132) | 4h | Tue Wed Fri Sat 12:30 | up to 24 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 15 | [Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Guided Tour + Entry Fees](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/las-coloradas-pink-lake-rio-lagartos-guided-tour-entry-fees/?format=md) |  | €140 per person | 4.66 (111) | 12h 30m | daily | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 16 | [Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/full-day-tour-to-the-best-of-holbox/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.58 (121) | 9h–11h | daily 07:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Sian Ka'an Boat Experience from Riviera Maya to Tulum** — Board a boat near the entrance to the Sian Kaan Reserve to explore its flora and fauna, with a meal in a fishing village. Hotel transfers, snacks, water and dock taxes are included; reef snorkeling is only attempted if time permits. 4.94 from 180 reviews at €208 per person for 10h.
- **8H 38' Catamaran All-Incl. to Cozumel in Tulum & Playa del Carmen** — Snorkel at Playa Palancar on a catamaran outing, a private tour for your party. Snorkel gear, towels, snacks and an open bar are included; dock fees are extra and pricing is per group. 5 from 53 reviews at €2653 per group/vehicle for 4h.
- **Private - Mayan Inland Expedition - Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna and Mayan family** — Cycle through Coba and visit the community-managed reserve at Punta Laguna on a private tour for your party. Lunch, snacks and hotel transfers are included; pickups north of Tulum cost extra. 4.98 from 53 reviews at €290 per person for 8h.
- **Private Sian Kaan Muyil Lazy River Tour** — Float along the waters of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve on a private tour for your party. A guide, entrance fees and transport are included; pickups from Puerto Morelos to Cancun carry an additional fee. 4.96 from 46 reviews at €208 per person for 5h.
- **Holbox Paradise: Boat Ride, Golf Cart & Buffet with hotel pick up** — A boat ride to Punta Mosquito pairs with free time in Holbox downtown and a hotel stop with beach, pool and buffet access. Hotel pickup, snacks and water are included; the golf cart ride depends on the weather. 4.91 from 53 reviews at €136 per person for 10h.
- **8-Hour Private 40' Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel** — A catamaran trip to Playa Palancar offers lunch aboard or on the beach on a private tour for your party. Snorkel gear, towels and an open bar are included; dock fees are extra and pricing is per group. 4.9 from 52 reviews at €2877 per group/vehicle for 8h.
- **8-Hour Private 50' Azimut 2-Stop Tour to Cozumel Beach w/Food, Drinks & Snorkel** — Sail to Playa Palancar on a private tour for your party, with lunch served aboard the yacht or on the beach. Lunch, an open bar, towels and snorkeling gear are included; priced per group, with a dock fee extra. 4.91 from 35 reviews at €2603 per group/vehicle for 8h.
- **Cenote Suytun & Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas** — Visit Cenote Suytun, Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas on a private tour for your party, combining a cenote swim with a search for crocodiles and birds among mangroves. Lunch is included; wildlife sightings are a possibility, not a guarantee. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €164 per person for 12h.
- **Cozumel Dive Package - Certified Divers from the Riviera Maya (4 dives)** — Four dives over two days split your time between Riviera Maya reefs and Cozumel. Guided dives, the Cozumel ferry and lunch there are included; Open Water certification is required, with rental gear and marine park fees extra. 4.73 from 51 reviews at €343 per person for 48h.
- **Sian Ka'an Classic** — Explore the Sian Kaan Reserve by boat from Paso Lagarto, with a meal in the fishing village of allen. Hotel transfers, snacks, water and dock taxes are included; reef snorkeling depends on the weather. 4.69 from 36 reviews at €164 per person for 7h.
- **From Cancun: Rio Lagartos, Coloradas and Mayan Bath** — Visit the pink waters of Las Coloradas and explore Rio Lagartos on an outing from Cancun. Air-conditioned transport, a main dish, drinks, a lifejacket and bicycle use are included; an additional balance covers admissions, rental, fees and shipping. 4.67 from 30 reviews at €90 per person for 10h–11h.
- **2 Tank Dive in Cozumel** — Explore Cozumel underwater on a two-tank dive outing with hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch, bottled water, National Park fees and the reef tax are included; a moderate level of physical fitness is required. 4.65 from 31 reviews at €263 per person for 7h.
- **Bacalar Lagoon of 7 Colors from Playa del Carmen and Tulum** — Explore Bacalar Lagoon by boat, visiting cenotes and islands along the route. Lunch, a guide and air-conditioned transport are included; the Bacalar eco tax is payable separately on the day. 4.6 from 52 reviews at €152 per person for 10h–11h.
- **Cozumel Starfish and Tropical Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat with Lunch** — A powerboat explores Cozumel Reef National Park, with snorkeling and free time on the island. Snorkel gear, a life jacket, a rash guard and transport from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels are included; the ferry fee is extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.68 from 132 reviews at €72 per person for 4h.
- **Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Guided Tour + Entry Fees** — See the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and take a boat through the mangroves of Rio Lagartos, with a clay bath and shallow-water dip. Transport, a boxed meal and lunch are included; Las Coloradas Salt Tax is extra, and pickup may be at a meeting point. 4.66 from 111 reviews at €140 per person for 12h 30m.
- **Full Day Tour to the Best of Holbox** — Explore Holbox by boat, taking in beaches and sandbanks with free time to explore on land. Air-conditioned transport, ceviche, baguette, salad and drinks are included; the ecotax is extra and must be paid in cash. 4.58 from 121 reviews at €90 per person for 9h–11h.

