Chichen Itza & Cenote: Yucatán's Hidden Gems
4.3
512 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the ancient Maya civilization with a full-day tour of Chichen Itza and Valladolid. Explore the impressive archaeological site, swim in a cenote, and indulge in a traditional lunch.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kaua - Begin your journey with a cultural experience before visiting Chichen Itza. Immerse yourself in Maya traditions, observe artisans crafting stone works, enjoy handmade corn tortillas, and taste Xtabentun, a local beverage. Receive a blessing from a Maya shaman. To maximize your visit, special bracelets will be provided for entry to Chichen…
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What's Included
  • Lunch (regional buffet)
  • Pick up & drop-off, transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional certificated bilingual guide
  • All Taxes & Fees, no extra or hidden charges
  • Guided visit to Chichen-Itza & free time there
  • Lifejackets in the cenote
  • Swimming in the stunning Oxman cenote, located near the old Hacienda
What's Not Included
  • Drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you explore two of the Yucatán’s most remarkable treasures! The journey starts at Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. As you explore this ancient Maya city, be captivated by the iconic Kukulkan Pyramid, a true wonder of architecture and astronomy, and the impressive Temple of Warriors, adorned…

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Location
Smart Cancun by Oasis
Avenida Tulum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z7592eitonyd
Dec 25, 2025
Impressive and Worthwhile - Seeing the Mayan pyramids and other archeological sites was very impressive. Our tout guide, Manny, was also very knowledgeable about Mayan culture and made everything worthwhile. The Cenote was also a magical experience and Valladolid was a very colorful town.
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Jungmee_h
Dec 24, 2025
It was informative and... - It was informative and fun at the same time. I wish we didn’t have to stop at souvenir shop before Chichen Itza because we came to same plaza for lunch. They could have combined lunch and souvenir to save time and maybe allow longer time in Chichen Itza.
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Mylien_m
Dec 23, 2025
Beware: Pick up and drop off is a bit chaotic. - Thank goodness I did not select a 5:AM pick up. I selected pickup at 8:AM and van was 15-20 minutes late from hotel. Another family was already in the van and they were on the van since 7:AM. We were brought to another location to meet up with the bus. Even with assigned seating it looks like the over booked. They moved the other family to another bus. Passengers on the bus had booked various packages, as some had rec’d wrist bracelets and rec’d additional beverages (the tour guide often got confused) We booked all inclusive tour that includes entrance fees and lunch. The tour itself was nice as was our lunch (beverages not included and you cannot bring outside beverages). Wish we had more time Chichen Itza, swimming in Cenote and Valladolid and less shopping. It’s still a good tour if you have limited time, plan on a 12 hr day.
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Angela_t
Dec 6, 2025
Great day at Chichen Itza - Was a very good trip. Julio was our tour guide for English and was funny, entertaining and informative about the entire trip. It was warm but very nice. It was almost overwhelming with all of the vendors at Chichen Itza. The cenote was amazing and refreshing. There were 73 steps to get down to it though with public changing areas there. Overall it was a great day and a lot of fun. The Mayan village was cool. Had a decent lunch there. Then went to a shopping area after. THERE ARE PLENTY OF CHANCES AND VENDORS EVERYWHERE along this trip with most selling the same stuff. Not sure I would do it again but it was a memorable experience to see and marvel at one of the 7 wonders of the world.
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Eva_s
Dec 1, 2025
Chichén Itzá in small group - Good guide who was incredibly interesting and knowledgeable. We were just four people + guide who told us about both fauna, history and present in Chitzén Nitzá. The baths in the cenota ik wedge were amazingly beautiful, exotic and chipper.
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Sherri_w
Nov 30, 2025
A Day with the Mayans. - The whole experience was amazing! Our guide, Simon's knowledge and passion really made the history of the Mayans next level and really brought it all to life. Our driver, Umberto did a great job of keeping us on time.
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Francis_a
Nov 18, 2025
No comment - We were picked up from the hotel in a van and taken to a meeting place. Be ready to pay for the use of the washroom. From there we boarded a bigger bus. The guide was bilingual. And it was my opinion that only 15% of the commentary was in English. We managed though. Be ready to be asked for tips every step of the way. The lunch was very good. We were taken to a museum with a detailed explanation about rocks etc. That was too long. We could have had more time at the Cenote. The bus was comfortable. The driver was excellent. It was a long but enjoyable day.
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Katie_l
Dec 27, 2025
Too long book something else! - This 12 more closely 13 hour excursion is way too long! They make too many stops! The first one is just a tourist trap trying to sell you stuff- there is enough of that at Chichen itza! Chichen Itza is amazing & worth the 2.5-3 hours it takes to get there! But the long trip home with 3 stops.. lunch which is just barely ok, the Cenote which is interesting but way over crowded, and Vallodidad which is a fun stop but not at the end of a long day! A trip with Chichen Itza & 1 stop is enough!
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Michelle_l
Dec 23, 2025
Tourist trap - It's a total "tourist trap. " The whole trip from beginning to end was about how much money they can get from you. I would not recommend this tour to anyone.
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Davidsl41fh
Nov 13, 2025
Shameless upsells and begging ruined the trip - 1. The tour guy gives a talk about how cool the Mayan calendar is. At first, I thought it was to give us some background about Chichen Itza, but no. It was to prime us so we'd be easy marks when they tried to sell us our "very own personalized Mayan calendar" for $30. Shame. 2. We were supposed to stop in a "Mayan village" to see Mayan crafts or something. We got a lengthy talk about how poor and destitute the Mayan people are and how the young Mayans have no future. Of course, we got a lecture on how important it is to buy their stuff. Then we get delivered to the Mayan village, which was nothing more than a tourist trap existing solely for the tour buses. 3. Before arriving at Chichen Itza we were warned about the mosquitos and how they carried deadly Dengue fever. Of course, for a small fee they would happily sell you bug spray.... 4. After Chichen Itza, we stopped back at the "Mayan village" for lunch. It was pretty standard cafeteria fare. Oh, you want to drink somthing with your complementary lunch? That's extra. 5. If all that wasn't enough, we were given a heart rending speech (again) about how poor the Mayan people are and how important it is to leave a healthy tip. And, no. I'm not exaggerating. 6. Of course, at the end of the trip, we were told in great detail how hard our bus driver worked and how important it is (yet again) to leave a healthy tip for him. All in all, the only communication provided by the tour providers consisted of attempts to upsell and begging for tips. Really shameful stuff.
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