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Yucatán Adventure: Cenote, Ruins & Valladolid
4.5
121 Ratings
Cancún
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Yucatán on this Chichén Itzá tour. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a stunning cenote, and visit the charming colonial city of Valladolid.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Yucatán on this Chichén Itzá tour. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a stunning cenote, and visit the charming colonial city of Valladolid.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chichen Itza - Travel back in time by exploring the legendary ruins of Chichén Itzá, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With guidance from an expert, discover the mysteries of the magnificent Kukulkan Pyramid, the Great Ball Court, and the ancient Observatory. Gain insight into the remarkable ingenuity of the Maya…
- Chichen Itza - Travel back in time by exploring the legendary ruins of Chichén Itzá, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With guidance from an expert, discover the mysteries of the magnificent Kukulkan Pyramid, the Great Ball Court, and the ancient Observatory. Gain insight into the remarkable ingenuity of the Maya civilization and envision life in this vibrant center over a millennium ago.
- Ki’ichpam Xunaan - Experience the stunning Cenote Xunáan. Nestled within a lush jungle, this sparkling underground pool invites visitors to enjoy a refreshing swim in its waters. While relaxing, the guide will provide intriguing information about the formation of these enchanting freshwater caverns.
- Valladolid - Explore the delightful city of Valladolid. Wander through its historic main square, admire the 16th-century San Gervasio Church, and absorb the town’s colonial charm before heading back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Bilingual guided tour of Chichen Itza and Cenote Xunáan
- Admission to Cenote Xunáan
- Lunch
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visit to the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid with free time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hotel (if option selected)
- Bilingual guided tour of Chichen Itza and Cenote Xunáan
- Admission to Cenote Xunáan
- Lunch
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visit to the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid with free time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hotel (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Locker and mandatory life jacket rental at Cenote Xunáan
- Admission to Chichen Itza - $40 USD per adult and $6 USD per child
- Admission to Chichen Itza - Mexican citizens pay US$ 22 per adult and US$ 6 and per child
- Gratuities
- Locker and mandatory life jacket rental at Cenote Xunáan
- Admission to Chichen Itza - $40 USD per adult and $6 USD per child
- Admission to Chichen Itza - Mexican citizens pay US$ 22 per adult and US$ 6 and per child
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Set off on an unforgettable journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together. This incredible guided tour takes you to iconic landmarks, tranquil natural pools, and delightful towns that highlight the region’s unique allure.
The adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, taking you to the stunning,…
Set off on an unforgettable journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together. This incredible guided tour takes you to iconic landmarks, tranquil natural pools, and delightful towns that highlight the region’s unique allure.
The adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, taking you to the stunning, award-winning Cenote Xunáan. Nestled in lush jungle, this sparkling underground sinkhole invites you to enjoy a refreshing swim in its waters. As you unwind, your guide will share intriguing insights about the formation of these enchanting freshwater caverns.
Travel back in time as you explore the legendary ruins of Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, led by an expert guide.
As the day comes to a close, visit the charming city of Valladolid and immerse yourself in the town’s colonial charm before returning to your hotel.
This guided tour offers the perfect combination of history, culture, and relaxation.
- Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
- You must be 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
- You should bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, a swimsuit, a towel, and insect repellent.
- Hotel pickup is available from most hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya.
- You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation.
- You must contact Chichen Itza Sightseeing at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation.
- Pickup from Costa Mujeres hotels in only available on Mondays,Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Location
Crab House | The best seafood in Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(121 Ratings)
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E7289qjpaolac
Dec 4, 2024
Recommended trip - The experience and the tour guide was very good!! I would recommended it. The Mayan people in the cenote were very friendly and very welcoming. The guide in Chichén Itzá was amazing and very informative.
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Deja_w
Sep 24, 2024
Amazing - Our tour guide Sergio was so informative-Was a long day of travel, but all worth it. Would
Of like to do the Cenote after the ruins though- not before.
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Kellyro6986no
Jun 8, 2024
Worth it! - Our trip was fantastic! Pick up is a van that takes you to your charter bus. First stop is a cenote followed by a great lunch. Next Chichen Itza which beware is a hot stop. Bring sunscreen. Very informative. Last, a small town where we snacked on Mexican Crepes, Marquesitas. Very delicious. This trip is about 11 hours total but well planned and worth it!
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Wayne_s
Jun 18, 2024
Be Prepared, What I Wish I Knew Ahead of Time - Our guide Navarro got mad that some people on the bus wanted to sleep instead of listening to him frequently sermonize off topic. Be prepared for extended sales pitches both on the bus and at both the Hubiku Cenote and at Chichén Itzá. When you arrive at Hubiku, skip the sales pitch and head directly to the cenote. You might get a good ten minutes of having the cenote to yourself. Noticing all the bat guano falling into the cenote, we decided to skip swimming in it.
