Chichen Itza, Yucatecan Buffet, Cenote Saamal and Valladolid

1. Riviera Maya
   3h
   The day starts with pickup in, either from your accommodation or from the meeting point confirmed for your reservation. After travelers are welcomed by the team and everyone is on board, the journey begins toward Yucatan and the Chichen Itza area.
   
   This first part of the route is the transition from the Caribbean side of the region into a day focused on Maya heritage, local flavors, cenote waters, and colonial scenery. Travelers can use this time to get comfortable before reaching the main cultural stops of the experience.
2. Chichen Itza
   3h
   Before entering Chichen Itza, the route includes a brief stop near nearby points of interest. During this part of the experience, travelers will also have buffet lunch at a local restaurant close to the archaeological area, with regional dishes and traditional Mexican flavors available.
   
   After lunch, the group will continue with the guides toward the entrance of Chichen Itza. Inside the site, travelers will enjoy an approximately 1 hour guided visit through one of the most important ancient Maya cities, learning about its temples, architecture, cultural relevance, and the way this civilization lived.
   
   Once the guided tour is finished, travelers will have about 1 hour of free time to explore the site at their own pace, take photos, walk through the area, and enjoy the atmosphere of this world famous archaeological landmark.
3. Cenote Saamal
   3h
   After the archaeological experience, the tour continues toward Cenote Saamal (It will take approximately 1 hour to get there), a beautiful freshwater cenote surrounded by the natural landscapes of Yucatán. This part of the day adds a refreshing change of rhythm after exploring stone temples, open plazas, and ancient history.
   
   Cenotes held special meaning in ancient Maya culture, often connected with sacred beliefs and the natural world beneath the surface. At Cenote Saamal, travelers will have time to enjoy the clear waters, swim, cool off, and take in one of the most unique natural settings of the peninsula.
   
   At the end, we will head to the beautiful historic city of Valladolid; the return trip will take approximately 1 hour.
4. Valladolid
   1h
   The final stop takes travelers to Valladolid, a charming colonial city known for its colorful streets, peaceful atmosphere, traditional architecture, and rich Yucatecan identity. This visit brings a local and cultural closing touch to the day after the ruins and cenote.
   
   Travelers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to walk around the area, take photos, admire the colonial surroundings, and enjoy the authentic character of this historic town before beginning the return journey.
5. Riviera Maya
   3h
   After the visit to Valladolid, travelers will board the transportation again for the return toward the Riviera Maya. This final part of the experience closes the day with time to rest after a full route through Maya history, regional cuisine, refreshing cenote waters, and colonial charm. The return trip to Riviera Maya hotels are approximately 2 hours.

Pickup details

We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour.

Areas to which the transportation service applies:

CANCUN:
- Downtown Cancun
- Hotel zone
- Puerto Juarez
- Playa Mujeres
- Costa Mujeres
- Puerto Cancun

PUERTO MORELOS:
- Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket

PLAYA DEL CARMEN:
- Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies)
- Hotel zone
- Playacar
- Dorado Royale
- Playa Paraiso
- Punta Maroma
- El Caracol
- Paa Mul

RIVIERA MAYA:
- Puerto Aventuras
- Xpu Ha
- Akumal
- Chemuyil

TULUM:
- Downtown Tulum, hotel zone and metropolitan area: Only one meeting point applies within the city, Super Akí Tulum supermarket.
- Tulsayab
- Jacinto Pat
- Xcacel

NOTE:
Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.

NOTE 2:
Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.

NOTE 3:
The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are:
Cancun: 6:40 AM / 7:40 AM
Puerto Morelos: 7:30 AM / 8:30 AM
Playa del Carmen: 7:30 AM / 9:00 AM
Riviera Maya: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM
Tulum: 9:30 AM / 10:30 AM

The time that appears on your ticket (7:00 AM) is the general pick-up time in Cancun, where your buses depart and pick up.

If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point.

You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Luggage can only be taken on this tour when our team confirms it in advance and the vehicle assigned to your reservation has enough available space. If you need to bring luggage, please contact us before the service date so we can review your transportation arrangement. Please note that luggage approval is not automatic and space cannot be guaranteed.
• Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security restrictions that prevent visitors from entering with backpacks or luggage. We recommend bringing only the necessary personal items for the visit, ideally small belongings that can be carried in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some exceptions may be allowed, such as diaper bags, but the final decision belongs to the security staff at the site. We cannot take responsibility for items that are denied entry. For this tour, travelers may leave their belongings inside the transportation vehicle while visiting the scheduled stops.
• For security reasons, travelers may only return to the transportation vehicle when the guide or staff indicates the official boarding time. Guests cannot enter the vehicle ahead of schedule or remain inside while the rest of the group is away, since personal belongings from other travelers may be stored there. This rule helps protect everyone’s items during the tour.
• Group transportation vehicles and seats are assigned according to the day’s operation and availability. Guests cannot choose a specific bus, minibus, or seat through the platform, in person, or with our staff. Our team will always try to help travelers ride comfortably, but we cannot reserve, block, or guarantee any particular seat or vehicle.
• If you are traveling with friends, relatives, or another group under a separate reservation and would like to ride together, please let our team know in advance so we can review the possibility. We will do our best when all travelers depart from the same accommodation, although it is not guaranteed. If the pickup points are in the same city but at different hotels, we may try to coordinate it, but it is still not guaranteed. If the reservations depart from different cities, this arrangement cannot be managed.
• This tour only offers pickup in the cities and areas listed in the Transportation section. Travelers cannot join the group directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the approved pickup zones. For example, meeting the group at Chichen Itza using your own car is not allowed. Requesting pickup from a hotel within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible. For safety, communication, and proper organization, all travelers must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board our transportation, and complete the required check in process before the tour begins.
• If your reservation does not yet include a confirmed hotel or meeting point, you must send this information to our team before the cutoff time on the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the latest time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. You may share the information through any available contact channel. After this cutoff, last minute pickup arrangements can no longer be made. If the hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the reservation will automatically be moved to the next available date. This change has no cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the automatic rescheduling applies, the booking is no longer eligible for a refund.
• The durations shown in the itinerary represent the full time assigned to each segment of the experience. This may include driving between locations, time spent at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These durations should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please review the itinerary for the approximate timing details of the experience.
• Our team works hard to keep the tour as close as possible to the planned schedule, but timing also depends on travelers being ready at the assigned pickup time and returning punctually at every stop. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the day organized by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a very small delay can accumulate throughout the day and affect the overall schedule.
• The box lunch included in this experience is a fixed option. It is served as part of the standard meal service and cannot be changed or adapted for special diets, food restrictions, or personal food preferences.
• This tour requires a considerable amount of walking. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for moving around during the day.
• Lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet, and travelers may choose from the food options available. The buffet includes vegetarian options, but it is not currently adaptable for other specific dietary requirements.