Pickup depends on where you stay
For excursions with included transportation, the exact pickup time and point depend on your hotel or accommodation area and are confirmed for your date.
Explore Beyond Scuba
Riviera Maya Tours from Playa del Carmen
Start local with Xico Private Snorkeling or Sunrise Paddle, compare Tulum and cenote adventures, visit Caribbean islands, explore Chichen Itza, or swim with whale sharks in season.
Choose by Experience
What do you want to experience?
Start with the kind of day you want. Xico’s own Private Snorkeling is the main local-water option; the cards below jump to the relevant product sections without repeating the same Tour cards twice.
Xico local water
Private Snorkeling & Paddle
Start with Xico Private Snorkeling for your own boat and guide, or choose Sunrise Paddle for a quiet local-water experience.
See Xico Water Experiences
Ruins + nature
Tulum Adventures
Compare Tulum with Akumal turtles, cenotes and the fuller Riviera Maya adventure-day combinations.
Compare Tulum Tours
Islands + Maya culture
Islands & History
Choose Caribbean island nature at Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres, or a full Chichen Itza history-and-cenote day.
Explore Islands & History
Seasonal wildlife
Whale Shark Discovery
Open the Whale Shark Discovery tour directly for current operating dates, wildlife notes, inclusions and availability.
Explore Whale Shark Discovery
Xico Local Water Experiences
Snorkeling & Paddle Experiences from Playa del Carmen
Choose a private snorkeling boat in Playa del Carmen, a guided Akumal turtle-and-cenote excursion, or a quieter sunrise paddle experience.
Private boatPrivate snorkeling
Private Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen
Best for families and groups who want the boat and snorkeling experience centered on their own private party.
6,000 MXN
≈ $353 USD
- Price
- 6,000 MXN · ≈ $353 USD
- Duration
- 4, 6 or 8 hours
- Group size
- Up to 18
Akumal + cenoteTurtles + cenote
Snorkeling Discovery
A guided half-day excursion combining sea-turtle snorkeling in Akumal Bay with swimming and snorkeling in a jungle cenote.
1,650 MXN
per person
≈ $97 USD
- Price
- 1,650 MXN per person · ≈ $97 USD
- Duration
- Half day, approx. 4-7 hours depending on pickup zone
- Pickup / meeting point
- Included
Early morningSunrise paddle
Sunrise Paddle Boarding
A quiet, active start to the day along the Playa del Carmen beachfront, timed around sunrise and suitable sea conditions.
1,100 MXN
per person
≈ $65 USD
- Price
- 1,100 MXN per person · ≈ $65 USD
- Duration
- 90 minutes to 2 hours
- Pickup / meeting point
- Meeting point
Tulum, Turtles & Cenotes
Choose how much of the Riviera Maya you want in one day
These current excursions combine Tulum with different mixes of Akumal turtle snorkeling, jungle cenotes and lunch. Compare the exact itinerary and current public price before choosing.
Ruins + nature
Tulum Adventures
Compare Tulum with Akumal turtles, cenotes and the fuller Riviera Maya adventure-day combinations.
2,140 MXN
per person
≈ $126 USD
- Price
- 2,140 MXN per person · ≈ $126 USD
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 8-10 hours
- Pickup / meeting point
- Included
Tour
Tulum & Cenotes Discovery
Half-day small-group excursion pairing a guided visit to Tulum ruins with swimming and snorkeling in two private Reserva Balam cenotes.
2,180 MXN
per person
≈ $128 USD
- Price
- 2,180 MXN per person · ≈ $128 USD
- Duration
- Half day, approx. 6 hours
- Pickup / meeting point
- Included
Tour
Full Adventure Discovery
Full-day Riviera Maya excursion combining Tulum ruins, sea-turtle snorkeling in Akumal Bay, a jungle cenote and a Mexican taco lunch.
2,150 MXN
per person
≈ $126 USD
- Price
- 2,150 MXN per person · ≈ $126 USD
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 8-10 hours
- Pickup / meeting point
- Included
Islands & Maya Culture
Go farther for a full destination day
Choose Caribbean island nature and snorkeling at Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres, or make Chichen Itza the focus of a full Yucatan history-and-cenote day.
Islands + Maya culture
Islands & History
Choose Caribbean island nature at Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres, or a full Chichen Itza history-and-cenote day.
2,810 MXN
per person
≈ $165 USD
- Price
- 2,810 MXN per person · ≈ $165 USD
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 10-11 hours
- Group size
- Up to 12
Tour
Chichen Itza
Full-day small-group Yucatan tour with early guided Chichen Itza access, a private hacienda cenote and regional buffet, plus free time in Valladolid.
2,250 MXN
per person
≈ $132 USD
- Price
- 2,250 MXN per person · ≈ $132 USD
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 10-12 hours
- Group size
- Up to 12
Seasonal Wildlife
Whale Shark Discovery is seasonal
The whale shark trip operates only during the published season and depends on current wildlife, weather and operating conditions.
Whale sharks are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Xico confirms the current operating date, pickup or meeting-point logistics and availability before the trip is finalized.
Whale Shark Tour from Playa del Carmen, Cancun & Riviera MayaJun 1 – Sep 17 · Seasonal
Before You Book
Pickup, park fees and exact timing vary by Tour
Several external excursions include hotel transport but collect separate park, conservation or dock fees. Xico confirms the correct pickup point, current fee and practical schedule for your accommodation before the booking is finalized.
Some park and conservation fees are separate
Tulum, Akumal, Isla Contoy, Chichen Itza and Whale Shark experiences can have separate government, dock or conservation fees. Check the product page and confirmation for the current amount.
We confirm the actual operating details
Availability, operating days, weather, wildlife conditions and supplier logistics can change. Xico confirms the final details before anything is treated as booked.
Why Book Through Xico
One local Playa del Carmen team to help you choose and confirm the right experience
Use Xico as your local point of contact to compare the current options, understand the logistics and confirm the right Tour for your dates and group before the excursion is finalized.
PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Professional recreational diving and training from a PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
Real Dive Center Facilities
A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.
Close to the Beach and Boat Pickup
The Playa del Carmen dive center is close to the beach and local boat pickup for simple dive-day logistics.
Guest Feedback
What guests say about Xico water experiences
Real Google reviews from guests who joined Xico for private or guided snorkeling and water experiences in Playa del Carmen.
★★★★★
We had the best experience on a private snorkeling tour - including 6 children! The guides were amazing, professional, and made sure everyone was safe. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
★★★★★
Franco and Henry were a wonderful guide/captain duo for our snorkel tour! We saw stingrays, a turtle and lots of fish. Highly recommended 😊
★★★★★
We did two dives and a snorkeling trip with Xico Dive Center. Everything was great, we felt comfortable, and if we had any questions or felt unwell, someone was always available to help us. We'd gladly do it again.
Plan Your Tour
Which Riviera Maya experience fits your trip?
Choose the closest Tour and send your preferred date, group size and accommodation area. Xico will confirm the current product details, pickup logistics and availability before anything is booked.
- Direct reply from the Xico team
- We confirm the right product and availability before booking
- No instant-booking assumptions