Day Trips from Cancun to Chichen Itza

Swim in stunning cenotes with crystal clear waters and learn about the ancient wonders of Chichen Itzá on this two-in-one tour. Visit the Market of a Thousand Columns, The Temple of the Jaguar, and the statue of Chacmool as you learn about Mayan culture from a guide. Sample delicious local cuisine at a neighborhood restaurant. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Chichen Itza is almost a 3-hour drive from Cancun. Skip the self-drive stress but enjoy the freedom of independent travel when you book your own private driver for a tour that's good for groups of up to eight. Learn what you're going to see as you travel, sipping on drinks as you go, then hit Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil and historic Valladolid. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Our tour begins in the archaeological area of Chichen Itza, famous worldwide for the play of light and shadow that in each equinox occurs on the steps of the pyramid basement known as The Castle and that is part of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Then we move on to the Yaax Kinn restaurant where you will enjoy an exquisite regional buffet and a Yucatecan folk dance while enjoying your fresh foods handmade and with traditional flavors from the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Later we visited the Suytun and Ikkil cenote so you can get an impression of its natural dimensions and know about its history. Here you can cool off and swim on its crystal clear waters. Finally we will visit the magical village of Valladolid, known for its gastronomy, the kindness of its people and its colorful houses.

Explore the amazing archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá, visit one of the most enigmatic, mystical and culturally rich places in Mexico, the sacred cenote with a refreshing adventure and the colonial city of Valladolid. Chichen Itza is one of the new 7 wonders of the world, home of one of the greatest cultures in the world, creators of its own system Numeric, extraordinary astronomers, creators of the ball game and builders of incomparable architectural works that catch you with their unique details. Fascinate you with the beautiful natural passages that the cenotes offer you in addition to refreshing yourself in its crystalline waters. You will visit either Chichikan Cenote or Noolha Cenote, depending on the day’s logistics. The delicious gastronomy of the region and its incomparable crafts and the journey through the colorful and colonial streets of Valladolid.

Enjoy the wonderful places that you can find in the Peninsula of Yucatan. Take this opportunity to discover a magical Chichén Itzá and learn more about the culture of this place. The history of the Mayan people will be shown during a night show, the light show will leave you amazed, and you will learn about the incredible mysteries that this pre-Hispanic culture had to tell. This tour includes the visit to one of the sacred cenotes more beautiful of the region. The cenote Hubiku is the perfect place to enjoy the contact with the nature and feel relaxed with the sounds of the jungle. There is a Mayan village where people tell about typical stories of the region, you will learn a lot about the Mayan culture. Learn more about the tequila, the traditional beverage of Mexico and enjoy the gastronomy of the region. Visit the colonial city of Valladolid and enjoy a peaceful walk around the colorful streets of this wonderful town. Book now and live this unique experience!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Cancun and see lots of different sides of Mexican and Maya history and culture on this guided tour of the Chichen Itza ruins, cenotes (natural pits filled with crystal blue water), and Valladolid city. With hassle-free hotel pickup and a buffet lunch included, the tour is utterly seamless. Note that backpacks are not allowed inside the archaeological site.

Chichen Itza sits roughly three hours from Cancun, and combining the archaeological site with a cenote swim, a stop in Valladolid, and a tequila tasting in a single day requires transport coordination that's difficult to manage independently. This full-day tour covers all four with a guide on hand throughout to provide helpful insights.

Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most important Mayan site in Mexico. Explore its temples and pyramids with an archaeologist on this fascinating cultural tour that also includes a stop in Hispanic-era Valladolid and a swim in the Xcajum cenote. Since you'll be spending more than five hours on the bus, it's imperative that you be looked after, so in addition to food, your package includes a waiter on board and drinks on the go.

Get to know one of the wonders of the modern world located near Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This guided tour takes you to see the pyramid temples and other monuments of Chichen Itza and the colonial city of Valladolid, and includes the opportunity to swim in one of the most popular cenotes in the Yucatan.

Get to know Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, with the help of an archaeologist on this luxury excursion. Pretty much everything you could need for the day is included: breakfast on the bus, a restaurant lunch with a welcome cocktail and two drinks, plus unlimited drinks on the go. You will also be able to swim in Xcajum (ticket office included), one of the best known cenotes in the Yucatan.

Save more than five hours of driving and enjoy insights from a certified guide by booking this full-day excursion to Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological site in the Yucatan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is time for a buffet lunch, a quick visit to the colonial city of Valladolid, and a swim in the deep and spectacular Xcajum cenote before returning to Playa del Carmen.

See the most wondrous locations in Chichen Itzá on this tour. En route, witness the magical city of Valladolid Yucatan, with a visit to the Inglesia De San Servacio. Several UNESCO world heritage sites await, with admission included so you can beat the queues at the Temple of Kulkulkan, Great Ball Court, and Temple of the Warriors. Later, you can admire the Xcajum, known as one of the largest cenotes of the region.