At Chichén Itzá Navarro wasted the first 20 minutes going over the Mayan Calendar (which should have been on the bus) and it turned out it was all designed show off the wares of one sales booth. That left us 20 rushed minutes to get photos once he was done showing us the rest of the monument.
We brought a hiking umbrella for the sun, drinks and snacks, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses which were all very helpful. We didn’t use the hotel towels, swimwear, waterproof cellphone holder and water shoes as we skipped swimming in the cenote. We should have brought bug spray and maybe some light ponchos. Don’t forget to bring cash for tips.
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Waynesweeney
Jun 18, 2024
Be Prepared, What I Wish I Knew Ahead of Time - Our guide Navarro got mad that some people on the bus wanted to sleep instead of listening to him frequently sermonize off topic. Be prepared for extended sales pitches both on the bus and at both the Hubiku Cenote and at Chichén Itzá. When you arrive at Hubiku, skip the sales pitch and head directly to the cenote. You might get a good ten minutes of having the cenote to yourself. Noticing all the bat guano falling into the cenote, we decided to skip swimming in it.
At Chichén Itzá Navarro wasted the first 20 minutes going over the Mayan Calendar (which should have been on the bus) and it turned out it was all designed show off the wares of one sales booth. That left us 20 rushed minutes to get photos once he was done showing us the rest of the monument.
We brought a hiking umbrella for the sun, drinks and snacks, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses which were all very helpful. We didn’t use the hotel towels, swimwear, waterproof cellphone holder and water shoes as we skipped swimming in the cenote. We should have brought bug spray and maybe some light ponchos. Don’t forget to bring cash for tips.
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Explorer33079047366
Apr 5, 2024
Beautiful and varied tour… - A varied round trip with cooling off in a cenote, the absolute highlight Chichén Itzá, and the ad-on Valladolid. Swimming in Hubiku was a great experience. The restaurant and bar that goes with it was amazingly good. A visit to Chichén Itzá is a must for every visit to Yucatan. It was damn hot though. So definitely remember sun protection, appropriate clothing and water. You could have saved yourself the visit to Valladolid.
Of course the tour takes you past lots of stalls, everything is designed for tourism. And of course the people there want to sell you something, after all they earn their living from it. But in the end it's still up to you whether you invest a few dollars or pesos in souvenirs. So just ignore it and soak up the impressions, then it's a top tour!
Big praise to the excellent tour guide Sergio!
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Ncmono
Mar 28, 2024
Worth the time on the bus - Navarro the tour guide was excellent. He added so much to the whole day. It's deathly hot in all 3 places but the Chichén Itza tour lasts quite a while and I thought I may pass out a few times. The food was fine but the staff were very pushy about getting tips and the amount of people trying to sell you things at Chichén Itza is disgraceful. All in all well worth the 14 hour day but be prepared!
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Ioanas753
Oct 29, 2024
Visit Maya in French - Very difficult to have the agency before departure. Several messages without reply. Excursion in French... we can do better. Usual program: pick-up, 2-3 hours drive. Cenote and meals on site stile canteen! If you have already made a cenote it turns out to be a bore not possible this part. We're trying to sell you Mayan souvenirs! After chichen itza... 1h45 too short in my opinion, as there were not many French we could listen to the French guide. After another waste of time with the visit of Valladoid where we take you to try to get you bought in some shops. And another three hours drive, so that at the end we can still handle tips. In my opinion too long and too much selling in bad taste. We can do anything in half the time...
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Yifan
Feb 13, 2025
Take another tour - We got stuffed in a cramped 12 seat van for 5 hours of travel. Seats were uncomfortable, no knee room at all. Got sick from the guy coughing all over us in the back. No water or anything was provided. Lots of sell jobs at the cenote, took 25 min to walk through the souvenirs with around 40 min at the cenote itself. About 40 min for lunch, consisted of pasta, salad, tacos, soup and jello. Chichen itza was full of vendors selling over priced souvenirs. The tour guide Ismael explained for quite a long time leaving only about 40 min to roam. Wish we had more time to look around, there was a whole section we missed because we ran out of time. Valledoid was okay, but more sell jobs there with tequila tasting. About 30 min to look around the main square. Driving back in the sunset, driver was going like 170km/h and using the oncoming lane to pass. Not sure if that's safe or legal but I guess you get what you pay for? Would not recommend this tour company.
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Andreass8862xc
Dec 11, 2024
never picked us up and is now refusing to refund - We paid for the premium package with hotel pick up and they said we had to be picked up at the security booth at 740 am which is about a 20 minute walk from the entrance of the resort. (we asked our hotel about this and they said they allow those buses to come in)
Anyway - we were waiting at the front and a car picked us up and brought us to another meet up point and none of their buses were there. we called and they said we missed the bus. the whole time coordinating as well they couldn't understand English. We had a local help us communicate with them and they wouldn't help because we missed the pick up.
now i am trying to request a refund since we never got picked up or went on this tour and i am getting no responses. even our travel agent was trying to contact them and they refused to help.
stay away from this company and book with a different company!
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