Chichen Itza Tour: Explore Ruins, Swim in Cenote, Visit Valladolid

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Chichen Itza, swim in a stunning cenote, and explore the charming city of Valladolid on this full-day tour. Unforgettable experiences await in the Yucatan!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chichen Itza - Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and history of Chichen Itza on this tour, featuring a 45-minute guided tour of the ruins followed by one hour of free time to explore on your own. Learn about the fascinating history and significance of this ancient Mayan city as you stroll through its ruins and marvel at the intricate architecture…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Yucatecan Gastronomic Tour
  • 2 Bottles of water
  • On-board restrooms
  • Life vest and lockers at the Cenote
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

You’ll get an opportunity to discover the magnificent remains of Chichen Itza, a must-see archaeological site in Mexico, guided by an expert who can share intriguing details about its past and importance. Later, you can unwind and refresh at the extraordinary Cenote Ik Il, where you can dive into the pristine waters and soak in the verdant scenery….

Location
Starbucks Tulum DT
Carretera Cancún - Tulum
Our meeting point is outside the STARBUCKS TULUM located at the entrance of downtown Tulum.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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807reneei
Oct 25, 2024
I highly recommend! - Javier was great and the entire experience was wonderful. Learning more about this culture was beautiful and for every person that wants to grow more on their spiritual journey.
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663mariahh
Oct 25, 2024
Such a great time! - Javier Sánchez is an amazing tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and a great photographer. He is also very patient as we were late a few times and he responded very nicely. I would 100% recommend this tour and having Javier be your guide.
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Chris
Nov 8, 2022
Awestruck and amazed - We took this Excursion through Xcaret.com Adventura our guides were Eduardo, Jennifer and Ivan. This was a very full day of adventures. The knowledgeable guides were fantastic. The history and the Story of the Mayan people just amazed us. The History and the story continually unfolding during our professional tour. I would recommend this to everyone. Still awestruck. Gracios for sharing your day with us... Eduardo, Jennifer & Ivan From Christina & Keith Cornwall Elliott
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Patrickmh499xz
Apr 6, 2022
Amazing day with pyramids and a cool swim - What an excellent day! It was long, but quite amazing. The stop for shopping was not too long and we bought some nice obsidian pieces. Prices are always negotiable and there is always a "deal" there! They took credit cards which simplified things. Lunch was really quite nice for a buffet. Vegetarian options were limited (but I was eating the amazing tacos with carnitas, so it was not an issue). Drinks were not included, but were rather inexpensive. Note: They take your picture to sell you a bottle of the local liquor (which is really quite nice -- kinda like a Jagger shot, but sweet with the taste of local honey). Chichen Itza was just amazing. The scope of the place is just beyond what photos can convey. It was very, very hot and humid. Glad I had a wide brimmed hat (though you can buy one there). Vendors are very aggressive. Masks were supposedly required, though many were not wearing (given the oppressive heat, it was not surprising). The cenote was really fun. It is set up like a Colonial Era Bathhouse, but it is just a cool sunken lake with a waterfall literally falling into it. Bring a waterproof pocket for your cellphone to get pix. The water is cool, but it felt SOOO welcome after the hot day. The stop in Valladolid was really just to pick up some dinner for the trip back. We were certainly hungry after all the walking and swimming (and lunch was early). There is a "food court" with lots of options. Food there was just OK, but cheap and filling. It was a very long day and it took us a bit to get a taxi from the dropoff point (should have added the dispatch to WhatsApp). Guides were very funny and informative. They do press you for tips at the end of the day, so be sure to have some money on hand at the end of the day.
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Traveler17-ks
Jan 5, 2023
Unfortunately bad timing :( - The day we did this tour was when access to Chichen Itza became blocked, so we weren't able to go there. Instead went to an archaeological site and a different cenote. Still stopped at Valladolid, which was nice mainly just as a stop to use the restroom and stretch our legs. We just lucked out on going at the wrong time and appreciate that the tour was at least able to change plans last minute. If I ever do come back to the area, I'd probably do a private tour to just see Chichen Itza itself. Got some info on various history, etc. from the tour guide, but would like much more, and more detailed information, so will watch a good documentary or something to learn more about the area and Mayan history.
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Dreamer28509797312
Jun 12, 2021
So crowded and on large bus… - Mostly disappointed. The guides were friendly but the area was insanely crowded. There were so many guides yelling over each other it was hard to focus and then they all take turns clapping for the echo which also keeps you from hearing the info. It’s either super hot or raining there so they charge you to rent an umbrella. Come prepared. The cenote was beautiful and refreshing but also very crowded and you pay to rent the life vest. Overall it was ok but I’d find something else to do.
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Morkel_p
Jun 12, 2019
One driving infomercial - The trip was adequate. Stops at Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid was great. They should have used the time at the Mayan village (1.5h)and cut down Chichen Itza (2.5h) each by half an hour as we only had 40min for the cenote and 20min Valladolid. The busdriver left us twice standing for 10+Min outside in the blazing heat while he was sleeping in the aircon bus. Our bus arrived 30min late. The english speaking tour guide at Chichen Itza was useless and I got more info from google. Best would be to try a different tour as it was more sale of local produce than informative.
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