Day Trips from Tulum to Chichen Itza

It won’t come as a surprise that one of the New Seven Wonders of the World draws huge crowds. However, this private Chichen Itza tour whisks you to the archaeological site in the early morning, so you can explore before both the crowds and the temperatures reach their peak while benefiting from the undivided attention of your guide.

The Chichen Itza Night Show is a unique experience that takes you to the heart of Mayan civilization, combining stunning lights, sounds and visual effects. As the majestic pyramids and temples light up, a narrator guides you through the legends and mythology of the ancient Mayans, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere. This night show at Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites, is the perfect closure to a day exploring the Kukulkán Pyramid and other iconic monuments. An experience full of culture, history and technology, ideal for lovers of historical adventures!

UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza is practically mandatory for all travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula, but getting there from Cancun can make for a long day trip. Relax aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach equipped with a restroom, and break up the schedule with a cenote swim. Lunch plus a stop in Valladolid are included.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza by day and night with this day tour. Cool off with a swim at a cenote, refuel with a buffet lunch, and explore the colonial city of Valladolid. At Chichen Itza, see the grounds during the day and a spectacular evening light show.

Get an intimate glimpse of the Mexican Wonder of the World on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, with included hotel pickup for a hassle-free trip. Learn about the ancient city from your guide as you stroll its sprawling grounds, then widen your perspective of the region with an included visit to the Chichikan or Noolha Cenote and charming town of Valladolid.

Tackling Chichen Itza, two cenotes, and Valladolid in one day is difficult to do on your own. Skip the hassle of self-driving and book this full-day tour that's perfect for history buffs and culture lovers. Take a guided tour of the World Wonder to learn about the ancient Mayans. Then, head to the jungle to swim in two cenotes, followed by a quick exploration of the colonial town of Valladolid.

Yucatán’s most popular attractions are spread out across the region, making it difficult to arrange logistics and secure entry to each one independently. Save yourself the work with this guided tour, which checks off the archaeological wonders of Chichén Itzá with a traditional Mayan culinary experience, a refreshing cenote swim, and time to explore Valladolid’s colonial streets. Along the way, gain local insight into the region’s history, culture, and natural beauty.

Explore beyond Playa del Carmen—and maximize your sightseeing—with this multi-stop day trip that covers several of the region’s top sights and experiences. Following pickup at a meeting point (or your hotel, if upgrade selected), travel via coach to Chichen Itza, a wonder of the world (entry own expense). Next, watch a cooking demo and enjoy a buffet lunch, swim in a cenote sinkhole, and make a stop in Valladolid.

Experience a complete experience in Yucatan with this tour to Chichen Itza, one of the 7 new wonders of the world. Travel from your departure area in an air-conditioned unit accompanied by a certified guide, who will share the history, architecture and legacy of Mayan culture. During the tour you will visit Chichen Itza and you will know emblematic structures such as the Temple of Kukulkán and the Ball Game. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a dining experience in Kaua with a demonstration of regional Mayan cuisine and buffet lunch. The adventure continues at Cenote Nool Ha by Chichikan, where you can swim, wear a life jacket and enjoy the included zip line. Before returning, you will take a panoramic tour of Valladolid, one of the most representative magical towns in Yucatan. An ideal experience to combine history, culture, gastronomy, nature and tradition in one day.

Getting to Chichen Itza and making the most of it in a single day takes real planning if you go it alone. This full-day tour takes that off your plate with hotel pickup, so you can concentrate on the pyramid of Kukulkan and the ancient Maya ball court—then cool off with a swim in a jungle cenote before heading back.

Most Chichén Itzá tours leave before the site's best moment—the evening light show. This day trip times it differently, working through northern Yucatán by day before ending at the ruins for "Night of Kukulkan," a sound-and-light show tracing the history of the Maya city. Along the way, swim in the Hubiku cenote, tour a tequila museum with a tasting, and stop in the colonial town of Valladolid.

