Day Trips from Cancun to Valladolid

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

Chichen Itza, cenote and Valladolid in one tour, with buffet lunch and round-trip transportation included in ALL options! Discover Mayan history in Chichén Itzá, cool off in a natural cenote, and get to know the colonial charm of Valladolid. You will also visit a Mayan community, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch with regional specialties. ✅ Buffet lunch included, even in the most economical option. ✅ Round trip shared transport with air conditioning, from selected hotels or designated meeting points. ✅ Guided tour of Chichén Itzá and free time to explore. ✅ Access to a cenote with the possibility of swimming. Brief stop in Valladolid. ✅ Options with different drinks and services according to your budget. Choose the ideal option for you and enjoy an unforgettable day!

Take a break from the busy beaches and bars of Cancun and get a different perspective on the Yucatan region on this full-day tour. Discover the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, the colonial architecture of Valladolid, and cool off with a dip in a cenote, or underground pool. Cap it all off with a buffet lunch complete with an open bar.

Maximize your time in Rivera Maya with this excursion to three Yucatan Peninsula attractions— with all transportation and logistics taken care of for your convenience. Following hotel pick-up from Playa del Carmen, you’ll visit Chichen Itza, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites. You’ll also swim in a cenote (sacred cave) and stroll around the charming town of Valladolid.

Discover the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a guided tour that goes beyond the basics—you’ll get extra insights on everything from the site’s soaring pyramids to its massive ball court. And while many travelers overlook the fascinating sites near the ruins, you’ll make the most of your day by visiting a freshwater cenote, savoring Yucatec cuisine at a buffet lunch, and touring the colorful city of Valladolid.

Say goodbye to the Riviera Maya beaches and see a different side of the Yucatan. This guided tour explores Chichen Itza’s pyramid temples and colonial Valladolid, with a swim in an underground cenote. All options include a tequila tasting and buffet lunch, but upgrades are available for transfers from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels and entrance tickets—or book a private tour with flexible pickup times.

Visit two of the Yucatán’s standout attractions without arranging transportation or navigating on your own. Explore the ancient city of Ek Balam, climb its impressive main pyramid, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise waters of Hacienda Oxman cenote. A traditional buffet lunch rounds out a day that combines history, nature, and local flavors.

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Cancun and Mayan Riviera. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).

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.

This full-day tour from Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, or Puerto Aventuras packs a sightseeing punch—see Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city, visit the ancient Maya metropolis of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful Cenote Noolha, where you'll have unlimited use of the zipline. With round-trip hotel transport, a buffet lunch, and a guide to explain everything, this is a hassle-free experience you don’t want to miss.

Skip the beaches and bars of Cancun and spend the day exploring the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula with a group tour that handles all of the logistics for you. Discover the well-preserved ruins at Chichen Itza, admire the Kukulkan Pyramid, go for a refreshing swim in a spectacular underground cenote, and explore the charming colonial city of Valladolid.

Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Cenote Day Trip: a journey to one of the 7 wonders of the world! Enjoy the experience to be one of the first group to get inside the site. Hotel pickup and a certified guide In German , French , Italian , Spanish or English. We’ll visit Chichén Itzá, the most famous city of the ancient Mayan empire, with a guided tour to explore its historical and architectural highlights. Afterward we will vist an exclusive cenote, where we’ll enjoy a traditional regional buffet and a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of this underground river, a true icon of the Yucatán. We finish the tour visiting Valladolid, one of the oldest cities on the Yucatán Peninsula and a current Magical Town, where we’ll stroll through colonial streets and shop for local souvenirs.

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.

The ancient archaeological site of Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enhance your experience of Mexico’s iconic landmark on a day trip from Tulum, which includes lunch and a cenote visit. Plunge into the refreshing waters of Cenote Saamal, capture photographs of Chichen Itza highlights including the Kukulkan Pyramid, and feast on a buffet lunch inspired by Mexican classics. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tulum are included.

Experience the highlights of the Yucatán without the hassle of coordinating multiple bookings, transportation, or entry logistics yourself. This guided all-in-one tour takes you through the ancient city of Chichén Itzá to explore the Pyramid of Kukulcán, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Ball Court with expert commentary. Continue to a refreshing cenote near Valladolid and enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch included, making it an easy way to explore key Mayan landmarks in one seamless day.

Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day tour from Playa del Carmen, then visit a cenote to swim in a water-carved cavern. See pyramids, ball courts, and temples that fuse Maya and Toltec design, and learn about the daily lives and beliefs of the ancient Mayan people in Chichen Itza. This full-day tour includes breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Carmen hotel.

Chichén Itzá is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, which often draws large crowds. With this small-group, early access tour from Playa del Carmen, be one of the first visitors to explore the site, as well as the Ek Balam ruins. Learn about one of the most important places in the Tlalol Kingdom and ancient Mayan culture and history as you explore each site. Your day ends with a refreshing dip in a cenote and a delicious Mexican buffet lunch.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Mexico's most unmissable attractions, without needing to spend hours planning. During this full-day tour of Chichen Itza from Cancun, travel comfortably in a restroom-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup included. The tour includes lunch, a cenote swimming stop, admission tickets, and a visit to the Spanish-built town of Valladolid.

No visit to Cancun is complete without experiencing Chichen Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Take the stress out of organizing a visit to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with a hassle-free day trip that includes transport, admission tickets, and a buffet lunch at Hacienda Xaybeh. Plus, exploring with a local, storyteller guide reveals history you might otherwise have missed.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Cancun with included hotel pickup. Beyond exploring the UNESCO-listed property, you'll swim in a sacred cenote, and visit the colonial city of Valladolid. Chichen Itza admission and lifejacket rental are not included and must be paid separately.

Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Yucatan’s most important Mayan remains, lies almost three hours’ drive from Cancun. Skip the self-drive stress and relax on this comfortable day trip which includes a guided tour, a stop at one of the finest Mayan cenotes, and the chance to explore the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid. Your day includes lunch, site entrance, and hotel pickup, but local fees and surcharges apply.

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.

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.