Chichen Itza Tour: Explore Mayan Heritage with Cenote Swim and Valladolid Visit

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Chichen Itza and the rich Mayan heritage on this day trip. Swim in a sacred cenote, explore Chichen Itza with a guide, visit Valladolid, and enjoy a regional lunch. Round-trip transfer included.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cenote Saamal - Enjoy a swim in this stunning sacred cenote of the Mayan Culture, where you can immerse yourself in its crystal-clear and refreshing waters. These cenotes, also known as “ojos de agua,” held great significance for the Mayans, both ceremonially and for survival.
  • Chichen Itza - Experience a guided tour of the Mayan Chichén Itzá…
What's Included
  • Pick up at your hotel from Cancun and Riviera Maya or meeting point near your location
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Free time in Chichen Itza
  • Swim in the incredible sacred Maya Saamal cenote
  • Typical regional buffet lunch
  • Brief visit to the main square of Valladolid
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Access fee to Chichen Itza (30 usd x adult / 5 usd x child) to be paid in cash on the tour day
  • Lockers and life jackets
Additional Information

Dive into a world wonder and Yucatan’s rich cultural heritage on a full-day outing, with stress-free return transportation available from your accommodations in Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya up to Tulum. The day features a swim in the stunningly sacred Maya Saamal cenote, a guided tour of Chichén Itzá (entry not included),…

Location
Smart Cancun by Oasis
Avenida Tulum
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kimberly_n
Apr 17, 2025
It was a long travel day... - It was a long travel day but worth it. The cenote was beautiful and fun. The water was warm and there’s a fun jumping point. The Mayan city felt more like a shopping center but the buffet was delicious. And love Chichén Itzá. It gets very hot but there’s lots to see. Our guides, Rodrigo and Alfredo, were awesome and had lots of knowledge and facts to share. Some areas felt rushed but I get we’re trying to see a lot in one day. Bring extra money for life jackets, locker, souvenirs, and entrance fee to Itza. Would recommend.
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Manuqc98
Feb 5, 2024
Brilliant - Very gratifying to have finally been able to discover this site that holds a great historical heritage of the Mayan culture, it is an unmissable experience in the Mexican Caribbean.
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Mcdonald23w
Jan 25, 2024
Wonderful day in Chichen - It has been a pleasure to be able to share this time with like-minded people who enjoy the Mayan culture as much as we do. We have toured the site both with the guide and individually and we have been shocked by the beauty of the vestiges, the cenote is a dream.
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Nuberuastur
Jan 24, 2024
You have to see it yourself - An unmissable stop on our visit to Cancun, previously we had already wanted to visit Chichen Itza but this time we coordinated everything to be able to visit this archaeological zone and it is really worth it.
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Albertocun
Jan 23, 2024
Super recommended - The best day we have had as a family in a long time, the trip was comfortable, perhaps a little long but we already knew what awaited us, the 3 stops are interesting, the cenote is beautiful, although without a doubt the best is the archaeological zone .
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Socrate141
Jan 22, 2024
Recommended, we hope to return soon - It was an incredible experience to be in one of the 7 wonders of the world with the warmth and friendliness of the guides Lalo and Tony who made our trip fun all the time. We recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to have a memorable time.
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Isabell
Oct 14, 2023
Awesome trip! - Bus was comfy and air conditioned, Rey was our guide and he was awesome! Very beautiful locations and a very fun trip, highly recommend!
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Viccz9427pi
Sep 7, 2023
Fantastic attention and kindness - The attention received by the staff has been fantastic, our guide Rudy really has knowledge of the place and the Mayan culture and kindly answers any questions you may have. We received everything that was advertised and were happy, we will definitely do it again.
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T5338nsbarbarag
Oct 24, 2024
Electric blanket ride with highlights in Mexico - Chichen Itza and the tour there were very interesting and recommended. Unfortunately, we were previously smuggled through two markets, which was absolutely unnecessary and took far too much time. Lunch was modest, but okay. I recommend choosing a shorter tour to Chichen Itza or clarify beforehand whether it is also a combined shopping trip. If crafts are already offered, the process of creation should also be visible. This would be interesting for the participants and would also ensure the authenticity of the products.
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Jonathannc257jh
Sep 7, 2023
Beware of extra fees. - The tour was fine albeit a bit long and unnecessarily drug out. My big issue is that there are hidden fees that are not advertised on this booking, 148$? Sure seems great! Wait til you get to the part where they split you up on bus tours and charge you another 200$ when I asked why I was being charged this they said “sorry it changed from the website” what are they talking about?? No clue! This was never even mentioned in the advertisement, and also beware there is another 60$ fee for the entrance, so in reality we spent 400$ USD for this entire trip. The problem isn’t the amount we spent, it’s the fact we felt very misled and scammed due to us being Americans and not speaking the language. Customer service was also zero help so if you’re booking this trip just beware of hundreds of extra fees. Also not to mention the shopping traps they take you to to try and empty your wallet. Overall was a bad experience, we saw chichen itza and the cenote and they were great, but you can find much cheaper and better options than this scam of a tour.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).