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Chichen Itza Day Trip: Explore Ancient Wonders
4.1
292 Ratings
Tulum
Embark on a captivating day trip from Tulum to Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient wonders of this archaeological zone, including the Pyramid of Kukulcan and Temple of Warriors. Indulge in a delectable buffet lunch and take a refreshing dip in a stunning cenote.
Embark on a captivating day trip from Tulum to Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient wonders of this archaeological zone, including the Pyramid of Kukulcan and Temple of Warriors. Indulge in a delectable buffet lunch and take a refreshing dip in a stunning cenote.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ki’ichpam Xunaan - Explore Ki’ichpam Xunáan, a stunning cenote and cultural park inspired by Maya traditions, emphasizing inner beauty and harmony. Take advantage of free time to swim in the refreshing cenote waters, connect with nature, and immerse yourself in authentic local culture through traditional demonstrations and regional flavors.
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- Ki’ichpam Xunaan - Explore Ki’ichpam Xunáan, a stunning cenote and cultural park inspired by Maya traditions, emphasizing inner beauty and harmony. Take advantage of free time to swim in the refreshing cenote waters, connect with nature, and immerse yourself in authentic local culture through traditional demonstrations and regional flavors.
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Ki’ichpam Xunaan - Traditional Maya Buffet Lunch
Indulge in a delightful buffet lunch featuring regional Yucatecan and Mexican specialties, served in a picturesque natural setting within Ki’ichpam Xunáan Cultural Park. This relaxing stop provides the perfect chance to savor genuine local flavors while experiencing Maya culture and hospitality. Enjoy a delicious and traditional buffet lunch from a Yucatecan kitchen at the restaurant near the cenote. -
Chichen Itza - Be captivated by one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and learn about its history on a guided tour.
Discover the Temple of Kukulkan, also known as “El Castillo,” the circular observatory El Caracol, and The Great Ball Court, which is the largest playing field in Mesoamerica, to name a few of the structures. - Valladolid - Last but not least, Valladolid. We briefly visit this colonial town located in the heart of Yucatan. By the main square, you can purchase souvenirs from local artisans and see the Church of San Gervacio.
What's Included
- Visit to a sacred cenote
- Lunch
- Pickup and drop-off in Tulum Meeting Point Super Aki Store
- Certified bilingual guide
- Visit to a sacred cenote
- Lunch
- Pickup and drop-off in Tulum Meeting Point Super Aki Store
- Certified bilingual guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks during lunch (Classic Option)
- Government fees
- Life Vest Rental in the Cenote 5 USD per person ( Classic Option )
- Gratuities
- Drinks during lunch (Classic Option)
- Government fees
- Life Vest Rental in the Cenote 5 USD per person ( Classic Option )
Additional Information
Embark on an exceptional full-day journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, blending ancient Maya history, stunning natural landscapes, and genuine local culture.
Visit Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With a certified guide, uncover the mysteries of iconic landmarks like the Kukulcán Pyramid, the…
Embark on an exceptional full-day journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, blending ancient Maya history, stunning natural landscapes, and genuine local culture.
Visit Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With a certified guide, uncover the mysteries of iconic landmarks like the Kukulcán Pyramid, the Great Ball Court, and the Temple of the Warriors.
Proceed to Ki’ichpam Xunáan, a picturesque cenote and cultural park nestled in lush jungle. Relish free time to swim in the pristine waters and enjoy a traditional buffet lunch inspired by Yucatecan cuisine.
The adventure wraps up in Valladolid, a delightful colonial town and Pueblo Mágico celebrated for its vibrant streets, historic architecture, and genuine atmosphere.
This remarkable experience includes transportation, guided tours, cenote swimming, lunch, and the chance to explore the rich legacy of the Maya civilization and Yucatán’s vibrant traditions.
- Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability. They may have to ride on their parents’ laps if seats are not available
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, a hat, sunglasses, a swimsuit, a towel, an extra change of clothes and biodegradable sunscreen
Location
Súper Akí Tulum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(292 Ratings)
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Nataliab00
May 8, 2026
Was definitely a great experience! ✨ Had so much fun! - Was definitely a great experience! ✨ Had so much fun!
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Isioma_c
Mar 14, 2026
Great Mayan history tour - Rafael was great and knowledgeable. The driver was also very kind and drove safety. I really enjoyed the tour. I know a bit about Mayan history but this tour gave me so much more. And a visit to a world wonder! Can’t beat it.
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Nisha_k
Mar 13, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great tour – well organised and a fantastic experience - I had a really great experience on this tour and would definitely recommend it.