Explore one of the World Wonders and Mayan heritage, without worrying about logistics, on a day trip from Cancun. The excursion starts at Chichen Itza with an exploration of the archaeological zone and the pyramid of Kukulcan (El Castillo). Then, swim in the crystal-clear and magical waters at Cenote Saamal and enjoy a quick tour of picturesque Valladolid.

Travel to the heart of historical Yucatan to see Chichen Itza, one of the Wonders of the World, without planning logistics on this full-day tour from Cancun. Swim in a sacred cenote (waterhole) before heading to the archaeological site for a guided tour plus free time to explore independently. Then, enjoy a brief exploration of the Spanish colonial city of Valladolid before heading back to Cancun.

Discover the Wonders of the Mayan World Explore four iconic Mayan ruins with our app-based self-guided tour: Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba, and Ek Balam. Marvel at El Castillo in Chichen Itza, soak in ocean views from Tulum’s fortress, climb the Coba pyramid for jungle vistas, and uncover Ek Balam’s royal tomb. Learn about Mayan innovation, art, and their struggles against the Spanish while enjoying complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Why Choose This Tour? New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. Note: This is not an entrance ticket. Please check site hours and guidelines before your visit.

Experience Chichén Itzá the way few travelers do: after dark. Walk among its main Maya monuments at night, then watch the Kukulcán Pyramid come alive with a show of light, music, and narration that tells the myths and cosmogony of the ancient Maya. Before the night begins, cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Cenote Hubiku and enjoy an adults-only tequila tasting, sampling different tequilas while learning the history of Mexico’s iconic drink. Add free time in Valladolid, a Magic Town full of beautiful streets, local food, handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs, and you get a day of culture, flavor, and adventure.

Take a break from the beaches and bars of Cancun and discover the cultural side of the Yucatán peninsula. This tour takes you one of the most important archeological sites in Mexico, the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itzá. After exploring the site and its remarkable pyramid, you will have the chance to swim in a sacred cenote and explore the charming town of Valladolid.

In the evening, Chichen Itza comes alive with light and sound, retelling the Mayan story on their ancient pyramid at the Chichen Itza Noche de Kukulkan show. Skip the strain of driving round-trip and returning at night and enjoy a comprehensive cultural day, with transfers direct from many Cancun hotels. You’ll swim in a cenote, taste tequila, visit a Mayan village, enjoy a Mexican lunch, and tour historic Valladolid.

Learn about Mayan mysteries such as the ball game and astronomy from a professional guide on this tour of Chichen Itza, one of the Mayan world's most important cities, with time for pictures too. Also enjoy a stop in scenic Valladolid, officially a 'magical town', and a swim in either Chichikan or Noolha Cenote. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off across Cancun and Riviera Maya.

Many tours of Chichen Itza from the Riviera Maya only take you to the UNESCO-listed Mayan site and back. On this full-day excursion, make the most of your time along the Mexican Caribbean with stops in the colonial-era town of Valladolid and a limestone sinkhole, known as a “cenote.” Plus, enjoy hotel transfers and climate-controlled transfers. Upgrade to include drinks and a box lunch.

Skip the hassle of planning with this full-day tour from Cancun to Chichen Itza. Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, swim in the Ik Kil and Hubiku cenotes, and enjoy a Mexican-style buffet lunch at Hacienda Xaybeh, followed by a visit to Valladolid with dessert tasting. With hotel pickup included, experience a seamless, stress-free day combining history, culture, and local flavors.

When you’re in Cancun, visit Chichen Itza the easy way with a pre-planned day trip that includes lunch and transport direct from your hotel. Check off sights of El Castillo, visit the cenotes of Hubiku and Ik Kil to swim, and enjoy a visit to Valladolid town, where colorful streets and interesting architecture abound.

If you’re a history buff, no visit to the Yucatan is complete without visiting Chichen Itza, one of the New7Wonders of the World. As well as stopping at a limestone cenote and the colonial town of Valladolid, you’ll experience both guided sightseeing and free time to explore the ancient archeological site, which also has UNESCO World Heritage status. Plus, a buffet lunch is included.

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!