## Other collections in Playa del Carmen

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/private-tours-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 126 tours
- [Cenote Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/cenote-tours-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 60 tours
- [Chichén Itzá Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/chichen-itza-from-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 48 tours
- [Tulum Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tulum-ruins-from-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 42 tours
- [Private Yacht & Catamaran Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/yacht-charters-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 41 tours
- [Swim with Turtles in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/akumal-turtle-snorkeling/?format=md) — 39 tours
- [Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/snorkeling-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [ATV, Buggy & Zipline Adventures](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/atv-zipline-adventure-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Cobá Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/coba-ruins-tours/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/scuba-diving-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Eco Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/eco-parks-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Catamaran & Isla Mujeres Cruises](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/catamaran-isla-mujeres-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Food & Street Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/food-tours-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/cooking-classes-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Whale Shark Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/whale-shark-tours-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I choose Bacalar or Cozumel for a day on the water?**

Choose Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors for a shared lagoon outing; Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops suits a party wanting its own boat. Lunch is included on both, but local fees are extra. For example, Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors: €152 per person, 4.6 from 52 reviews, with an extra eco tax. Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops: €2,877 per boat, 4.9 from 52 reviews, with dock fees extra. Divide the vehicle price by your party size. Browse day-trip routes: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/ · Explore private boat charters: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/yacht-charters-playa-del-carmen/

**How much do day trips from Playa del Carmen cost, and how long do they take?**

Plan a full day for shared trips, whose median listed duration is 10 hours; the middle half of per-person prices on this page is €136 to €208. The page median is €164 per person and 8.5 hours; 13 of 16 listings with a duration exceed five hours. These figures include a multiday dive package. For example, Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos is €140 per person, rated 4.66 from 111 reviews. Its Salt Tax is extra. Find trips within your budget: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/filters/ · Browse day trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/

**What do shared and private day trips cost for two or four people?**

Start with shared trips if price drives the decision. Private Coba and Punta Laguna is priced per person, so taking your own party does not turn its fare into a group price. Shared and private medians are €146 and €208 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same trip. For example, Private Coba and Punta Laguna is €290 per person, rated 4.98 from 53 reviews. Lunch is included; pickup north of Tulum costs extra. Multiply per-person fares by your party size. For a boat charter, divide the vehicle price by your party size. Browse private day trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/?tour_type=private · Browse all day trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/

**Which day trips suit children or someone with limited mobility?**

For wheelchair access, 3 of 6 private trips are operator-marked accessible. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; also start with private trips for strollers and infants. Across the page, 3 of 16 trips are operator-marked accessible. The kids filter means strollers and infants accepted: 6 of 6 private trips meet it, against 1 of 10 shared trips. A family example is Private Coba and Punta Laguna, €290 per person, rated 4.98 from 53 reviews. Family acceptance does not establish wheelchair access. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/?tour_type=private&kids=true · Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/?tour_type=private&wheelchair=true

**Are day trips all inclusive, or should I budget for extras?**

Budget separately for the ferry on Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat's 'From Cozumel island' option. It includes snorkeling gear; Sian Ka'an Boat Experience bundles a meal, transfers and entry. For example, Sian Ka'an Boat Experience lists a meal, hotel transfers and included entry: €208 per person, 4.94 from 180 reviews. Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat: €72 per person, 4.68 from 132 reviews. That option includes snorkeling gear; its ferry is extra. Filter trips with entry included: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/?tickets=included · Explore snorkeling trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/snorkeling-playa-del-carmen/

**Do day trips from Playa del Carmen include hotel pickup?**

Start with shared trips if hotel pickup is a priority: 10 of 10 list it. Private trips list pickup on 3 of 6. Hotel pickup is listed on 13 of 16 day trips. For example, Holbox Boat Ride and Buffet lists hotel pickup at €136 per person, rated 4.91 from 53 reviews. Its excluded 'last payment' is unexplained. Hotel pickup does not establish cruise-pier pickup or a return timed to your ship. Find trips with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/day-trips-from-playa-del-carmen/?pickup=hotel


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