Guided Day Tour to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Swim and Valladolid

Duration13h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 49 travelers

Overview

Discover the ultimate Chichén Itzá adventure, seamlessly combining history and culture for an unforgettable day.

Your journey begins with a haslee-free pick up, followed by a scenic bus ride through the captivating landscapes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Along the way, our certified guides will captivate you with fascinating insights into the region’s rich heritage.

Delight your palate with a traditional Mayan buffet lunch, offering a variety of regional specialties to immerse you in the local flavors. At Chichén Itzá, explore this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site on a guided tour, gaining deep historical knowledge. You’ll also have free time to wander, snap photos, and connect with the ancient wonders.

Recharge at the tranquil Saamal cenote, a breathtaking natural oasis where you can swim or simply enjoy the serene beauty of the surroundings.

As a bonus, visit the enchanting colonial town of Valladolid. Walk its charming cobblestone streets, admire its stunning architecture.

Options

Upgrade to PLUS Tour

PLUS Tour: With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus throughout the tour, 1 bottle of water per person in archaeological zone.

Upgrade to DELUXE Tour

DELUXE Tour: With this option you add: Drinks on board the bus, 1 bottled water in archeological zones, Box lunch, 2 drinks in restaurant.

Classic Tour

Classic Tour: Round trip by bus, guided tour and free time in Chichén Itzá, swim in a cenote, visit to valladolid, and mexican buffet.

What's included

Brief visit to the historic city of Valladolid, Yucatán
Certified guides with knowledge of archaeology and Mayan culture
Shared transportation service with round trip included
Ride in panoramic buses or minibuses with air conditioning
Buffet meal featuring a wide variety of traditional regional dishes
Visit to Saamal Cenote, where swimming is allowed
Bilingual guided visit to Chichen Itzá, followed by free time

Drinks in the restaurant or lifejackets for cenote
Entrance taxes for archeological zone and cenote (765 MXN per taveler)

What to expect

Tulum
3h

The route begins in Tulum with pickup from the meeting point confirmed for your reservation. Once travelers are on board, the day leaves the Caribbean coastline behind and moves inland toward Yucatan, where Chichen Itza, cenote waters, local flavors, and colonial scenery shape the experience.

This first transfer gives the group time to settle in before reaching the cultural heart of the itinerary.
Chichen Itza
3h

Before entering Chichen Itza, the itinerary may include a brief stop near nearby points of interest. During this stage of the day, travelers will also stop at a local restaurant close to the archaeological area to enjoy a regional buffet lunch with traditional Mexican dishes.

After lunch, the group will continue with the guides toward the entrance of Chichen Itza. Inside the archaeological site, travelers will join an approximately 1-hour guided visit through one of the most important ancient Maya cities in Mexico.

The guide will share context about the city’s history, architecture, cultural relevance, and the way daily life developed during the Maya period. Once the guided explanation is complete, guests will have about 1 hour of free time to walk through the site independently, take photos, and experience this landmark at their own pace.
Cenote Saamal
3h

After the archaeological visit, the day changes from ancient stone structures to freshwater nature. The group will travel approximately 1 hour to reach Cenote Saamal, a natural cenote surrounded by the landscapes of Yucatan.

Cenotes were deeply meaningful in ancient Maya culture and were often connected with sacred beliefs and the hidden natural world below the surface. At Cenote Saamal, travelers will have time to swim, refresh themselves in the clear water, and enjoy one of the peninsula’s most characteristic natural settings.

After the cenote visit, transportation continues toward Valladolid. The drive takes approximately 1 hour.
Valladolid
1h

The final visit takes place in Valladolid, a historic colonial city known for its colorful streets, traditional architecture, calm atmosphere, and strong Yucatecan identity.

Travelers will have approximately 30 to 45 minutes of free time to explore the area, take photos, walk through the surroundings, and enjoy the local character of this charming town before starting the return route.
Tulum
3h

After Valladolid, travelers will board the transportation again for the return to Tulum.

The drive back takes approximately 2 hours, offering time to rest after a full day that combined Chichen Itza, a regional buffet, Cenote Saamal, and the colonial atmosphere of Valladolid.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The designated meeting point for this excursion is Starbucks Tulum DT. We will meet there daily at 9:30 AM to begin boarding.