Enjoy the incredible and magic light and sound show. When the sun goes down, the god Kukulkan returns to the sacred land, at night the city of Chichen Itza is filled with light to show you on a journey and take you through the history, legend, tradition and legacy of the Mayan culture. Then, the cenote Hubiku will be waiting for you, discover this sacred place and swim in its mysterious and refreshing waters. Also, you will visit the Museum of Tequila, here, learn more about the process of the tequila and its history. Enjoy this tour visiting differrent places and learning more about the mayan culture. The first place is Valladolid, there you can walk around this almost magical city and buy sourvenirs.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this packed day trip visits Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and two cenotes from Cancun. After pickup in Cancun or elsewhere on the Riviera Maya, head to the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá, where you’ll explore with a guide and on your own. Then, swim in the waters of two Cenotes and tuck into a typical regional lunch. Finish the tour by exploring Valladolid, known for its Spanish colonial architecture.

Embark on a mesmerizing 13-hour adventure of a lifetime with this Chichen Itza night show experience. Be captivated by an extraordinary light show that unveils the magnificent tale of the Mayan Civilization. Begin your journey with a visit to the enchanting Hubiku Cenote, one of Yucatan's magical cenotes. Then, explore the colonial charm of the captivating town of Valladolid. Finally, prepare to be awe-struck as you arrive at the awe-inspiring Chichen Itza, one of the modern world's seven wonders.

Experience the enchantment of Chichen Itza after dark on this combo tour. You'll start with a visit to Cenote Hubiku, where you can swim in the waters. Enjoy a buffet lunch before continuing to the Don Tadeo Tequila Museum for a tour and tastings. From here, it's off to colonial Valladolid for a brief visit before heading to Chichen Itza for an enchanting sound-and-light spectacle.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this packed tour visits Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and a cenote in one day. After early morning pickup, head first to the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá, where you’ll explore with a certified guide. Then, swim in the waters of either Chichikan or Noolha Cenote in the jungle, and visit Valladolid, known for its Spanish colonial architecture, where you spend roughly half an hour.

Embark on a captivating journey through time on an enthralling full-day Chichen Itza adventure. This 12- to 14-hour tour will transport you to the heart of the Mayan civilization, where you'll explore the revered archaeological zone that has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to be awestruck by the magnificent Kukulcan Temple, one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. Amidst this enigmatic landscape, you'll encounter a multitude of fascinating structures.

Planning your own activities in Mexico can be a hassle—especially if you have to organize car rental and tickets. Save yourself from the stress with this exciting day trip that checks off one of Mexico’s most revered archeological sites—Chichen Itza, with admission included. On top of this, discover the natural beauty of cenotes, and stop at Valladolid too.

Around a 3-hour drive from Cancun, Chichen Itza is Mexico’s iconic sight. Skip the self-drive stress when you join this convenient tour, with a local guide to explain the role of ball games, pyramids, the calendar, and more. You’ll also visit Cenote Saamal, a beautiful sinkhole with stalactites and stalagmites, snap photos of the colorful houses in Valladolid city, and enjoy two meals with some drinks.

Maximize your sightseeing time on this full-day, private excursion from Cancun. Visit three key sights in the Yucatan Peninsula, all without stressing about transportation and logistics. First, visit Chichen Itza, one of the most important Maya archaeological sites. Next is Ik Kil, where you can swim in an authentic cenote, or cave pool. Then, enjoy a traditional Mexican buffet lunch before exploring the charming colonial town of Valladolid.

One of our top excursions in the mexican caribbean and the main reason is that this place its an icon and everybody who loves culture need to visit this place and really discover more about the magestic Mayan civilization. A full day with a lot of knowledge from our professional guides, nature with the marvelous cenote which actually is one of the best in the region and to finish your day you will have the opportunity of seeing Valladolid as part of the history of Mexico. If i need to tell you one place to visit definitely is this one.

If you don't like to wake up to early and looking for a cultural excursion, this is the best idea where you will have the chance of visit the only Mayan ruins that are in the middle of the jungle so you will have the experience when you are walking or driving your bike of seen the forest and breathing the most natural environment. Learn about the Mayan culture and how they still living nowadays and enjoy of a nice dinner with a unique sunset view from a lagoon that exist in the Mayan ruins.

This is a perfect to visit 3 of the most important mayan ruins we have in the area with a personalized and professional service. Wake up early and be ready to learn a lot about this beautiful culture with our professional guide who will meet you at your hotel and take you to the most cultural tour you will have in mexico. We don't stop for lunch since travel time we need to have enough time to enter into the mayan places but not worries a nice snack will be on board but also you can bring snacks from the hotel. This is a private excursion so you select your pick up and drop off time to continue enjoying of your hotel.