The 15 Best Costa Maya Tours

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

/ August 12, 2026

1.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Half-day Chacchoben Mayan ruins from Costa Maya, with optional Playa Mahahual beach club time, guided history, and round-trip transport.

“We had some rocky seas that prevented our ship from actually making it to Costa Maya. We found out the morning before we were supposed to arrive but just outside of the 24 hour window. Since we didn't buy the Internet on our cruise, we were planning on calling once we got to our detour port (cozumel). We did not expect a refund since we were outside the refund window, just wanted to let them know so they weren't waiting on us. Once we got to some wifi, I got an email saying that we got a full refund. They must have heard that we were not going to make…”

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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

/ August 12, 2026

2.Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Top rated

A time-smart Costa Maya shore trip to Chacchoben, with A/C transport, admission included, and guides who make Mayan ruins feel real.

“We had awesome guides, great information and well taken care of! He had so many details, was great to take pictures for us, and answered all our questions, as well made it easy to understand! They treated us with fresh pineapple on the way back, which was delicious! Definitely recommend and would use them again!”

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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

/ August 12, 2026

3.7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Small-group Bacalar Lagoon swim with 7 colors water, cenotes, pirate-channel stories, and lunch plus drinks from Costa Maya.

“Communication was clear & proactive where to meet once getting off of our cruise ship. Our guide, Juan, was friendly & knowledgable. It takes approximately an hour to get to Bacalar & the lagoon, but the vehicle we road in was new & comfortable which was nice. There was a group of 12 of us in the van. Our driver Manuel drove safely & kept us on time. We had about 2 hours in the lagoon after a short boat ride to a good swimming area. Juan made us delicious Palomas & cut up fresh pineapple— Juan played music while everyone enjoyed swimming in the fresh water lagoon. The water…”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

/ August 12, 2026

4.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

Chacchoben Mayan ruins and Mahahual beach from Costa Maya, guided in English or Spanish with drinks and jungle wildlife spots.

“We had a lovely experience with J-C. We felt taken care of and had a very informative tour with the company. There were 4 adults and 4 teenagers in our group and we all had a fun experience. Thanks!”

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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

/ August 12, 2026

5.One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Explore Chacchoben Mayan ruins and Bacalar Lagoon in one cruise-friendly day, with a certified guide, lunch, and kayaks included.

“Take this excursion! You will have NO regrets. Erick was an amazing tour guide on the bus that brought us there. It was easy to find, they provided great information, water, and had umbrellas for when it started randomly Pouring! We were the only group with umbrellas - they were so prepared. The ruins were so cool and I felt like we got an authentic tour with insightful facts. The lagoon lunch and drinks were so delicious and refreshing and then we had the option to swim or relax- we napped on a lounge chair on the pier. The food was delicious!!!! Then I asked if we could stop and…”

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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

/ August 12, 2026

6.Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon cenotes in one day from Costa Maya, with small group tours, drinks, and lunch included.

“Juan is #1!!!! Best tour guides and drivers! After the maze of the port staff was right there to great use with a beer and water! We get into an air conditioned van and take off! Staff ensured we arrived at port on time for our cruise btw! Juan and other staff were extremely sweet and feed us amazing tequila reposado from a local distillery :). The beer was okay and wise there was more of it! The food at the end was AMAZING! Don’t be scared to order more on your own dime. All around 10 out of 10!!! Thank you Juan 😁😁👌💯🔥🇮🇹”

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Mahahual Snorkeling Adventure: Turtle Encounter

/ September 30, 2026

7.Mahahual Snorkeling Adventure: Turtle Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Mahahual turtle snorkeling in a shallow reef lagoon with two snorkel stops, small groups, gear provided, 90 minutes, $32.

