15 VIP Experiences on the Riviera Maya Worth Booking

VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285Our pick

Explore Chichen Itza early, swim at Cenote Oxman, and enjoy local food in Valladolid on a flexible private tour from the Riviera Maya.

“We are a family of 5, including a 2 year old, and decided a private guided tour was the way to go (from a cost perspective and otherwise) and we were NOT disappointed!!! Abraham (Abe) was on time and picked us up at the lobby of our resort with plenty of water and a comfortable suburban for our family, including a car seat for our 2 year old. Abe was so nice and knowledgeable and we are so glad we got there early so we beat the crowds and heat! Abe was so accommodating - he let us decide if we wanted to do the cenote before or after lunch…”

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VIP Tulum Private Tour

2.VIP Tulum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

A private Tulum tour from Playa del Carmen combines early ruins access, two cenotes, hotel pickup, and a personal English-speaking guide.

“Heriberto was a great tour guide. Very informative and very nice. Great time and awesome cenotes. Took us to a great place for lunch.”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

3.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Best value

Review of Riviera Maya’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with hotel transfers, open bar, light dinner, service notes, and booking advice.

“We've experienced several catamaran sunset cruises. This was "ok" at best. Nothing special. The boat, a nice catamaran, was small and cramped for 30 people. It's suited for 15-20. The cabin area below was cramped. Food was limited. The charcuterie board that the crew served was so-so. The meats and cheese had little flavor. The bread was stale. The only crackers served were Ritz. The best aspect of this cruise is that the crew served drinks regularly. They told us nothing about the area - only safety precautions and crew introductions at the beginning, and a "thank you" and long-winded pitch for tips at the end. When booking for boat…”

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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

4.Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Beat the crowds at Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Oxman, eat local food, and explore Valladolid on a private Riviera Maya day trip.

“We had a wonderful day with Eric. He picked us up on time and gave us wonderful information regarding the history of the Mayan culture. When we got to. Chichen itza, he gave us a lot of information regarding the different temples and the sports Arena and the various temples and structures that were on the property. Then he gave a sample time to wander around on our own. We enjoyed seeing the cenote. There were other people there, but it wasn’t too crowded so we enjoyed it. Then we had a wonderful lunch before heading back for the day. But definitely recommend this tour to other people.”

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VIP Cenotes Private Tour

5.VIP Cenotes Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $205

Swim through three distinct cenotes near Playa del Carmen on a private, guide-led tour with pickup, gear, water, and prebooked entry.

“So much fun. All three cenotes we visited were unique in their own way. We brought our 20 month old and had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

6.Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 250 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Tulum’s half-day luxury catamaran tour with snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, open bar, transport, and practical booking advice.

“The positive. The tour operator (Clement) and staff is what made this cruise exceptional. They were informative, helpful, energetic and fun. Views were gorgeous, snorkeling was fun, food was great and drinks were on point. I would say that this was the highlight of my trip to Tulum and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing boat/catamaran ride. The negative. It was our first day in Tulum and so getting to the meeting point was a little difficult for us. Instead of assist us with how to get there we were berated and disprespected by whoever operates the Paradise Adventours CUSTOMER CARE Whatsapp AND CUSTOMER CARE Viator accounts…”

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Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

7.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Cozumel catamaran sailing review: snorkeling, lunch, open bar, paddleboards, ferry logistics, costs, and practical booking advice.

“The trip itself was wonderful. The logistics surrounding the trip were a little ridiculous. For an 8:30 departure from the dock, we were picked up at our hotel at 6:30AM and driven to a ferry a few miles down the road (when there was a ferry RIGHT NEXT to our hotel). We stood around waiting to sign in for ferry tickets, stood around waiting to board the ferry, and stood around waiting to board the catamaran. It seems like we could have all gotten another hour of sleep instead.”

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Airport Transfer One Way – Cancun / Tulum – Private or Luxury

8.Airport Transfer One Way – Cancun / Tulum – Private or Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Private Cancun to Tulum airport transfer with air conditioning, bottled water, WhatsApp support, and luxury vehicle options for groups.

“Excellent. No waiting and very good at communicating through WhatsApp. Loved the experience and booked them for my trip back to airport as well.”

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Tulum: Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34′ Catamaran

9.Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34′ Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $825

Review of Tulum’s private 34-foot catamaran, with snorkeling, chef-prepared food, unlimited drinks, water toys, costs, and booking advice.

“Fantastic experience, great crew, so much fun. You won’t regret this one. The food was delicious and the drinks cold.”

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Tulum Luxury Escape – 4h All Inclusive on 43′ Private Yacht

10.Tulum Luxury Escape – 4h All Inclusive on 43′ Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Private 43-foot yacht cruise from Puerto Aventuras with snorkeling, paddleboards, gourmet lunch, and premium drinks.

“Amazing experience! great food & friendly staff :) appreciated the quick service and accommodation for our group! would recommend to anyone”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour – Luxury Car

11.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour – Luxury Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $350

Review of a private VIP Chichen Itza tour from Playa del Carmen with an early start, luxury car, cenote swim, Valladolid lunch, and expert guides.

“Jose Manuel was a fantastic guide for our tour of Chichen Itza and the Oxman cenote. He was friendly and knowledgable and patiently answered all of our questions. Not only did we learn a lot, but we had fun doing it. After a mRead more”

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4H Luxury 44′ Catamaran All-Inclusive in Tulum & Playa del Carmen

12.4H Luxury 44′ Catamaran All-Inclusive in Tulum & Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Private 44-foot catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to In-Ha reef with snorkeling, open bar, lunch, fishing, and room for 15.

“Overall it was a good experience. There were just a few things that needed improving. There were ants in the kitchen area. I think it is time for extermination. The boat needs a little updating, but still comfortable. The food was good and plenty of it. The staff was nice and made sure we were taken care of. Also, it is important to say that prior to the trip, I communicated with the staff often and they responded promptly and was able to accommodate my requests.”

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Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

13.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Explore Dos Ojos and its bat cave on a private snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen or Tulum, with gear, early pickup, and Mayan lunch.

“Juan and Carlos were the best hosts I’ve ever had. This was my friends and I favorite excursion while in Tulum. He stayed with me and my friend while we were in the Cenotes due to a lack of confidence with swimming in deep water. Also, he gave us a nice tour throughout the Cenotes and just the location. We loved him a lot! If you can, book with Juan aka JJ and Carlos for a memorable and great experience!”

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Tulum All Inclusive 4h – Luxury 58′ Azimut Yacht

14.Tulum All Inclusive 4h – Luxury 58′ Azimut Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review the 4-hour private Azimut yacht from Puerto Aventuras, with snorkeling, chef-prepared lunch, premium drinks, and attentive service.

“Vicky from “the office” and the yacht experience was amazing! Sweet, funny and accommodating. She made sure our whole group was taken care of and we all had what we needed. Her entire crew was so kind and helpful. We had such a great time!”

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VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

15.VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Visit Tulum before the crowds, choose a private Dos Ojos cenote, and enjoy lunch with hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen or Tulum.

“Great trip! Our guide, Chris, was knowledgeable and provided us with interesting facts about the Mayan ruins & Cenotes. The Mayan meal was delicious. We look forward to future trips with this company & appreciated the private tour with only our four family members rather than a large group tour. Well worth the money!”

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