Riviera Maya · 3-HOUR EXPERIENCES

10 3-Hour Experiences on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

10 tours  ·  from $49 a head

The 10 best 3-hour experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

3 Hour Xpu-Ha - 51' Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - Cruising toward Xpu-Ha on a 51-foot Sea Ray
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3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 51′ Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review the private 3-hour Sea Ray cruise from Puerto Aventuras to Xpu-Ha, with lunch, open bar, paddle boards, music, and a high dive.

“Awesome ride! Crew super friendly. The food was amazing. Took the boat out on the ocean and spun back around and docked in a shallow marina with other party boats. Fun vibe.”

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3 Hour Xpu-Ha - 47' Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - What the Xpu-Ha stop adds
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3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

2.3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of the private 47-foot Azimut yacht from Playa del Carmen to Xpu-Ha, with lunch, drinks, paddleboards, karaoke, and practical booking tips.

“Day was super windy, had to stay in a cove. They didn't notify us with an option for credit but on the last day of a trip that want an option. Good was good, alcohol that come with the boat is terrible unless you upgrade. They said it was a $300 fee to bring and open our own bottles. Staff on the ship was really good though.”

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Playa del Carmen: 3-Hour Local Food Walking Tour - Quesadillas made to order
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Playa del Carmen: 3-Hour Local Food Walking Tour

3.3-Hour Local Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Taste Playa del Carmen beyond Fifth Avenue on a small-group food walk with local dishes, street art, Mayan culture, and handmade popsicles.

“We absolutely loved this tour! Took us right off the beaten track to amazing local & authentic food stalls we’d never find on our own. Highly recommend 😊”

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3 Hour Xpuha-60' Neptunus-Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya - Snorkeling the Punta Venado reef
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3 Hour Xpuha-60′ Neptunus-Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

4.3 Hour Xpuha-60′ Neptunus-Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,349

Cruise a 60-foot yacht from Puerto Aventuras to Punta Venado for reef snorkeling, an open bar, and a Mexican lunch.

“Excellent excursion! Totally fun and relaxed setting. The staff was beyond amazing. The food and drinks were perfect. I would definitely recommend this excursion. It was our favorite part of our honeymoon.”

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3 Hours - 53' Hatteras - Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya - What happens during the three hours
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3 Hours – 53′ Hatteras – Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya

Tulum: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour - The local market brings the food into sharper focus
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Tulum: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour

6.3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Taste Tulum beyond the beach with tacos, tamales, mole, market treats, and local stories on this small-group food tour.

“Fantastic tour through downtown restaurants and the market! We tasted delicious, authentic food and learned about the foods and the history of the area. Armando was a great guide and very informative. Highly recommend this tour for visitors to Tulum!”

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3 Hour Catamaran Experience in a Private 42' Lagoon - The crew makes the difference
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3 Hour Catamaran Experience in a Private 42′ Lagoon

3 Hours Exclusive 45' Lagoon Catamaran Experience - Leaving from Marina Bay in Puerto Aventuras
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3 Hours Exclusive 45′ Lagoon Catamaran Experience

8.3 Hours Exclusive 45′ Lagoon Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

A private three-hour catamaran from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Aventuras with an open bar, snacks, paddle boards, and a calm lagoon stop.

“Sofia, Jesus, Luis & Felipe were excellent hosts for our trip! Great service, amazing drinks, delicious food. Turtles and stingrays during snorkeling. Highly recommend!”

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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen - Lily’s home workshop and the value of a personal host
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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

9.3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Review of Playa del Carmen’s 3-hour drinks and appetizers class, with cocktails, Mexican snacks, local hosts, logistics, value, and booking advice.

“Amazing. Vigi was pleasant. Fun. Chill. Lots of fun and interesting stories. You should try this. We learned how to make a couple great dishes and laughed over a delicious dinner”

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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen - Lily’s home workshop and the value of a personal host
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3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

10.3-Hour Drinks and Appetizers Class in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Mix four Mexican cocktails, prepare local appetizers, and learn about Playa del Carmen culture in a lively three-hour class for $49.

“Was a truly authentic experience with great food, drinks and even better company. The host was very engaging and made it easy to understand a lot of interesting facts about Mexico!”

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