The pickup location was only about five minutes from my hotel in Playa del Carmen, which made the start of the day very easy and convenient. The tour guides were excellent – very friendly, knowledgeable and informative throughout the day. They did a great job explaining the history of the Mayan sites and also made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and looked after.
Chichen Itza itself was incredible to see in person and the guides shared lots of interesting information about the Mayan civilisation which made the visit even more meaningful.
The cenote was also a highlight for me. Swimming there was such a unique experience and something I’ll definitely remember from my trip. We also got to try some tequila and sample some local Mexican food, which was a nice cultural touch. It was also interesting learning about the Mayan community and their traditions.
I also met some really lovely people on the tour which made the day even more enjoyable.
Overall it was a long but very rewarding day and a great way to experience some of the most famous sights in the region. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
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Taylor_o
Mar 5, 2026
10/10 for culture and fun - This tour was so fun! Jose Luis was really fun and full of love and knowledge about the Mayan culture and people. My friend and I had a great day and enjoyed every stop. Bring a hat! Chichen Itzsa is hot and there isn’t a ton of shade.
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David_c
Apr 24, 2026
Great Excursion - Our tour guide Rhett was great! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the Mayan Culture. Swimming in the Cenote was fun. Visit to the Pyramid was hot but overall a great experience. Food was delicious. I gave a four star rating due to transportation. Shuttle was too small to accommodate all the passengers and their belongings for the trip. Our family was very uncomfortable due to tight space. Would recommend trip with the knowledge of cramped transportation.
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Kelli_m
Jan 30, 2026
A day full of variety - This was a 12 hour day and our guide Niza was a delight. The visit to the Chichen Itza was beyond expectation for size and interest. The cinote was magical. The Mayan cultural experience was a highlight - smudging, tequila, story telling and the lunch. The only downside was the short visit to the colonial town- it was crowded with tourist buses and over-rated.
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Ladonna_b
Feb 11, 2026
Wonderful experiences but tour is too long - There were several aspects of the trip. I really appreciated. First our guide, Jesus, was exceptionally knowledgeable in archaeology and my own traditions. Second, the cenote for swimming was beautiful and unique and comparison to other cenote we saw on this trip. And third period the experience at Chichen Itza and the knowledge of our guide was extremely valuable and a better understanding of the place.
The reason for my low review was for a couple of reasons. First, it seemed like the rhythm and timing of the tour stops was not well planned or how people actually want to spend their time on this tour. The tour of the cenote and the ruins felt rushed and less time than you would’ve wanted to spend. The stop at lunch, felt too long and felt like shopping was being imposed upon us. The stop at Valladolid felt unnecessary and added time onto a very long day. For us the tour was 13 hours
Likewise, at the ruins, it’s no fault of the tour operator, but the overrunning of such a sacred place by commercial merchants without regard to having a special area where they would operate makes the place, annoying and distracting when it should be sacred.
My recommendation would be if you are taking this tour from Tulum, find a tour that goes directly to the ruins and back without other stops.
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Martin_c
Dec 31, 2025
A very long day - Be warned it is a very long day. The stops at the Cenote and Chichen Itza are excellent. However, you also stop at a town which is pretty boring and the worst is lunch where you are dropped at a tourist trap for 2 hours and they try to extract money from you for cheap "local artifacts". The lunch was mid at best. Also the drive in the bus back at night was mildly terrifying.
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Charlotte_h
Mar 3, 2026
Do not book with this company. - Do not book this trip or any with this company! After waiting for an hour for our bus to turn up, we contacted to ask where it was, only to be told our trip had been cancelled due to lack of “availability”, even though the trip had been booked and CONFIRMED for months. At the bare minimum you’d expect them to let us know of the cancellation but they didn’t even do that, they waited until we reached out after waiting an hour to tell us it had been cancelled. Absolutely appalling and I still can’t believe this happened.
The only good part was the customer service advisor was quick and polite and we got a full refund.
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Davidfelipe_v
Mar 2, 2026
Is a tour of spots of massive tourism explotaition - The hole experience is definitely not the best if you like to take your time in each place and go at your own rhythm. The guide is always rushing you at every stop, all stops are packed with people, long lines and traffic so the time you really spend in the actual spots are less than 15 minutes. They do not count on all those dead times and they should adjust to real times.
The other annoying thing is that during the hole trip they milk your money for every single silly thing, for the cenotes they charge you apart 10 bucks for the life vest and every stop they are offering things as a additional cost. Also there is not a single stop where they do not exploit you at the end you can easily had paid three times more of what you initially paid for the tour at the beginning when you booked and that is exploitation of massive tourism and it is very frustrating. I hope they read all the reviews and modify many of their practices for a healthy tourism industry.
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