All travelers with confirmed reservations will be checked in and listed for the tour before boarding the bus. Our guide will call out each participant’s name.

End point

The designated meeting point for this excursion is Starbucks Tulum DT. We will meet there daily at 9:30 AM to begin boarding.

All travelers with confirmed reservations will be checked in and listed for the tour before boarding the bus. Our guide will call out each participant’s name.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Large bags, suitcases, or extra luggage are not automatically accepted on this tour. They can only be brought if our team approves the request before the service date and if the vehicle assigned to your reservation has enough available space. Travelers who need to bring luggage must contact us in advance so the transportation setup can be reviewed. Space is limited, and authorization is subject to the operation of the day. Approval should never be assumed.
Since April 21, 2026, archaeological sites in Mexico have applied security rules that restrict entry with backpacks, luggage, and similar belongings. For the visit, we recommend carrying only essential items. The most practical option is to bring small belongings that can fit in your pockets or in a compact personal bag. Some items, such as diaper bags, may be considered exceptions, but the final decision is made directly by the security personnel at the entrance. We are not responsible for any item that is refused by the archaeological site. During this tour, travelers may leave belongings inside the transportation vehicle while completing the scheduled visits.
Access to the bus or minibus is only allowed at the official boarding time announced by the guide or staff. Guests may not enter the vehicle ahead of schedule, and they may not remain inside while the rest of the group is away. This rule is applied because other travelers may have belongings stored inside the vehicle, and controlled access helps protect everyone’s personal items.
Transportation units and seats are assigned by the operations team according to availability, route planning, group size, and the needs of the day. Guests cannot select a specific bus, minibus, seat, row, or space through the platform, at pickup, or directly with staff. Although our team will always try to keep the ride comfortable, no exact vehicle or seat can be reserved, blocked, or guaranteed.
If you are traveling with friends, relatives, or another group under a different booking, please notify us before the tour date if you would like to travel together. When all travelers depart from the same accommodation, our team may try to coordinate the request, although it is not guaranteed. If the pickup points are in the same city but at different hotels, we may review the possibility, but traveling together still cannot be assured. Reservations departing from different cities cannot be coordinated in the same vehicle.
This tour only includes pickup from the cities and zones listed in the Transportation section of the product. Travelers cannot join the experience directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction on the itinerary, or at any location outside the approved pickup coverage. For example, arriving at Chichen Itza in your own vehicle to meet the group is not permitted. Pickup from a hotel within the listed service area, such as Moon Palace Resort, may be possible depending on the coverage shown for the tour. For safety, communication, and proper organization, every traveler must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup point, board the official 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, this information must be sent to our team no later than the day before the tour. From Monday to Saturday, the cutoff time is 21:50 hrs, GMT-5. On Sundays, the cutoff time is 8:00 PM, GMT-5. The information may be sent through any available contact channel. After the cutoff time, last-minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If the required hotel or meeting point is not received on time, the reservation will automatically move to the next available date. This change has no additional cost, fee, or penalty. However, once the automatic rescheduling has been applied, the booking will no longer be eligible for a refund.
The durations shown in the itinerary describe the full time assigned to each segment of the route. These times may include transportation between locations, the visit itself, activity time, boarding, organization, and the time needed to continue or return along the itinerary. They should not be interpreted as the exact amount of time spent only inside each attraction. Please use the itinerary as an approximate guide to the overall flow of the day.
Our team works to keep the experience as close as possible to the planned schedule. However, the timing of the tour also depends on guests being ready at pickup and returning on time at every stop. Traffic, road conditions, and route-related delays may also affect the schedule and are outside our control. Please follow the meeting times indicated by the guide and respect the time assigned at each location. Even a very small delay can accumulate during the day and affect the rest of the operation.
The box lunch included with this experience is a fixed standard option. It cannot be changed, replaced, or adapted for dietary needs, food restrictions, allergies, personal preferences, or special requests.
This experience includes a considerable amount of walking. Comfortable shoes and practical clothing are recommended so travelers can move around more easily throughout the day.
Lunch is served as a regional Mexican buffet. Travelers may choose from the food available at the restaurant, including vegetarian options. At this time, the buffet cannot be customized for other specific dietary requirements, restrictions, allergies, or personal meal preferences.

Cancellation policy

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

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