“Boat was a little old, but the snorkeling equipment was high quality and the experience overall was fantastic! The location is fantastic, since the snorkeling is on a barrier reef, the waves are small and the coral is close to the surface and easy to see without diving. Our guide was great and was especially good at helping those who hadn't snorkeled before feel comfortable. We found sea turtles and saw much more. Fresh pineapple afterwards was also a nice touch.”

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Private beach, all inclusive.

/ September 30, 2026

8.Private beach, all inclusive.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Private Costa Maya beach day with lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and Wi-Fi, plus a secluded reef for calm water.

“For first-timers on this excursion, the walk from the cruise port seems to take forever, but once you get to the meeting point, it's smooth sailing! The drive is about 20 mins and Mexico bumpy, but in a vehicle with AC. Trust the process and, before you know it, you'll be on a private beach with wonderful personal attention! This was our third booking and Theresa spoiled us, as always! Yes, there was seaweed, but that's common along the Mexico shore right now. It was calm enough for kayaks, but we preferred to lounge in the sun, search for shells, and enjoy good company. AWESOME homemade margaritas, ceviche, guacamole, and…”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

/ September 30, 2026

9.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Half-day Chacchoben Mayan ruins trip from Costa Maya with a native guide, AC transport, snacks and drinks, plus local fruit stops.

“Excellent experience all around. Great communications prior and during excursion. All staff were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Drive to the ruins was in a very nice air conditioned shuttle. Complimentary cold water, soda and beer were available. We also stopped at a pineapple stand and a salsa/ hot sauce place and had the option for a free tequila tasting. Plenty of bathroom breaks were provided. Guides were extremely informative and engaging. Do not hesitate to book!”

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Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles

/ September 30, 2026

10.Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Snorkel Costa Maya reef with a small guided group, hunt sea turtles and rays, plus GoPro photos and an included beach club stop.

“Easy taxi ride from the port. We had a 2:30 pm reservation but they werw able to get us in early, very nice. 30 mn snorkeling and our guide took pics of us to capture the experience. The crew were friendly and the whole time we had a blast. We ate at the beach club afterwards, very good food too! Highly recommend this trip if you wanna snorkle and have 45 mns to an hour to spare.”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

/ September 30, 2026

11.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins plus a local Costa Maya village visit, with small-group vibes, bilingual guides, and honey pineapple along the way.

“This was a private tour for our group of 6. Carlos was just awesome! He is so knowledgeable and had so much information to share. One of our party had issues walking, he was in no rush and slowed down so we could all enjoy the morning. We even saw spider monkeys! I have already recommended this to someone traveling in the area. Great value and great day.”

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Salsa & Salsa cooking lessons + Beach day

/ September 30, 2026

12.Salsa & Salsa cooking lessons + Beach day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Learn to make salsa and guacamole in Costa Maya, then enjoy beach club time with open bar and a salsa dance lesson.

“Fun event right on the beach with people that really know how to make salsa and guacamole. Getting out of the Costa Maya Port was a little difficult. But you just need to find the taxi area and have them take you to the Pancho's Bar and Restaurant about 2 miles away. It's right on the beach. Pancho paid the taxi driver for our trip there.”

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Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included

/ September 30, 2026

13.Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Two-tank SCUBA reef tour in Costa Maya near the cruise port, with gear included and a small-group feel for certified divers.

“Good experience all the way around. The fresh pineapple after each dive was a nice touch too. Thank you!”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

/ September 30, 2026

14.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Small-group Costa Maya tour to Chacchoben Mayan ruins, guided 2-hour walk, A/C van, entry and drinks included.

“This was an excellent small-group tour to the Chacchoben ruins. The van pickup was right outside the Costa Maya cruise port gate, an easy walk from the ship. Our guide, Octavio, was fantastic — personable and knowledgeable. He brought the history of the Maya to life and answered all our questions. The ruins themselves are impressive and beautifully nestled in the jungle. The small group size made the experience intimate and flexible, much better than a crowded bus tour. I highly recommend this specific tour for a smooth visit to Chacchoben from the cruise port.”

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